February 10, 2013 10:35 AM PST
I think the 5 pipes are there for eye appeal just like the ladie.....
February 10, 2013 3:32 PM PST
I'm happy to see innovation and craftsmanship back now that the clone-customs are fading away.
I have no idea how the "International Motorcycle Show" runs their ship, but back when I was hitting the ISCA circuit everything had to work and run, but any builder with an ounce of pride should have that covered.
February 10, 2013 6:54 PM PST
Can somebody please build a custom bike that you can actually ride into another state and beyond. Can you imagine trying to pack up that orange piece of ART and riding it 700 miles to a rally lol. Their not bikes if they don't carry at least 3.5 galons of fuel, their ART in my humble opinion.
February 11, 2013 4:21 AM PST
Can somebody please build a custom bike that you can actually ride into another state and beyond.
I'm still at a loss on how some of the mass produced "custons" pass PA inspection.
I've mesured "rake" & "trail on a few brands and they are not compliant, but have current inspection stickers.
But a home builder doing the same can't get a title here.
February 11, 2013 4:59 AM PST
Great post, thanks for sharing the pics are excellent !
My only gripe,like others,where is the ridability of these bikes.
One design flaw(orange cstm) for me was why put the speakers facing up?
those concerns aside.I love the creative factor that goes into building these
machines.Eventually some of these concepts make their way into the mainstream.
True eye candy,kudos to the builders for having the guts to try n shape a dream bike!!
February 11, 2013 7:21 AM PST
Great pictures. I go to LOTS of bikes shows, big and small and really never saw a bike for ME. But I do go to see all the bikes and really appreciate the skill that goes into creativity, planning and craftsmanship. Don't really care if you can ride them or not. To me it is no different than admiring anyone's artwork, but I would much rather enjoy the art using a motorcycle as the medium than clay or canvas. However I would ride that black touring bike if it had a real front tire!
I do really enjoy ride-in bike shows too, that is a whole different class and I love to see what guys build to ride!
February 11, 2013 8:05 AM PST
Technical question directed to anybody who can answer:
Lucky picked up on it - What is the purpose of the tires with almost no profile? Think about 3 of the above motorcycles had them; see them on rice-rockets too.
Just don't understand what they are trying to accomplish. Less flex, less heat generation??? Less moment of inertia, quicker acceleration???
February 11, 2013 3:00 PM PST
It all started on cars to cheat on the "scrub line" laws.
The scrub line is often used to show the lowest position for any component on a motor vehicle. The scrub line is an imaginary line drawn on a vehicle to make sure no component is assembled or placed below this line.