Steel Bent Customs: 'The Brushed'

Good design removes the unnecessary. It’s a principle understood well by Michael Mundy of Steel Bent Customs in Tampa, Florida—as his latest build shows. Called “The Brushed”, it’s a minimalist take on the classic Honda CB750 cafe racer. Mundy started work by cleaning out the center frame, a signature look of Steel Bent. So the electronics are now mounted under the tank, and the battery on the swing arm. The frame was then painted a low-gloss black, with a matte clear coat to finish. The wheels were given the same treatment before being shod with fresh Dunlop rubber. “The tank...