End of Shed 5

Some big time changes to the local hangouts this week. Shed 5 (Formerly Deus) should be due to close its doors this weekend. If you've been round there in the last couple of weeks you would have noticed that the workshop had already been emptied and that the old place was feeling a bit sad. Good news is that it is being replaced by the new and improved version.
York Street Mechanics in Newmarket (guess what street?) is due to be opened in at least a limited capacity from the end of next week. As well as the cafe/restuarant, parts and clothing shops, the workshop has been retained and is now focussing entirely on custom builds. The first three builds have already been sold and should be finished before Christmas. Three similarly themed cafe racer bikes called Cassanova will be built round three different platforms; a Kawasaki Estralla, W650 and an SR400. Another set of three bikes will then be built round a street legal drag bike frame, including hopefully, a Triumph Thruxton motor. Those will be followed by a flat tracker project.
Doug is very keen on using York Street to help build a community of custom bike builders in NZ and wants to build on the enthusiasm of the young builders who took part in Grinderfest. We are currently trying to arrange with the guys to display some of their bikes in the shop and give the custom building community a venue to launch their latest builds and pass on creative concepts and advice to other builders or potential builders.
Should be a great place to hang out and talk bikes, have a couple of beers, some nice food and spread the word. Opening hours will be extended to cover dibnner at night as well as coffees and lunch during teh day.
Check it out and talk to Doug and Dave about custom work they might help you with. I'll get some launch pictures together soon.