Hi everyone, it's been a while since i've done any work on a bike and to be honest, the most i've ever done is rebuilds and repairs. I've never gone into the world of customization.
I want that to change. I work as an electrician and i've managed to save up a good amount of money to do a project well and not wait around every month waiting for payday.
My problem is: what bike do i go for?
I don't know the ins and outs of customizing bikes so i thought i'd ask you guys who obviously know a lot more than me. If i tell you what i want out of a bike, maybe you could suggest some bikes and maybe some modifications to point me in the right direction?
Firstly, i love the look of aggressive looking bikes with the big tanks but not the ones that come either side of the frame. Secondly, the engine has to fill the frame... i see a few fighters around where i'm from and you can fit your whole arm through gaps beteeen the frame and the engine. i'm a big fan of the SSSA but the bike doesn't have to come with one as i could just swap it over Same thing applies to USD forks. engine size... 600-1000cc?
How i ride, i stick mainly to A roads and enjoy breaking the speed limits, but i also work in a city so i need something that can deal with both. I'm not a wheelie/stunt fanatic and i don't want to drag my knee at every roundabout.
For a budget, i'd like to get everything done including buying the bike for under £5k but as i don't know if that's realistic or not, i have £7k saved. bassically, i was saving for a brand new Kawa Z1000SX and i might still buy one, i just want to consider the custom route first.
Sorry for the long post everyone, but if anyone can help through about some ideas, let me know
I want that to change. I work as an electrician and i've managed to save up a good amount of money to do a project well and not wait around every month waiting for payday.
My problem is: what bike do i go for?
I don't know the ins and outs of customizing bikes so i thought i'd ask you guys who obviously know a lot more than me. If i tell you what i want out of a bike, maybe you could suggest some bikes and maybe some modifications to point me in the right direction?
Firstly, i love the look of aggressive looking bikes with the big tanks but not the ones that come either side of the frame. Secondly, the engine has to fill the frame... i see a few fighters around where i'm from and you can fit your whole arm through gaps beteeen the frame and the engine. i'm a big fan of the SSSA but the bike doesn't have to come with one as i could just swap it over Same thing applies to USD forks. engine size... 600-1000cc?
How i ride, i stick mainly to A roads and enjoy breaking the speed limits, but i also work in a city so i need something that can deal with both. I'm not a wheelie/stunt fanatic and i don't want to drag my knee at every roundabout.
For a budget, i'd like to get everything done including buying the bike for under £5k but as i don't know if that's realistic or not, i have £7k saved. bassically, i was saving for a brand new Kawa Z1000SX and i might still buy one, i just want to consider the custom route first.
Sorry for the long post everyone, but if anyone can help through about some ideas, let me know
