Day-Glo dirt machine: A Hercules GS250 with an 80s vibe

There's a constant tension in the custom world between motorcycles that are meant to be ridden often, and those that will spend most of their lives parked, on display. This neon-flavored Hercules GS250 scrambler is an enigma though. It's tidy enough to do duty as décor in a trendy moto-cafe, but it's actually heading into a riding season full of abuse. It belongs to Enrico Pauli, proprietor of The Loose Screw—a communal DIY workshop and creative co-working space in Dachau, near Munich. And even though Enrico brought it back from the dead, he reckons it's going to be back on...