How Fixing a Vintage Motorcycle Inspired a Career Change

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Shasta Smith put years into restoring her 1972 Honda, emblazoned with her signature number 5. It inspired a passion for vintage motorcycle restoration that led her to open a repair shop and venue space in Sacramento, Calif. Photo: Ryan Angel Meza for The Wall Street Journal.
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@richardcarr7557 3 года назад

Great to see all those old bikes being brought back to life! Love your dedication and passion 👏

@ajaymanoj3527 4 года назад

Oh I love how bold she is . Its amazing .

@dCephei 5 лет назад

Earning from what you love doing is where I'd like to be someday...

@Darkest_Soul_187 4 года назад

Only if you're self employed. If you work for someone else they can make you despise even the job you like. Been there, done that

@coloradokid1346 4 года назад

That is an awesome story. She knew her passion and that is two wheels.

@G58 3 года назад

My first bike was a CD175, the early retro single carb version of Shasta’s bike. Vintage Monkey is now officially on my California venue list, if the powers that shouldn’t be ever allow us to fly again. Thank you for sharing this inspirational story

@phillipcox516 4 года назад

I receive great pleasure from tinkering with my old bikes, and a lot of satisfaction. The older bikes are so simple. AUS

@standavison2321 4 года назад

I love also the vintage motorcycles ...its fantastic to see her on moto bike ...respect .. from belgium !

@part380 5 лет назад

Inspirational story . . . Go Shasta!

@christopherpeninger324 5 лет назад

I think she's got a cool thing going.

@SeymourCycleWorks 5 лет назад

Love it! I started tinkering with old bikes which lead to starting a business as well. Thanks for sharing this story as it always helps to keep inspired!😎👏🏼🤘🏼

@slow_bike_show Год назад

Woah I know your work!! Your vintage board track bikes are amazing!!!

@stancoleshill8925 4 года назад

Good for you girl. I just bought a 1979 Honda CB750 and I am restoring it to original. I also had a Honda CL 175 and it was one of the best bikes I ever owned. Would like to find another one. Also had 3 Honda 450's. Another great bike. My prize restore is my 1970 Norton Commando 750 Roadster which I still own.

@tensortab8896 4 года назад

First bike was a CB350. It was awesome. Quick, light, easy to work on.

@hueyw1916 4 года назад

my first bike was a CD175 (single carb version) and it was totally bullet proof. Amazing little bike and already retro styled from new! Those Hondas had unburstable engines. Great memories!

@Fabianweso. 3 года назад

I have the same model and year as her 175, and I love it

@grahameanderson6913 3 года назад

Nice story, congratulations and thank you for sharing...

@joeyong1418 4 года назад

Awesome, I'm a big fan of cafe racers and plan to restore a Honda Cb200 here in Malaysia.

@ajittffcure 4 месяца назад

Wow! Just wow! Shasta your bike is super cool. I love the look of it and how it looks while you ride. Just beautiful...the colour, the tone, etc. It is really remarkable that what you re doing with your passion... to find out about your motorcycle repair and restoration venture! Cheers to Vintage Monkey!

@jappiemoto 4 года назад

I’m curently restoring a mz 125rt love that thing

@Glasshousebc 3 года назад

Fabulous... well done for following your passion... keep enjoying your journey.

@dugwthree 3 года назад

i like it.. looks fun to ride

@BitterDawn 3 года назад

Awesome stuff, very cool little bike. 72 CB500 here, just learning the character of old bikes but I dig it. Super cool story, it sounds like an ideal life. I like her strong presence and character, plus brains and beauty..and passionate about motorcycles?! Triple threat.

@joezambrano9651 Год назад

Thank you for sharing this amazing stuff with us it's very intriguing..

@terrykrall 2 года назад

My first was a Kawasaki G3SS. 89cc and would do 70mph. A little Japanese demon! It had an oil pump, oiled the fuel mix automatically. I would play with the engine, take the head off... disassemble the brakes and hubs. Lots of fun. I went to college and about that time my little brother mentioned it and asked if he could sell it to a friend. I agreed and have regretted it ever since. I still have the title and memories.

@decadantdog4444 4 года назад

What would make that little bike sound really good would be a crank and cam from a Honda CD175. 360 crank. It will sound like a little Triumph!

@zebulon9307 3 года назад

3:29 - what make is that red motorcycle sitting on the workbench? Sidevalves?

@Nifilheimur 3 года назад

The coolest woman on the planet!

@aarongluzman 5 лет назад

Sweetheart 🌷💖💖🌷 Outshone In distinction & character Her eyes…are shining Radiant light Her innocence, compassion Everlasting Love, Amor Bravo Shasta Smith 🎩💎❗ ©...Aronne

@henrysmith5604 3 года назад

Very impressed

@silversun371 Год назад

Groovy girl&bike...great inspirational story...

@mmotorcycles9497 4 года назад

Amazing shop.

@MusicandMonsters 3 года назад

That was awesome!

@mihaibara8479 3 года назад

What is the exact bike model you have? It looks super cool

@fwefhwe4232 5 лет назад

love from India

@bikerwilli9130 4 года назад

wonderful Bike

@findingretreat 4 года назад

wow u inspire me

@gerokron3412 5 лет назад

You meet the nicest people on a Honda :D

@georgevprochazka5316 3 года назад

5 is on my Cafe too !

@SaulHudson69 5 лет назад

Going there soon

@powmanmoto Год назад

Holey Monkey! I didn't know this was nearby. I was just in Sac the other day! On my bike of course. 🏍🏍🏍❤️

@rattlecan53 4 года назад

So what's the HP on your CL and what gearing are you running? My race bike makes right at 24 hp and we usually run a 17/35 for most tracks. Top speed is about 90 mph on a long straight like at Road America.