Howard Wallace ‘Howall’ Custom – With Phil Aynsley
Howard Wallace ‘Howall’ custom based on a Suzuki GSX750ED
This one of the two bikes built by the late Howard Wallace (a Canberra based machinist) in 1984.
Howard Wallace ‘Howall’ custom based on a Suzuki GSX750ED
Inspired by the (then) recently released Bimota KB2, Howard used a crashed Suzuki GSX 750ED as the donor bike then spent two years designing and constructing the frame, mono shock rear suspension and bodywork.
Howard Wallace ‘Howall’ custom based on a Suzuki GSX750ED – Suzuki powerplant with custom chassisHoward Wallace ‘Howall’ custom based on a Suzuki GSX750EDHoward Wallace ‘Howall’ custom based on a Suzuki GSX750ED – stunning trellis frame
Howard also modified the front forks. Not counting the hundreds of hours of labour involved, the total project cost was $3,500.00.
Howard Wallace ‘Howall’ custom based on a Suzuki GSX750ED – Yoshimura exhaustHoward Wallace ‘Howall’ custom based on a Suzuki GSX750EDHoward Wallace ‘Howall’ custom based on a Suzuki GSX750ED
The bike was registered and ridden until Howard passed away from Motor Neurone Disease in 2008. It now resides in the National Motorcycle Museum in Nabiac, NSW.
Howard Wallace ‘Howall’ custom based on a Suzuki GSX750EDHoward Wallace ‘Howall’ custom based on a Suzuki GSX750EDHoward Wallace ‘Howall’ custom based on a Suzuki GSX750ED
Phil Aynsley sadly passed away in 2023 after a life spent travelling the world photographing many of the rarest and most beautiful motorcycles ever made. We are proud to continue showcasing his catalogue of work on MCNews.com.au.
