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always annoyed me that in modern times with Access to YouTube, 3d Printing and other handy niche skills. We don't see bike builds any more... Just bolt on kits.
I think DocWob is one of the few people i see doing builds and using the access to modern technology to create cool one off "factory" parts.
personally id love to do a modern bike build drawing influence from all the cool factory parts we have seen over the years.. like carbon wing scoops on JS259's KX125 for example. Heck i just want to play with carbon and titanium.
I actually created a thread years ago about Cool parts. I still look back through for inspiration haha
https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Unseen-Factory-Parts,134…
Got 2 'bergs in build at present including a 550. You are correct, the pre-94 ones especially are a complete parts nightmare !
Honda fit and finish is another level... but 8 rockers on a single cylinder? And they weigh more than a Buick.
I've been following this Denecke Racing Technologies YZ400 two stroke build for a while and it's pretty interesting. He is using a cylinder off of a snowmobile, with quite a few mods. I believe he is the guy that started Apex, the cylinder head guys. He doesn't do really flashy or polished videos but the project is pretty damn interesting. It would be great to see someone ride the bike at some big races.
https://youtu.be/KYV362U0Hls?si=yvHMduLXpMXWFFm1
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How could I forget about Matt's build! This is one to follow for sure.
However much anyone hates Rutledge Wood, it's not enough.
Jay Clark is still using an angle grinder for a chain breaker, toilet bowl acids for bike cleaner, and Chinese pot metal for parts, all with gleeful enthusiasm and a "you can TOO" attitude, if any of that interests you.
If he couldn’t make himself even more unlikeable. God I just imagine that douche wearing some corny looking helmet riding down a boardwalk with that stupid grin that makes you want to smack him on his face.
“BUT WHAT IF IT DOES” or whatever he was yelling at DV lol
100% a Bell Custom 500 with some sort of bubble shield. Stamp it.
But what if you're wrong?
But have you not seen the 5 axis machined moon rock engine mounts EVERY WEEK on pit bits?
Designers have just gone stagnant for a while now. People flip out over a dumb ass colored tweed Carbon Fiber end cap on a muffler thats been out for 20 years... "Ooooh oooh!! That red one is SO FIRE!"
Agree. Yawn...
most magazine builds are an ad for twisted nowadays
I think it was on vital where the guy was testing engine mounts and said it helped smooth the power character 😂
This is exactly where i want to build my business to.
No media bias, not paid, just build bikes and unlock all the potential, use different motor guys, suspension guys ect and give non biased reviews.
Currently I am building and restoring older bikes and putting them on my You tube channel, this is just the start, I use this model above for my builds and let the customer decide what suspension guy he wants to use, motor guys ect as we are paying for everything and not just looking for the deals/cheapest.
The best way to help support people like myself is to subscribe and watch the vids, this leads to monetization and then we can do the builds we want.
Theres plenty of guys out there so pick you poison really, some sponsored and discount codes guys that use similar products each build, but also guys like myself that are building stuff with no support just customer funded.
YOU TUBE
Might have to give you a follow.
I’ve brought this up with Keefer. All his reviews are positive. He says he won’t publish unfavorable reviews because he’s worried about harming the business.
Sounds noble but also I dont think he has that much influence. Be real, post stuff that doesn’t work. It will help consumers and the business (if they care enough to change).
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