The Triple Nickel is More Than a Motorcycle

“I just knew I wanted to ride,” says Stacie B. London. “I had a picture of the bike that I wanted in my head…and it was coincidence and luck that I managed to find it.”
London isn’t your typical vintage motorcycle racer, and her steed, a Honda CB160, is not a typical vintage motorcycle. Sold for just one year, the tiny, jewel-like Japanese bike isn’t the easiest to find parts for…but that matters little to London.
“Going to that first race is when I realized I needed to race. There was nothing more clear to me that I needed to experience what it felt like to do that,” London says. “I didn’t really know what that meant, that I’d been in the shop every night for hours…and on weekends…”
With a Master’s in Industrial Design and, until a few years ago, little interest in motorcycles, London’s introduction and approach to racing have since encouraged many more to don leathers and live life on two wheels.
London maintains Triple Nickel herself, with the help of a mentor, Ralph Hudson.
Through many obstacles-including a broken collarbone and finding parts for such a rare motorcycle-London’s first season of vintage riding has been both challenging and thrilling.
“What I get out of it is this incredibly rich experience… In some ways, I got swooped up into this process that I wasn’t expecting,” London says. “Now it’s about discipline, focus, staying calm, adapting…”
“It kinda went from girls posing on bikes, and being pinups…now the pinups are riding.”
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[@farrukhathar5540]

She is so soft spoken and works on her bike herself...this is probably the best petrolicious video...beautiful!

[@popeyeman69]

Superb video. Stacie has the bike mentality down pat. Best of luck in your quest for your dreams!! (y)

[@irritablearchitect]

Cool that she wrenches on it herself.

[@irritablearchitect]

achinaghost52 How so? She is the rider...she doesn't rely on her mechanic to solely build or repair her bike. Whatever else you THINK I may have meant, well, that's entirely on you.

[@nickpercival]

achinaghost52 shut up bitch!

[@Gr8Layks]

+achinaghost52 No...this is sexist: She needs a man to help her, as most women do.

[@1230986666]

So does pretty much everyone featured on this channel, yet you only see those comments when the videos feature women. I suppose that's what people are getting at when they call it sexist. It's easy to read this comment as "not bad, for a girl". Nonetheless, you're right. It's super cool. You can feel really the visceral passion for what she does. She's clearly where she was meant to be.

[@midnightfuture]

Great movie, and great story! Kudos to Stacie and her passion for her bike, for working with her hands and for enjoying the experience of riding. All the best as she continues to recover, too!

[@josephstitt137]

The storytelling in this video makes this one of the best petrolicious videos in a while.

[@realmaindrianpace]

Wonderful story and videography. She's got great taste in bikes and pickups.

[@Schmeeky455]

Yet another beautifully made piece about fascinating people who love engines and engineering, and everything that does to enhance your life..

[@jakubpaterek5140]

"Putting your body at risk" that's the essence. Amazing story as always.

[@lukehernstedt3026]

That was a true quality film. These guys are so good at what they do. So many cool people with their sweet vintage rides to report on, not nearly enough time...

[@MarcosCodas]

What a beautiful film. It gave me chills from start to finish. I don't know who could probably dislike it, or why. A very inspiring story. It's never too late to embrace your love for motoring.

[@SaamGabbay]

Marcos Codas awesome

[@kennethj1956]

Man o Man! Amazing..... So much focused passion; I truly envy & admire Ms. London.

[@CatheysKid]

To my mind this is one of Petro's best...very cool.

[@SaamGabbay]

CatheysKid :) awesome. Was a fun one.

[@rioazul3975]

I MF'n love this, I watched it twice, she's an artist.

[@kevinblack5749]

Early apex is a common beginner problem. It happens to almost everyone! The more nervous you are, the harder it is to overcome. Think instead, go in for show, come out for dough! Later apex is safer and faster=less crashes too! You'll find the late apex to be addicting. When you do, please make another video. You are inspiring others to follow their dreams. Please keep it up.

[@NickNakorn]

Another really excellent film thank you! And the very best of luck Ms London in your endeavors.

[@dionaditya3820]

i really dig your cinematography petrolicious! keep up the good work. and yooouuu Stacie B, keep doing what you love and have fun!

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

Made me smile… Thank you Petrolicious and Stacie : )

[@brighton_dude]

It's a great story about a fascinating person beautifully filmed and produced.

[@18echosf]

What a nice video. Considering that my very first bike was a Honda S-90, that led to a Yamaha YDS-3, to a Honda 305 Scrambler, to a Ducati Diana MKIV, to a BSA 441 Victor, and on and on and on.....! Even at my age, the love of motorcycles and racing has never left me..........I've just transferred it into my love of Porsches!

[@ConservativeGangstR]

Please enlighten us. What Porsches do you own? I love all things Porsche but will never be able to own one.

[@be2keen]

Absolutely love the bike, the truck, the photography, the story... this one should win some sort of an award. (oh, maybe there should have been some sort of dog in the background...)

[@keltondeoliveira]

Dear Petrolicious. Thank you for documenting and presenting this inspiring stories and for doing it through beautiful film footage. Please keep the excellent work.

[@jacksteely273]

Beautiful you've won my heart. I know that feeling of building and racing my own bike a Yamaha rz350

[@tonypate9174]

You may enjoy on You Tube ISLE OF MAN 2016 YAMAHA YPVS 350 RD 350 not a stock bike or rider by the look of it ,But lots of fun to be had even on the two way traffic part pre the run over the" mountain"

[@zroverz]

Great story. I live near the miller motorsports park. I would love to see you race some time.

[@jameswhite7629]

Thank you, Stacie, and

[@alexander909bermudez]

Hands down my favorite video... Nicely done Stacie!!

[@thorandmoljnir]

I've never really been a motorbike guy, always was way more into cars. Having said that, this is one of the best video's yet by you guys! Fantastic cinematography! Stunning.

[@SaamGabbay]

thorandmoljnir thanks for your awesome compliments

[@Kellsboro]

thorandmoljnir I'm in complete agreement. The way the moving shot rolled from outside of the truck and in through the window with such a smooth motion is cutting edge.

[@SaamGabbay]

Kellsboro thanks- was really fun to make that shot. Anyone can do it really. Find a smooth lake bed, get a long stick, hold your breath! :)

[@blubyu1100]

Great story. I learned to ride on a 1969 Honda SL175 with high pipes can never forget that sound. Enjoy the ride,,,

[@andrewmatusiewicz7546]

It lovely to see someone living their dream. Stacie, may you achieve whatever you are seeking!

[@motosoul]

Inspiration at its best. Respect for every female biker! Love the fact that she wrenches too!

[@gh7213]

This was really cool. Always great stories from you all.

[@1230986666]

This little machine looks like an absolute blast to ride. Great video as usual.

[@blainekelley816]

discipline, focus, developing skills, adapting, understanding ... amazing story with amazing outlook. Keep wrenching, riding, and enjoying. #lifelessons

[@zxvjy]

Realy enjoyed that. Your enthusiasm for the sport shines through.

[@MaxArg1988]

always a pleasure

[@paulandbeauoutdoors2685]

I have a stock 68. Love it. I knew it was that as soon as I heard the sound.

[@ambergris5705]

Beautiful video, and inspiring... Thank you

[@benjohnson2554]

Stacy, early apexing habbens, when you look to close in front of your bike. Instead you have to look further ahead. So: in the braking zone, you look to the apex, once entering the corner, you rise your head and look to the exit, once entering the exit, you look to the straight. Love your video !!! You are my female Burt Monroe.....! XO

[@Keith-rk4td]

Keith Codes book taught me the same. 🤘🤠🤘

[@V8bgt]

Good luck, Stacie.

[@fritze01]

So far one of my favorites, kudos.

[@stampy990]

It's not about the destination it's about the journey. But I think Stacie already knows that.

[@bendavis8005]

Simply wonderful.

[@stevenhearnden522]

reminds me of blasting around on my unrestricted Aprilia rs125, great fun!

[@MotorcarCollector]

Very nice, love vintage Honda bikes.

[@TheTheeggmann]

Stacie one cool woman. I love those early Hondas, they have style.

[@brianz426]

Thumbs up to you Stacie, awesome. Great come back from your accident, keep following your passion.

[@duckpoker8717]

LOVE that bike!!! Once in a million find, good on you!

[@cecilwilson5442]

Good video and glad to hear you're story and what you went through to achieve your goal and racing your motorcycle whatever the cost and the nice people you have met your recovery looks good 🏍️😋🍀🍀🍀good luck from Belfast

[@pazminoproject]

This is my favorite Petrolicious video.

[@lathropedition]

GOSH DANG I LOVE THIS CHANNEL

[@MarkWladika]

Very nice, thumbs up Stacie!

[@charged]

Well done.

[@bradgotch]

Beautiful documentary and great filming especially enjoyed 1:59 - 2:07

[@RamblinAround]

Amazing video...she is very cool. Her passion really comes across.

[@a1e20]

This is almost a three-year-old video, but the sheer level of quality and editing puts some modern AAA films to shame. Beautiful story, though some details were omitted as to the transition from the BMW to the Honda, but I'm just nitpicking at that point. A beautiful woman on a beautiful bike, with a beautiful story - what more do you need?

[@RDEnduro]

Stacie your so focused, very cool video. Everyone crashes, but it sounds like you had to really pay that last one ouch. Can't imagine being in a race while still trying to master my riding fundamentals on an 47 year old bike all at the same time awesome!

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

The bike you like in always the right bike.

[@mhks68]

The way she ends her sentences in upspeak, like shes asking a question, kills me!!

[@SaamGabbay]

mhks68 that's one of the things I love about her intonation and speaking cadence. ;)

[@alpine1600s]

That may be because of the accident...

[@swifttone]

+Sebastian m (alpine1600s) lol

[@bolderiks]

get a doctor

[@laurylafleur3915]

Are you even a biker or just a grammar critic?

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

So what was that with a BMW bike? Since this is clearly a Honda, not a BMW?

[@RedneckDarian]

Seegal Galguntijak I thought i misheard, but yeah she said BMW but thats no BMW

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

RedneckDarian That's what made me ask this question.

[@TrashHeapCustodian]

She started on a vintage BMW, but races her Honda.

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

I see. Too bad in the video, we didn't get to see both bikes in great detail, but only one of them.

[@Chriostopherbergs]

Yes indeed quite impressive, no doubt.

[@jojy9113]

As always a beautiful and inspiring video with lot's of passion. It makes me want to ride a bike again. Life is after all not just about old 911:s

[@geoXedge]

Bell star helmet is nice with the tripple Nickel. An other great video.

[@fredsmith5936]

Inspiring, good luck and JOY! Go Girl

[@cdunne208]

From one vintage Honda rider / restorer (but not racer) to another. Nice bike.

[@autodraw01]

How brilliant.

[@Rocknium1]

Badass lady, I really like women like these gear heads, so many to talk about. Awesome video thank you.  PS: Sorry about the crash.

[@magicextremer]

what do u mean (understand) 4 badass? Just 4 riding a bike?

[@arthurcayer6630]

That was wonderful!

[@Raytarded66]

To me being sexy doesnt mean looking like a model, I find it very very sexy that she rides and wrenches on her own vintage bike

[@kcranny9375]

Loved this....

[@philiptyson4000]

Great lass heartwarming and cool

[@marwannabe]

beautiful story...

[@adamholter4915]

Man, I love that old F100...easily as cool as the bike!

[@dudysumeru4388]

Another best video from Petrolicius.....keep good work .......

[@richerone]

We need more women to assert their wants and goals, great example for younger girls who want to do this, kudos to her mentor for supporting her.

[@thorandmoljnir]

Maybe the next video should be about that old Ford pick up of hers. Cool looking truck.

[@DaveKoper]

rayban used your video to make the never hyde on vimeo, love petrolicius!

[@anguskangus8222]

really neat bike !

[@lowpricedpaint]

Great story. Old school is way cool.

[@Endureromex]

Best Petrolicious so far

[@teop7887]

Just awesome.

[@AdnanWahid]

at last! it came!!!

[@Ian-Hall]

3:48 even cooler she's drifting it:-)

[@swifttone]

Ummm what? No she's not

[@Ian-Hall]

SwiftTone 3:48 yes she is.

[@nickschooler8971]

Ian Hall she's not displacing any weight to the front. She's just zig zagging buddy

[@Ian-Hall]

watch the back tyre.

[@bigred8438]

Would love to have seen photos of your Beemer to. But a lovely story, hope all goes well.

[@cub8556]

Cool bike but I'm really digging the truck

[@zacherychadwick4563]

Petrolicious hands down the best auto vids on you tube.

[@dizzyrider3883]

Love the truck.

[@carlosgerardoortizsanchez835]

You are awesome 🙏

[@davidcarr5718]

Awesome.

[@williamoliver6807]

Great job

[@Sergioricardoneto]

Attitude woman, i like it.

[@iamthepkmaster]

I feel like this girl went through some stuff in life then had a moment of realization and wanted to identify with something and got super into the whole retro hipster thing

[@TheJoe89jan]

+Yves Saint Laurent What matters is that she now has something to live for, something that makes her truly happy and alive. Motorcycles brings out the greatest qualities that every human being possess. Who care if she went through shit when she was younger. Who hasn't? no ones life is perfect. Riding a motorcycle allows you to concur every fear in life.

[@Mr683465]

awesome video

[@AnthonySchnitzel]

Deus Ex Machina is even on Petrolicious... They're everywhere haha ! Some of you were in Biarritz for the Wheels & Waves two weeks ago ? Anyway, I'd have liked to see the BMW she spoke of...

[@davidmitchell5638]

I think i need a Motorcycle in my life now! ohh just IMAGINE riding side by side with you car/bike loving wife and feel the freedom! God i want to do that . What i liked about this women is the fact she's calm and just fun loving. yeah you can't say that to Harley girls:(

[@Volstandigkeit]

Why can't you? Most, if not all, women I've met, who ride, are cool as a fan.

[@TheIDGE]

***** LOL, this was driving me NUTS. She was a bit too mellow and flat, her bike seems to be the most interesting thing about her, it's awesome though.

[@joeracer302]

David MuscleGuy It seems more like you need a girl in your life ...

[@davidmitchell5638]

joeracer302 true but i'm dick no one stay with me more than a year:(

[@joeracer302]

David MuscleGuy Well, as long as you're okay with that then it's not a big deal, right?

[@Teamshmo]

Very cool

[@masqueman01]

Cool bike

[@editingeverything]

nice work, may i ask which camera/lenses were used? thank you

[@faisalamjad2834]

Great story love the bike and pick up I think biking comes to you you don’t develop the interest. It’s something you discover.

[@eariamjh71]

The sound of that bike is like bacon for my ears.

[@mo99diunsi]

we need more woman like this

[@magicextremer]

cómo sabía que iba a terminar manejando moto e incluso qué moto, pero no sabía nada acerca de ella? Plop!