plate aren't just for show. As much as custom bikes are a thing of beauty and some people do keep them as show pieces, the Star of Jordan was built to be ridden, just as the Flying Scotsman was.
We know that some folk would disagree with using a custom bike like that but to each their own and these two will be touring around Scotland in the not too distant future.
Function also won over design with the mirrors. Although smaller
or bar end mirrors may be the 'go-to' option on many modern
custom bikes that wasn't an option this time, for this rider.
Matched with square headlight it sets off that 80's- early 90's
look in keeping to the design theme and era of the donor bike.
The rear suspension was replaced with adjustable Hagon
shocks on whilst the stock front end on the Honda stayed
albeit with a bit of reworking, powered coated lowers and
chrome sliders.
We've used Hagon's on a number of our bikes now and
they not only look the part but also give us the setup
options needed to have a slightly lower seat height
without compromising on performance.
The stock wheels were retained, powder coated and
then polished. Shod with chunky Heidanau K67's front
and rear and with custom short mudgaurds the scrambler
look was complete.
Getting a bit away from retro scramblers, and in line
with what we have on the Flying Scotsman Motogadget
M-Button switchgear was used for all controls
minimising the wiring and a Daytona Velona speedo
and warning light bar giving a clean look across the
chrome bars and onto the brown gel grips.
Taking the scrambler lines back through the bike
are a Honda CD125 tank that has been fully
reworked and sealed leading onto the custom
made single leather seat and raised luggage rack
at the back of the bike not only carries through
scrambler/military look but also has the illusion
of shortening the bike and giving it a squat and
low stance.
Most of today's modern-retro scramblers sit in
the 800cc (+) range and whilst this beauty
comes in at just over half that capacity it is no
less a bike in terms of ridability, capability
and performance on or off the road.
There's still a bit of running in to be done
but The Star of Jordan will be on the road
soon taking in the west coast and Hebrides
along with it's big brother The Flying
Scotsman.