There’s something for everyone this week. We kick off with a pre-unit Triumph bobber, then cover two classic Kawasaki Zeds and a ground-up Norton bobber. Finishing things off: a Panhead chopper from Born Free’s first ever female invited builder.

Triumph TR5 Trophy by Black Cycles and PopBang Classics We’re suckers for vintage Triumphs?especially when they’re as well executed as this stunning example. It comes from Black Cycles in Brisbane, Australia, who was handed a 70 percent complete 1950 Triumph TR5 Trophy and tasked with turning it into a tidy bobber.

Shop boss Noel Muller was all too happy to oblige, but admits that he’s no au fait with this particular era of Triumph motors. So he roped in Justin at PopBang Classics on Australia’s Gold Coast to take on half of the project. All the fabrication and customization was Noel’s job, with Justin handling the engine and transmission work. Mods include changes to the frame, a peanut tank, and a solo leaf-sprung seat with a Union Jack motif stitched into it. The cockpit features custom-made one-piece bars, with knurled grips, integrated switches and an internal throttle. The speedo’s been recessed into a special pocket at the front of the tank.

The bike also features combination Kellermann turn signals and taillights, a Bates-style headlight, custom fenders and a bunch of smaller machined details.
Justin not only rebuilt the pre-unit motor and transmission, but also rewir...