Italian motor scooter company Lambretta went out of business more than 40 years ago. However, its stylish scooters remain popular to this day with collectors across the globe who restore and customize them. … [Read more...] about Photo: Lambretta Sidecar Convertible Top
Motorcycle Upholstery
Photo: Mansory Zapico Motorcycle Seat
German tune-shop Mansory is known the world over for customizing super luxury cars. Bugatti, Maserati, Aston Martin — you name it, they've perfected it. However, the company’s carbon-fiber Zapico bike, developed in collaboration with famed motorcycle customizer Thomas M. George, is one of our all-time favorites — especially its simple, yet elegant, split-seat design. … [Read more...] about Photo: Mansory Zapico Motorcycle Seat
Shop Profile: Bare Bones Leather
Easily the most artistic form of upholstery, leather tooling is a craft few trimmers have attempted – let alone mastered. Still, it has become a staple in the motorcycle industry, with custom-tooled seats and matching bags in high demand. Among the most distinguished shops doing custom tooling is Bare Bones Leather in Bethlehem, GA, where owner Curt Green uses an arsenal of … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Bare Bones Leather
Photo: Six-Shooter Motorcycle Seat
I've seen motorcycle seats decked out in skulls, flames, dragons, snakes — you name it. But this elegantly handcrafted saddle seat is by far the most bad ass of all. If John Wayne rode a steel horse, it would definitely have one of these. … [Read more...] about Photo: Six-Shooter Motorcycle Seat
Photo: Leather-Trimmed Motorcycle Tins
We've featured leather-upholstered motorcycle tanks before, but this custom-trimmed bike by Murray Designs, Inc in Titusville, FL takes it one step further. Not only did they wrap the tank, but the fenders as well. … [Read more...] about Photo: Leather-Trimmed Motorcycle Tins
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