Check out this rebuild

[Bender]

Tired of doing things the right way?

Sick of spending money on expensive tool kits?

The Ichiban cafe racer offers a whole new take on building a custom bike.

It's so bad I'm wavering between it being a piss-take, but it's a lot of work just to take the mickey. Still, it is the best laugh I've had in weeks.

Highly recommended - parts 2, 3, 7, and 11.

Link here. (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28gtkJP-bK77M5Qyc3Dn7g/videos?sort=da&flow=grid&view=0)

[tnarg]

Wow that's gold. I had to watch all the vids. I think I must of over spent on my tools.

[george formby]

Fantastic. Makes me feel much betterer about my abilities.
Those coloured cat stranglers? Cobblers, the ones on my broad bean frame are snapping after 3 weeks. Get the black UV ones.

[tigertim20]

Yep I watched all of them too. Hos to be a troll, but if it is, he has spent an awful lot of time and effort on it. entertaining either way!

[AllanB]

See you don't need bike shops after all ..............

[Madness]

I think he must be Shervin's biological parent or summat. :facepalm:

[hayd3n]

wtf?????????

[Erelyes]

Genius. It's so retarded you think 'troll' - but then he's spent a fair bit of time on it.... not sure if serious!!!

Had some actual LOL moments. The velocity stacks in particular.

[hayd3n]

sand paper brake pads?

[EJK]

Wow.... I'm actually shocked (no pun) to say that I've seen worse.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2010/May/may2710-shervin-an-internet-motorcycle-celebrity-is-born/

[hayd3n]

ducatilover??? this you ??

[Laava]

Best laugh i have had for ages! Loved the lowered front end!

[Pumba]

"Ran into a problem as these hex bolts are recessed so I couldn't get my vice grips on them":brick:

I am almost scarred to go any further past this point. But just like a car crash I just cant look away.

[Tazz]

Don't be jealous guys. He's an ideas man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkBQ4xUHAUA

(couldn't find a shorter vid)

[Pumba]

Can anyone explain to me how the hell that battery disposal kit makes it landfill safe. Snake oil I presume.

Ok just got up to part 12 and everything just seems disappointing after the suspension modification in Part 11.

[mossy1200]

Im not sure if I just wasted a hour of my life or not.

[Pumba]

Think of it this way.

You only wasted an hour watching his videos. How long has he wasted making them?

[Laava]

Can anyone explain to me how the hell that battery disposal kit makes it landfill safe. Snake oil I presume.

Ok just got up to part 12 and everything just seems disappointing after the suspension modification in Part 11.

Pt 11 is pure gold. I will be fuckin amazed if he can get it to go and ride it. I'll put my money on it catching fire.

[Drew]

Other than using the tyre as an air tank, I'll probably do something similar to make a sand blaster...Prolly make actual fittings too. I don't have a lot of duct tape to waste.

[george formby]

I think he is trolling in epic fashion. He keeps on mentioning the "forum" & "ebay". Looks like a really good piss take on the key board heroes.
Certainly entertained me. His cafe racer handle bars had me on the floor. So did the wiring loom. He junked perfectly good pads too!

[tnarg]

Could be a troll. He can't afford tools but he has a very nice bike lift and the oil change bit looks staged. You could tell he wasn't actually turning anything and using 2T and then no oil comes out.

[swarfie]

Other than using the tyre as an air tank, I'll probably do something similar to make a sand blaster...Prolly make actual fittings too. I don't have a lot of duct tape to waste.

Bwaaaaahhaaaaahhaaaaahhaaha...best Saturday nights entertainment I've had in ages. Wish I had this Richardheads skills:clap::2thumbsup:bs:

[Laava]

The guy is fuckin clever! Not mechanically it would seem but obviously has what it takes to convince some people this is a genuine bobber build. I marvelled at his thinking, building a working set of carbs with what he used. In the real world every thing he has done would or should work. Badly.
Clever!
His toolbox is worth casting an eye over as well!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVViJZ640yM&sns=em

[Laava]

Now with innovative heated seat!
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2M7DUMrsdz0

[EJK]

I wonder if this guy has any regrets in his life. He just sound so confident.

[Laava]

I think I would pay good money to be there on startup. Behind a nice safe screen though!

[ducatilover]

ducatilover??? this you ??

He's got nothing on me, have a little faith cunt.

[Smifffy]

His toolbox is worth casting an eye over as well!


Remarkably similar to my toolbox/bucket lol

[Paulo]

Oh man that guy is so dry, clearly he's taking the piss but boy has he put a lot of time into it. Gold!

[tnarg]

I just can't wait for the vid where he starts it and takes it for a test ride. The suspense is killing me.

[benhall]

I just can't wait for the vid where he starts it and takes it for a test ride. The suspense is killing me.

after seeing his "custom" wiring im not so sure lol, hes a chain puller

turbo wheel for an ignition fan? whaaaaaaaathfuck

also "why buy expensive socket sets when you can have a metric adjustable crescent"

[Fastmark]

Totally brilliant, I haven't laughed so hard in ages, had to watch up to the last one with securing the "bad ass" mirror with a screw through the throttle!!!:facepalm:

Please tell me this is a stich up, or the "Blue Peter" bike project

Actually I've only just noticed that there is no throttle grip as such, therefore I'm now convinced its a total piss take, but great fun to watch

[Fastmark]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06DcdhiIzWE

I think the above will confirm this bloke is taking the piss, I hope

[Bender]

"You can use it on Yamahas" - pure gold.:rolleyes:

[Laava]

Totally brilliant, I haven't laughed so hard in ages, had to watch up to the last one with securing the "bad ass" mirror with a screw through the throttle!!!:facepalm:

Please tell me this is a stich up, or the "Blue Peter" bike project

Actually I've only just noticed that there is no throttle grip as such, therefore I'm now convinced its a total piss take, but great fun to watch
If you have a look at instalment 20, you will see how the brake pedal from a kawasaki hayabusa has been converted to a foot throttle.

[Laava]

To sum up... Check out his sponsors at the end.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pLhCiSjNwVw

[tippersv]

my fave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5HqlhtzxZk

[cs363]

Brilliantly done, humour with a message!

And here's the Ichiban Moto Public Service Announcement:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbu6nXV3xZ4