Solitary Confinement is a 1957 Triumph built by Mark Drews in 2010 that got its first public outing at the Mooneyes Yokohama 2011 Hot Rod Custom Show in three weeks. Mark used Harley-Davidson peashooter forks, a micro spool hub and a bicycle-type rim and tire at the front. The tank has an inner steel vessel with an outer cover hand-carved from Lucite—yes, that 1960s space age transparent thermoplastic. Fueling is reported to come from dual 389/689 Amal carbs, and there’s a hand-made micro flask oil bag with the original pre-unit fittings adapted to fit. The primary cover and motor mounts are also crafted from Lucite. The simple black and silver colors work well with the beautifully balanced 60s-style aesthetics, proving that less is usually more when it comes to retro custom builds.
Built In: U.S.A. Bike Style: Bobber
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Solitary Confinment 57 Triumph Bike Specifications – Mark Drews
| FEATURE | SPECS |
|---|---|
| Class Styling | Bobber |
| Featured Parts | Kickstart |
| Frame | Custom One Off Frame |
| Gastank | Custom One Off Gastank |
| Motor Brand | Triumph |
| Motor Config | In-line 2 |
| Paint Color(s) | Black, Chrome or Polished Metal |
| Seat | Solo Solidmount |
| Suspension Front | Springer |
| Suspension Rear | Rigid / Hardtail |
| Wheels | Standard 40-80 spokes |