Using a stock Honda Trail 90, he began work on modifying it so that it could be disassembled or collapsed down to a small size that could fit in most aircraft luggage compartments.
[4] The company also sold storage and safety accessories, like hard sided luggage, vinyl soft cases, and helmets.
Shortly thereafter, production was expanded and moved to the Santa Monica Airport, where a dozen employees - including Shapiro's family - worked.
The Suitcase Cycle appeared in several feature articles in aviation magazine during its production run, as well as advertisements.
Today, factory-built Suitcase Cycles, with complete badging and documentation, command premium prices among GA pilots and Honda collectors alike.