The inspiration thread

[nathanwhite]

Due to events of late I have realized that while we are very progressive in having a modding subforum, we have no central thread showing what customisation work doesn't happen by members of this site. Each one gets it's own thread and it's forgotten in a week or two.
Furthermore some people get a little wound up when of these creations are posted, lamenting that we ourselves do not do enough modding, (I know, funny right?) but I'm getting sidetracked



Ladies and Gentlemen, here is such a thread. Specifically for posting about other cool, funny unusual, and weird customisations

The only restriction is this:


At least ONE piece of/on the bike has to be made, either by the owner, or a shop he/she has commissioned to make or build. Custom fabrication. One off. Bought/Bolt on pieces are fine as long as that is not all the build is.

Anything else goes, any age, any size, any year.




For the first yumminess I submit Brian Kammers CBR600F3

http://www.customfighters.com/2292/20082009-winter-streetfighter-motorcycle-buildoff-part-2-peoples-choice-winner/

<img src="http://www.customfighters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/BrianKammers20-cf.jpg" alt="CBR600RR" height="532" width="800" />

<img src="http://www.customfighters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/BrianKammers11-cf.jpg" alt="CBR600RR" height="532" width="800" />

<img src="http://www.customfighters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/BrianKammers3-cf.jpg" alt="CBR600RR" height="532" width="800" />

I am not a huge fan of the tiny tail look, but I really, really like what he has done with the exhaust

[ducatilover]

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/9828/sr22.jpg My favourite I have seen today, it's a German chap (krautasaki on CustomFighters, I looooooove that forum, I'm dirtydoogle on there if anyone else is on)
Super clean, subtle and just fuckin' tasty looking, love it. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/cabbie1/M I 900/409677_414908785221510_1199173380_n.jpg I'm also a fan of this as a full on type custom bike

[Voltaire]

BMW made out of Trade Me and Ebay parts.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p235/rednzep/DSC04085.jpg

My mate made up an alloy triple clamp, modified the fork leg to take a second disc, and some engine raisers, carb mounts....he's good at that sort of stuff.
I cut and widened an SS replica seat, fixed up a very dented tank I got on ebay, respoked the wheels, assisted my other mate rebuilding the motor, made up replica chrome tank panels from fibreglass, sprayed the bodywork with some Kombi red I had in the shed.....and some other bits.
Lots of fun to ride around Puke, HD and Taupo. Not competitive..... seeing as apart from cam and carbs its stock...even has the 1973 pistons...:crazy:
Currently building a 500 cc BMW
Good thread.

[jellywrestler]

Steve Roberts Designed and build Chopper the 'Warlord'

[nathanwhite]

:drool: Cafe racer style SV

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad23/tomSV/SV%20Project/SV650CafeRacer9.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad23/tomSV/SV%20Project/SV650CafeRacer3.jpg

More Pictures --> Here (http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=137770)

Full Build thread --> Here (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=153421)

[nathanwhite]

Steve Roberts Designed and build Chopper the 'Warlord'

A chopper IL4? :cool:

[imdying]

Another definitive thread here:
http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61824

[The Lone Rider]

Ugh.. all sports like bikes.

Here's what some NZers have done.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/165217_484970455255_6129087_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263063_10150234257595256_3768234_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/310281_10150331548575256_491829925_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/300441_10150318274810256_616446065_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408651_10150525946915256_608219614_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/485657_10150754563345256_1076424911_n.jpg

[nathanwhite]

That fourth one seems to missing front brakes? Granted it's a chopper and has a massive rear wheel bias, but shouldn't there still be something?

[tigertim20]

That fourth one seems to missing front brakes? Granted it's a chopper and has a massive rear wheel bias, but shouldn't there still be something?

see the giant disc on the left hand side of the front wheel? . .. .

[nathanwhite]

see the giant disc on the left hand side of the front wheel? . .. .

no? [clicky (http://i.imgur.com/gKU3Z.jpg)] I see a tyre, a spoked wheel and suspension (Girder I think it's called) .

[The Lone Rider]

No, thats a springer suspension. They have two sets of arms connected to a rocker that the axle goes through. The front set of legs is connected springs, so when you hit a bump the wheel shifts the rocker, and compresses the top set of legs against the springs.

Girder, the whole front end is rigid, mounted with damper springs that are connected to the frame or trees (the whole front end moves up and down when absorbing shock).

I'd be keen to try and make a set. Simple idea, but a hell of a lot of engineering to work out to do well. Google Sugar Bear - he makes springer front ends that are longer than most bikes and they apparently have zero slop in the steering.

And there is no front brake.

[The Lone Rider]

Here, have a custom NZ Indian with a girder front end.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/311658_10151048627470256_1367681927_n.jpg

[ducatilover]

Everytime I see Bogan's Bros650 I get a need to buy another and make it half as cool as his, does that count?
Give me yer bleedy bike Bogan!!!!!!:lol:

[98tls]

Why not,spent 10 years or so mucking about with this old girl,one off bits/GSXR bits/hours spent fucking about with 1.5mm spacers/shims etc etc to make something 14 years old with a still glorious motor a pleasure to ride,all worth it when hanging in there down a real world road with the latest n greatest.

[nathanwhite]

Why not,spent 10 years or so mucking about with this old girl,one off bits/GSXR bits/hours spent fucking about with 1.5mm spacers/shims etc etc to make something 14 years old with a still glorious motor a pleasure to ride,all worth it when hanging in there down a real world road with the latest n greatest.

hehehe.....

I have a weakness for big twins.... (read into that what you will)

[nathanwhite]

Here, have a custom NZ Indian with a girder front end.



Ooh. Not my cup of tea but I would certainly stare if it went past

[The Lone Rider]

one off bits/GSXR bits/hours spent fucking about with 1.5mm spacers/shims etc etc

I does make those kinda bits, by order. Working on a parts series for choppers at moment - fender bungs, frame bungs, tank bungs, grips, pegs.

[ducatilover]

Enough chitty chat wimmin!
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/2293/ebaynrt.jpg A rather different GSXR SRAD, fucking sexxxxxxxxxxxxy

[nathanwhite]

Aka, the Meccanno bike!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xcr-sec8P6I/UCNiSs5AgzI/AAAAAAAAPcM/Rena3eG5wkg/s1600/Thunderbike-PainTTless-001.jpg

Want more? (http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/2012/08/painttless-2012-sturgis-amd-world.html)

[bogan]

I like the colors on that one, not so keen on the raked out shape though...

[The Lone Rider]

raked out shape though...

It's not the rake that'll be the problem on that. It's the trail.

Flop flop flop flop *fuck* crash skin knee.

[98tls]

A rather different GSXR SRAD, fucking sexxxxxxxxxxxxy

Nice that,looks like an old 900 SS fairing.

[Voltaire]

It's not the rake that'll be the problem on that. It's the trail.

Flop flop flop flop *fuck* crash skin knee.

suppose with that set up you need the axle central to the fork leg..... but do many of these bobber/chopper bikes get ridden much?
I've been on one run with a hardtail Yamaha and from behind it did not look like an enjoyable ride .....maybe SH 22 was not ideal for it.:innocent:

[The Lone Rider]

If I didn't have a messed up right arm and the bobber wasn't a 250, I'd ride it more. Maybe. Depends if the suicide shifter is easier with two functioning arms. But I've ridden it to work, and to the local weekend market.

[ducatilover]

Nice that,looks like an old 900 SS fairing.
It's something different eh? I love it.
I'd post pics of my own bikes, because I do them however I want, but that'd be wanky. :innocent:

[DEATH_INC.]

This thread needs turbo's!

Mick Hueby's Nosfearatu

http://www.750turbo.com/nosfearatu3.jpg

Lorcy's monster.....211mph!

http://www.750turbo.com/Images/KJW_5629.jpg

[BIG DOUG]

I have ridden my shovelhead hardtail to invercargill and auckland and all places in between, I invite people to ride it so they can see it rides fine.268113

[sinfull]

Think i've chucked it up somewhere before but we had a tourist stay a few months back and this is his project over in Holland ! (in dutch so ya wont be reading much of it but there's a few pics of the build here (http://www.fzrclub.nl/smf/index.php?topic=13816.0))


This
268114


Became This

268115

[ducatilover]

Think i've chucked it up somewhere before but we had a tourist stay a few months back and this is his project over in Holland ! (in dutch so ya wont be reading much of it but there's a few pics of the build here (http://www.fzrclub.nl/smf/index.php?topic=13816.0))


This



Became This


I do like, if it was mine I'd change the headlight.
Those Fizzer thous are fookin grouse

[sinfull]

I do like, if it was mine I'd change the headlight.
Those Fizzer thous are fookin grouse
Lol yes i seem to recall your dislike of the bugeyes when i first posted the pic !

[DEATH_INC.]

Mark's 750 Turbo project....

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm286/M6NTL/DSC01568.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm286/M6NTL/DSC01566.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm286/M6NTL/DSC01561.jpg

Have a look at the whole build thread here http://www.750turbo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=5801

[bogan]

Damn! Now there's some inspiration :D

[nathanwhite]

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/13159991" width="800" height="600" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe>

..........

[nathanwhite]

Wow!

http://i.imgur.com/X6Oog.jpg

[pete376403]

Now that is cool - would it be steampunk or something else?

[ducatilover]

THAT'S MAD! I like

[nathanwhite]

Now that is cool - would it be steampunk or something else?

Yea it's steampunk themed

[The Lone Rider]

To busy looking for my tastes.

[placidfemme]

Here is my last attempt at modifying a bike... my little black Street Fighter most affectionately known to me as "that fucking thing".

Started life as a ZXR250C269150

[DEATH_INC.]

Yes I know its a h*nda, but it's a pretty sweet mod job

http://londonbikers.com/forums/736797/94-blade-swing-arm-mod?PageIndex=1


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/cabbie1/Blade900/DSCF0006-15.jpg

[ducatilover]

That chap goes by the user name Cabbie on the CustomFighters site, he's made some fookin epic stuff. A quick google of Kwikasfaki will prove that
I lubs that blade

[The Lone Rider]

http://hotshoecustoms.com/hotshoekz.html

Cool stuff here.

One reason I post though is.. they advertise that for $10,000 USD and it is basically new except for being ridden to/at the smoke out.

That works out to $12,000 NZD

Plus what.. about $2,000 shipping, and $1,000 making it road legal here.

$15,000 for a new fully hand built custom bike.


Why the fuck are factory Harleys so expensive here. There's a factory Harley on TM, 2nd hand, that from what I can see is a catalog custom and some expensive paint - $60,000

[ducatilover]

Why the fuck are factory Harleys so expensive here. There's a factory Harley on TM, 2nd hand, that from what I can see is a catalog custom and some expensive paint - $60,000

Because it's NZ mate.
I vote more people bring bikes in from the states/UK.

[The Lone Rider]

I'd ship them direct from a bike shop - I got a friend who works at a harley and vic store.

But he has the cancer, and I don't have $15,000 to do it (let alone $20,000 to buy locally).

[ducatilover]

Would there be any money to be made buying them in and selling them on? I know you can save massive amounts of $$$ buying a new BMW car from the UK and bringing it here

[The Lone Rider]

Ive spent ages talking to my friend about prices in US.


An Ultraglide he says goes for about $23,000 USD.
NZ listed price converted to USD is $30,000

$7,000 USD difference ($8,700NZD)


Tri Glide in US is $32,000 USD
NZ converted to US is $41,000 USD

$9,000 USD difference ($11,200NZD)

[ducatilover]

Not a surprise really, tell Crasherfromwayback to start cutting prices (and he can eat noodles and rice, not my problem)

[Matariki]

One of my favorite cafe racer modifications, I adore the amount of attention to detail on this bike;

Steam Punk Honda CB350 1973 - http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=33668.0

Before:

http://img.acianetmedia.com/i/img0663mym.jpg

After:

http://img.acianetmedia.com/i/LPE74.jpg

http://img.acianetmedia.com/i/Sg4NH.jpg

[The Lone Rider]

^ way cooler than the previous "steampunk" bike.


crazy how brass/copper and raw alloy look great together.

[James Deuce]

Would there be any money to be made buying them in and selling them on? I know you can save massive amounts of $$$ buying a new BMW car from the UK and bringing it here

Don't. UK cars are utterly muntered after 5 Winters. It's a rarity to find one in good nick and the issue is getting worse as the flora and fauna beside UK motorways has now turned almost entirely into what you'd find in your average Salt Marsh. People go on about rotting electrics in Singapore imports. That's nothing to the horror that exists under the average UK vehicle. UK bikes are the pits.

Any budget bike that gets ridden in Winter in the UK and isn't thoroughly cleaned after EVERY ride (That's EVERY ride - middle of Winter -5 outside, DARK, out with the steam cleaner and scrubbing brush and Scott Oiler/WD 40/CRC bike protector EVERY ride) is a mass of furred alloy and corroded mild steel. I've seen an otherwise lovely BMW R1100RS with muffler bolts that are just a lump of rust and have to be ground off at muffler replacement time. A Chinese GN wouldn't last one winter there. A lot of my UK friends run 2 bikes. Their main toy and a Winter hack that gets replaced every year.

[ducatilover]

Don't. UK cars are utterly muntered after 5 Winters. It's a rarity to find one in good nick and the issue is getting worse as the flora and fauna beside UK motorways has now turned almost entirely into what you'd find in your average Salt Marsh. People go on about rotting electrics in Singapore imports. That's nothing to the horror that exists under the average UK vehicle. UK bikes are the pits.

Any budget bike that gets ridden in Winter in the UK and isn't thoroughly cleaned after EVERY ride (That's EVERY ride - middle of Winter -5 outside, DARK, out with the steam cleaner and scrubbing brush and Scott Oiler/WD 40/CRC bike protector EVERY ride) is a mass of furred alloy and corroded mild steel. I've seen an otherwise lovely BMW R1100RS with muffler bolts that are just a lump of rust and have to be ground off at muffler replacement time. A Chinese GN wouldn't last one winter there. A lot of my UK friends run 2 bikes. Their main toy and a Winter hack that gets replaced every year.

New, un-used BMW's. Not used on the salty shitty roads, they're absolutely fine, I know a few people who have imported new. Just a matter of getting BMW NZ to uphold the warranty on them, they get a bit miffed when you go around them and save a massive amount of $$$

Agree in terms of second hand vehicles though, their conditions rape anything :oi-grr:



That CB350 is incredible.
My bikes now look even worse.

[James Deuce]

Sounds like too much trouble to me but then I'm happy with old NZ sourced munt.

[ducatilover]

Sounds like too much trouble to me but then I'm happy with old NZ sourced munt.

When you're saving upwards of $40k on an M5 it's probably a wee bit different :innocent:
Me, I have no money, so I need not worry

Back on topic, I needs inspiration for a paint job on the ZX6. Mine's boring and ghey (and shit)
I'm liking two tone, something with satin black, but cannot decide...gold, red, copper? Such a hard life :yes:

[Matariki]

^ way cooler than the previous "steampunk" bike.


crazy how brass/copper and raw alloy look great together.



Yes, I really like the Edwardian period (1910's) feel that's going on for it. I would love to do a similar modification with a Suzuki TU or Yamaha SR (but I can't weld for shit).
The other steam punk bikes that I have seen are not as refined or as balanced color wise (nor do they look like something that you would see from that era). The modifier of the bike probably did allot of research looking into the car models from that era (Ford Model T Speedster) and then based his design off that (I wouldn't be surprised if he found original parts form a Ford Model T Speedster and stuck them on, the head lights look the same).

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3b/1913_Ford_Model_T_Speedster_side.JPG/640px-1913_Ford_Model_T_Speedster_side.JPG

[James Deuce]

I'm liking two tone, something with satin black, but cannot decide...gold, red, copper? Such a hard life :yes:

Red and Copper with brass fittings.

[actungbaby]

When you're saving upwards of $40k on an M5 it's probably a wee bit different :innocent:
Me, I have no money, so I need not worry

Back on topic, I needs inspiration for a paint job on the ZX6. Mine's boring and ghey (and shit)
I'm liking two tone, something with satin black, but cannot decide...gold, red, copper? Such a hard life :yes:

What about that pearl paint thats changes according to the light , yes was trying think what colour to paint the vt

I think I just gotwith black myself matt is the in thing isnt it, i thought of other colours but no certianly never silver though

That was colour of bike i wrote of no way ever have that again bad luck

[ducatilover]

What about that pearl paint thats changes according to the light , yes was trying think what colour to paint the vt

I think I just gotwith black myself matt is the in thing isnt it, i thought of other colours but no certianly never silver though

That was colour of bike i wrote of no way ever have that again bad luck

It'll mainly be satin black, I don't like matte black. But I'll have another colour, I did a few (really bad) photoshops and I'm liking red, or gunmetal. :yes:

[nathanwhite]

Black and White

http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2000-harley-sportster-1200.jpg

http://www.bikeexif.com/2000-harley-sportster-1200

[DEATH_INC.]

When you're saving upwards of $40k on an M5 it's probably a wee bit different :innocent:
Me, I have no money, so I need not worry

Back on topic, I needs inspiration for a paint job on the ZX6. Mine's boring and ghey (and shit)
I'm liking two tone, something with satin black, but cannot decide...gold, red, copper? Such a hard life :yes:

WTF has importing cars got to do with this thread????

on the other though, how about like this?

[ducatilover]

WTF has importing cars got to do with this thread????

on the other though, how about like this?

I can't remember?

That's bloody tasty, do like
:yes:

[curly]

http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/honda-cb400-3.jpg
http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/honda-cb400.jpg

Linky (http://www.bikeexif.com/honda-cb400-custom)

[James Deuce]

Nice, but needs brass fittings.

[nathanwhite]

Something that's a little different, and pretty amazing

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394450_439951342722738_1016476340_n.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Spherical-Drive-System/209569385760936

[george formby]

Something that's a little different, and pretty amazing

Your not kidding, that's fascinating.

[Matariki]

Something that's a little different, and pretty amazing

Reminds me of the Flintstones for some reason...

[Laava]

Yabba dabba do!

[Matariki]

Next to the Cafe Racer, the Rat Bike and Survival Bike have to be my favorites aesthetically with its post apocalyptic, cyberpunk feel.

Honda CB1000 SuperFour

http://www.ratbike.org/photos3/y043_cb1000_1_hi.jpg

http://www.ratbike.org/photos3/y043_cb1000_hi.jpg

Yamaha FZR

http://www.ratbike.org/photos/de12/94_yamaha_hi.jpg

Unspecified

http://www.ratbike.org/photos/dhr10/ribcage_hi.jpg

http://www.ratbike.org/photos/show09/honda_hi.jpg

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegoodstuff/459098360/" title="Rat Survival Static Front by Swishrelic, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.staticflickr.com/181/459098360_7919efdc2a.jpg" width="441" height="500" alt="Rat Survival Static Front"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegoodstuff/459134258/" title="Rat Survival Static Rear by Swishrelic, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.staticflickr.com/244/459134258_082ca3fdc2.jpg" width="500" height="416" alt="Rat Survival Static Rear"></a>

[curly]

https://vimeo.com/21847668

[haydes55]

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/278404/images/rsd-ktm-1.jpg

Takes a bit of thinking to realise what this bike started out as. Linky (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/Customs-modified-bikes/2011/April/apr0811-RSD-has-best-bikes-and-customers/KTM/525-SUPERMOTO/_/R-EPI-130023)

Got me thinking. How would a Motard look with full fairings?

[ducatilover]

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5093/5542865718_b554fce9d6_b.jpghttp://farm6.staticflickr.com/5178/5542274547_880b8e352e_b.jpg
Suzuki DR600 motor in a Honda SS50. :2thumbsup
Perfect

[Edbear]

0. :2thumbsup
Perfect

apparently I have given too much rep... :(

Great find!

[ducatilover]

apparently I have given too much rep... :(

Great find!
It's now made me feel boring sticking the same lump in a GN.
Maybe I do need to buy that YB-1 after all... :drool:

[haydes55]

Suzuki DR600 motor in a Honda SS50. :2thumbsup
Perfect

I love the invisible exhaust system! :clap: :bleh:

I'm guessing that would need a different muffler? Wonder if they could gut the original muffler and slide a thicker exhaust through the old one?

[nathanwhite]

I love the invisible exhaust system! :clap: :bleh:

I'm guessing that would need a different muffler? Wonder if they could gut the original muffler and slide a thicker exhaust through the old one?

Took me a minute to work out the pipe was missing after reading that.

[ducatilover]

I love the invisible exhaust system! :clap: :bleh:

I'm guessing that would need a different muffler? Wonder if they could gut the original muffler and slide a thicker exhaust through the old one?
I couldn't find any pics of it with headers, but I'd say DR600 ones would work on it as they're a scrambler style set up :niceone:

[The Lone Rider]

Thought you would like this. It is a NZ build.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/131606_360145114068627_1151773593_o.jpg

Only sharing because he's posting it himself.

Otherwise I'd say read the fucking magazine!

[nathanwhite]

Now that is pretty darn cool!

[The Lone Rider]

It's a 5000cc vtwin built from an airliner radial engine.

[ducatilover]

It's a 5000cc vtwin built from an airliner radial engine.
That explains the fucking massive crank case.
It's a crying shame that 9 cyl radials are a wee bit big for bikes (been done, looks stupid) because they make biblical sexual noises

[george formby]

That explains the fucking massive crank case.
It's a crying shame that 9 cyl radials are a wee bit big for bikes (been done, looks stupid) because they make biblical sexual noises

I will use that description in a sentence today. Thank you for the inspiration.

[bogan]

It's a 5000cc vtwin built from an airliner radial engine.

You meant hat has 5L? Or the radial did?

Also, why are the calipers on the wrong side?

Looks pretty neat though, obviously a skilled fabricator.

[The Lone Rider]

The new engine is 5000

[ducatilover]

http://imageshack.us/a/img52/7701/cbr1800rr.jpgYup:headbang::devil2:

[haydes55]

Yup:headbang::devil2:

is that the engine from a goldwing? :no:

[The Lone Rider]

That confuses me.

[nathanwhite]

It's actually not too bad to look at

[Madness]

It's a 5000cc vtwin built from an airliner radial engine.

Kick start?

[imdying]

I can't help but loathe and love that at the same time!

[Matariki]

Here's a nice little Cafe racer (Kawasaki KZ200)

http://blog.ameereehal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/kz200-3-of-11.jpg

http://blog.ameereehal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/kz200-1-of-11.jpg

http://blog.ameereehal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/kz200-9-of-11.jpg

[98tls]

:niceone:That is nice.Reminds me of an SR500.

[ducatilover]

is that the engine from a goldwing? :no:
Yup.
I love it
Because fuck you :laugh::Police:

Here's a nice little Cafe racer (Kawasaki KZ200)





That is very nicely done!

[ducatilover]

Hopefully Mossy1200 or Graywolf see this baby.
Ferkin' sexxxxy

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/552561_10151173855603972_1592115065_n.jpg

[bogan]

Brutal :D

[ducatilover]

hmmmmmmmmmmmm yessssssssss http://www.eurospares.com/graphics/Honda/CR450-16.jpg

[ducatilover]

http://www.thefirstnotion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cb3.jpghttp://www.thefirstnotion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cb2.jpghttp://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/Legend-1.jpgCafe/Muscle love.
Looking for ideas for a dirty single cyl at the moment

[Phantom Limb]

I'd love to do this with my XJR 1300. I can't justify chopping off the pillion seat or putting low slung handle bars on. Making it less comfortable to make it look better is probably not a good move for every day use, but goddamn it's tempting!
http://www.pipeburn.com/storage/mastino_02.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=13286177 31385http://www.pipeburn.com/storage/0002-IMG_0913b.jpeg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=13282681 24670

[nathanwhite]

Cafe/Muscle love.

That first one was nice! Look like it could be stock too, me likey

[Matariki]

I really like this modern take on the classic Kawasaki 250TR (this is the 2011 model). Its got the whole cafe racer feel going on for it. I remember seeing someone riding one of these when I was driving over the Rimutaka hills recently, It popped out in my eyes from the rest of the motorcycles that it was riding amongst. Its a gorgeous looking motorcycle. I want to do some modifications on my own motorcycle, so I'm using this motorcycle as one of my inspirations.

http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/kawasaki-250tr-5.jpg

http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/kawasaki-250tr.jpg

[ducatilover]

Looks almost as bad-arse as my GN :bleh:

[imdying]

Its got the whole cafe racer feel going on for it.More like the whole farm bike feel going for it.

[Matariki]

None the less, I think its still a cool looking motorcycle considering what it is.

[ducatilover]

None the less, its still a cool looking motorcycle considering what it is.
Are you familiar with the Kawasaki Estrella? I think you might like some of the variants.

[imdying]

None the less, its still a cool looking motorcycle considering what it is.Well, no, not really.... it just looks like any old farm shitter. This thread isn't really the place for junk like that... it doesn't inspire, it just makes me glad I don't have one.

[Matariki]

Well, no, not really.... it just looks like any old farm shitter. This thread isn't really the place for junk like that... it doesn't inspire, it just makes me glad I don't have one.

I would be happier riding one of those around the farm than a Yamaha AG (now that's an ugly farm bike).

[imdying]

To be honest, I'd be waaaay happier on your TS185... at least it's a 2 stroke!

I do like the little Honda Ag bike... dual sidestands... very cool!

[Brian d marge]

I’ve finally started MY bike ( as opposed for others ) he says , before work takes over again !!

http://www.springerfrontendkits.com/black-mid-usa-2-inches-over-stock-length-over-stock-hard-body-springer-forks-springer-front-end-harley-custom-bobber-chopper-metric-front-end-shocks

at this price there is no point in doing it myself

and one of his hard tails , diy about 100 us http://www.thefactorymetalworks.com/Articles.asp?ID=266

http://www.etrailer.com/comparison.aspx?pc=F1075X32-1R&pc2=F775X28-1R



21 front 14 rear on a 155/14 car tyre and clean , Jockey shift , no cables , wiring


my budget is about 100 to 150 000 yen I should be roughly on target if it goes to 2 Im still ok

Stephen

now for photos ,,,, I collect old photos of chops ,,,and have a few from the 60s ,

[george formby]

Somebody else can dig for pics but this is a pretty cool vid. I'm guessing the guy is single judging by his kitchen & er, eccentric tastes in bike styling.

http://vimeo.com/49920522

[Matariki]

To be honest, I'd be waaaay happier on your TS185... at least it's a 2 stroke!


True ;)
But mine could do with a make over...

[imdying]

Do it! This is the inspiration thread after all! Start with something easy... a detailed cleaning of all the nooks and crannies, surface rust etc?

[Matariki]

I've decided that I want to re mod my TS into a Cafe racer, the two elements that want to change are the handle bars and the seat. However I just realized after finishing the first model that If I wanted to change the handlebars I would also be needing to be look at changing the light housing and instruments on the front of the bike to the same one's that were on the old school TS models. I need to do something color wise with the seat, I'm thinking of a blue and white gradient. The plan with the tail light so far is to build it into the seat, the seat will also house the indicators.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AyL2m8iAMLI/UHU84FDyLxI/AAAAAAAAAAg/Nf5GpQiO1Eo/s736/Motorcycles%2520copy.jpg

[Matariki]

Do it! This is the inspiration thread after all! Start with something easy... a detailed cleaning of all the nooks and crannies, surface rust etc?

Yep, I'm starting off with getting to know my motorcycle by cleaning it up.

[ducatilover]

Make the TS like this? http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2009/356/a/d/Harley_XR750_Evel_Knievel_by_Partywave.jpg

[Matariki]

Make the TS like this?

I would if I could, but I would like to maintain the integrity of the original bike. A modification like the one you posted is wayyyy beyond my price range.

[Matariki]

More Suzuki TS designs:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-w4zqUxyKXkM/UHV3uh3QaFI/AAAAAAAAAA0/BqdIkU_Dx_w/s696/Motorcycles%2520copy.jpg

[Brian d marge]

Make the TS like this

Supertrapp , probably the worst thing u could do

Stephen

[Brian d marge]

More Suzuki TS designs:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-w4zqUxyKXkM/UHV3uh3QaFI/AAAAAAAAAA0/BqdIkU_Dx_w/s696/Motorcycles%20copy.jpg

what software did you use for the above photos ( incl photo for clarity of post )

Stephen

[Matariki]

what software did you use for the above photos ( incl photo for clarity of post )

Stephen

I use photoshop CS3 for my digital illustrations and graphic designs. Here is a photo of the original bike:

http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic-bikes-2/TS185ER.jpg

[imdying]

Silly question... WTF is cafe racer about any of those pictures?

[Matariki]

Silly question... WTF is cafe racer about any of those pictures?

The seat and the riding position (handle bars) at least so far. Its still a work in progress (to be honest it looks more like a scrambler, but I'm cool with that). The challenge I've set myself is to change the style of the bike without compromising its cosmetic style too much, you should be able to still recognize it as being a Suzuki TS.

I'm open to suggestions on what I can do to improve the design.

[The Lone Rider]

Heres some inspiration for your racer

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405628_10150525949270256_756249943_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408840_10150525949395256_83332687_n.jpg

[ducatilover]

I reckon scrambler would best suit it, or flat tracker. It doesn't really have the geometry for a cafe racer IMO
I've done this bike for around $1k, incl. the original bike, an engine rebuild and more fucking around than you'd think possible, it's kind of cafe-esque. 271425





Lone rider, that is fucking awesome

[Matariki]

I reckon scrambler would best suit it, or flat tracker. It doesn't really have the geometry for a cafe racer IMO


I agree, I'll probably go down the scrambler route. I'll work on some new designs tonight and see what I can come up with.

[imdying]

I think if you're not going down the route of changing wheels, then it'll look a much better as the scrambler :yes:

That Harley thing looks quite tight, and the bodywork you'd have to adapt/make is pretty simple :)

[ducatilover]

I think if you're not going down the route of changing wheels, then it'll look a much better as the scrambler :yes:

That Harley thing looks quite tight, and the bodywork you'd have to adapt/make is pretty simple :)
I love the XR750, was an excellent looking beast. It'd be a simple tail swap job.
I was considering doing that to the GN, but went a little cheap instead.

Scramblers are the shizz and there aren't enough around.
If you do go scrambler, I reckon a nice polished header on that thing will look awesomesauce :2thumbsup

[haydes55]

I reckon scrambler would best suit it, or flat tracker. It doesn't really have the geometry for a cafe racer IMO
I've done this bike for around $1k, incl. the original bike, an engine rebuild and more fucking around than you'd think possible, it's kind of cafe-esque.




If you are leaving the side covers off (which I suggest you do) you should go ape shit with a grinder and take all of the mounts off. Would look so much tidier after a touch of paint. Make the area under the seat look empty.

[ducatilover]

If you are leaving the side covers off (which I suggest you do) you should go ape shit with a grinder and take all of the mounts off. Would look so much tidier after a touch of paint. Make the area under the seat look empty.
I've made some side covers, little cute alloy ones, just to hide the bright yellow battery
I'll have the underseat area as bare as fuck when I ditch the battery :2thumbsup

[haydes55]

I've made some side covers, little cute alloy ones, just to hide the bright yellow battery
I'll have the underseat area as bare as fuck when I ditch the battery :2thumbsup

Go at the battery with a vivid haha. Good shit, matching the tank and guards?

Is it a full side cover or just like the top half? (Top half only might look cool for hiding the air filter and keeping the bare look?).

[ducatilover]

Go at the battery with a vivid haha. Good shit, matching the tank and guards?

Is it a full side cover or just like the top half? (Top half only might look cool for hiding the air filter and keeping the bare look?).
Turns out I haz pic, note my excellent choice in decals
271452

Inspiration for me to wait patiently for the 600 engine tomorrow :lol:

[haydes55]

Turns out I haz pic, note my excellent choice in decals


Inspiration for me to wait patiently for the 600 engine tomorrow :lol:

That was exactly what I was thinking! Looks mint with the black in it.

When it has the 600 in it, it will still be registered as a 250 right? :Police:

[ducatilover]

That was exactly what I was thinking! Looks mint with the black in it.

When it has the 600 in it, it will still be registered as a 250 right? :Police:
Chur :2thumbsup

Um, registering? Who does that :devil2:

[The Lone Rider]

just to hide the bright yellow battery


Bah, here in my workshop we spray paint the suckers black and then verbally abuse them with a good "Fuck you" before putting them back into the bike.

[ducatilover]

A very grouse CBR600F2

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd353/newhntr/bikebuild009.jpg



A super sexual Monster http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad258/rassieva/Ducati Ninester/IMG_2657.jpg

[Brian d marge]

no no and no ,

watch the poker runs ,,or xyz run and the bike are all the same, sometimes a bit of flair , but straight bars on a hornet isnt a custom

nor is cleaning up the rear of a ujm

even these are the same

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ey3OqNDZ_YI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Stephen

[ducatilover]

no no and no ,

watch the poker runs ,,or xyz run and the bike are all the same, sometimes a bit of flair , but straight bars on a hornet isnt a custom



Stephen
Dare I say it, but these are rather custom bits of kit (the Duke more so)
That Duke's running a mod frame, different wheels/forks, 999 tank/tail, SV tail light, VROD headlight blah de blah, hugely custom and IMO a slice of perfection
But, I own a 589cc GN, so whadda I know :bleh:

Rather likey this pic https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EyU15DtxonU/TfKKFc011zI/AAAAAAAAASo/S4AGRUZHjMs/s800/IMG_20110604_190052.jpg

[ducatilover]

I think this is a backwards chopper, stretch the bum and lots of power, instead of the usual no power, long front? :2thumbsup http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll254/superbikesunlimited/wsb.jpg That be a big bitch

[The Lone Rider]

That be a big bitch


:Oi:

At least she's riding a bike.

[ducatilover]

:Oi:

At least she's riding a bike.
;) This is a true, a grunty one at that

[onearmedbandit]

is that the engine from a goldwing? :no:


Yup.
I love it
Because fuck you :laugh::Police:


It's actually a Goldwing with different bodywork. Check the frame and swing arm.

[ducatilover]

It's actually a Goldwing with different bodywork. Check the frame and swing arm.
Yeah I noticed after much loving staring and self touching.
I reckon it's awesome

[nathanwhite]

Another Naked :love:

shamelessly stolen from svrider.com

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%203/ninja250.jpg

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%203/STUDIO-87.jpg

[ducatilover]

Dude, that's faptastic. Got a linky?

[nathanwhite]

Sadly no. That's all there was

[98tls]

That is well tasty,nice find.

[ducatilover]

Any idea what it is? I know there are quite a lot of custom framed EX500 Kwakas over in the states, could be one of them.

[nathanwhite]

I got my google-fu on.

Uno (http://mocycle.net/kawasaki-ninja-250-08-cafe-racer/)

Dos (http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnyariyanto-studiomotor.blogspot.co.nz%2F2011%2F05%2Fkawasaki-ninja-250-08-cafe-racer.html&act=url)

Not much more beyond that it seems

[ducatilover]

That's possibly the coolest 250, ever?

[imdying]

What, that turd rolled in glitter? It's a four stroke Doug!!!!!!

[ducatilover]

What, that turd rolled in glitter? It's a four stroke Doug!!!!!!
Four strokes have bigger dicks ;)

[nathanwhite]

What happened peoples? It's all gone quiet!


https://ilducatista.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/alonzo-bodden-1098-cafe-fighter-01.jpg?w=560
Ducati 1098


https://ilducatista.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/alonzo-bodden-1098-cafe-fighter-01.jpg?w=560

[98tls]

OK,my favourite TL.

[ducatilover]

What happened peoples? It's all gone quiet!



Ducati 1098


https://ilducatista.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/alonzo-bodden-1098-cafe-fighter-01.jpg?w=560


OK,my favourite TL.


Holy shit, both incredibly gorgeous machines.

That's now my favourite TL also, what a grouse looking thing. (I wish I made my ZX6 look that nice)

I'm going to have happy touching times now

[98tls]

Holy shit, both incredibly gorgeous machines.

That's now my favourite TL also, what a grouse looking thing. (I wish I made my ZX6 look that nice)

I'm going to have happy touching times now

Rumor has it someone just bought the swinger.:drool:

[98tls]

Need some 916 bits if you come across any.

[ducatilover]

You didn't...did you?
If so, I like where this is going

[ducatilover]

Some Gixxer engined thing, I like http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/3089/dsc02460re.jpg

[98tls]

You didn't...did you?
If so, I like where this is going

Fuck i dont though after a decade of such misery i saw no point in shutting up shop know.

[98tls]

Worst thing being its as easy as hell though being somewhat picky the poxy durattly rear rim will be an eyesore compared to the front.

[ducatilover]

Get a later model rim? An S4RS rim would look nice I think

[DEATH_INC.]

Posted this on osp too, it's pretty neat.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u156/ubername635/Lockheed_Lounge_2.jpg

[nathanwhite]

http://thekneeslider.com/images/2012/11/rgv1000-530x397.jpg

This is ....... a 1000cc 2stroke engine. Yes.


http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2012/11/01/diy-1000cc-v-twin-2-stroke-project/



DucatiLover I think you would like the fellow making this. He seems to have a similar brand of craziness, and a milling machine.

[ducatilover]

Good lordy!!!!!

[bogan]

Posted this on osp too, it's pretty neat.

Crazy front end, must have those uber expensive self aligning bearings to allow the linkage to move up.


This is ....... a 1000cc 2stroke engine. Yes.

DucatiLover I think you would like the fellow making this. He seems to have a similar brand of craziness, and a milling machine.

Neat! That musta been one huge fucking billet to begin with.

[ducatilover]

I've decided I need to do this
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/05/10/mj-works-250rr-designing-and-building-your-own-250cc-racer/

[nathanwhite]

Found some porn. Not too keen on the plastics, but the engine is sexy as hell

http://ilducatista.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/mm-gocf-06.jpeg

http://ilducatista.wordpress.com/2012/07/08/moto-motivo-ducati-900ie-gulf-oil-cafe-fighter/

[Oblivion]

.

:gob::drool::drool::drool::drool:

Let me just pick up my jaw of the ground here..

All of this makes me want to get a project bike. I would seriously consider it if I weren't signing away my finances by becoming a Uni student next year. :bye:

[nathanwhite]

All of this makes me want to get a project bike. I would seriously consider it if I weren't signing away my finances by becoming a Uni student next year. :bye:

Could try doing a 125, quite cheap acutu......oh wait, uni student. Yeah, that's not going to help

[DEATH_INC.]

Some more pics of Mark's turbo (sorry, but I love this project...)

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm286/M6NTL/DSC_1131.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm286/M6NTL/DSC_1133.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm286/M6NTL/DSC_1136.jpg

[nathanwhite]

Some more pics of Mark's turbo (sorry, but I love this project...)


niiiice.

The front tyre is a bit bald though :nya:

[DEATH_INC.]

niiiice.

The front tyre is a bit bald though :nya:
Lol...yeh, and the rear one is backwards...

[HenryDorsetCase]

blimey! impressive.

I love this CRD XR600 from www.bikeexif.com this morning.

http://www.bikeexif.com/honda-xr600#disqus_thread

looks good for a shortarse like me round shitty Christchurch roads.

[ducatilover]

Could try doing a 125, quite cheap acutu......oh wait, uni student. Yeah, that's not going to help
I built the 600 being a uni student, but it's a hell of a lot easier after I left!

The blue Duke is amazeballs

[Fast Eddie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmrcerae8sk&list=UU0DqsmzqKkZKwOOORGSWuYg&index=1&feature=plcp

[nathanwhite]

Yummy MT-01 variant

http://future-motorcycles.com/wild-star-1600-by-lazareth/

[GSF]

http://www.bikeexif.com/nsu-motorcycle

2000cc single cylinder NSU. This is my face when I read that it's kickstart, too.

http://www.samanthacookphotography.co.uk/gallery/large/0749%20Fun-Guest-with-shocked-face-The-Royal-Chase-Hotel-Shaftesbury-Wedding-Picture.jpg

[nathanwhite]

Blimey! This looks like an awesome GSR alternative

http://future-motorcycles.com/suzuki-virus-1000/#.UMfamlbJVMk

[imdying]

Looked better with its fairings.

[nathanwhite]

Looked better with its fairings.

Strokes, Folks, Different etc.

[ducatilover]

Blimey! This looks like an awesome GSR alternative

http://future-motorcycles.com/suzuki-virus-1000/#.UMfamlbJVMk
Hells yeah I'd hit that

[imdying]

Strokes, Folks, Different etc.For sure... I was thinking about it some more last night, I wonder if it's because Suzuki have retained that styling for so long that it just doesn't look right to me eye without a front fairing. That and custom/naked/street fighter/whatever the latest hip term is, has pretty much run its course in a same old same old way. Frankly that's not surprising, and most of them seem to come about because it's a lot easier to take shit off a bike and bolt an odd looking headlight on that it is to manufacture bespoke fairings. The Taylormade pipe suits it, but the side fairing bits look like it's just another crashed bike trimmed back to get it on the road.

Here's a (semi) naked I'd hit:
<img src="http://s1.aecdn.com/images/news/gallery/vyrus-984-c3-2v-hand-made-boutique-fighter-photo-gallery_2.jpg" />

[nathanwhite]

the side fairing bits look like it's just another crashed bike trimmed back to get it on the road.




Here's a (semi) naked I'd hit:
<embedded image removed to appease the mighty Gremlin>

See while I can appreciated the sheer amount of work that has gone into that, I think hub center steering just looks weird

[imdying]

It sure does. Some of the attraction, for me, is that I've yet to come across many of that style on the road.

Here's BOTM at the RGV site:
274759

[ducatilover]

Here's BOTM at the RGV site:

That's quite different innit?
The Duke tail is faaaaaar to big and low, but I'd love to oogle it in person :Punk:

[imdying]

What Duke tail?

[ducatilover]

What Duke tail?
I had a closer look, I thought it was a 916/748 style tail, but it's not :facepalm:
What's the tail off? Bimota or something?

[imdying]

It's Mito front and rear fairings... yes, even the 916 is a rip off.

[ducatilover]

It's Mito front and rear fairings... yes, even the 916 is a rip off.
I should have known, I like the Mito, looks all out of proportion
There's a SPS 998 that strolls past where I am most days, gives me a honkin' horn-on. But, I'm an idiot

[The Lone Rider]

Wish I had the skill to do shit like this. Been looking for ways of changing the lines on a bike, but fuck it all the nice ways I don't think are in my ability and certainly not got the right gear for some of it.

http://baycitydesign.com/xs650/

[ducatilover]

That seat set up is cool!

[nathanwhite]

http://i.imgur.com/n1VSLNp.jpg

What do you do when it snows?


Or if, say, you happen to be crazy enough to take a R1 to the north pole

http://www.sjaaklucassen.nl/

[imdying]

Now that's cool! :blink:

[Maha]

Korumba's bike in the States a few years ago...

277910277911

[GSF]

Japanese custom house built a hub centre steering SR400. Mother of god.

http://silodrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Yamaha-SR-400-by-Skull-Motorcycle-01.jpg

[nathanwhite]

AAAARRRGH!!! ITS SO PRETTY!!!!!!

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/22thechadwick/DSC_02224031.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/22thechadwick/DSC_01813990.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/22thechadwick/DSC_02414050.jpg



http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1007

[ducatilover]

ffffffffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uu

I need it
I want an XS650 motor really bad, they're a gorgeous looking thing

[GSF]

ffffffffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uu

I need it
I want an XS650 motor really bad, they're a gorgeous looking thing

Oh god yes it's such a sexy lump.
The only thing that spooks me a little about the above XS is possible smashing that lurvely header and muffler setup on a high curb or something similar...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qX_C6pKTUwY/TUhI5YD2wiI/AAAAAAAADmo/0YtRFCpiA_w/s1600/xs650_cafe-racer-japan_xs650chopper.jpg

This one really gets my stew going, that engine and parallel mufflers make me feel naughty in my special bits. The only spoiler are the silly tyres!

[ducatilover]

:love: that is rather a tasty treat!
Need some cafe scrambler style pics methinks

[pete-blen]

http://i.imgur.com/n1VSLNp.jpg

What do you do when it snows?


Or if, say, you happen to be crazy enough to take a R1 to the north pole

http://www.sjaaklucassen.nl/


wonder if I can hire it for the 2014 DB1K......:eek:

[nathanwhite]

What do you get when you cross a Ducati engine with a harley engine?

http://thekneeslider.com/images/desmoharleyengine.jpg


http://thekneeslider.com/desmoharley-italian-american-v-twin-completed/

[toebug]

Yummy, some very nice bikes in this thread!:2thumbsup

[BIG DOUG]

Hmm just brought an xs650 but I'm going to chop the shit out of it.

[ducatilover]

Bit of a guilty pleasure of mine, I fucking love Katanas.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd84/SBeachill/Turbo32_zps4062161f.jpg This lovely 750 has a GSX14 motor, with some added boost for the giggles, ZZR1100 front wheel and what looks like a ZRX swingarm
Yummmmmy!

[ducatilover]

I think I've found how I want to do Geoff's tank

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab125/matie69/forum photos/erick.jpghttp://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab125/matie69/forum photos/CX05LR.jpg And I think I really do need a CX?
Great way for me to get a gutless, but cool twin so I don't die.

[Madness]

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/385177_10200256179713731_1224802589_n.jpg

[ducatilover]

This makes me dislike my GN very much. At least I have a fuckload more motor than this one eh? http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uS9SRZPNZJk/TI9RFc29acI/AAAAAAAAMkE/24e0oIMG8lQ/s1600/L1000984.JPG

[The Lone Rider]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151430755080256&set=a.10151344962945256.492759.228131685255&type=1&relevant_count=3

Another from the magazine

[Madness]

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Got wood??

[toebug]

A bike I had a few years ago. You either love it or hate it. I think it hated me....


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[Madness]

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/66657_557486607615349_1123122632_n.jpg

Just for Katman seeing as we all know he loves custom Katanas so much.

[nathanwhite]

Just for Katman

Wow! Now that looks like it'll rip ya balls off with a glance!

[Madness]

And now for something truly hideous...

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/657_559248700772473_96775824_n.jpg

[Madness]

A V-Rod I like.

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/386543_559260544104622_2071073198_n.jpg

[ducatilover]

And now for something truly hideous...


I like that, a lot!

[imdying]

Ugly or not, that is inspiring.

[Madness]

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/527618_10151365431047543_673136679_n.jpg

[The Reibz]

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Most stupid Busa ever? 1 front calliper with Nitros? Good luck stopping mate...

[Madness]

Most stupid Busa ever? 1 front calliper with Nitros? Good luck stopping mate...

What it the opposite of inspiration?

[bogan]

I like that, a lot!

So do I actually...


Most stupid Busa ever? 1 front calliper with Nitros? Good luck stopping mate...

The fuck is that? Why does his seat and tank jiggle up? I can understand the 'hump' cos it actually opens. And no remote start lag, who gives a shit? the whole point is you are starting it from a distance, so time delay isn't an issue. I can understand the remote start and other nifty phone control things as I plan on doing similar, but with useful stuff like gps position, camera feed, knock sensor, remote horn, inputting GPS location data... but jiggly tank and instantaneous remote start don't seem that practical.

[The Reibz]

If I could install a beer fridge in the bubble that opened up with the press of a button I would be keen as.
90% of the stuff on that bike is pointless. The attention to detail is good though, Im def not into chrome and big tires but its pretty slick paint work

[ducatilover]

I like how they didn't even get rid of the rhs caliper mounts. Fucking magpies.
I also don't get it.


Sent from a pool of vomit using a white rabbit

[Madness]

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/734635_566022873428389_1129547934_n.jpg

[nathanwhite]

As much as I think it's an abomination, they actually pulled that together quite well.

most V6/8 converts I see are just odd. Not so much with this one.

[ducatilover]

That'll sound top notch being a flat six :woohoo:
Fucking ugly though


Sent from my cigarette lighter

[Madness]

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/558913_568666476497362_2102078908_n.jpg

Continuing the boxer 6 theme.

[Paul in NZ]

Gawd love those crazy germans

http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2013/5/14/9-Cylinder-Chopper-from-Germany-7714330/

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/527618_10151365431047543_673136679_n.jpg

I need further info about this. Ducati (?) or Honda SS swingarm conversion, crabon fribe bodywork, full front end transplant, Beet Racing (?) pipes. I have an erection which will not go away. is there a build thread on it anywhere?

[ducatilover]

I need further info about this. Ducati (?) or Honda SS swingarm conversion, crabon fribe bodywork, full front end transplant, Beet Racing (?) pipes. I have an erection which will not go away. is there a build thread on it anywhere?

Looks like an NSR unit?

I want/need it

[Madness]

I need further info about this. Ducati (?) or Honda SS swingarm conversion, crabon fribe bodywork, full front end transplant, Beet Racing (?) pipes. I have an erection which will not go away. is there a build thread on it anywhere?

Can't help I'm afraid, I scabbed the image from the SYB Facebook page - completely unashamedely too I might add.

[ducatilover]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/bryanbengal/img152.jpgThis puppy is pretty similar, minus carbon and NC30 front wheel

yamaha-rd.com seems to have a shit load of sexxxxxxxxy bikes on there. :niceone:

[ducatilover]

I need further info about this. Ducati (?) or Honda SS swingarm conversion, crabon fribe bodywork, full front end transplant, Beet Racing (?) pipes. I have an erection which will not go away. is there a build thread on it anywhere?

Did a little google stuff and it seems a fellow by the name of John Hay built it, he seems to build some seriously tasty bits of kit http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3700&start=15 like this :devil2:

[Drew]

This puppy is pretty similar, minus carbon and NC30 front wheel

yamaha-rd.com seems to have a shit load of sexxxxxxxxy bikes on there. :niceone:Those chrome chambers look shit.

[nathanwhite]

750cc Scooter

http://yacob73.xtgem.com/images/vespa750_scootering1.jpg

[oneofsix]

750cc Scooter



Glad he beefed up the brakes :brick:

[nathanwhite]

Glad he beefed up the brakes :brick:

I imagine stoppies on it would be insane. Both meanings of the word

[Maha]

750cc Scooter



I have seen it's cousin somewhere in deepest Northland.

[Phantom Limb]

What the fek is that little computer fan on the front going to do?

[Drew]

What the fek is that little computer fan on the front going to do?Cool the oil in traffic, more than not having said fan would for starters.

[ducatilover]

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt50/lindarobjones/march10th 2013/20130302_133006_zps3ad3f9e1.jpg

Apparently has an FJ motor taken out to around 1500cc and err well other obvious bits.
I imagine it'd be somewhat interesting to ride... :devil2:

[The Reibz]

Must be a stroker kit in it. Everyone on the turbo bike scene says you shouldn't run boost if you decrease the headgasket matting surface.
Those also look like FZR1000 forks with the R1 blue spot mod done to them. I'd take it for a run. Just cut that shit pipe off and run a straight dump. A free turbo is a happy turbo :laugh:

[ducatilover]

Must be a stroker kit in it. Everyone on the turbo bike scene says you shouldn't run boost if you decrease the headgasket matting surface.
Those also look like FZR1000 forks with the R1 blue spot mod done to them. I'd take it for a run. Just cut that shit pipe off and run a straight dump. A free turbo is a happy turbo :laugh:

I know enough booted and bored motors to know it's fine if you build it right :niceone:
Agree on the pipe, looks like a GN250 unit :laugh: and moar waste gate noise is better noise

[The Reibz]

http://image.superstreetbike.com/f/custombikes/1109_sbkp_2008_suzuki_hayabusa/33102380++w779/1109-sbkp-01-o+side-mounted-turbo-hayabusa+.jpg
Thats more like it. Some day I will be running something like this...

Just confirmed that it is a 88' FZR1000 front end. Matches the one in my shed from the bike I'm building

[The Reibz]

Some pretty sick air brusing on this thing. Not practical at all but a definte show stopper


http://topper10.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/0907_sbkp_01_z2007_suzuki_hayabusa1200x750.jpg

[ZondaX15]

I bet those chrome brake disks aren't too effective

[Madness]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1000078_607001662663843_1866476104_n.jpg
http://youtu.be/S_EF5IpZumY

[98tls]

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[98tls]

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[ducatilover]

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I love this one, Gixxer4hundy frame and a 750 smoker. That engine was running mid 9s in a drag bike :Punk:
Built by a fellow in teh Ewe Khey, he has done a few really nice builds

[Madness]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/998357_620588217961051_469452289_n.jpg

Don't tell anyone I posted a pic of a Virago. :no:

[98tls]

Very nice it is to.

[Drew]

I still much prefer this one.

http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/samurai_bike_2.jpg