The late 60s and 70s was a pretty good time for classic cars and motorbikes. Many found their popularity boosted by TV series and films like the Sweeney. There was the memorable Ford Mustang Steve McQueen drove in Bullitt, for example. For motorbikes, the film Easy Rider made it cool to get out on the freeway and burn hundreds of miles.
The 70s were a great time for motorbike design. The 1972 Triumph Daytona is a ride that was really built to last. Nearly 50 years later, this model that came to White’s Bodyworks in West Sussex was still travelling the roads and making an impression.
More About the 1972 Triumph Daytona
The Triumph Daytona was closely related to the Bonneville and was a popular bike at the time. It was a great racing motorcycle as well and featured heavily in a number of grand Prix over the next few years. Not surprising when you consider it had a top speed of around 111 mph.
While it was also popular in the US, it’s home was the UK and you can still the bike on British roads today. We love classic bikes at White’s Bodyworks and when this 1972 Triumph Daytona came over the forecourt, everyone gathered around to have a look.
Classic Motorbike Renovations as White’s Bodyworks
As with classic cars, the art of renovation is a mix of having the right tools and access to the best experience while working closely with the owner to get the right outcome. The bodywork had taken a bit of a pounding over the years and stripping down, repairing and respraying the tank and side panels was an intricate job.
Fortunately, we have all the equipment we need at White’s which is why classic motorcycle owners tend to come to us first.
If you have a classic bike and need renovations, repairs or servicing from a garage you can trust, contact the team at White’s Bodyworks today on 01273 933633.
Many motorcycles have fairings installed on them either during manufacture or later by the owner. We see many modern motorbikes in our garage at White’s Bodyworks in West Sussex. This Kawasaki Z750 is a popular model that you’ve no doubt seen on the road. We’ve certainly seen a few at our garage over the years.
It’s a powerful bike and that fairing can make a big difference to its speed and handling. The damaged fairing on this model needed urgent repair, something we’ve got a lot of experience with at White’s Bodyworks.
While not a major job in terms of time and effort, it’s always important to make sure that you get a good job done. Any crack or damage on a high-speed bike like this can have big consequences if it is not repaired properly.
More About the Kawasaki Z750
The Kawasaki Z750 first came on the scene in 2004 and was produced up until 2012. It proved a popular bike in the UK and, with a 6-speed transmission, it delivers plenty of power on the road. This is a great looking bike and later models came with bikini fairing to improve performance and cut down vibration.
All in all, this is a biker’s bike and one that not only looks great but always performs exceptionally as well.
Motorcycle Repairs in West Sussex
We don’t just repair and restore classic cars at White’s Bodyworks. We’re also one of the top motorcycle repair garages in the Home Counties. It’s important if you want to get your bike back on the road that you choose a team who can deliver quality work at a great cost.
At White’s Bodywork, we have a fully equipped garage that can handle any work you need undertaking on your bike.
If you are searching for a garage that delivers exceptional repairs and restoration for motorcycles, contact the team today on 01273 933633.
