Why do you bother to build a bike

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britishjoe · Sat Nov 19, 2005 1:32 pm

SOme body said to me, Why do you bother to build a bike, Why dont I just go out and buy a GIXER thou and ride it, its easier, less of a head ache, and really I could be riding not wrenching, and I have the idea in my head how it will end up, but someone who directly isnt involved maythink what Im doing is a waste of time,

but for me Ive allways like to ride something, thats unique, something that you wont see every day ,
but for me, when I build something like this, I know alot about the machine, from the tear down, and the build up, which I enjoy as much as the riding.

and the project really hasnt deviated too much from my first Idea's. when I have the bike to a stage where Im riding it, then I may find, that cirtain Ideas arnt practical or just dont work.

theres allso alot of the build of this machine that was technical dificault stuff that I didnt have a clue about when I started, but when you do build a bike like this, you expect problems along the way, the fun part is finding a way to get over the hurdles.

When its done, I wont have a machine thats worth as much as a standard GIXER, more than likely. but I will have something thats mine, from the ground up.

Allso, Im in Canada, the IDEA Canadians & Americans have of custom bikes and STREETFIGHTERS, is CROME and Paint, I dont see people fabricating stuff in a garage with a angle grinder, and a HOPE...what do these people know any how.
Fukers
Cheers.

paul246 · #2 Unread post by **paul246** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:03 pm

So what is it exactly that you are building, I seem to have missed that part.

Wizzard · #3 Unread post by **Wizzard** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:21 pm

Hey Joe ,
It doesn't matter what your building I completely understand what you are saying . It is definitely and uniquely your own and no matter what happens you can always fix any problem cause it's your baby .
Not only is it done your way ya did it your self . For many years I did exactly what you describe and it always brought me a feeling of pride and one of tremendous satisfaction as well .
Keep up the good works .
Kind regards, Wizzard

ronboskz650sr · Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:52 pm

I especially like it when someone asks where you can get a part...then you tell them you made it, and they freak. I still like riding better, though.

#5 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 5:17 pm

paul246 wrote:So what is it exactly that you are building, I seem to have missed that part.

Suspense?

BuzZz · #6 Unread post by **BuzZz** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 6:52 pm

I agree Joe. People in N.A. have a very narrow idea of 'custom'...for the most part.

On top of the reasons you listed for building one, there's the fact that you end up with a bike you want and probably can't buy the equivilent of. And you won't see an identical copy of your bike on every corner.

britishjoe · Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:20 pm

02 GIxer 1000 Motor Jammed in to a SRAD 750 Streetfighter, everything the bike dont need gets hacked off, the paint goes down to raw steel and Aluminium....Renthal bars...ducati seat, fender

front mudgaurd on the bike ....
the rad is off a CBR....and im gonna repalce it with a Gixer thou one, when I receive it with my (ebay Purchases) Ive got a new loom and a set of 02 clocks commin

ronboskz650sr · Sun Nov 20, 2005 12:37 pm

Joe, are you going to polish the new raw metal, or repaint? A guy over at KZRIDER is polishing his tank and it looks Awesome! Just curious...I have tips on getting it mirror-like if you need them. Looks good, so far, BTW! Good job.

britishjoe · Sun Nov 20, 2005 2:39 pm

I want to have all my steel and Aluminium with a brushed finish, and then Clear coated

BuzZz · #10 Unread post by **BuzZz** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 2:52 pm

Another sweet looking bike, Joe.

What is that front fender off of?