Here is a list of suppliers, some of which we have used and others we have not. I will try to go through this list and let you know which suppliers are Group W Racing tested and approved. Please mention us when you order or talk to them so they know we're doing our part to get the word out. Also - If you know of a supplier that should be on this list let me know and I'll get them up here. Thanks! |
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AIRCONE, Inc. Exhaust system components - custom rolled cones and megaphones, more. I've been very happy with the service and with the products from Aircone.
240 Elliott |
Airtech Vintage Fiberglass (tanks, seats, fairings, etc.) |
AFAM USA, Inc. Sprockets. 5953 Engineer Drive |
Bateman Racing Racer, 160 racing specialist, tuning, engine building, electronic points conversions, fabrication, more. All sorts of services for the 160 racer. Kingston, WA 98346 |
| Batteries Plus
Lead acid, ni-cads, etc. |
Buchanan Spoke and Rims Rims, stainless spoke sets, wheel building. Highly recommended by the Flying Circus riders. 805 W. Eighth Street |
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Parts Warehouse Online
Mikuni and Keihin parts. |
Copper Gaskets Unlimited
7372 W Tether Trail
Phone: (623) 561-8399 Will make 1 off gaskets in
copper or aluminum in any thickness. They do a great job on 160/175 gaskets in any bore size. |
Bradford Duval Bradford is a Portland, OR based 160 racer who is producing 160 racing parts. So far he has complete Pertronix conversion kits, stainless rearset plates and probably more. He is currently working on getting set to manufacture adjustable camshaft adaptor kits as well. www.metroscoot.com
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Dave Quinn Motorcycles Dave Quinn has supplied the shocks for most all of the Northwest 160 roadracers. Give him a call - he is familiar with us and can help you get what you need for your bike. Highly Recommended by all the Group W and Flying Circus riders. |
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Delta Camshaft
Camshafts, camshaft repair, etc. They did the camshaft work for Chris Denzler's GL1000R Goldwing roadracer, and they have a great reputation. I've spoken to them about doing regrinds of the 160/175/200/350 cams and they quoted a very attractive price. I'll be taking a cam to them to be modified for my hotrod 175 project engine. I'll report back with the results.
1938 Tacoma Avenue S. |
Deluxe Works They specialize in "Hondas from 1958-1968" |
David Silver Spares Vintage Honda parts - good prices and good service. Group W Racing recommended. Unit 14, Masterlord
Industrial Estate, |
Enco Tool Supply
Tools and shop supplies at decent prices - be careful and make sure you know what you are ordering as Enco stocks things of all different quality. As long as you know what you're ordering and stay away from inferior tools Enco is great. |
| Forward Air, Inc.
Reliable, economical shipping of crated bikes. |
Faber Frames
Vintage scrambles, trials, and road racing frames. |
| Flanders Distributing
(cable making supplies) |
Glassfibre
Racing Spares
Fiberglass fairings, seats, etc. www.tga.co.uk/spares/glassfi.htm
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| Glass from the Past
Vintage custom fiberglass. A lot of the Flying Circus bikes have Glass from the Past fairings and/or seats and they look great. Good quality products - highly recommended. |
Craig Hanson Craig is very familiar with 160s and 160 racing. He can supply pipes, pipe kits, carbon fiber velocity stacks, custom fabricated clipons and more. He also does top quality engine work, general fabrication, and more for just about anything motorcycle related and more. Give him a call and he can help you. I have clipons fabricated by Craig on my 160 racer. Craig has also helped us out Group W Racing a whole bunch with advice - he deserves your business. Group W Racing tested and approved!
4950 Cohasset Road #4 |
| Headers by "Ed" Exhaust system parts, more. Great website with lots of information and solid advice. www.HeadersbyEd.com |
The Infernal Machine Shop
Racer, welder, fabricator. Caters especially to "Interesting " projects. Group W Racing approved. Kingston, WA 98346 |
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Squared Inc.
Pipe benders and tubing notching. |
Larry Shultz Vintage, and some more modern, J-bike parts. Fremont, CA 94536 |
| Maryland Metrics
Metric fasteners, and more. Good website - highly recommended. |
Megacycle Performance parts, cams, etc. 90 Mitchell Blvd |
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Motorcycle Makeovers
Tank dent removal and painting. |
McMaster-Carr Supply
Hardware, hardware, hardware.
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MSC Direct Industrial Supply
quick "dis-connect" fuel couplings, tooling, supplies, more. |
PRO-FLO
Pro-Flo sells all sorts of cool stuff. They've got tapered roller headset bearings, nice replaceable bar clipons, new Mikuni carbs, sprockets, EGT and CHT gauges and more. Check 'em out. |
Reid Metal Finishing We understand that this firm does a real 3110 W. Harvard, #14 |
R/D Spring Corporation Titanium valve train components. They've got performance spring sets for 160s and 175s, including titanium caps and retainers. P O Box 403191 |
| Ricky Stator
(stator repair) |
Retro Bikes
Lots of vintage Honda parts, good prices, excellent service. Parts in stock are listed on the website. Highly recommended. |
Sargent Cycle Products Seat upholstering and cycle products. 44 East 1st Street Jacksonville, FL 32206 |
Sloan's Honda
1.800.342.1681 extension 42 |
Sprocket Specialists They can supply just about anything sprocket related. They make Honda 160 sprockets in any practical size you could want. Highly recommended. |
TERRYCABLE Really good control cables for vintage bikes. 17376 Eucalyptus St. |
| Stainless Fasteners | Total Seal Good source for obsolete ring sets, You will need ring groove thickness and depth for each ring, including the oil ring. You will also need the cylinder bore diameter. They even have a continuous 2nd ring available that is supposed to reduce blowby and increase power. |
| TGA
Classic Motorcycles
Scitsu tachs and vintage fairings. |
Venolia Pistons 2160 Cherry Industrial Circle |
The Vintage Advantage Les Barker has a long history of building fast vintage engines, and offers many high quality parts as well as building and tuning services. He's got aftermarket valve springs in stock for 160s and 175s, and sells all sorts of cool stuff for vintage bikes.
For 160/175:
7100 NW Dale Rd |
Vintage Brake Michael will reline brake shoes and drums, and much more. 15069 Lupine Lane |
Vintage Iron Your one stop shop for vintage motorcycle restorations and racing products. |
Western Hills Honda All sorts of Vintage Honda parts available. Good website, searchable by part number or product code. Group W Racing recommended. 3110 Harrison Ave. |
White Brothers Carbs, filters, and a host of cool parts.> 24845 Corbit Place |
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Email: michael@groupwracing.com