Customer Builds by A&J Cycles

Customer Bikes

Charnchai’s 2014 Triumph Bonneville T100
Greg’s 2020 Triumph Speed Twin
Andy’s 2017 Triumph Bobber
Mark’s 2019 Triumph Bobber
Robert’s 2013 Triumph Thruxton 900
Andres 2017 Thruxton R
Randy’s 2016 Triumph Thruxton R
Sean’s 2016 “WTFruxton” Thruxton R Ice Racing / Snow Hill Climber
Rahoul’s 2010 Triumph Thruxton
Vincent’s 2019 Triumph Speed Twin
Antonio’s 2018 Triumph Thruxton R
Jonathon’s 2017 Bonneville T100 Black
Mike’s 2016 Triumph Thruxton R
Timka’s “Ace 9” 2007 Triumph Thruxton
Linton’s Kawasaki Z900RS
Ryan’s 2017 Triumph Thruxton R
Jonathon’s 2005 Thruxton “Black”

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Charnchai’s 2014 Triumph Bonneville T100

Our take on a brawny urban bonneville. The bike was torn down to ending and frame and completely reassembled with our finest parts.

Charcoal Metallic Paint, hoop and seat pan by @SlagKustom
Powdercoating by TRG Coating
Seat and handlebar Pad by Fish Brothers Upholstery
Baak Bobber Exhaust
Excel 18X4.5 Rear and 18X3.5 Front Wheels laced to stock hubs
Avon Trailrider 150/70-18 Rear and 120/80-18 Front Tires
Galfer Front and Rear Rotors
HiSider 5 3/4" Headlight
Motogadget Motoscope Classic Tachometer with M-Tri Adapter
Progressive 490 Shocks
Rizoma Light Unit Front and Rear Signals (S)
Denali D2 Fog Lights - Mounted on forks
Motone Short front fender
Motone Air Box Delete with DNA Pod Filters and Uni Breather
British Customs Side Mount License Plate Bracket, Clutch Bracket and Clutch Arm finisher
Triumph Black Tank Emblems
Bikemaster BMZR Black/Gold Chain and British Customs Rear Sprocket
Biltwell Moto Handlebars
Vans Odi Grips
Iron Machine Gas Cap and Key Relocation Kit

Photos by Antonio Carusone

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Greg’s 2020 Triumph Speed Twin

Greg’s speed twin that we modified to his liking. Build features:

Porsche Chalk Grey Paint and modified side covers by Dave @slagkustom
Ohlins Blackline TR965 Reservoir Shocks
Ohlins FSK218 Cartridge kit
Ohlins Blackline Steering Damper
British Customs Slash Cut Slipons and X-Pipe
Arton Works Retro Gauge Faces and Dashboard Cover
Motodemic Adaptive LED Headlight
Motogadget Mo.view Spy Mirrors
Motogadget Mo.blaze disk bar end turn signals
Rizoma Light Unit S Turn Signals
Baak Fender Eliminator
New Rage Cycle tucked license plate mount
A&J Cycles Rear Sprocket, Driven Sprocket Nuts and BMZR Black / Chrome Chain
Free Spirits Shock Dress Up Kit
DNK Tuneworks Tune
DNA Air Filter
British Customs Risers and Headlight Brackets
Black Triumph Tank Badges
Powdercoating by TRG Coating

Click on links above to see product pages.

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Andy’s 2017 Triumph Bobber

All work performed by A&J Cycles

TTS Supercharger
Canyon 18" Wide Wheel Kit with 200MM Rear tire / 130MM Front tire
Free Spirits 340MM Brake Upgrade
Motodemic 7” Adaptive Headlight Conversion
Motone Union Jack Radiator Cover
A&J Cycles Leather Wiring Harness Cover
Spirit Filters Pod Filters
X-Arc Turn Signals
Rizoma 3D Levers
Rizoma Spy Arm 80MM Mirrors
Side Mount License Plate
A&J Cycles Black Aluminum Sprocket
Black Driven Sprocket Nuts
Bikemaster Black/Chrome Chain
Motone Monza Gas Cap
Paint by Dave @SlagKustom

Photos by Antonioni

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Mark’s 2019 Triumph Bobber

Mark’s stripped down bobber built at our shop using the following parts:

Hitchcox’s Shorty Mufflers with Motone X-Pipe
A&J Cycles Air Box Delete with DNA Air Filters
Classic Bike Raisch Side Mount License Plate Bracket
New Rage Cycles Tail Light
Triumph Statement Seat, clip ons, tank pad, swing arm bag, billet foot pegs and short front fender
Motogadget Mo.view spy mirrors and Blaze Bar End Turn Signals
Trip Machine grip wrap
Motone Brass Fork Tube Caps, Fork Stem Nut, Gas Cap, Brass paddock stand bobbins, shift peg, ACG and Carb Covers
Wunderkind Clutch and Brake levers and axle covers
Super Corse Head brass bolt covers
Iconic Union Jack Radiator Guard
Titanium Header wrap

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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

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Sean’s 2016 “WTFruxton” Thruxton R Ice Racing / Snow Hill Climber

Our buddy Sean has been a supporter of ours from day one. When he called up asking for some help with his crazy idea, we were all in. The transformation from cafe racer to ice racer involved:

Free Spirits Fatbar Conversion w/ LSL X Bars (including street twin clutch cable)
1” snowmobile studs (installed by @speedone_jay)
Vance and Hines 2:1 (from street twin)
Customer fenders and fork guards by Sean
Lamin-X Yellow Headlight Film
Iron Cobras Fabrication Headlight Guard

Ice wheelie Video: F6854C0A-ED2F-4F98-925D-9C396B2131DC

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Rahoul’s 2010 Triumph Thruxton

Good friend of the NYC moto community and founder of NYCMotorcyclist.com has been a customer of ours for the past few years. The finished product is a collaboration between A&J Cycles, Metrikmoto and South Bay Triumph / TPUSA:

Benji's Cafe Racers (rear seat cowl with leather seat, and chopped front fender) MAS Engineering bodywork Tamarit belly pan Kineo tubeless rims and rear sprocket Avon Storm 3D tread Motodemic adaptive LED headlight Woodcraft clipons Motogadget dark motoscope classic tachometer / speedometer and m.View Blade bar end mirrors and caps British Customs top triple tree clamp, airbox removal kit, billet headlight brackets, clutch arm finisher and fork brace New Bonneville FEK and oil pressure gauge, Beringer brake caliper and pads with EBC rotors Ohlins blackline rear suspension and race tech front fork springs Spiegler steel-braided brake lines LSL rearsets and engine frame sliders Norman Hyde steering damper Motone classic Monza gas cap Oberon LED blinkers and brake/clutch levers ceramic coated Iron Cobras Fabrication 2-1 GP shorty exhaust Free Spirits chain tensioner Wilder Factory tank strap Super Corse Temperature Gauge Oil Fill Cap Carpy's Cafe Racers auxiliary fog lamp and 'Thruxton' pedestrian slicer STS Self Cancelling Turn Signal and Smart Brake Modules LC Fabrications EFI tops Deus saddlebags and red powder coating through Brooklyn's Arcanemoto. A very limited group of people have worked on the bike including Brian at A & J Cycles, Sasan and Sean at Metrikmoto in Los Angeles, and the now defunct South Bay Triumph. photos by Mark Squitieri @marks_NYC_Moto

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Vincent’s 2019 Triumph Speed Twin

Vincent is a friend to all and one of the top global fundraisers every year for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. When he was provided with lemons this past winter, he decided to make lemonade. We were glad to play a small part in helping him get back on road again. What you see here is a collaboration between Vincent and A&J Cycles, a bike a looks as good as it runs and handles. Vincent’s Speed Twin Features:

Iron Cobras Fabrication 2:1 Exhaust with Cone Muffler
Ohlins Nix 22 Front Fork Cartridge Kit
Ohlins Blackline Shocks - Tr963 with custom bushings
Ohlins Steering Damper
Rizoma I Ride LED Turn Signals - Front and rear
A&J Cycles License Plate Bracket
DNA High Flow Air Filter
Booster Plug Fuel Enricher
Super Corse Headlight Protector in Yellow and Passenger peg delete
Rizoma Aluminum Windscreen
R&G Racing Kick Stand Shoe

Photos by Rahoul Ghose / NYC Motorcyclist / https://nycmotorcyclist.com

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Antonio’s 2018 Triumph Thruxton R

Antonio is working with us on his mean 2018 Thruxton R. With its slammed profile and aggressive riding position, this bike is all business. The build features the following:

Arrow Race Headers
Cone Engineering Shorty Slip Ons
A&J Cycles Sprint Pod Filters
Ohlins Steering Damper
Sato Racing Rearsets
Motogadget m.view Spy mirror
Free Spirits Lowering Triple Tree
Renthal Gen 2 52MM Clip Ons
Arton Works Gauge Faces
Rizoma Brake Fluid Reservoir Tank
Rizoma 3D Brake and Clutch Levers
New Rage Cycles Fender Eliminator Kit
Kellermann Bullet Atto LED Turn Signals
Laminix Yellow Headlight Film
Super Corse Oil Temp Gauge Cap

All photos by @antoniocarusone

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Jonathon’s 2017 Bonneville T100 Black

Jonathon’s murdered out 2017 Bonneville T100 Black. Clean bike roaming the streets of Brooklyn. Bike features:

Ohlins TR 644 Blackline Shocks
Ohlins NIX 22 Fork Cartridge kit
Zard 2:2 ExhausT
A&J Cycles Sprocket, Driven Sprocket Nuts and BikeMaster Chain
British Customs Turn Signals and Fender Eliminator Kit
CRG Hindsight LS Mirrors
Woodcraft Clipons (1” Rise)
K&N High Flow Air Filter
Motone Front Fork Brace
Motone Brass Shift Peg
Motone Headlight Bracket
Motone Mirror Block Offs
Triumph Quilted Bench Seat
Triumph Vintage 4-Bar Black Badges
Triumph Black Ribbed Clutch Cover Badge
Triumph Black Intake Covers
Triumph Black Engine Bolt Kit
Super Corse Engine Black Headbolt Kit
LUX Machine Headlight Cover
LaminX Headlight Tint
Low Profile Black Gas Cap
R&G Frame Sliders
R&G Engine Case Savers L&R
R&G Swingarm Spools
R&G Axle Sliders
Evotech Performance Engine Guard
Evotech Performance Radiator Guard

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Mike’s 2016 Triumph Thruxton R

This is a customer bike that turned in to a pseudo shop project. Mike K was kind enough to let us take his clean 2016 R and overhaul it in the spring of 2018. List of upgrades:

Airbox delete in house with help from Dave at Slag Kustoms - included detabbing the frame, welding in a new electronics tray, removing the seat latch, painting the frame, relocating wiring and battery
A&J Cycles Sprint Pod Filter Kit
Motodemic Adaptive 2 Headlight
Rizoma Parts: Front Fender, 3D Levers, 80MM Spy Arm Mirrors, Next Rear Brake Reservoir
HightechSpeed X-Arc Turn Signals
Luimoto Vintage Ribbed Seat Cover
Ohlins Blackline Shocks
Free Spirits Brembo Rear Brake Upgrade
Custom Free Spirits front rotors
Powdercoated many parts including: stock hubs, rims, sprocket cover, tank strap, heel guards, throttle bodies, triple trees, fairing bracket and more - TRG Coating
Triumph Black Engine Cover Kit
Outex Tubeless Conversion
Painted Ducati Artic Silk White by Dave at Slag Kustoms
Custom license plate bracket by Dave at Slag Kustoms
Cerakoted Swingarm
Titanium Rotor Bolts
LSL Foot Pegs and Shift and Brake Levers
Cone Engineering Shorty Performer Mufflers with Arrow Race Headers
Bikemaster Black/Chrome Chain, A&J Cycles Black Rear Sprocket and Driven Racing Sprocket Nuts
Power Commander V5 with Autotune - tuned by Xenocron Tuning - 94HP at Rear Wheel
Feature on bonnefication: http://www.bonnefication.com/aj-cycles-thruxton-r/

all Photos by Jimmy Lobiondo

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Timka’s “Ace 9” 2007 Triumph Thruxton

Timka’s Thruxton is one of the cleanest you will find anywhere. So clean that it won the Custom Street Class at the 2018 NYC International Motorcycle Show at the Javitts Center. It has been tastefully put together over the years by a few shops and we have been working on it for the past year. His bike has many upgrades: