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An Electric Café Racer From British Columbia, FLYING LOW

Electric Motor FeedFebruary 8, 20232 min read
An Electric Café Racer From British Columbia, FLYING LOW
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When we discovered a large neon “SALLY’S” sign in front of our company in 2013, our brand officially got started. In order to avoid being recognized as an artist, I went under the name Sally. (Slightly akin to Banksy). 

A man sitting on a motorcycle on a railroad track.

Sally’s Speed Shop started making an effort to include our little art gallery in the custom motorbike scene.

A motorcycle is parked on a railroad track.

This build’s procedure was very different from earlier builds. Typically, you start with a donor bike of some kind and work your way outward from there. The various body pieces of this bike were first molded in full form from a drawing. I started from this point and made everything function from the outside in.

A motorcycle is parked on a brick sidewalk.

The bodywork is made of a lightweight carbon/glass epoxy composite. I desired for the body to resemble a skin more. A motorbike chain is used to connect an 18kw air-cooled mid-drive motor. This bike has an absurdly high voltage and is incredibly quick. Actually, it resembles the screams of numerous enraged cats.

A motorcycle parked on a railroad track.

I tried to give the appearance of having a gas-powered engine by styling the vehicle to have a racing feel from the 1960s.

1960s racing motorcycles and fighter jets served as my primary sources of inspiration.

I’m currently creating my own version of a Honda Cub (electric).

A motorcycle is parked on a brick sidewalk.

In reality, I create a lot. Signs, furniture, art (including paintings or image transfers), etc.

This past summer, we entered the bike in its maiden exhibition and took home the title of “Best Custom Motorcycle.” That was really awesome. The bike will attend numerous exhibitions in 2023, including the 1motoshow and OWebbgmotoshow.

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