Ultra Noir: A blacker than black Honda CB750

Murdered-out customs used to be all the rage. But lately, builders have been favoring more diverse color palettes. Which is a real pity: done right, black-on-black can be downright beautiful. Clockwork Motorcycles' Samuel Guertin proves it with his latest offering: a 1978 Honda CB750 with a brawny stance and subdued finishes. “It needs to be all-black” was his client's primary request—and the helicopter-mechanic-turned-bike-builder was more than happy to comply. But first, he had to get the CB750 back on the road. “The bike was a non-runner,” he explains, “and was worked on by some mysterious guys with questionable skills. Just...