If you could create your own bike using any existing parts…

[Az]

If you could assemble your own bike from scratch using existing bike parts, what would you build and what parts from other bikes would you put together, to create your own personal bike.

It may not be realistic, practical or even possible… just a bit of wishful thinking

[thx1138]

suspension first of all, in fact I'd basically rebuild my CRF250L and end up with a CRF250R

[P.]

300 EXC engine crammed in an RS125/NSR125 frame or similar.

For massive fun, 200 EXC.

[Shaft]

I would love to take this

https://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff426/zedheadchap/honda-vf-750-s-03.jpg

And put in the engine from this

https://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff426/zedheadchap/vfr-750f-j.jpg


But retain the shaft drive from the original.
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[Suntan Sid]

KR1S chassis and body work, replace engine with large single cylinder 4T lump, just for the lulz!

I am aware that this would be 2T sacrilege and that the new motor would weigh more than the rest of the bike but hey, I still want one!
If money was no object I'd have both the 2T and 4T versions!
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[Fladdem]

Mine would basically be my TTR 250 engine in a WR450F ally chassis, my nice easy-going, flattering engine in a frame that was light-weight, decently suspended and fit me!
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Past:2003 Aprilia RS125, 1982 Kawasaki GPZ550(FREE BIKE!)
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[Moxey]

@Shaft, as I was reading the first post I was thinking that more or less.

Basically a naked muscle bike version of the cog driven cam VFR 750
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

After a short think, I'd probably end up with this.

https://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/v1000-g5.jpg
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[chickenstrip]

There was once a Kwak Z650 in one of the mags that had RGV front and rear ends. I always wanted to do something like that - when I originally thought about it, I wanted to take a turbocharger from the Kwak 750 turbo and put that on there, with suitable engine strengthening, and maybe a bit of frame bracing. I wanted to end up with something that at first glance would just appear to be a standard Z650 - until it came to trying to stay with it! Never had the dosh though

If I could build a bike that had the characteristics of the KTM1290 SDR (not that I've ridden one of course - just going by ride reports), but had a more classic look about it, I think that's the route I'd take.

[Wonko The Sane]

New Enfield GT frame, 2X enfield bullet 350 engines to make a new 700

I like keeping things as 'they could have built one'
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[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

RD350LC engine in the TDR250 frame.
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[chickenstrip]

[Pete.]

[MC]

I'd love to create a supermoto that I can actually put my feet down on. Around 400cc, USD forks, lightweight and a lot cheaper than the stupid money supermoto's go for
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

[m3-paul]

TZR250 3XV frame and swing arm, ohlins suspension, brembo stoppers and for the engine, oh, I think a nice fruity RG500 lump with a custom set of jim lomas or jolly moto pipes.
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[Kari-On]

I think the common(!) one is the Mito 125 frame, RD350 engine, and the USD forks and special swingarm, and all that jazz.

[RhynoCZ]

[Kari-On]

[c-m]

Sounds simple. To even check the coolant level on my bike I have to start by removing the left indicator.

[Shaft]

[_Iain_]

ATK intimidator engine (maico 700 smoker), stuffed in an RS4 125, but fitted with the Rieju RS3 swinger and forks.

That'd be a fucking laugh that would.

Or the jap market 2014 kwak Z250, fitted with a '90s CBR250RR motor & 2013 ZX636 forks, and some kind of posh swinger.

That'd be pretty sick too as an everyday hack.
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[qarka]

[deadwolf]

Given my utter lack of knowledge regarding bike engineering and mechanics, probably this:

https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6VFo_54uG00/UM1VH_V9tDI/AAAAAAAAAnA/MeCbTwU2eZU/s1600/superEsporte+Amazonas.jpg
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[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

RD400 engine in an Enfield 500 bullet frame done in trials spec. That would cause some confusion when launched from the lights.
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