#NWTAlongForTheRide

Category: Unofficial Spotlights

These builds inspired us and we think they’ll inspire you too. If you’ve been featured and want to expand your story – or if you’d prefer to opt out – just drop us a line. We’re here to celebrate, not pressure.

  • Jonny Kerins & the FZR750 “County Carver”

    Jonny Kerins & the FZR750 “County Carver”

    Jonny Kerins didn’t buy a bike, he bought a challenge. A €150 FZR750 Genesis in rough shape, one photo, no promises. But from a milking parlor in rural Ireland, he carved out something special: a 90s endurance-style restomod that looks factory-built but feels entirely personal.

    This build isn’t about polish, it’s about precision. Jonny blended parts from GSX-Rs, R6s, R1s, and Fireblades into a cohesive machine that handles like it’s on rails and turns heads with a double-take. Powered by an NWT X21 control module and a whole lot of ingenuity, it’s wired to run and styled to confuse even seasoned riders: “Wait… what the hell is that?”

    This is AFTR. A spotlight on the builders who start with nothing, trust their hands, and make something unforgettable — not for clout, but for the ride.

    Instagram: @jfk_bikes

    Also featured in:

    County Carver: Yamaha FZR750 Genesis
  • J Leiva & the CX500

    J Leiva & the CX500

    Six weeks. One bike. A hundred lessons. J Leiva didn’t just build a CX500, he built a story. One of setbacks, breakthroughs, and the kind of support that reminds you you’re never really wrenching alone.

    This wasn’t a polished, shop-sponsored build. It was a garage-born, camera-documented grind. A café racer wired with intention, shaped by first-time experiences, and powered by the kind of perseverance that turns vision into ignition.

    This is AFTR. Where real riders build real bikes – and every wire, every click, every twist is proof that you don’t need a budget to build something that moves you.

    Instagram: @leiva.moto

    It’s been six straight weeks of work, huge learning curve, some self inflicted set backs, some moments of true inspiration , and so many first time experiences… i was by myself, but not alone. So many people were huge supports – thank you all. This is one of those projects that may never fully close, but it’s a runner… #hondacx500caferacer

    @leiva.moto
  • Hassan S – 1980 CB650c

    Hassan S – 1980 CB650c

    @cb650six & the Yellow Build

    Some bikes get restored. Others get reimagined. This one? It got resurrected — one wire, one bolt, one late night at a time. @cb650six’s 1980 CB650C isn’t a showpiece. It’s a rider’s bike. Built in Toronto, finished in solar beam yellow, and wired to run with NWT at the core.

    This is what AFTR is about: no sponsors, no shortcuts, no ego. Just a builder with a vision and the grit to make it real. From the first crank to the final ride, this CB650C proves that clean wiring and a clear purpose go a long way.

    We’re proud to be part of the story. Because when you build it yourself, every ride hits different.

    Instagram: @cb650six

  • Dwight Mason & the GSX-R750 “Cafe Gixxer”

    Dwight Mason & the GSX-R750 “Cafe Gixxer”

    Dwight didn’t start with a shop – he started with a Vulcan 500 in his parents’ garage and a hunger to build something that felt right. Years later, his GSX-R750 stands as proof that you don’t need a budget or a brand to make something unforgettable. Just time, grit, and a garage that stays lit after hours.

    This build isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about chasing clarity – in the lines, the wiring, and the ride. From hand-cut steel to Pepakura-mapped fiberglass, Dwight’s GSX-R is a mix of old-school endurance racer and raw DIY spirit. Powered by an NWT X21 Plus and LiFePO4 battery, it’s wired to run and built to feel.

    This is AFTR. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just a rider who made it happen – and a reminder that you can too.

    Instagram: @dwightmasondesigns

    Also featured in:

    Cafe Gixxer: Suzuki GSX-R750 Custom
  • Dan’s 1977 GS550

    Dan’s 1977 GS550

    Dan’s feed is a rolling blend of street grit and mechanical soul — a rider, builder, and visual storyteller who lives where skate decks meet engine blocks. With a steady pulse of skates, motorcycles, cars, and raw culture, he’s not chasing polish, he’s chasing truth. His style is unapologetic, his taste unmistakable, and his presence in the NWT Cycletronic community reminds us why we build: for people who ride hard, think sharp, and never settle.

    This one’s not about polish, it’s about pulse. Dan E. (@frog_stomp203) brought his GS550 back to life with nothing but grit, instinct, and a wiring job that speaks louder than any paint job. No trailers, no fluff — just a raw build that fires up, revs clean, and leaves its mark.

    From the first crank to the final burnout, Dan’s install shows what happens when you trust your hands and your wiring. The bike’s not just running — it’s talking. And we’re proud to have been part of the conversation.

    This is what #NWTAlongForTheRide looks like. Not perfect. Not polished. Just real.

    Instagram: @frog_stomp203

  • Matthew + the GSX

    Matthew + the GSX

    Matthew Reeves knows wiring. As an electrician by trade, he understands that clean routing isn’t just about looks — it’s about reliability. That mindset carried straight into his garage, where his GSX project became a rolling lesson in perseverance, problem-solving, and the kind of wiring that makes old bikes feel new again.

    This wasn’t a showroom build. It was a budget project, rattle-can paint in a dusty garage, carbs pulled off for the tenth time, and a few ear-splitting flame tests along the way. But that’s the point: AFTR isn’t about perfection. It’s about heart. And Matthew’s GSX has plenty of it.

    From fuel leaks that stripped engine paint, to redundant wiring eliminated with an NWT unit, to late-night troubleshooting calls that turned frustration into sparks — this build proves that the best bikes aren’t born flawless. They’re born from persistence, community advice, and the willingness to “cock it up and try again.”

    This is AFTR. A spotlight on builders like Matthew who push boundaries, learn by doing, and remind us that every imperfection is part of the ride.

    Instagram: @seveer_custom