Custom Scramblers

Discussion in 'Old's Cool' started by mikem9, Feb 12, 2012.

  1. Pigford

    Pigford British

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    That bike was inspiration for my Trumpet - 1968 TR6R 650 motor in a early 70's Bonnie frame....

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  2. Euromad

    Euromad Been here awhile

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    Eldo, Chobro, Chander, and Pig, such great inspiration!
    I hope to have some good pictures to share soon. I'm working on the
    triumph and my Beemer bobber is close as well.
    Here's another not mine but lots of things I was thinking to add.
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  3. Euromad

    Euromad Been here awhile

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    Pigford, I see some nice bits on your bike. What tires did you use? can you post a side view?
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  4. hunter_greyghost

    hunter_greyghost XS650 Allroads Traveller

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    Probably a one-off custom job I'd say :deal
    Looks really nice, food for thought :eek1
    Cheers
    Baza
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  5. mike in idaho

    mike in idaho Been here awhile

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  6. slowinfastout

    slowinfastout Halfway to nowhere in particular

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    BMW R60/2

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  7. Pigford

    Pigford British

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    Tyres are Michelin Serac.... Side views :wink:

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  8. orangebear

    orangebear Long timer

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    that bike look cool and if the down pips wre painted black it would look better than heat wrap
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  9. Euromad

    Euromad Been here awhile

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    Pigford -nice :thumb
    Details man, details!
    I like the two into one pipe and silencer- custom or can I find something like that? The swingarm and rr suspension is very interesting as well. What's it off of? What does it do to the handling- I assume more stability
    I really like the disc setups on both wheels.
    You should post this in the flat track thread!
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  10. hunter_greyghost

    hunter_greyghost XS650 Allroads Traveller

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    Looks similar to the Dunlop K460 tread type, not quite as open in the tread :deal
    Cheers
    Baza
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  11. Transalp Jas

    Transalp Jas Been here awhile

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    Now THAT gets my juices flowing! Very nice!
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  12. eldomike

    eldomike Who Cares Supporter

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  13. Euromad

    Euromad Been here awhile

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    I need a can like that for the R90 :evil
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  14. scrambler73

    scrambler73 Been here awhile

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  15. Euromad

    Euromad Been here awhile

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    That's sweet but don't think so- never considered a Kaw triple as a scrambler. More of a high pipe cafe maybe but that is one well done bike. Color choice and the pipes!:clap
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  16. DiabloADV

    DiabloADV Semi-Occasional

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    Any idea where I could get a header/pipe/muffler setup like that?

    That seat is basically what I have now, but I want mine higher...more like the desert sled style bikes. I'd like more legroom on my scrambler build. I'm not really going for the bobber style...doesn't work on a boxer, IMO, because you can't move the pegs forward.

    Any suggestions for a taller single seat?
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  17. DiabloADV

    DiabloADV Semi-Occasional

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    Addendum to above....a seat like this! Source...?
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  18. earwig

    earwig Crowbar of Embrayage

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    That appears to be a Bates TT seat from the 60's. Hard to find.

    They turn up on eBay occasionally with widely varying prices and in widely varying conditions. Most recently, good ones have been going for $300 - $400. Good luck!
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  19. Euromad

    Euromad Been here awhile

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    Diablo, Wrench Monkees built that Beemer and the pipes. You could repro that seat using your base and adding foam with a new cover. Someone familiar with bike seats could do it easy. Here's a similar design
    http://www.clubmanracing.com/triumphoif.php
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  20. johnny moped

    johnny moped learner

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