Slimbo – Wes's skinny 650 Triumph.

Wes from California sent me a pic of 'Slimbo', his Trump-in-progress,
as a Reader's Ride and I liked the cleaness of the lines and its
unusual, 'spindley' appearance. So I asked for more information.
Wes runs a small shop called Four Aces Cycle Supply
in the San Fernando Valley specialising in custom Triumphs
and vintage British and Harley parts.

He says: "I cater to the do-it-yourself crowd, but would build a bike
for someone – if they asked and PAID !!!"
So if you like what you see, give
Wes a call on 818-997-832. Wes says:

"Hey man, here are some shots of "Slimbo" my newest creation.
Hopefully you will be able to use some of them for the site.

My motivation was a rebellion against all fat-tired bikes. Skinniest tires I could find, named bike Slimbo.
I mean do you want your girlfriend to have a big fat tire in the rear!!!???!!!

Build Time: 6 months Parts source: Mostly my shop extras. Vintage parts: Round Oil bag,
Wassel Banana Tank, Webco Oil Feeder, Maltese Cross Steering Dampner,
Joe Hunt Magneto, NOS Bates Sparkle Seat early 1970s, Stellings and Hellings Handlebars NOS.

Powerplant: New Built 650 Triumph Engine Chassis: Raked Triumph Front Section, Bolt On Rigid hardtail,
Triumph Rear Wheel 18 inch, Front Spool 18 inch, Matching Avon Tires, Stock Shaved Triumph forks with aluminum tubes
replacing headlight ears, Stock Gaiters.
Paint: Rattle Can Black with pin-striping by Skratch."