What really is a customised bike?

**joan of arc** · 26th July 2012, 19:49

To the purist, a custom bike is one that is built from scratch, each piece individually crafted. Only one in the world.

To the uninitiated a customised bike is one that has mass produced bits purchased from the manufacturer added in variable patterns to produce a bike that a little bit different from another.

What really is a customised bike?

**rustic101** · 26th July 2012, 19:54

This should be a giggle....

**98tls** · 26th July 2012, 20:17

Originally Posted by joan of arc

To the purist, a custom bike is one that is built from scratch, each piece individually crafted. Only one in the world.

To the uninitiated a customised bike is one that has mass produced bits purchased from the manufacturer added in variable patterns to produce a bike that a little bit different from another.

What really is a customised bike?

How longs a piece of string and what are you going to use it for when its the desired length?Many variables could be factored into the answer to your question i guess.Will use this old girl as an example ie many mass produced bits from manufacturers combined ie late model GSXR forks/radial calipers etc etc .Custom?No idea but they didnt fit themselves.

**neels** · 26th July 2012, 20:29

A customised bike would be a production bike with bits changed to suit the whim of the owner.

A custom bike would more fit the description you have described, as in a one off custom build.

**Zamiam** · 26th July 2012, 20:32

Is a Harley with tassels is a customized bike?

**ducatilover** · 26th July 2012, 20:38

This is a customised bike

This is a customised bike, Flintstone edition

**tigertim20** · 26th July 2012, 20:48

meh, its any bike that has been built, or modified for a specific person or purpose.
really, if you ride through winter and have a bone stock gsxr 600 with heated grips to warm your hands on cold commutes, its customised for YOU.

who cares, ride them and fuck with them as you see fit. some people (like ducatilover) take it further than others

**98tls** · 26th July 2012, 20:49

Originally Posted by neels

A customised bike would be a production bike with bits changed to suit the whim of the owner.

A custom bike would more fit the description you have described, as in a one off custom build.

Yep about it.Nicely put Sir.

**onearmedbandit** · 26th July 2012, 21:13

Originally Posted by neels

A customised bike would be a production bike with bits changed to suit the whim of the owner.

A custom bike would more fit the description you have described, as in a one off custom build.

Exactly this.

**toebug** · 26th July 2012, 21:22

Custom or customised? Ferked if i know. Not many original parts left and some parts are from other bikes (9 different bikes in this) and some parts are one off.

So, you choose.

**GrayWolf** · 26th July 2012, 22:53

Yamaha as such were the first to produce the 'factory custom' the old XS650 twin US custom, or heritage custom. HD have always touted to customise' your bike from the encyclopedia of after market goodies....

**Gremlin** · 27th July 2012, 01:41

Originally Posted by neels

A customised bike would be a production bike with bits changed to suit the whim of the owner.

A custom bike would more fit the description you have described, as in a one off custom build.

Excellent. I didn't realise the thread would done so quickly... at post 4 it must be some sort of record.

**Stirts** · 27th July 2012, 08:05

Originally Posted by toebug

and some parts are one off.

You mean like the tyres?

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**joan of arc** · 27th July 2012, 08:27

Originally Posted by neels

A customised bike would be a production bike with bits changed to suit the whim of the owner.

A custom bike would more fit the description you have described, as in a one off custom build.

Cool. That explains it. Thanks