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2006 Triumph Scrambler Flat Tracker – “Orange Peel”
Robert’s 2013 Triumph Thruxton 900
Andres 2017 Thruxton R
Randy’s 2016 Triumph Thruxton R
Andy’s 2017 Triumph Bobber

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2006 Triumph Scrambler Flat Tracker – “Orange Peel”

Our hill climber has been turned in to a Hooligan Flat Tracker. Racing in the 90s Vintage 1000 and Hooligan classes in the northeast. Bike is piloted by Nick Christie (@nickyrips_)

In our first few races, the bike has already been on the podium, more to come in 2021! Build Consists of:

Ohlins Rear Shocks
Ohlins FKS Cartridge Kit
CalFab Aluminum Swingarm
Custom 2:1 with Supertrap Muffler
Keihin FCR 39 Carbs
12.5:1 Piston Kit from Bonneville Performance
Custom Ignitor from Triumph Twin Power
Mule Motorcycles Oil Cooler Kit
Mule Motorcycles Tail Kit
Free Spirits Billet Triple Trees
Pro Taper Dirt Track Bars
Sun 19” Rims laced to stock hubs by Woodys Wheel Works
Free Spirits Brembo Rear Brake Upgrade
Rewired in house with Motogadget m.unit basic
Magura Hydraulic Clutch Conversion
Pingel Killswitch / tether
Mitas flat track tires
A&J Cycles Sprocket Cover
Coming soon - Triumph bobber tank and paint by Dave @slagkustom

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Robert’s 2013 Triumph Thruxton 900

Robert’s Triumph Thruxton featuring:

170 Wide Wheel Kit - laced in house
7/8” Clip On Conversion
Berringer Brakes and Controls
Ohlins TR965 and FKS Cartridge Kit
Wilder Factory Seat
Motone Union Jack Gas Cap
Motone Brushed Ribbed Sprocket Cover
British Customs Shorty Predator Pro Exhaust
LSL High Offset Clip Ons
CRG Mirrors
Motodemic Adaptive 2 LED Headlight
British Customs Headlight Brackets
Norman Hyde Steering Damper
Kellerman Bullet turn signals (Front and Rear)
Bonneville Brackets Gauge bracket and Stainless Gauge cups
520 EK 3D chain conversion
Oil Pressure Gauge Kit and Oil Temp Fill Cap
Tucked license plate

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Andres 2017 Thruxton R

From Pipeburn (May 2020): https://www.pipeburn.com/top-shelf-triumph-thruxton-r-by-aj-cycles/ Located just thirty minutes outside of New York City, sits A&J Cycles, a motorcycle shop which prides itself on being a one-stop shop for Triumph enthusiasts across the globe. The shop has evolved in the last decade from selling parts out of a bedroom closet to customizing modern Triumphs using their skills and catalogue of high end components from their online store. The latest build by Brian Ballard and his team at A&J Cycles is this stripped down Thruxton R that has not only shed a lot of weight but also gained performance and some brutish good looks. Brian crossed paths with the bike’s owner at a local motorcycle gathering shortly after he retrieved the 2017 Thruxton R from another shop. “He felt the original bike was a great place to start but that the components and proportions of it could be greatly improved,” recalls Brian. “Several conversations later, the build parameters were set. We were to strip the bike of all décor and reduce it to the basic mechanical essentials with the end goal of improving its performance and stance. His vision was a marriage of simplicity and sophistication that would be timeless.” Brian and his team went to work a week later by stripping the bike down to its frame and engine to begin the transformation. Creating the ‘dream team’ Brian enlisted their resident painter and fabricator, Dave Adamski from Slag Kustom, to assist with the build. “We modified the frame with a new hoop and electronics tray and shaved all tabs and passenger peg brackets. We relocated the battery under the engine with a trick skid plate/tray and integrated a new license plate bracket into the backside of the main cradle.” They then fabricated a new seat pan and sent to Keith’s Custom Seats for upholstering. To further accent an ageless look, they stripped the paint to display the raw tank, hit it with scotch bright and finished with a clear coat. Up the front, the ender was provided by Meyerbuilt Metalworks. The frame is painted metallic grey and the rest of the bike’s components received a healthy dose of powdercoating from TRG Coating in Stockholm, New Jersey. To enhance the bike’s overall performance, the air box was ditched in its entirety in favor of pod filters from Sprint Filters. They also replaced the exhaust with a complete system from BAAK (France) and the ecu was programmed with a custom tune to maximize the new components. The newfound power is put to the ground with a set of Kineo wheels which include a 180 tire conversion on the rear. To ensure proper clearance of the rear tire, they made custom offset sprockets and spacers and utilized a 520 EK 3D chain. The suspension was also upgraded to incorporate the Ohlins blackline TR965 shocks and an Ohlins blackline steering damper. To accommodate the new Chronoclassic dark tachometer by Motogadget, the guys machined the stock top clamp and made a mounting bracket. The gauge was wired using the Vis-T module from Peak Mod. To improve visibility, they installed an adaptive 2 headlight from Motodemic which was tucked closer to the trees with their low profile headlight bucket and brackets. Then they upgraded the turn signals to LED offerings from Radiantz and Kellermann. To complete the overall aesthetics of the bike, they added Webco inspired finned engine covers from Motone Customs, levers and rear fluid tanks from Rizoma and m.spy mirrors from Motogadget. All of the hardware was replaced with black or titanium pieces. They also created a more aggressive riding position by installing Sato rearsets and Woodcraft clip-ons. The end result is a machine that is now 35lbs (16kg) lighter than a stock Thruxton with 10 extra ponies on tap. Not only does the finished bike accelerate and handle much better now, but it also looks so damn good with its clean and edgy styling.

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Randy’s 2016 Triumph Thruxton R

We love bringing a customer vision to reality. Randy came to us with a request for Audi Nardo Grey paint, a brown seat and some other upgrades but wanted our input on some changes. What you see is the collaboration between us with tasteful selection of parts and colors.

Performance:

Iron Cobras Fabrication 2:1 GP Exhaust
Sprint Filter Pod Filter Kit
Power Commander V5 w/ Autotune
Tuned by Cory at Action Cycle 99HP 81FTlbs TQ

Lighting:

Motodemic Evo S LED Headlight - Graphite
New Rage Cycles Fender Eliminator Kit
X-ARC Front and Rear turn signals

Suspension:

Ohlins TR965 Blackline Shocks
Ohlins Blackline Steering Damper Kit
Kyokote Fork Tubes with DLC Coating

Visual:

Custom Luimoto Dark Brown seat cover
Wilder Factory Tank Strap
Rizoma Brake Reservoir, Front Fender, 3D Brake and Clutch Levers
Motogadget m.view Spy mirrors, bar end adapters and m.grip soft grips
LSL Racing Foot Pegs and Brake and Shift Pedals
Triumph Black Engine Cover Kit
Triumph Low Clip On Kit
Ohlins Black Shock Springs
Bikemaster BMZR Black/Gold 525 Chain
Driven Sprocket Nuts
Arton Works Gauge Faces
Canyon Wide Wheel Kit (180 Rear Tire)
Audi Nardo Grey Paint and Matte Black Side Covers by Dave at Slag Kustoms @slagkustom
Powdercoating of Rims, swingarm and other pieces by TRG Coating @trgcoating

Photos by Mark Squitieri