Gorilla Punch: The Wrenchmonkees' famous Honda CB750

The bike that catapulted the Wrenchmonkees on to the world stage was a Honda CB750 revealed in 2008 and nicknamed ‘Gorilla Punch’. Since the 1990s, custom builders have probably butchered the humble CB750 more than any other motorcycle. But the Wrenchmonkees avoided the obvious, eschewing the hackneyed checkered stripe decals and exhaust pipewrap. Instead, they reduced the CB750 to its core components, and created an essay in minimalism and elegance. An extended swingarm and completely new bodywork gave Gorilla Punch a low, purposeful stance. The rebuilt engine was finished in heat-resistant paint, and the stock wheels were swapped out for...