Blacktop: a family business
Jim and Naomi McKenzie started Blacktop Motorcycle Works six years ago at Clifton on the Darling Downs in Queensland.
More recently, the business has shifted to Esk, a more central location with a building offering greater space. “We chose Esk due to its ideal proximity to all major centres as well as being a great ride for customers around some of Queensland’s most beautiful waterways being Wivenhoe, Somerset and Perseverance,” says Naomi. The showroom houses many rare and interesting machines as well as the 30-strong collection belonging to Brian Holzigal who has owned classic motorcycle businesses in Brisbane and USA.
The heart of the business is the workshop at the rear of the premises, which does everything from routine tuning to complete restorations. Jim has years of experience working on British bikes, and complimenting his expertise is a huge parts inventory. With an eBay store, phone orders and floor traffic, the shop is always a hive of activity, and Jim and Brian are always tinkering with something out of the ordinary in the workshop. Check out their web site at www.blacktopmotorcycle.com.au or call 0414 477823.