When makers of one-off custom bikes, Federal Moto, was looking for a partner to work on a custom beach tracker, they reached out to Chicago’s Powder Monkees (now part of Federal Moto) for their expertise in detailed work with customizing motorcycles. What they created was a small, simple bike that was fun, perfectly suited for the owner that had just moved to Florida.
Dubbed the “Sunshine State of Mind,” the bike is based on a Yamaha SR500 single-cylinder bike; the perfect donor to maintain the simple and minimal concept of the bike. Although it’s beach cruiser duties were emphasized with thick tires, it still maintains the livability of a downtown daily rider, truly making it perfect for a sunshine state of mind.