Shakedown 1979: Hookie's super-practical BMW R100

The battle between form and function rages on a daily basis in the custom scene. As much as we hate to admit it, some customs are destined to spend their lives on display, or seldom ridden. But for every show pony, there's a workhorse out there. Like this thoroughly practical—yet still handsome—classic BMW boxer from Hookie Co. 'Racoon' is based on a 1979 BMW R100/7, and was built with reliability and day-to-day performance topping the brief. “Nothing special,” says shop boss, Nico. “No engine over-tuning, no wrapped pipes—just a bike that fits perfectly into our 'Enjoy the Good' codex.” On...