Triumph TR6 Trophy

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Triumph TR6 custom

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I love it when a killer bike comes through from a builder I’ve never heard of. This stunning 1969 Triumph TR6 custom is the work of Raccia Motorcycles, a low-key outfit based in a century-old bottling factory just north of Los Angeles. The lines and stance are simply perfect, and if you’ve ever tried to build a custom bike, you’ll know how difficult that can be. The builder of this machine is Mike LaFountain, and his philosophy is simple: “I’m always trying to change proportions and form new lines to create a unique look, which stems from my love of vintage GP race bikes.”

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Mike upgraded the motor with a Morgo 750 kit, which now breathes through a dual manifold for even more power. After relocating the battery and electrics for a tidier look, Mike crafted a new oil tank, seat unit and rearsets out of aluminum. “Never was a big fan of fiberglass,” he says. The tank is from a Kawasaki KZ1000R, but heavily modified. “The original lines are a bit 80s, so it took time to reshape the tank to create a softer, more 60s feel. A purist would probably think it’s blasphemy to put a Japanese tank on a British bike, but I haven’t had any complaints yet!”

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The frame has also been modified, to drop as much weight as possible. “One of the hardest parts of the build was coming to terms with hacking up a perfectly good Triumph frame,” Mike admits. But his judgment was justified by a win at last November’s Hansen Dam British Bike Ride and Show, the annual showcase of the southern California motorcycle scene. I have a feeling we’ll be hearing more from Raccia Motorcycles in the future.

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Posted on 22 Feb 2012 in Custom Motorcycles.