Against The Grain: A Fabrique Nationale with Wood Trim

On the Atlantic coast of France, just 25km shy of the Spanish border, lies the city of Biarritz. We know it as the venue for the immensely popular Wheels & Waves festival, but George Woodman calls it home. The enigmatic Frenchman refers to himself as “an artist, working with wood, and in love with motorcycles,” rather than a ‘customizer.’ And yes, 'George Woodman' is a nom de plume. This is Sébastien Valliergues' fourth build, and it's one of the rarest bikes to ever grace these pages. You're looking at an FN Type M70B—a 350cc single produced in 1929 by Fabrique...