The internet has made modding boring

[ducatilover]

I thought I'd go for something a little different paint wise on my VT250 spada! pics attached . Unfortunately I wrote it off a few weeks ago and it is dented and scratched to shit : (

Bugger mate! You going to restore it or give me the wreck and see what I can make I'd love to do another Spada.

[Ender EnZed]

...both ends...

I don't much like either of them. Some of the bits in between are alright.

[Voltaire]

For me the internet has made getting info on 'how to' and 'where from' way easier.... Back in the olden days you had to rely on bike mags, and shows for ideas.....
For my BMW build I got bits off Ebay, US sellers, UK sellers, swap meets ( remember them) and TM....
Last swap meet I went to had a bout 5 stalls......bit sad really....the old fullas seem quite perplexed....

[AllanB]

Hmmm I always change something.

One of the reasons for getting the Hornet was it is a good basis for modding or personalising. Yep there are bolt on bits - bars for a better ride, pipes for glory, bar end mirrors for style etc.

I have made a few custom pieces from scratch - tail tidy and I've alloy cast up a custom sprocket cover and made a couple of rearset spacers to move the pegs back, I hand cut and shaped a alloy cover for the rear brake fluid bottle (just for looks). I have other projects planned but it is darn cold in the shed and the logburner and wine inside the house are too tempting at this time of year.

Anyone modding to personalise their ride gets a thumbs up from me.

I have a desire to attack a modern bonnie but lack the coin! Lotto ticket dreaming.......................................

[98tls]

...both ends...

Not quite what i meant but hey.Had a chuckle at the pooper scooper on the back,my S had an oem one when i bought it all those years back,1st thing i did when i got it home was remove it,its lurking somewhere in the shed still.There will come a day no doubt there sought after.

[tigertim20]

Not having a crack at it each to there own and all blah blah but wheres he going with it?Theres some work done there for sure but to what end?

yeah it isnt my cup of tea, but I love seeing that kind of stuff being done - fuck it, Ill build what I want and be different.

[98tls]

yeah it isnt my cup of tea, but I love seeing that kind of stuff being done - fuck it, Ill build what I want and be different.

Yep fuckin oath,wether its time or money to many fucking around with older bikes is a total waste of both but whatever floats the individuals boat eh.I totally understand the question ive heard many times about the amount of $ ive spent on my old TL and why i spent it,the answers so simple i dont bother giving an answer anymore.

[koba]

yeah it isnt my cup of tea, but I love seeing that kind of stuff being done - fuck it, Ill build what I want and be different.

So, Mossy mentioned it; have you had a look at buckets yet?

[Brian d marge]

Hmm I have a few friends who make a lot of things themselve's myself included.At the moment I have a mate who is building his own chrome-moly frame and swingarm for a harley dyna mtr + gearbox he had laying around and when I was there on sunday he had just started to make his own alloy tank there are many talented people building stuff in there garages around the country, hell I'm onto my second ground up build in 2 years and it has to be finished by october for a show at labour weekend so I better get out to the garage and get on with it.

aint that the truth , the Americans make whole series aboutit ,,,the brits and the kiwis just do it

some major talent out there

Stephen

[Brayden]

Bugger mate! You going to restore it or give me the wreck and see what I can make I'd love to do another Spada.

Haha just got it back today gunna make it nice and shiny again!

[tigertim20]

So, Mossy mentioned it; have you had a look at buckets yet?

yes. I acknowledged earlier own that bucket folk were an axception

[Subike]

Yep fuckin oath,wether its time or money to many fucking around with older bikes is a total waste of both but whatever floats the individuals boat eh.I totally understand the question ive heard many times about the amount of $ ive spent on my old TL and why i spent it,the answers so simple ""BECAUSE I CAN"".

There fixed it for ya Mike

[Tryhard]

Haha just got it back today gunna make it nice and shiny again!

Fantastic...Good on you m8

[Padmei]

Any kind of modifying you start to attract comments from those that think it's a sin to alter a bike as it come out of the factory & those that don't like it unless it has a very high standard/ professional standard.
I think there is a lot more modified bikes out there that are kept under the radar for those reasons.

I like mucking around with bikes, learning new stuff & learning how much I don't know. I also like the interaction with those that know a lot of stuff, the depth of knowledge available over the internet is fantastic. Have you seen what some guys can do with a hammer & sheet of alloy on Youtube or how to make your own powdercoating / anodising setup?

I think to get more people (talking young guys here) doing stuff there has to be the exposure & the net is a great place to get it. There should also be more programmes like american chopper/ Monster garage/ hot rod etc where those old skills are shown to a younger audience.

I think kiwis have very much lost that DIY attitude that we were reputed to have. I believe it is more to do with instant gratification & getting it finished/looking good now than learn the skills required to do it yourself.


I applaud those that give something a go for the sake of learning.

[BIG DOUG]

You are right old skills aren't being passed on to the younger gen as most of them aren't interested,I for one think people are breeding idiots shit most kids wouldn't know how much fun and trouble you can get into riding a bicycle to school with your mates as most parents think it too dangerous,whatever happened to risk management ,you climbed a tree you fell and you learnt better hang on a bit tighter.But there is hope I have a friend whose 4 year old can hammer in a nail I have been passing him my old tools and he has built up a good toolbox ,and always put's them away when finished so I hope he doesn't turn into a shithead.