1977 Yamaha XS360 Cafe Racer By Charles Murillon Of Panache Custom
To the Falkor Yamaha XS360 we could call it the dragon of two wheels, although none of its pieces has one of these mythological animals drawn. But it is that his name already refers to one, to nothing less than Falkor or Falcor, the character of The Endless Story.
The creator of this machine, Charles Murillon of Panache Custom, explained why he baptized it that way: "It took me about two years from the moment I started unscrewing the pieces until the final product was ready.
I had to wait to pay for the quality pieces I wanted. " This is how his friends started joking about the 80s film, Neverending Story and the joke became reality, leaving Falkor as the motorcycle's name.
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The base used is a Yamaha XS360, model 1977, which according to Murillon "is quite rare in France compared to the XS400". For the Gallo this machine was a "real find of barn", since he found it literally in a barn, although he assured that "it was in perfect conditions for the project".
To begin work on the motorcycle, Charles explained that he made use of the knowledge he acquired at Diamont Atelier, the German home where he spent a year to learn personalization techniques.
For its creator "one of the most distinctive features of this construction are the stainless steel side panels", which keep the electronics of the motorcycle, provided by Motogadget, in view. The wiring was made to measure, so that it is connected just with the controls on the handlebar, signed by Motone.
In addition, the components of the brake system were updated, leaving some original parts and adding others, a disc on the front axle of the machine. As in the exhaust, where the collectors were cleaned carefully to leave them as new.
While two adjustable mufflers were added 'Snuff or Not', "which can be found in the Honda Enduro bikes of the same period," explained Murillon.
The work done in the Yamaha was meticulous and perfectionist, counting that it was done by someone with little experience in customizations. For his part, Charles proudly shows his Falkor, and determines "the play of lights on the panels is beautiful.
Even the brushing direction was taken into account to return all the lines to the back section. On a sunny day, along with the metallic paint that comes to life, those side panels really get your attention. "
The creator of this machine, Charles Murillon of Panache Custom, explained why he baptized it that way: "It took me about two years from the moment I started unscrewing the pieces until the final product was ready.
I had to wait to pay for the quality pieces I wanted. " This is how his friends started joking about the 80s film, Neverending Story and the joke became reality, leaving Falkor as the motorcycle's name.
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The base used is a Yamaha XS360, model 1977, which according to Murillon "is quite rare in France compared to the XS400". For the Gallo this machine was a "real find of barn", since he found it literally in a barn, although he assured that "it was in perfect conditions for the project".
To begin work on the motorcycle, Charles explained that he made use of the knowledge he acquired at Diamont Atelier, the German home where he spent a year to learn personalization techniques.
For its creator "one of the most distinctive features of this construction are the stainless steel side panels", which keep the electronics of the motorcycle, provided by Motogadget, in view. The wiring was made to measure, so that it is connected just with the controls on the handlebar, signed by Motone.
In addition, the components of the brake system were updated, leaving some original parts and adding others, a disc on the front axle of the machine. As in the exhaust, where the collectors were cleaned carefully to leave them as new.
While two adjustable mufflers were added 'Snuff or Not', "which can be found in the Honda Enduro bikes of the same period," explained Murillon.
The work done in the Yamaha was meticulous and perfectionist, counting that it was done by someone with little experience in customizations. For his part, Charles proudly shows his Falkor, and determines "the play of lights on the panels is beautiful.
Even the brushing direction was taken into account to return all the lines to the back section. On a sunny day, along with the metallic paint that comes to life, those side panels really get your attention. "