Custom Scramblers - Page 6

Doug Matson · 03-11-2012, 10:29 PM

The frame is a BSA that he converted to oil in frame. The gas tank is off a Suzuki he cut apart and made it to fit the bike, he even made the seat, pipes, pegs and frame guard. He has one just like for the street with a Matchless 650 twin in it.

here is the Matchless street version without oil in frame

here is his Matchless that he raced into his seventies, he is 82 now and yes still rides street/dirt!

Euromad · 03-12-2012, 04:52 PM

Doug, thanks so much for the pictures- inspiring! The aluminum work is fantastic! The pipes are a work of art... I keep drooling on the keyboard and having to re-type. Great stuff, good ideas for my project.

hunter_greyghost · 03-12-2012, 06:22 PM

Beautiful bits of workmanship in those bikes, real inspiration to bike builders everywhere,

I like to see bikes redesigned to what the owner wants, leads to some great ideas, thanks for posting those photos.

Cheers
Baza

earwig · 03-13-2012, 12:37 PM

Wow!

Every time I look at those photos I see more amazing details.

They are works of art. Beautiful!

mikem9 · 03-14-2012, 11:20 AM

Found these pics from Atom Bomb Customs on Bikeexif site. Motor is a '74 Triumph Bonneville.
I think most would consider this more of a dirt bike/enduro bike style vs. scrambler style, but I like several elements on the bike.

Here is a photo diary of the build: http://atombombcustom.com/%7Eatombom...114&Itemid=241
Interesting to see how vintage dirt bikes and scramblers are influencing custom bike builder designs today.

Rapid Dog · 03-14-2012, 11:54 AM

...wow and wow...

Beater · 03-14-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mikem9

That's gorgous ...

DiabloADV · 03-14-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mikem9

Wow. And wow again. I am humbled.

mikem9 · 03-14-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug Matson

here is his Matchless that he raced into his seventies, he is 82 now and yes still rides street/dirt!

Doug - is he a professional builder or is this his hobby? I just noticed this sentence kind of hidden in the post. 82!! wow, I want to know more about this guy. Inspiring.

hunter_greyghost · 03-14-2012, 02:06 PM

That is stunning, wonder how it performs? Looks so light & nimble

Cheers
Baza

gsd4me · 03-14-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Euromad

Anyone seen the two into one system he has on his bike?

I can remember seeing siamesed pipes (as they were known then) on Triumphs and other British sporting bikes when I was a callow youth in New Zealand, back in the 60`s.

blaine.hale · 03-14-2012, 02:19 PM

It doesn't seem to be the most ideal situation for one header to be longer, or have more length to travel than the other, does it? I would think the best performance would come from equalized lengths...not that they were looking to get the most power out of bikes possible in the ISDT.

gsd4me · 03-14-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by blaine.hale

It doesn't seem to be the most ideal situation for one header to be longer, or have more length to travel than the other, does it? I would think the best performance would come from equalized lengths...not that they were looking to get the most power out of bikes possible in the ISDT.

That is what I have always understood, but the Vincent twin`s exhaust was like that and it`s the same on the BMW R1100 engine, so it can`t be too much of a detriment unless you are trying to get the exhaust absolutely perfect.

Doug Matson · 03-16-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mikem9

Doug - is he a professional builder or is this his hobby? I just noticed this sentence kind of hidden in the post. 82!! wow, I want to know more about this guy. Inspiring.

He had a motorcycle shop for 20 yrs., now his shop is his garage. The bikes he still builds are for him. He just told me the Triumph is for sale though. He is a kick to hang out with!

eldomike · 03-17-2012, 06:13 PM

not mine but pretty cool...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/trium...item3f1520eaa4

03-11-2012, 10:29 PM	#76
Doug Matson Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Torrance, Ca. Oddometer: 1,306	The frame is a BSA that he converted to oil in frame. The gas tank is off a Suzuki he cut apart and made it to fit the bike, he even made the seat, pipes, pegs and frame guard. He has one just like for the street with a Matchless 650 twin in it. here is the Matchless street version without oil in frame here is his Matchless that he raced into his seventies, he is 82 now and yes still rides street/dirt! __________________ 04' 950 Adventure 03' 450 EXC 05' K1200 LT 93' XR 200 72' SL 100 67' Triumph Bonneville 70' CB 350 65' CB 160

03-12-2012, 06:22 PM	#78
hunter_greyghost XS650 Allroads Traveller Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Yass, Australia Oddometer: 5,505	Beautiful bits of workmanship in those bikes, real inspiration to bike builders everywhere, I like to see bikes redesigned to what the owner wants, leads to some great ideas, thanks for posting those photos. Cheers Baza __________________ 1981 XS650SH "Tourer" [ For Sale - when / maybe?], 1975 XS650B "Adventure" ['Kenny Krazyhorse'], 1982 XL500R 'Project' www.aussiegreyghost.smugmug.com Couldn't afford a 'GSA', so now it's an 'XSA' "I didn't do it! & whoever said I did, is a liar!"

03-13-2012, 12:37 PM	#79
earwig Crowbar of Embrayage Joined: Apr 2006 Oddometer: 4,658	Wow! Every time I look at those photos I see more amazing details. They are works of art. Beautiful! __________________ People say friends don't destroy one another . . . what do they know about friends?

03-14-2012, 11:20 AM	#80
mikem9 ^OP Wanderer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: North Georgia Oddometer: 1,052	Found these pics from Atom Bomb Customs on Bikeexif site. Motor is a '74 Triumph Bonneville. I think most would consider this more of a dirt bike/enduro bike style vs. scrambler style, but I like several elements on the bike. Here is a photo diary of the build: http://atombombcustom.com/%7Eatombom...114&Itemid=241 Interesting to see how vintage dirt bikes and scramblers are influencing custom bike builder designs today. mikem9 screwed with this post 03-14-2012 at 11:29 AM

03-14-2012, 11:54 AM	#81
Rapid Dog bikes, booze, broads... Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Strangel Living West of Hell Oddometer: 8,302	...wow and wow... __________________ '08 R1200R / '10 WR290X/R '81 R100RS Rattlecandy Red '06 950 ADV Orangeboom '05 R12GS Wedding Bike '91 R100GSPD Derelict

03-12-2012, 04:52 PM	#77
Euromad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Lower Slobbovia Oddometer: 154	Doug, thanks so much for the pictures- inspiring! The aluminum work is fantastic! The pipes are a work of art... I keep drooling on the keyboard and having to re-type. Great stuff, good ideas for my project.

03-14-2012, 02:06 PM	#85
hunter_greyghost XS650 Allroads Traveller Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Yass, Australia Oddometer: 5,505	That is stunning, wonder how it performs? Looks so light & nimble Cheers Baza __________________ 1981 XS650SH "Tourer" [ For Sale - when / maybe?], 1975 XS650B "Adventure" ['Kenny Krazyhorse'], 1982 XL500R 'Project' www.aussiegreyghost.smugmug.com Couldn't afford a 'GSA', so now it's an 'XSA' "I didn't do it! & whoever said I did, is a liar!"

03-14-2012, 02:19 PM	#87
blaine.hale Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Oddometer: 2,294	It doesn't seem to be the most ideal situation for one header to be longer, or have more length to travel than the other, does it? I would think the best performance would come from equalized lengths...not that they were looking to get the most power out of bikes possible in the ISDT. __________________ 1974 BMW R90 /6 1968 Bultaco Matador MK3 1973 BMW R75 /5 Toaster LWB 1969 Bultaco Bandido MK2 2013 Husqvarna Terra TR650

03-17-2012, 06:13 PM	#90
eldomike Who Cares Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Southern Illinois Oddometer: 512	not mine but pretty cool... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/trium...item3f1520eaa4 __________________ 1974 EldoVert http://tinyurl.com/3uhqp42 1941 Indian HumV http://tinyurl.com/aueukc9 Bikes Most Gone http://tinyurl.com/3jzxa8x

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