Yellow but not mellow: A Kawasaki triple from Motobrix

The riding season is short in Toronto, with snow on the ground for three or four months of the year. But that leaves plenty of time for wrenching in the garage or workshop, so there’s a low-key but thriving custom scene. Canada’s biggest city is home to Brian Kates of Motobrix, who recently finished this piping hot Kawasaki triple called El Citron. Brian was a late starter, although you'd never tell from this build. “I didn’t work on bikes or cars as a kid, or even do anything hands-on until I was in my late 20s,” says Brian. “I’m 34...