Six-Eleven Bicycle Co.

Six-Eleven Shop Tour

I’ve been meaning to post a shop tour for a while now, but just haven’t been able to make the time. I gave the shop a good cleaning after I finished the last frame and was able to snap a few photos. So, without further adieu…

So my shop is located in what was the first motorcycle shop in Roanoke, Whaley Brothers Motorcycles and later, Butterfield Harley-Davidson. There is a technology company upstairs in the old showroom, but I’ve got the entire service area downstairs to myself. It’s really the perfect shop space.

Seating area


This is a table I made from Harley Davidson packing crates from the 50’s that were found in the attic of the building I’m in.

View of the entire shop

My ‘72 Triumph Tiger

Brazing belt and apron

The ever-present coffee on the alignment table

Looking back over the bending station, alignment table, ping-pong table, and seating area to the main shop entrance

Inspiration

Tanks and faux fashion axe in paradise

My trust HJ jig.

Looking back to the entrance

Where all the mitering takes place

Parts and building supplies storage

Saddle collection

Lugs, tubes, braze-ons, and Graham Parsons

Frame prep, build-up, and repair area

Wheel building station

Office Area

Oscar being skeptical

Drawing board

This is usually where the paint and finish ideas start

A parting Oscar shot…

If you’re ever near Roanoke, be sure to get in touch for an in person tour and possible a game of table tennis!