Custom bike what would you chose.

TheSmiler · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Apr 2011 Karma :

This is hypothetical but imagine you could get a custom frame made now this would be built around your choices. Now I'm curious what parts would you choose obviously this all depends what you use it for but go on.

So you have; Engine, forks, Fuel Tank, Wheels.

This is your chance to mix and match any parts can go together.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

I'd question the merits of a custom bike in $CURRENT_YEAR. It's not like when Tef were a mere lad of 50 and frames were apparently made of Meccano and Slinkies.

I've never had a bike where I noticed the frame putting any limitation on my riding, so I guess my answer is that I wouldn't, I'd buy stock.

Oh, my Lifan cruiser's geometry was poor, so I'd avoid that. But everything else I've had has gone where I've pointed it without drama. I can't really see the merit in trying (and almost certainly failing) to do better.

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pepperami · Super Spammer Joined: 17 Jan 2010 Karma :

Vigaro 535, I wouldn't have to do any building and I would have a usable bike Thumbs Up

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Hawkeye1250FA · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Karma :

Rocket launcher.

Ejector seat.

Parachute.
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WD Forte · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

Aluminium but goldy lookin CG 125 frame
Ninjabusa engine
Ferkin big back wheel and scooter front wheel
(cos that will make it always be going down hill, so even faster see?)
Whitewall tyres
Ape hangers
Top box and panniers for shopping
Leg guards to keep the road muck offn me hush puppies
Beaded seat cover
Big wind screen

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Hmm, I guess I am curious about a Grom with a 180cc engine and decent tyres.

£3300 plus the rest though, that's a noooope.
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redeem ouzzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Karma :

GT380 in a Spondon frame with Ohlins / Brembo and all that stuff.
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rcbikeracer · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 25 Jun 2015 Karma :

British frame, Jap engine, Italian running gear, That will be my Traveller

The Shaggy D.A. · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Sep 2008 Karma :

Lego bike? OK, first up, engine. Single cylinder for the look and sound. My favourite eye candy is the simple lines of the Suzuki Savage; the way the exhaust slots in along the case pleases me. Forks? Not fussy, the simpler and cleaner the lines the better. Tank needs to be a decent size, none of this "peanut" style - the shape of the Enfield Bullet is ideal for me, it's proper. Wheels need to be either traditional spoke, or simple alloy (no swoops).

A close approximation would be the Tempter 400 :-

https://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/suzuki-history/1997/1997_Tempter_490.jpg

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I said that MZ missed a trick in their last gasp.

They should have put their own 1000cc vertically stacked paralell twin into a suitably beefed-up version of their baghira chassis.

Now THAT would have been a hoot.

So basically one of these:
https://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r47/jwstichler/For%20Sale/IMG_1730Medium.jpg

With the engine from this:
https://databikes.com/imgs/a/b/u/e/e/mz__1000_sf_2006_3_lgw.jpg

Or an Enfield Musket.
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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Wtf is that bike Stinkwheel? Looks epic.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

If we're talking a 'custom frame', it'd have to be something that doesn't already exist.

The only thing I can really think of is a half-decent frame to take a cub style engine.

Always liked the idea of this - get really good range of cheap engines with some good economy options. Gives an adaptable bike that 'grow' with people.
No use at all for one, however Smile

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(Or maybe a lightweight off-road adventure setup to take a multi cylinder engine no heavier than the SV650 - though a while ago someone did offer a similar things for the GPz500 engine.)

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stevo as b4 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

I think as it's hard to build something truly better than multi million dollar companies, all my specials in my head are just bikes to be different, stand out or provoke a reaction, as I get more interest from that than riding maybe?

1, I've long said on BCF that if I were to build or have built my vision of a hard tail performance chopper, it would either have a large IL4 sports touring engine that's way overpowering for the bike. Think ZZR1400 engine in a bike with no rear suspension etc. Or else I'd like to see a chopper with a big multi cylinder 2stroke engine. Say a GT750 kettle bored out to 850cc for example. Not about making a bike that's better or more useable or sensible for me, but just a two fingers sign to all 45degree V-twin lumps of iron shit.

2, I've also long mentioned Yamaha combining a WR450F style chassis or one that's a bit more road friendly with an R6 engine massively downgeared G- style. Im kind of thinking maybe a dual purpose or motard style bike that's like a 600cc 15000rpm TDR or Nordwest for example. Done right it could make the Aprilia SVX550 seem silly.

3, I've also long fancied trying out a modern 300cc two stroke in a Cagiva Mito for example. 30bhp approx like the 125 but delivered at 6000rpm and with great gobs of low down snap and torque for little or no extra weight.

The same vision I feel for putting a tuned 300cc parallel twin from a Ninja into such a bike like the Mito/RS125. You could get the 300cc Ninja lump back up to its original 45bhp it had as an early 250, but with more midrange and better manners. It would show what the 300cc 14000rpm Kawasaki engine is capable of when shoved into a lighter bike that's an uncompromising full on sports bike, but without the quick seize reputation of the same bikes as 125's.

In final fantasy land, I'd love to see someone develop a chain drive conversion for the Kawasaki Z1300 engine and shed lots of weight from it with magnesium and carbon fibre cases and covers etc. If sanctuary would build me a chain drive Z1300 that's say 50kg lighter than std with about 145bhp, that'd be my ultimate big bike to wank over.

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Oh and; it's not a custom frame (stock frame) and it already exists, but I'd love to try something like this:
https://www.450gp.com/images/KTM_SX250_GP%202011.jpg

angryjonny · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Karma :

MV agusta brutale 800 rr frame
MV agusta brutale 800 rr engine
MV agusta brutale 800 rr wheels
MV agusta brutale 800 rr forks
MV agusta brutale 800 rr tank
YBR 125 mpg

pinkyfloyd · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Karma :

It's already in concept mode. It's what happens when the H2R has ugly sex with a Z1000

https://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss234/Stbarry/10317733_10204522859848683_344775114595581585_o_zpsrcmhydwe.jpg
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Shaft · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Dec 2010 Karma :

I was thinking a VF750 Sabre with the running gear from a VFR1200 shoehorned in and suitable suspension/brakes tweaks, then it occurred to me I'd just reinvented the original V-Max, which seems a bit pointless.

Thinking about it a bit more, I would like a supertourer, without the bulk and weight, so maybe something with the basic proportions of a Deauville, with a gruntier motor and a bit of weight shaved off, in other words, the bike Honda should've made, the VFR800 Crosstourer, with shaft drive.
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