Wonders never cease, a custom bike from California I'd actually be seen on

"Nom De Plume" (unlistedusername)
05/07/2020 at 13:45 • Filed to: None

Because it was built up by an old guy who knows his stuff instead of some image conscious such and such. Of course this is only on the market so he can open his boutique brand to pay for the hobby. 2:1, I’m still looking at the bike.

Technically two of them, but I’d have a new frame made out of carbon (w/centerstand) for the one that’s for sale. Just to remove doubts after he learned a few things using the aluminum one hard. Otherwise his first effort is the one I’d have of the two.

Bet you could sell it back to him at a profit in another 15 years!

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As always, Abhi’s on the spot.

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DISCUSSION (20)

Discerning > Nom De Plume
05/07/2020 at 13:54

Short seats without a fender that extends from the single seat always look really odd to me for whatever reason.

Nom De Plume > Discerning
05/07/2020 at 14:02

I don’t think this would look as odd loaded for desert use where you carry any water you plan on drinking or cooking with + survival rations.

It does have a poorly bobbed look to it otherwise. Claimed at or around 100 lb reduction is important consideration. Fully gassed with rider aboard it probably handles quite good.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Discerning
05/07/2020 at 14:06

They look like one of those funny dog breeds with shorter hind legs

Nom De Plume > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
05/07/2020 at 14:08

This is nowhere near as bad as the recently posted Scooby Doo Monster van with 3' of frame and a little basket on it sticking out

jimz > Nom De Plume
05/07/2020 at 14:11

I hope that drive shaft has CV joints.

AestheticsInMotion > Nom De Plume
05/07/2020 at 14:31

I like these quite a bit

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Nom De Plume
05/07/2020 at 14:35

That is... a lot of bob. Looks like when people try to “cafe racer” modern sportbikes.

Kinja'd!!!

PUT IT BACK IN THE OVEN, SHIT AIN’T DONE YET

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Nom De Plume
05/07/2020 at 14:41

Why is the rear wheel so much smaller than the front...? That just looks really off to me...

fintail > Nom De Plume
05/07/2020 at 14:45

Manx cat?

Nom De Plume > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
05/07/2020 at 14:48

LOL t hat was an excellent troll.

Nom De Plume > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
05/07/2020 at 14:59

So front floats and rear compresses sandy soil. It helps to picture this fully loaded up for a desert trip where you go in heavy and lose a lot of liquid weight. Obviously will handle much differently on either end but needs to be durable and usable throughout.

Constant diet of faux offroad vehicles is tainting impressions of what this was purpose built to do. No leather straps or quaint bespoken homages to the storied past here.

sony1492 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
05/07/2020 at 15:44

That taillight situation is going to give me nightmares

Nom De Plume > sony1492
05/07/2020 at 17:47

But it will probably be a rock from that bare rear tire that gets you.

oldmxer > Nom De Plume
05/07/2020 at 20:28

nose bleed seat height looks to me like, 36 inseam minimum?

Nom De Plume > oldmxer
05/07/2020 at 20:33

R series are not tall guy bikes like K series BMW. Custom suspension might be sagging on that lift. Good eye.

oldmxer > Nom De Plume
05/07/2020 at 20:42

it is sitting on a lift but still, frustrating for a guy like me being 5-7 with about 29 in inseam on a good day

oldmxer > oldmxer
05/07/2020 at 20:43

maybe some f rankenstein boots

oldmxer > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
05/07/2020 at 20:51

typical of off road bikes

Nom De Plume > oldmxer
05/07/2020 at 21:14

Doubt you take much comfort knowing how easily you can climb right into any sports car, roll cage or not. Would you have considered bidding on this if it had a better chance of fitting you?

oldmxer > Nom De Plume
05/08/2020 at 20:45

nah just in general knowing any adventure bike is too tall, there’s a BMW in similar style that I can tolerate but it’s a single, been there done that,I have a nice Honda v twin sport tour now