V-Twin Expo 2012 - Top 10 Custom Bikes

Posted by blue on Friday, February 24, 2012

 

A high-end bike show may be a barometer for the newest and hippest trends in motorbike customization. From what we have a tendency to saw at Cincinnati’s V-Twin Expo, the present custom trend is undoubtedly dominated by slammed baggers with huge front wheels. like every trend in fashion, the “next massive thing” is typically the other of what was widespread in years past, which purpose is proven by the overwhelming abandonment of fat-tired choppers widespread solely a couple of, short seasons ago.

 

Instead of beating our readers over the pinnacle with the newest trend, we have a tendency to picked a couple of bikes that may have match into that class, however we have a tendency to conjointly showcase alternative types of beauty. Some are over the highest in how, whereas some show a sensible aspect or one thing racing-inspired with records to prove it. you'll not trust of these picks, however it'd be arduous to deny that every bike is interesting!

 

Jim Nasi Customs “Amnesia”

One of the hallmarks of Jim Nasi’s custom bikes is that he uses all steel throughout a build – even going to this point on rebuild several stock fiberglass elements out of metal. This bike set out as a ’10 H-D Street Glide that was reborn with a 103ci motor stuffed with Andrews cams, Wiseco pistons, and a number of alternative go-fast elements. That big-ole front wheel may be a 24-inch monster from Metalsport, and it rides on Jim Nasi’s custom front-end and air-suspension. If you’ve got the time, verify the shot of the bike in its raw metal type on his website – a formidable feat that the majority “custom” bike builders can’t match!

1948 Harley-Davidson WR Racer

It’s referred to as a 1948 as a result of the frame and front finish, however this bike sports ’52 KR heads and cylinders and a ’46 gas tank. consistent with the stewards of the bike at the National motorbike Museum, this configuration of components was eventually outlawed within the racing circles of the time as a result of it developed an excessive amount of power!

King Midas

As one of the few Road King show bikes, the corporate, Bad Dad, designed this to point out off a number of its custom components. The 2003 Screamin’ Eagle ‘King is affectionately called “King Midas” for its gold paint and uses dangerous Dad’s stretched tank and fenders, and its raked front-end kit to realize this look.

Akrapovic

Quick- what number bikes during this picture? This bike was in-built Slovenia over 3 months and was dubbed the Morsus. I’m undecided what which means, however it’s in all probability one thing fascinating. What I did establish concerning the bike is that it's no downtubes, an integrated gas tank, an S&S 113ci motor (with an advertised one hundred forty four hp), an Ecoline 6-speed transmission with hydraulic clutch, a 3” open-belt primary, matching carbon fiber 26×3.5-inch wheels, and a custom Akrapovic exhaust system.

World’s Fastest Bagger

Spotted within the Bassani Exhaust booth, this is often the record holder for the world’s fastest bagger. Designed by Carl Brouhard, this blue bad-boy reached 195.036 mph within the timed mile last year at the salt flats. Peeking out from all the slick bodywork may be a naturally aspirated 240 hp S&S powered 167ci Twin-Cam.

Bagger Concepts

Sparse on the small print, Bagger ideas claims that it’s got the tallest wheels, the loudest audio, and also the best paint around. There could also be one thing to its boasts, though – its paint is hot pink, every saddlebag is stuffed to the brim with speakers and amplifiers, which front wheel scrapes the sky!

Todd’s Cycle Shovelhead

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Built for Monster Energy drinks (obviously), Todd Silicato of Todd’s Cycle place along this 98ci Shovelhead using elements from an recent mill originally from 1980. cross-check the hand-crafted all-aluminum sheetmetal, a bunch of Todd’s Cycle elements, Works Performance’s latest suspension in each the front and back of the bike, and Performance Machine’s brand-new 40-spoke wheels with billet aluminum hoops and hubs.

Pretty Girl on Custom Bike

Seen within the Ride Wright wheel booth (and that includes the company’s spoke wheels), we tend to noticed that there was a motorcycle below the shot we tend to got of the gorgeous woman. Yes, the exhaust pipes wrap round the nose cone of the EVO-style motor and purpose toward the front of the bike. And, yes, the “barrels” of the exhaust tip rotate whereas the bike is running. simply don’t raise us why…

 

Jody Perewitz Land Speed Racer

Now called the primary girl to interrupt the 200-mph speed barrier on an yankee V-Twin, she was formerly known solely because the daughter of the famous custom bike builder Dave Perewitz. this is often the bike that got her there: a 100ci JIMS Twin-Cam designed by R&R racing, with a ProCharger supercharger, Daytona Twin-Tec ignition, and a Baker transmission

 

Klock Werks Land Speed Racer “Dyna-Mite”

Recently upgraded with Ohlins suspension at either finish of the bike, Klock Werks’ ’06 Dyna positively caught our eyes. we tend to like how it's stock however is really heavily changed. Note the ProCharger supercharger and intercooler, stepped two-into-one exhaust system, and custom rear-set foot controls. These changes were ready to propel the machine to a record one hundred fifty five.538 mph raced by Brian Klock’s daughters, Erika and Karlee.

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