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Streetfighter Motorcycle Building: Thinking Outside the Box

So we have the basics of swapping tailThe next level to this idea is building the
sections, installing flat bars, changingreservoir into the handlebars. A look at the
lights,  etc....Gregg's Customs Hellion gives a great example
of  this  mod.  Ã‚
But what about the parts that bolt to these
parts?  Ã‚  Ã‚
And the parts that bolt to those parts? AndSince we are talking about hiding things,
so  on  and  so  forth.what about all those cables? Another look to
the chopper crowd gives us a neat solution.
Basically what I'm getting at is there are soInternal throttle setups have been copied and
many ideas that we could implement into ourreproduced to a much more affordable price
builds.range. The down side is they are rarely made
to  fit  7/8  bars. But I have your solution:
Let's take some ideas form the German scene
to start. They have some of the most detailedOnce upon a time Honda offered the CT70 mini
bikes around. They use a large amount ofbike that used and internal throttle
custom billet parts that have been designedassembly. And guess what? It was a 7/8
to clean up all the OEM plastic and roughcastdiameter. The best part is it is still
parts  that  come  out  of  the  factory.available and for the low low price of $25.99
you too can have this super clean super trick
Fork covers are starting to become morepart  that  all  the  cool  kids  are  doing.
common among many of the show bikes. A cue
taken from the cruiser crowd that cleans upÂ
the front end. Most often matching the
diameter of the triple clamps creates more ofThese can be purchased from various websites,
a seamless look from top to bottom. Alsosuch as: I have also run across some billet
staying at the front end is integrated risersversions on ebay, but they are rare and quite
and bar clamps. Still using flat bars, buta bit more. And while you're at it, why not
without the obtrusiveness of risers stickinggo for that ultra clean look and put one on
up in the air. The riser cap is made to lookthe  clutch  side  too!?  Ã‚
flat against the clamp either on top or on
the  front  side  of  the  clamp.  Ã‚  Ã‚
ÂSpeaking of swapping tail sections. We all
want that ultra slick piece of plastic to
Another neat look that has been popping up amake our ass look good. The aftermarket stuff
lot more. Billet brake reservoirs. Get thatis rare and expensive. Some have gone the way
ugly hunk of plastic off the bike. Theseof seriously modifying OEM plastic, some have
pieces either just replace the plastic cup ormade their own from foam molds and
can bolt into the master cylinder itself forfiberglass. I'm totally for these ideas. It's
more  of  a  one-piece  look.Âa great exercise in creativity. For those of
us that my not have honed these skills yet
Âthere are other options. Look at other
alternatives. Pocket bikes for example. A lot
A low buck version of this has been used onof the mid size bikes are copies of some of
race bikes for many years. A capped off clearthe more popular full size bikes. They're
tube filled with fluid acts as the ressy. Thejust much smaller. Best part is they are
neat part about this, aside from its weightcheap. Most can be had for around $40. Also,
saving quality, is it can be made as big orsome of the oddball scooters offer really
small as you like. A small piece of solidneat taillights and surrounds that can be
wire bent to position inside the tube aids inmade to work with a little thought and
rigidity and allows it to be positioned iningenuity. Keep your eyes peeled. There may
almost  any  direction.be things you never thought of before.



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