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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #25 on: October 12, 2011, 09:51:29 PM »
Well, just saying, he started it by insulting members and friends. Then after seeing his work, well, it was hard to hold back. ;)
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #26 on: October 12, 2011, 11:04:19 PM »
how many motorcycles have you sold over the past 7 years to make a 100k, so simple math you have built 50 bike 7.33 per yr an making a 4000.00 profit off each one so that bike up on cl say you bought it for 500.00 an you put 1500.00 into it that kid bought it from you for 6k. little less then 15k a year, its a cool hobby but not a living you can make that at flipping burgers.
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #27 on: October 13, 2011, 05:11:34 AM »
Quote from: Tews19 on October 12, 2011, 09:44:51 PM
Yeah I am not going to call out others. Even if his integrity is shotty, which I am not saying it is. I think he does have lots of valuable insight/knowledge. I hope this thread doesnt go to a point where he won't be part of the forum anymore. Many benefit from his knowledge with these bikes.

This is a public forum (well technically its privately owned but..) and if a bike is put up on here for comments anything goes. Some like it, some dont etc. Its a freedom of speech thing (not just for Americans but for most of the westernized world). Point is if you make controversial comments and give controversial/bad advice then you should expect to get as good as you give. KCC understands this. And by commenting on the bike does not mean "hating" the builder. Its an opinion on the build, nothing more.

If you sell a bike that has no front brake then you`ll get ripped on here for selling something unsafe especially after you have disparaged buyers as "fools" for paying top dollar for something that is not very roadworthy. If a buyer buys a bike without a front brake then he is equally stupid unless he is planning on not riding it or putting a front brake on.

Its worth noting that the builder has not come forward and defended his bike.
 

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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #28 on: October 13, 2011, 05:26:30 AM »
Quote from: andy750 on October 13, 2011, 05:11:34 AM
Quote from: Tews19 on October 12, 2011, 09:44:51 PM
Yeah I am not going to call out others. Even if his integrity is shotty, which I am not saying it is. I think he does have lots of valuable insight/knowledge. I hope this thread doesnt go to a point where he won't be part of the forum anymore. Many benefit from his knowledge with these bikes.


Its worth noting that the builder has not come forward and defended his bike.

It's worth noting that the builder has deleted all of his posts from this thread.  I find this very telling of his integrity.  Did he turn tail and run?  Why?  Why not stand and defend your product if you are confident that you built it to the best of your ability.  He has helped a lot of newbie members with basic questions, I'll give him that.  I've picked up a tid bit or two from him.  However, the fact that he has called out several VERY well experienced PROFESSIONAL  builders with 30+ years of experience building flat out race CB750's, well that's just plain ignorant.
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #29 on: October 13, 2011, 05:29:10 AM »
Rooooogh Ooooooooo....no Scooby Biscut for KCC  :'(
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #30 on: October 13, 2011, 05:34:43 AM »
Guys.... Guys.... Calm down. I said I like the LOOK not that I would want to ride it like that. BTW a lot of bobber / chopper guys go with no front brake or a mini drum setup so it appears to have no front brake. Anyway, opinions are so opinionated. Everyone needs to calm down and realize that to each his own. Does it matter what anyone really thinks or likes? At the end of the day, its a different bike like it or not it deserves a little respect.
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #31 on: October 13, 2011, 05:49:34 AM »
Quote from: Tews19 on October 12, 2011, 09:44:51 PM
Yeah I am not going to call out others. Even if his integrity is shotty, which I am not saying it is. I think he does have lots of valuable insight/knowledge. I hope this thread doesnt go to a point where he won't be part of the forum anymore. Many benefit from his knowledge with these bikes.

Yes, exactly. And anyway I rode my bike home with only a rear brake once when the master got soft on me and you no what? Like anything else, give yourself some space and take care and you'll get home fine. Now if someone pulls out in front of you, you might be #$%*ed, but you might be #$%*ed anyway. Its all relative.
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #32 on: October 13, 2011, 06:02:44 AM »
BTW hes already not a member. So thanks guys you got what you wanted. He was a really big help to a lot of people especially during an engine rebuild. We just had a thread about how great this forum was, and how supportive and nice the members were, well I hate to say it but you all #$%* on that. Keep up the great work and lets alienate a few more members while we're at it.
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #33 on: October 13, 2011, 06:04:04 AM »
You are correct in many ways. I should have been aware that we all can judge each others work openly and freely. I think this is the first time the site criticized the work of someone negatively. Usually its great build, keep up the work, can't wait to see the finished product. This one was yikes and no safety concern for the new owner....

As for calling out well known builders, I was not aware. I have always prided myself to give the best product I can with in work, school or anything else. Scotly did mention this earlier and I should have checked all the details.

I stood up for KCC because I felt bad that his bike was getting ripped on. First time Ive seen this on SOHC. But after reading how he deleted his postings and saw this now I guess I am the fool for giving positives to him.

damn he canceled his membership? wow. I am really looking like an idiot now.

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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #34 on: October 13, 2011, 07:34:30 AM »
considering it has a "KingCustomCycles.com" sticker on it, I would assume so.  Also, he is from Indiana, and that website is for a shop in Indiana.  He also has said he's an aircraft mechanic, and it's mentioned in the website here: http://kingcustomcycles.com/aboutkcc.html

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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #35 on: October 13, 2011, 07:40:52 AM »
Quote from: Tews19 on October 13, 2011, 06:04:04 AM

damn he canceled his membership? wow. I am really looking like an idiot now.

(The) King has left the building. :(
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #36 on: October 13, 2011, 07:41:45 AM »
Bubbles float to the top of the "pool"  :o
Some people call em like they see em....
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #37 on: October 13, 2011, 07:45:38 AM »
Quote from: TrueSpin on October 13, 2011, 07:40:52 AM
Quote from: Tews19 on October 13, 2011, 06:04:04 AM

damn he canceled his membership? wow. I am really looking like an idiot now.

(The) King has left the building. :(

Nah, a quick search within the forums just shows that he has changed his username...

I'm not jumping on either side here, just saying he hasn't left.
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #38 on: October 13, 2011, 07:47:04 AM »
Quote from: twistedengineering on October 13, 2011, 06:02:44 AM
BTW hes already not a member. So thanks guys you got what you wanted. ...

Do you think he left because we commented on his build and that selling a bike without a front brake is unsafe? Do you really think he couldnt withstand a small amount of criticism? I dont think so. Its not like someone runs to their Mommy when things get heated. Take your own advice and calm down.

He`ll do what most guys like this do...delete all his past posts and come back as someone else  8)
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #39 on: October 13, 2011, 07:51:03 AM »
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #40 on: October 13, 2011, 07:52:15 AM »
Quote from: jneuf on October 13, 2011, 07:45:38 AM
Quote from: TrueSpin on October 13, 2011, 07:40:52 AM

(The) King has left the building. :(

Nah, a quick search within the forums just shows that he has changed his username...

I'm not jumping on either side here, just saying he hasn't left.

Aha! You are correct.
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I hate losing members. Everybody's opinion and knowledge is valued. :)
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #41 on: October 13, 2011, 07:55:39 AM »
I am not trying to bash the guy but the fifth bike down says a similar one he sold to a guy as his first motorcycle and he said it was a great choice.  I do not see a front brake but I could be missing it.  So, why would a first time bike owner decide that he would would not want to have front brake?  I am sure it is a possibility but find it odd.

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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #42 on: October 13, 2011, 08:03:00 AM »
Quote from: jneuf on October 13, 2011, 07:45:38 AM
I'm not jumping on either side here, just saying he hasn't left.
??? How do you know that?  Just curious.
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #43 on: October 13, 2011, 08:09:09 AM »
Quote from: markb on October 13, 2011, 08:03:00 AM
Quote from: jneuf on October 13, 2011, 07:45:38 AM
I'm not jumping on either side here, just saying he hasn't left.
??? How do you know that?  Just curious.

A quick search would show he has only changed his name.
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #44 on: October 13, 2011, 08:11:40 AM »
Yet again I say go look around at any motorcycle show, there WILL be bikes without front brakes. Is it a normal thing to do, NO. Is it safe, probably not in the least, but PLENTY of builders do it. Plus what does it take like 3 minutes to bolt on a rotor master and caliper? How do you know they actually leave his shop like that? Regardless, its not about the brakes I'm sure. I'm not a religious guy at all (anymore) but I'd have to say that knowing some religious people, when you hit on that nerve it pretty much sets the wheels in motion to alienate them. Its easier to leave or change your name than try to defend the religion card. Its a very hard thing to defend, more so than a motorcycle. The thing about religion is that every side thinks they are right. Kind of like this forum, however in the end, UNLIKE this forum, a lot of good people die over it. So the lesson really is to just coexist whether its difference of opinion over religion or whether or not to utilize a front brake.
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #45 on: October 13, 2011, 08:12:40 AM »
wow.everybody needs to chill the F$#* out.He builds really nice bikes,just because you dont like this one isn't reason to tear him up.Its up to the buyer if he wants to ride a bike with one brake.Sheesh.I think its cool,I would ride it.Carefully.
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #46 on: October 13, 2011, 08:14:05 AM »
Quote from: vames on October 12, 2011, 02:11:34 PM
Here's contrast: I'm on one forum thread discussing whether the side plate on a rear sprocket is a worthwhile safety device, while somewhere there is a custom bike builder selling motorcycles without front brakes. Priorities, I guess.

Sure, but safety standards are relative to the times.  Check this tid bit...

http://www.nj.gov/mvc/Vehicle/Motorcycles.htm

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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #47 on: October 13, 2011, 08:16:46 AM »
here is what I find really strange..
 By looking at them bikes(from what I saw).. there seems to be no hint of the builders actual bacgkground..

 Just saying, not the kind of work one would expect to see from someone with that kind of training....jmo..
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #48 on: October 13, 2011, 08:19:04 AM »
this is for all you god people
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Re: @KingCustomCycles - is this your build?
« Reply #49 on: October 13, 2011, 08:20:13 AM »
Quote from: weekend_junkie on October 13, 2011, 08:14:05 AM
Quote from: vames on October 12, 2011, 02:11:34 PM
Here's contrast: I'm on one forum thread discussing whether the side plate on a rear sprocket is a worthwhile safety device, while somewhere there is a custom bike builder selling motorcycles without front brakes. Priorities, I guess.

Sure, but safety standards are relative to the times.  Check this tid bit...

http://www.nj.gov/mvc/Vehicle/Motorcycles.htm

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Adequate brakes (all motorcycles made after 1974 require brakes on front and rear wheels)

LOL but we all know NJ laws suck. I cant even ride my yz on the street here.
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