DAILY INSPIRATION: 1982 Honda CM450 by Wrench Tech Racing

I had the pleasure of meeting these guys and their show stealing CM450 at this year's Chicago Mods vs. Rockers event. It pleased me even more to find out they're also located here in the city. The Wrench Tech duo walked away with the Best Modern Japanese award, which may have been due to the amount of upgraded parts borrowed from modern day sport bikes. This bike is mean, outfitted, and stunningly well proportioned. It was hands down my favorite bike at the show and I can't wait to see more rolling out of this shop.

1982 Honda CM450

Wrench Tech Racing

Owner: Andrew Krumtinger & Lou Dalgaard

Year/Make/Model: 1982 Honda CM450

Fabrication: Wrench Tech Racing

Assembly: Wrench Tech Racing

Build time: 5 Months

Engine: Stock CM450

Carburetion: Rejetted Stock Carbs

Exhaust: Custom stainless high pipes into a custom aluminum muffler

Forks: Honda CBR929

Rear Shock: R1 shock with CBR1000 spring

Front wheel: Honda CBR929

Rear wheel: Suzuki GS500F

Front Tire: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S20 120/70ZR17

Rear Tire: Bridgestone BT003 140/70ZR17

Front Brake: Honda CBR929

Rear Brake: Suzuki GS500F

Fuel Tank: Honda CB360

Headlight: Custom LED light housed inside a vintage tractor light housing

Hand Controls: Honda CBR929

Handgrips: Granturismo GT

Foot Controls: Suzuki GS500F

Footpegs: Speed Dealer Customs  Yamaha XS650 Foot Pegs

Painter: Wrench Tech Racing

Upholstery: Jessie Milton

Powder coat: In-house