Author Topic: The Abomination thread! (Read 340061 times)

Don R · « **Reply #2075 on:** April 02, 2019, 10:01:48 pm »

Quote from: Old Moe Toe on December 06, 2018, 12:37:16 am

Never seen anyone do this before. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vincent-Black-Shadow-Tribute-XV100RH/283202723393?hash=item41f0329e41:g:2yEAAOSwdPBbpwTG:rk:178:pf:0[url]]]https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vincent-Black-Shadow-Tribute-XV100RH/283202723393?hash=item41f0329e41:g:2yEAAOSwdPBbpwTG:rk:178:pf:0[url][/url]

Billy Joel has one of these. His fabricator built a couple. Something looks amiss in the rear, maybe the chrome?

Gene · « **Reply #2076 on:** April 24, 2019, 11:40:01 am »

not really an abomination, but I thought it was fantastic

jgger · « **Reply #2077 on:** April 24, 2019, 12:11:21 pm »

That looks like one fast puppy!

budman · « **Reply #2078 on:** April 26, 2019, 02:45:21 pm »

Quote from: Gene on April 24, 2019, 11:40:01 am

not really an abomination, but I thought it was fantastic

He needs a monkey on his back.

Old Moe Toe · « **Reply #2079 on:** April 29, 2019, 02:45:46 am »

Here is a contender from Australia.
Some of the posted pics are so small you need a microscope.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/suzuki-gs1000-motorcycle-custom-chopper-cafe-racer/192853928118?hash=item2ce6fd68b6:g:~OAAAOSwxXJchi8Q

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #2080 on:** April 29, 2019, 03:00:27 am »

Quote from: Old Moe Toe on April 29, 2019, 02:45:46 am

Here is a contender from Australia.
Some of the posted pics are so small you need a microscope.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/suzuki-gs1000-motorcycle-custom-chopper-cafe-racer/192853928118?hash=item2ce6fd68b6:g:~OAAAOSwxXJchi8Q

I thought I better post a pic, in case someone snaps it up and it disappears offa ebay! Actually, a good GS1000G is worth way more than AUD $2800, so he should have just left it alone.............

Abominable GS1000 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #2081 on:** April 29, 2019, 02:42:21 pm »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 29, 2019, 03:00:27 am

Quote from: Old Moe Toe on April 29, 2019, 02:45:46 am
Here is a contender from Australia.
Some of the posted pics are so small you need a microscope.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/suzuki-gs1000-motorcycle-custom-chopper-cafe-racer/192853928118?hash=item2ce6fd68b6:g:~OAAAOSwxXJchi8Q

I thought I better post a pic, in case someone snaps it up and it disappears offa ebay! Actually, a good GS1000G is worth way more than AUD $2800, so he should have just left it alone.............

Abominable GS1000 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

Lots of 'custom' bikes end up worth less than a good stocker.

krusty · « **Reply #2082 on:** April 29, 2019, 11:48:15 pm »

Another from Oz.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NO-RESERVE-HONDA-CB900-CUSTOM-PROJECT-CAFE-RACER-BOBBER-CHOPPER-CB-900-750-FOUR/283465777962?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D57482%26meid%3Df80a4ba35e764f618e1c991cce548367%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D192853928118%26itm%3D283465777962&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Old Moe Toe · « **Reply #2083 on:** April 30, 2019, 12:23:07 am »

Quote from: krusty on April 29, 2019, 11:48:15 pm

Another from Oz.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NO-RESERVE-HONDA-CB900-CUSTOM-PROJECT-CAFE-RACER-BOBBER-CHOPPER-CB-900-750-FOUR/283465777962?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D57482%26meid%3Df80a4ba35e764f618e1c991cce548367%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D192853928118%26itm%3D283465777962&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Wow!, that looks like it would be a comfortable ride. All it needs now is a few nails poking up through the hardwood seat for a bit of bling.

MoMo · « **Reply #2084 on:** April 30, 2019, 07:30:21 am »

Quote from: Old Moe Toe on April 30, 2019, 12:23:07 am

Quote from: krusty on April 29, 2019, 11:48:15 pm
Another from Oz.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NO-RESERVE-HONDA-CB900-CUSTOM-PROJECT-CAFE-RACER-BOBBER-CHOPPER-CB-900-750-FOUR/283465777962?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D57482%26meid%3Df80a4ba35e764f618e1c991cce548367%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D192853928118%26itm%3D283465777962&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Wow!, that looks like it would be a comfortable ride. All it needs now is a few nails poking up through the hardwood seat for a bit of bling.

21 bids to boot

MoMo · « **Reply #2085 on:** April 30, 2019, 07:40:42 am »

FWIW here is a list of components on SN 41 (bike without gearing). It weighs about 11 pounds without wheels when rested on a bathroom scale.

Sakal Custom Road Champion bars
Hutchinson tires
Dura-Ace 170-R3 crank
Avocet seat
Mavic 25 inch wheels
Normandy stamped on the hub
Kyokuto Pro pedals
Huret Luxe wheel locks
Velox bar ends stamped made in France
Velox rim bands fond de jante

Another odd thing, the wheels measure 25" outer edge to outer edge but the tubes were 27 x 1. Sure seems like it would be a French bicycle.....Larry

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #2086 on:** April 30, 2019, 09:29:17 am »

Quote from: krusty on April 29, 2019, 11:48:15 pm

Another from Oz.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NO-RESERVE-HONDA-CB900-CUSTOM-PROJECT-CAFE-RACER-BOBBER-CHOPPER-CB-900-750-FOUR/283465777962?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D57482%26meid%3Df80a4ba35e764f618e1c991cce548367%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D192853928118%26itm%3D283465777962&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Not as bad as many we have seen here. Paint the front fender and give it a regular sprung bobber seat and it would probably rise from abomination to just stupid like most other bobbers made from modern bikes.

Tracksnblades1 · « **Reply #2087 on:** April 30, 2019, 12:35:27 pm »

Quote from: Gene on April 24, 2019, 11:40:01 am

not really an abomination, but I thought it was fantastic

CRboxR...?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #2088 on:** April 30, 2019, 03:16:28 pm »

I particularly liked the block of wood he used for a side stand. Very steam punk, but maybe a sheet of brass wrapped around the block of wood would be even better?

spotty · « **Reply #2089 on:** April 30, 2019, 04:27:19 pm »

the block of wood is probably the only thing close to roadworthy on that nasty little thing, it will sell though, someone will want it for the motor and wheels, sell the tanks and throw the rest away

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #2090 on:** May 01, 2019, 04:25:39 am »

I feel a little guilty posting this pic here because the owner is a work-mate, but all I know is that before Easter it was a lovely little Royal Enfield 350, very original with nice paint, and a better seat that I made him a special bracket to mount last year. I came back to work today, and the nice original paint looks like it's been dipped in concrete, and there's some sort of a horse saddle on it, not to mention the milk crate carry rack. Oh, the humanity.........

The abominable Enfield by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

strynboen · « **Reply #2091 on:** May 02, 2019, 07:28:05 am »

set fire to it...

MoMo · « **Reply #2092 on:** May 02, 2019, 09:48:03 am »

Quote from: strynboen on May 02, 2019, 07:28:05 am

set fire to it...

he did set fire to the tank, didn't he?

strynboen · « **Reply #2093 on:** May 03, 2019, 11:13:40 am »

think he painted it use kobbersulfate...

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #2094 on:** May 04, 2019, 03:06:55 am »

He explained the process to me, but I had to rush off and vomit, so I don't remember exactly?

jgger · « **Reply #2095 on:** May 04, 2019, 09:05:48 am »

Is the plastic crate attached to the swing arm? Is it on there to keep the tail light from escaping, or for luggage?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #2096 on:** May 04, 2019, 06:02:25 pm »

It's a luggage rack I think, to his credit he rides his bike to work every day, so I'll check it out tomorrow morning and take a closer look. Hopefully I won't bring up my breakfast in the process...........

ken65 · « **Reply #2097 on:** May 04, 2019, 10:21:03 pm »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on May 04, 2019, 06:02:25 pm

It's a luggage rack I think, to his credit he rides his bike to work every day, so I'll check it out tomorrow morning and take a closer look. Hopefully I won't bring up my breakfast in the process...........

Only half a weetbix Terrance, you'll be right. ha

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #2098 on:** May 05, 2019, 04:03:44 am »

Ha ha, nah, I'm going for eggs benedict at my favourite restaurant tomorrow I've decided Ken, so it'll be a real technicolor yawn!

irish44395 · « **Reply #2099 on:** May 11, 2019, 02:44:49 pm »

You can get some good ideas from this
Pete

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