Bike: Honda XL600R 1987
It’s funny how life works out. John Ryland was laid off from his job in advertising and the next thing he knows he’s building a custom motorcycle for Battlestar Galactica’s Katee Sackhoff. OK, sounds simpler than it really was but it’s been Classified’s style and willingness to experiment, and their ability to market and promote, that has helped their tiny Richmond shop command attention in the custom world. Ryland isn’t scared to use every piece of a scrap bike and if one part doesn’t quite fit the build then he’ll turn it into a desk lamp.
SPECS
Frame: Honda XL600R heavily modified by Alex Heath of Richmond, VA to accept new swing arm
Subrame: Custom
Engine: XL600R
Carburetion or FI System: XL600R stock carb jetted for free-flowing exhaust and foam filters
Rear Swing Arm: 2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 single-sided swing arm, Progressive Suspension 465 shock, custom billet lower mount
Rear Wheel (Size): 2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 (17-inch)
Front Wheel (Size): 2005 Kawasaki ZX6-R (17-inch)
Clip-Ons or Bars: ZX6-R clip-ons
Seat: Custom solo seat shaped in house and upholstered by Roy Baird of Richmond, VA
Tank: 1970’s Honda CB350, two-tone nickel plated
Rear Sets: Stock pegs and foot controls
Tires (Sizes): Front: Metzeler ME 880 130/80-17 Rear: Dunlop D616 180/55-17
Exhaust: Custom Stainless pipes and silencer by Seth Ingham of Richmond, VA
Paint: No paint. All powder coated by Shaun Dusara of Richmond, VA
Headlight: Twin 4-inch halogens
Front Brake: 2005 Kawasaki ZX6-R stock
Rear Brake: 2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Top Steering Clamp/Triple Tree: Classified Moto triple conversion with custom CM billet upper clamp.
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COMPANY INFO
Classified Moto, LLC
Richmond, VA
804.512.9782
john@classifiedmoto.com
classifiedmoto.com
Instagram: @classifiedmoto
Twitter: @johnryland
Crew
John Ryland
Greg Ownby
Betsy Ryland
Extended Crew
Seth Ingham
Alex Heath
Roy Baird
Matt Crawford
Shaun Dusara
