Custom Bikes - SV650.org

Scoobs · 15-05-06, 07:26 PM

As a follow on from the best looking bike thread and Mr Squids reference to the Confederate Wraith (nice bike by the way). I was wondering about the other custom bike makers. Here's one I like. He's from this side of the pond as well. The bikes are really "clean" in design. No cables or clutch levers, but some real nicely engineered solutions to making them work. Twist clutch with internal cable routing etc.

Anyone else got a fave?

For more info see www.exilecycles.com

Speedy · 15-05-06, 07:34 PM

Ummm,thats very Harley-esque! A bit drag-bikeish too,Very nice!

I'd like that in my living room!

mattSV · 15-05-06, 08:35 PM

Here you go then:-

Skip · 15-05-06, 08:49 PM

My fav is also from Exile - its the trike they built for Discovery Channels "Bike build off" - I think its just jaw dropping!

15-05-06, 09:17 PM

to be honest, the point of a bike, is to be ridden.

if you cant do that very well, then there aint much point.

as arty and creative as i may be (being a designer and everything)
when it comes to bikes, i prefer function over form.

15-05-06, 09:22 PM

after watching loads of episodes of OCC i must say there growing on me

Viney · 15-05-06, 09:27 PM

Its a Duke with a Blade engine installed. How musch would that wind up the duc purists

Also my mate Pauls Streetfighter custome is pretty interesting

carelesschucca · 15-05-06, 10:17 PM

the first bike is beautifull shame about the brakes cables i'd ride something like that... Is it supercharged as well???

northwind · 15-05-06, 11:59 PM

I really like that green one... Just a bit too daft, but you could do the same without impairing function so much.

It's all very well to make a clutter-free bike, but not when you sacrifice little details like the front brake, or a clutch that a normal human being can use, to do it. The ones that truly impress me manage to look fantastic without compromising the design to that extent. There's one guy whose work is like this- every bike is designed to be ridden, to the extent that he put over 10,000 miles on his most famous bike, riding it across America to shows and taking home prizes. But I forget his name. No doubt there's many others like him of course.

16-05-06, 05:59 AM

But they are crap.

Catches the eye and all that, look beautiful even maybe, but oh so boring to ride. Drive down the highway on it. Find a really big roundabout to turn round on and then ride it back down the highway.

Not for me I'm afraid

15-05-06, 07:26 PM	#1
Scoobs Vipers Pillion Bitch Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waterlooville Posts: 3,933	Custom Bikes As a follow on from the best looking bike thread and Mr Squids reference to the Confederate Wraith (nice bike by the way). I was wondering about the other custom bike makers. Here's one I like. He's from this side of the pond as well. The bikes are really "clean" in design. No cables or clutch levers, but some real nicely engineered solutions to making them work. Twist clutch with internal cable routing etc. Anyone else got a fave? For more info see www.exilecycles.com __________________ I look good, I mean really good! Hey everyone come and see how good I look!

15-05-06, 08:35 PM	#3
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Here you go then:- __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

15-05-06, 08:49 PM	#4
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	My fav is also from Exile - its the trike they built for Discovery Channels "Bike build off" - I think its just jaw dropping! __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

15-05-06, 10:17 PM	#8
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	the first bike is beautifull shame about the brakes cables i'd ride something like that... Is it supercharged as well??? __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

15-05-06, 11:59 PM	#9
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	I really like that green one... Just a bit too daft, but you could do the same without impairing function so much. It's all very well to make a clutter-free bike, but not when you sacrifice little details like the front brake, or a clutch that a normal human being can use, to do it. The ones that truly impress me manage to look fantastic without compromising the design to that extent. There's one guy whose work is like this- every bike is designed to be ridden, to the extent that he put over 10,000 miles on his most famous bike, riding it across America to shows and taking home prizes. But I forget his name. No doubt there's many others like him of course. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

15-05-06, 07:34 PM	#2
Speedy Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Biggin Hill,Kent Posts: 1,074	Ummm,thats very Harley-esque! A bit drag-bikeish too,Very nice! I'd like that in my living room!

15-05-06, 09:17 PM	#5
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	to be honest, the point of a bike, is to be ridden. if you cant do that very well, then there aint much point. as arty and creative as i may be (being a designer and everything) when it comes to bikes, i prefer function over form.

15-05-06, 09:22 PM	#6
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	after watching loads of episodes of OCC i must say there growing on me

15-05-06, 09:27 PM	#7
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Its a Duke with a Blade engine installed. How musch would that wind up the duc purists Also my mate Pauls Streetfighter custome is pretty interesting

16-05-06, 05:59 AM	#10
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	But they are crap. Catches the eye and all that, look beautiful even maybe, but oh so boring to ride. Drive down the highway on it. Find a really big roundabout to turn round on and then ride it back down the highway. Not for me I'm afraid

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