In an area flush with ingenuity it’s hard to imagine there are still fresh concepts left to be explored. Leave it to the Grand Central District to offer just that. A former church on the corner of 1st Avenue South and 21st Street is transforming into Grayspeed, a vintage motorcycle shop carrying apparel, parts, accessories and some vintage items.

*Photo via Grayspeed

Owner Jeff Lovelady is still in the buildout process and hopes to be open by April of this year. Grayspeed will mainly carry early British Bobber motorcycles, though the shop’s selection won’t be limited to any particular brand. The Bobber-style bike involves stripping excess bodywork, removing the front fender, and shortening the rear fender, which is bobbed (as in bob-tail), and all superfluous parts removed to reduce weight.

*Photo via Classic British Motorcycles

Follow the motorcycle shop’s progress on Facebook and on their website for updates.

*Article by Andrew Harlan, writer/editor of I Love The Burg