Motorcycle Desk Art

Monday · 02-07-2013, 08:37 AM

I hand make motorcycles for cool, unique one of a kind decorations/desk art. Most are built with at least some of the metal being recycled from motorcycle/engine parts. The first one I made just to see if I could and so many people loved it and wanted one I started making more. I plan on just updating this thread as I finish builds (so subscribe...I may build something that is relevant to your interests). If you have a suggestion for a build you would like, please let me know, I'm not going to promise I'll build it, but I'll absolutely consider it. I build these as my spare time allows, so custom builds can take a few weeks to finish. Prices include shipping in the US. I accept payment through PayPal only.

Here's a classic looking bike that's ready to sell. $100 shipped in the continental US. It has some pieces from a 1973 CB350F in it.

Before bead blasting:

Here's a previous build (it's already sold, just giving you an idea):

Here is a KTM Dakar bike I'm currently working on too (this one will be forsale shortly).

c3eh · 02-07-2013, 09:28 AM

Thats talent wow
I wish that dirt bike one wasn't already sold

Monday · 02-07-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by c3eh

Thats talent wow
I wish that dirt bike one wasn't already sold

The KTM Dakar bike doesn't have the body work on it yet.... I can turn it into a dirtbike with different body work.

*edit* I thought I'd be able to build the Dakar bikes for $100, but with the amount of time and detail that go into them I charge $150 for them.

Lonestar2112 · 02-07-2013, 09:34 AM

Very nice. Time to show this to the wife with a big hint for Birthday present. Turned that v-twin into an opposed twin.

Monday · 02-07-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lonestar2112

Very nice. Time to show this to the wife with a big hint for Birthday present. Turned that v-twin into an opposed twin.

You may have an idea...

traveltoad · 02-07-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Monday

The KTM Dakar bike doesn't have the body work on it yet.... I can turn it into a dirtbike with different body work. I sell those for $100 also.

I like the Dakar bike....

Monday · 02-07-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by traveltoad

I like the Dakar bike....

I think it's going to be really cool, such a recognizable bike and it's the bike that comes to mind when even thinking about the Dakar. I may have to make a base and include a bag of sand to dump on it.

traveltoad · 02-07-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Monday

I think it's going to be really cool, such a recognizable bike and it's the bike that comes to mind when even thinking about the Dakar. I may have to make a base and include a bag of sand to dump on it.

Let me know when it's done...

Monday · 02-07-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by traveltoad

Let me know when it's done...

I'm hoping to be able to knock it out this weekend, but I'll let you know. I still have a few hours to go on it.

Monday · 02-08-2013, 12:24 PM

Pictures from the builds.

Dirtbike:

Yamaha Banshee:

Possibly on fire here:

Definitely on fire:

V-Twin build:

torquerat · 02-08-2013, 12:57 PM

Very Very Cool, Can you do a BMW 1200 GSAdventure (and still keep it +/- in the $100 range)

Monday · 02-08-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by torquerat

Very Very Cool, Can you do a BMW 1200 GSAdventure (and still keep it +/- in the $100 range)

I certainly think I can! I've actually been planning on building one for my next "theme" build, they are such a unique design. I'm going to start working on one (they can easily take 3 weeks to finish because I build them in my spare time and that depends on what my loving wife and two kids give me

).

ghostryder · 02-08-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Monday

I certainly think I can! I've actually been planning on building one for my next "theme" build, they are such a unique design. I'm going to start working on one (they can easily take 3 weeks to finish because I build them in my spare time and that depends on what my loving wife and two kids give me

).

In......I would love to see one as well.

Monday · 02-16-2013, 01:34 PM

KTM Dakar Rally Bike! This one is for sale for $150. ***SOLD***

Monday · 02-20-2013, 11:19 AM

Updated photos and did some revising.
Thanks!
Dave

02-07-2013, 08:37 AM	#1
Monday ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: West of Indianapolis Oddometer: 144	Motorcycle Desk Art (Current bikes: Cruiser, KTM Dakar) I hand make motorcycles for cool, unique one of a kind decorations/desk art. Most are built with at least some of the metal being recycled from motorcycle/engine parts. The first one I made just to see if I could and so many people loved it and wanted one I started making more. I plan on just updating this thread as I finish builds (so subscribe...I may build something that is relevant to your interests). If you have a suggestion for a build you would like, please let me know, I'm not going to promise I'll build it, but I'll absolutely consider it. I build these as my spare time allows, so custom builds can take a few weeks to finish. Prices include shipping in the US. I accept payment through PayPal only. Here's a classic looking bike that's ready to sell. $100 shipped in the continental US. It has some pieces from a 1973 CB350F in it. Before bead blasting: Here's a previous build (it's already sold, just giving you an idea): Here is a KTM Dakar bike I'm currently working on too (this one will be forsale shortly). __________________ Mini-Biking_Amurika! Looking for one of a kind motorcycle art...check out what I build: CustomMotorcycleArt Follow my builds on Facebook: DaRk Metal Art Monday screwed with this post 02-24-2013 at 04:01 AM

02-07-2013, 09:28 AM	#2
c3eh Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Location: The Lou, USA Oddometer: 30	Thats talent wow I wish that dirt bike one wasn't already sold __________________ The best navigators are not quite sure where they're going until they get there and than they're still not sure but I know one thing indecision may or may not be my problem.....

02-07-2013, 09:34 AM	#4
Lonestar2112 Crash test dummy Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Ventura County CA Oddometer: 5,231	Very nice. Time to show this to the wife with a big hint for Birthday present. Turned that v-twin into an opposed twin. __________________ Where am I? "I love the wild spaces above the border, takes some work to get here, ain’t a Starbucks run." jdrocks F*CK Cancer

02-08-2013, 12:24 PM	#10
Monday ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: West of Indianapolis Oddometer: 144	Pictures from the builds. Dirtbike: Yamaha Banshee: Possibly on fire here: Definitely on fire: V-Twin build: __________________ Mini-Biking_Amurika! Looking for one of a kind motorcycle art...check out what I build: CustomMotorcycleArt Follow my builds on Facebook: DaRk Metal Art

02-08-2013, 12:57 PM	#11
torquerat just getting started Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Belchertown Mass. Oddometer: 48	Very Very Cool, Can you do a BMW 1200 GSAdventure (and still keep it +/- in the $100 range) __________________ No one has ever, "found themself's" in a minivan. That's why you will never see a motorcycle parked in front of a therapist's office *"They say that when you can't walk anymore, you crawl, and when you can't do that...* You find someone to carry you."

02-16-2013, 01:34 PM	#14
Monday ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: West of Indianapolis Oddometer: 144	KTM Dakar Rally Bike! This one is for sale for $150. *SOLD* __________________ Mini-Biking_Amurika! Looking for one of a kind motorcycle art...check out what I build: CustomMotorcycleArt Follow my builds on Facebook: DaRk Metal Art Monday screwed with this post 02-22-2013 at 06:51 PM

02-20-2013, 11:19 AM	#15
Monday ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: West of Indianapolis Oddometer: 144	Updated photos and did some revising. Thanks! Dave __________________ Mini-Biking_Amurika! Looking for one of a kind motorcycle art...check out what I build: CustomMotorcycleArt Follow my builds on Facebook: DaRk Metal Art

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