5 Awesome & Crazy Bike Mods (Photo Gallery)

Most people have seen tandem (two-seater) bikes, penny farthing (old-timey) bikes, and even tall bikes (exactly what they sound like), but these crazy bike mods make those tried-and-true models look downright boring.

1 The Dino Trike

Who wants to wrangle a dinosaur without having to head to Jurassic Park? Check out this awesome T-Rex trike that was recently for sale on Craigslist. The rider can even make the old bag of bones open her mouth and turn her head.  (Source)


2 Bison Bike

Whether you love the bison of the American West, or you just miss the shag carpeting of the '70s, we're pretty sure you'll love this bison bike spotted in Copenhagen. I sure hope they keep it out of the rain, or it might just start smelling like a real bison.(Source)

3 Camper Bike

Plenty of people bike through the wilderness and camp out in tents. However, full-size camping trailers have been reserved for those using automobiles. Artist Kevin Cyr's camper bike finally gives cyclists the freedom to travel with a proper bed, kitchen, and entertainment center.(Source)

4 Game Controller Handlebars

Looking for a way to get gamers outside? Try making a bike with a controller in place of the handlebars. Sure, the buttons won't do anything, but maybe just having something familiar in their hands will be enough to keep people off the console and in the sunshine.  (Source)

5 Shoe Cycle

This crazy bike uses a series of shoes attached to sturdy spokes to simulate walking without ever putting your feet on the ground. This clever creation also appeared at a Tour de Fat bike festival in San Francisco in 2008.(Source)

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This is what happen when you leave a bike chained to a tree during 60 years!

t's a mystery that's been growing in the
woods of Washington state for more than a
half-century.
It's a child's bike, stuck in a tree on Vashon
Island. A few feet off the ground, the rusty
bike is embedded in the massive tree.
But how did it get there? That's a topic of
much debate and local speculation.
"A soldier had left the bike there before
going off to war," said Jack Chambers, a
Vashon Island resident.
"The guy who put it there is still kicking.
He was a little kid 50 years ago. Didn't like
the bike, so he just stuck it in a sapling and
the tree just grew over it," said Mary Kay
Rauna, another resident.
There's even been a book about the bike
in the tree, written by Pulitzer Prize-
winning cartoonist and author Berkeley
Breathed. It's called, Red Ranger Came
Calling.

TrakRok Concept

The TrakRok Concept from Canadian designer Alexei Mikhailov is so many different shades of awesome it’s difficult to know where to start. The TrakRok Concept fuses design elements from snowmobiles and quad bikes in order to produce a radical vehicle which can tackle, snow, mud, gravel and other off-road surfaces with ease.Each front wheel of the TrakRok gets its own dedicated electric motor, and because the rear track is also powered, again by an electric motor, the TrakRok should be able to drag itself though even the most inhospitable terrain.All the electric power comes courtesy of a hydrogen fuel cell which is mounted deep within the main bulk of the vehicle to keep it out of harms way. The TrakRok’s fuel cell is also protected by an additional durable casing which completely envelops it. To keep it cool, a pair of radiators are located at the front of the vehicle.The eye-catching anodized aluminium swingarm with its multitude of triangular holes is designed to be both light and strong, as are the two smaller assemblies which hold the front wheels. The seat subframe with its milled aluminium design looks particularly good.Of course I’d love to be able to tell you the TrakRok will be in the shops before next Christmas, but it won’t. The closest the TrakRok Concept got to production was when Alexei built a scale model as part of his Industrial Design degree at Humber College, Canada.

Source: amv-design.com via carbodydesign.com

Builder Custom Sportbike Concepts

Three custom builds in sixty days. Arduous, but not impossible. But when you’ve been hired by Ted Smith to build the first custom sportbike to represent the legendary Rat’s Hole for BikeWeek while you’re busting out a bike for custom wheels maker Urban Industries Inc. to debut at the Indy Dealer’s expo, your work had better be good.
The one-off creations coming out of Nick Anglada’s garage in Winter Garden, Florida, are the type that burn into your cornea, creep into your cortex, and surface in your memory when you’re trying to turn out the lights at night. Anglada likes it that way. He wants his work to leave a lasting impression, like an Annie Liebovitz photo of Lennon and Yoko on the cover of Rolling Stone. That’s why Urban Industries and Ted Smith come to Custom Sportbike Concepts (CSC) when they want something special.

Since CSC stepped up to Weld’s challenge in 2003 to push the 240mm rear tire on its ‘Busa to an at-the-time epic 280mm dimension, CSC has been pioneers in the metric world, leading the evolution of fat-backed sportbikes. The Weld Racing ‘Busa was only the beginning.

CSC’s rise in metrics started with what Anglada calls the ‘Busa bling-bikes. Sitting atop the food chain as one of the most popular and powerful production sportbikes, the Suzuki Hayabusa was a natural starting point. As rear tires on sportbikes grew bigger and wider, the need to show off the prime meats surfaced. In response to this need, sportbikes with single-sided swingarms gained in popularity. CSC was a frontrunner in setting the industry standard with its “Phat Ass” 240mm conversion. By installing a single-sided swinger, the view under the tail end opened so the big backside became the center of attention.

CSC took the big rear revolution a step further. Anglada expounded on an idea he had seen on a chopper built by Redneck Engineering. CSC relocated the rear brake to the left side of the wheel and tucked the rotor out of sight between the hub and the drive sprocket. In his vigilance to detail, Anglada hid the brake line as well to keep the view beneath the tail clean. This left the color-coordinated powder-coated arm on one side and an unobstructed view of the polished chrome wheel on the other.

CSC’s sport mod innovations continued with its use of Air Ride suspension systems. The 2003 Weld Bike is a good example. CSC worked with Tricky Air of Miami to fit the ‘Busa with a suspension system capable of dropping the rear almost 5-inches at the push of a button. The Air Ride suspension systems popularity has made them a staple in CSC’s performance product line. Currently built for 1996-2004 Gixxer’s and 1999-2005 Hayabusas, the CSC Air Ride suspension kits come complete with a high-polish air cylinder, air compressor, air lines, and wiring.

Audi E-bike Wörthersee Concept Bike

We have earlier seen some of interesting models of e-bikes like Electric Bike PiCycle LTD by Pi Mobility. But today we will show you bike with exclusive design by well-known brand Audi. The Audi’s e-bike Wörthersee looks futuristic at the very first glance and it’s neither a conventional bike nor a pedelec, but is best described as Audi’s high-end pedelec made for fun, tricks and sports.
“The Audi Wörthersee is a bike for tomorrow and beyond; all its components, including the pedals even have been shaped by the master Audi designers. With its radically-light carbon-fiber frame that weighs only 1.6 kg and wheels made from CFRP that weighs only 600 grams, it is described to be one of the lightest e-bikes with an overall weight of only 21 kg. In all, the e-bike Wörthersee exemplify the full-extent of the Audi’s expertise in ultra-lightweight construction. Further, this e-bike also sports on-board computer which is located in the frame top tube and is operational using a touchscreen. Among the various functions, it provides recording trick sequences, riding mode selection and adjustments of various e-bike functions. Also, the rider’s smartphone communicates via WLAN with bike’s computer.” Awesome bike!

via: http://www.beautifullife.info

Thunder Mountain Motor Sports – Custom Choppers, Harleys & Hot Rods 1

Thunder Mountain Motor Sports – Custom Choppers, Harleys & Hot Rods 1

SPORSTER 250 REAR TIRE

Description: SPORSTER 250 REAR TIRE
36 DEGREE RAKE
SCS FRAME
BUILT BY ALAN
PAINT BY LARRY
ART WORK BY SUSAN
1200 CC SPORSTER ENGINE
BRACKE HHI
SEAT BY STECHEES
EXHAUST VANCE 2 INTO 1
GAS TANK SANTIAGO CHOPPER
FRONT END 63 MM

2012 Victory High-Ball Bobber Preview

It looks like American manufacturer Victory Motorcycles has gone back to old school with its new High-Ball bobber. Featuring matte paint schemes, whitewall tread tires, ape hangers and no sign of chrome, the bike is a true attention grabber.

The matte paint scheme shown is black with an accent of white on the tank, complemented by old school whitewall tires. Other highlights include a low, solo seat, and standard ape hanger handle bars.

Victory describes the High Ball as “Stripped down. Bare bones. A bold throwback. The all-new Victory High-Ball rumbles down the road in the spirit of the classic bobber with an outright refusal to sacrifice performance along the way. Built piece by piece around the road-pounding 106 Freedom V-Twin, it’s a ride with all the power and agility you’d expect from a Victory.”

“If you’re a pure rider with a passion for old-school styling, this is the bike you fire up for the first time and never look back,” says the American motorcycle manufacturer.

The new High-ball is available in the United States starting this April, in Solid Black color scheme, and it is priced at $13,499.

Victory High-Ball official specs are detailed below:
Engine: 4-stroke 50-degree V-Twin
Cooling: Air/oil
Displacement: 106ci/1731cc
Bore/Stroke: 101 X 108mm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Valve Train: Single overhead camshafts w/ 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters.
Fueling: EFI w/ dual 45mm throttle bodies
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal.
Exhaust: Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust w/ crossover
Oil capacity: 5.0 quarts
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission -6-speed overdrive constant mesh
Final Drive: Carbon fiber reinforced belt
Length: 92.5 in.
Wheelbase: 64.8 in.
Seat Height: 25 in. 25.2
Rake/trail: 31.7 in. / 6.7 in.
Dry Weight (claimed): 659 lbs.
Suspension Front: 43mm telescopic fork/5.1 in. travel
Rear: Preload adjustable single shock/3.0 in. travel
Front brake: 300mm floating rotor w/ 4-piston caliper
Rear brake: 300mm floating rotor w/2-piston caliper
Wheels: Front & Back: 16x3.5 in.
Tires: Front - 130/90-16 67H Dunlop Cruisermax
Rear: 150/80-16 71H Dunlop Cruisermax

via: http://www.autoevolution.com

Audi RB-1200 S Performance Bike Concept by Gavin Harvey

Audi motorcycle designs have come and gone without fruition. Nonetheless, Gavin Harvey has come up with a performance bike concept dubbed the Audi RB-1200 S that absorbs details from Audi cars like the R8.
According to StayOnTheBlack, Harvey’s Audi RB-1200 S has R8 lights. In fact, the Audi R8 standard headlights are comprised entirely of light-emitting diodes or LED.
Meanwhile, the front brakes of the RB-1200 S will get the Audi red color with the Audi logo engraved into the metal. Harvey envisions leather seats for the sport bike with carbon fiber detail as well as the four rings Audi logo etched into the material.
Further, the rear of the RB-1200 S is to have a twin exhaust, located under the seat under the rear lights.
However, performance details of the concept bike were not mentioned. If Audi ever forays into the motorcycle line of production, Gavin Harvey’s design seems to be a possible idea for the venture.

via stayontheblack

THE RENO ROCKET

The Reno Rocket aka The Patron Gran Platinum Bike, has styling influenced by board trackers, comes with a choice in engine options, and features a rigid rear. Fortunately, the seat has a couple of small springs.

2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy

2005 CVO Harley Screamin Eagle FatBoy Softail FLSTFSE / MINT Condition / Only 18k / EFI 103ci Screamin Eagle 1690cc Engine / Candy Cobalt Blue, Starlight Black with Tribal Metal Grind Paint Graphics / Color-matched Powder coated frame & swing arm /
5-Speed transmission / Hydraulic clutch / Screamin Eagle Heavy Breather / Power Commander / Side Shot Pipes / LED Blue Accent Lighting / CHROME Every Where; Forks / Wheels / Speedo / Tachometer / 103 SE Horn / Flush Mount Fuel Cap & LED Gauge / 1.25 Handle Bars with Internal Wires / Braided Cables / Screamin Eagle Shift Linkage / Clutch & Brake Controls Switch Housings & Levers / Brake Calipers & Rotors / Both Master Cylinder Assemblies & Covers / Voltage Regulator / Buckshot Chrome Collection includes,, Mirrors, Grips, Rear Brake Pedal, a Shift lever, Floor Boards, Fender Struts, Derby & Timer Covers / Security System & Alarm / LED Turn Signal & Brake Lights / Ultima Spark Plug Wiring / Only 890 of these Made / The CVO Dept. Left Nothing out When they built this Fat Boy
source:racingjunk.com

SUZUKI VIRUS 1000

The company “Frankonia AG” from Switzerland, affiliated with a local Suzuki motorcycle studio “Moto Virus AG”, created their own street fighter Suzuki Virus 1000 based on Suzuki GSX-R1000.
In the development of the motorcycle creators used engine, chassis and suspension of GSX-R1000. The side plastic fairings were made specially for Virus 1000. Headlamp was borrowed from GSR750. As concerns exhaust system – there are two choices: one is made in the style of MotoGP, the other consists of two separate mufflers fitted on the side. In addition, experts “Frankonia AG” and “Moto Virus AG” increased the power of the standard engine to amazing 185 hp

http://future-motorcycles.com

RK Concepts custom motorcycles look ready for Rod Serling

You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension – a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into... the SEMA Zone.
With apologies to fans of The Twilight Zone, we couldn't help but recite those iconic opening lines when we happened upon these RK Concepts custom motorcycles here at the SEMA Show. The fact that these crazy two- and three-wheeled machines sit in a prominent position right outside the main auditorium certainly doesn't hurt the impression they make on showgoers.

There are five concepts above: The RK S, RK Spring Frame, RK Chain, RK Thing and one more that doesn't seem to have a name but features a frame that's almost completely round. We don't really have words to describe them, other than to say that the designer, Rafik Kaissi, swears each of them can indeed be ridden. Check them all out in our high-res gallery above.

source:  Copyright 2012 Drew Phillips / AOL

Yamaha Mio Soul pimped out Big Matic style

Asian modders and custom bike makers may not exactly be at the top of the list in their segment but they do, every now and then, present us with something that is truly spectacular and breathtaking and makes us realize that custom-bike making is not a genre limited to choppers.
West Java Province, Indonesia-based modder Dasep Patroman Banjar pimped out a Yamaha Mio Soul which is an automatic CVT transmission-fitted petite moped-slash-scooter with an Air Cooled, 4-stroke, 2 Valve SOHC, 113.7 cc engine that has a max output of 5.98 kW and a max torque of 7.53 Nm. These specs may not be impressive to European and American modders more used to big bhp bikes but apparently the vehicle is one of the most popular models for customizers in the region and this pimped out Mio Soul is the perfect specimen of the Big Matic style of customization.Though the modders wanted to stay as true to the Big Matic style of customization popular in this part of the world, they also wanted to ensure that the scooter could be legally ridden into the street and posed no safety concerns to the rider or others on the streets. Ade Badzay of D-art Modified (DM) provided the badass graphics on the cheery red and white-painted exterior of the vehicle that was fitted with a custom made extra wide 25 cm rear wheel and fitted with custom Swallow 140/55-14 and 160/55/14 tires.The footing of the mod has also been expanded to ensure that the extra trimmings on the vehicle’s frame do not cause the scooter to topple over when being driven at slower speeds. Fiberglass was used to fashion the paneling and other components to ensure that the vehicle remains lightweight. But what makes this mod truly spectacular is the fact that it comes with a fully functioning sound system including an LCD screen and subwoofers plugged into capacitor banks. The modders have not revealed how their sound system overpowers the decibel levels of the busy traffic but that’s kinda beside the point when you have a scooter that looks like this.With crazy body panels and a sound system, this Yamaha Mio Soul mod is enough of a traffic stopper and a head turner on its own though it also has a few awards under its belt to prove that it’s a top dog in its segment, even with the milky white and cherry red paint job!

Via: Solusi Mobil

Fastest Soviet race car from pre-WWII era inspires incredibly cool GL-1m motorbike

The 1938 GAZ GL1 was fastest Soviet race car before the Second World War and this motorbike concept pays a fitting tribute to the classic vehicle. Named the GL-1m, the motorbike was created by Muscovite Mikhail Smolyanov and the vehicle also has a GL version called the GL-2m.
To make the bike look and feel more like a real race car, the designer perforated the front wheel. The form of streamliner trains was the inspiration behind the retro styling of the silver-heavy vehicle.The dominant red color used in the vehicle is also a tribute to the old racing car that inspired the bike while its unibody shape forms just the right basis for its uber futuristic appeal which is further enhanced by the prominent rear wheel. The smooth curves of the GL-1m help accentuate the single-body frame of the vehicle that actually draws the bike a lot closer to the form of the racecar. The GL-1m was deliberately fitted with a small handlebar to emphasize the old world charm of the bike while the two-cylinder engine mounted flat on the bottom of the tank.A distinctly thin but long footing provides riders the necessary protection while riding at higher speeds and also helps to keep them stable. The GL-1m comes with specially-fashioned rear wheels that are covered with black trim to ensure a similarity to the original racecar that impacted its design. With a single installation naked front wheel suspension, the front fascia of the GL-1m Bike comes with an indicator planted in a round tank and resembles the face of an insect complete with double lamps.The GL-2m is basically the same motorbike as the GL-1m but with a slightly longer body. Minor design differences also distinguish the two models with the exhaust placed on the right hand side on the GL-2m being one of the more prominent markers. While the front, when in the GL-1m was left uncovered, it is the rear wheel in the GL-2m which has been deliberately left uncovered to give a dramatic twist and to allow people to distinguish between the two almost identical models. The GL-2m also features taillights that are similar to the lamps featured on the larger American sedans produced in the ‘50s, especially the 1955 Chevy Bel-Air.And just in case you thought this project was one of those designed-for-forums-only project, think again. Mikhail intends to have this vehicle manufactured and is even touting the design around in competitions even offering two engine options to lure manufacturers.

Via: Cyber Sulut

Robb Handcrafted Cycles

We rarely feature contemporary Harley customs, but when I saw these images by Australian photographer Michael Drabikowski, I had to make an exception.
Because this isn’t your typical V-twin show bike; for starters, it’s an absolute featherweight. It tips the scales at a smidge under 360 lbs (162 kg), thanks to the liberal use of lightweight custom parts and carbon fiber. The motor is a thoroughly rebuilt 1969 XLCH—blueprinted, balanced and ported, drinking through an S&S Super E carb, and converted to a left-hand gearshift. The chromoly steel frame is a custom one-off, powdercoated in carbon black. It’s fitted with heavily modified Ducati 916 forks, carbon fiber wheels designed by Blackstone Tek, and Brembo calipers. Builder Dylan Robb is a master craftsman, as the images below show, and pretty much built this bike in his garden shed. For the full low-down, check this Bikernet reprint of an article from Australian custom magazine Heavy Duty. Is this future of Harley custom building? Or not? [Images copyright Michael Drabikowski of D&P Image Design. Thanks to Neale Brumby and Ben Schkade.
http://www.bikeexif.com

Twin Trax: A low, long and mean looking beast

The German Motorcycle Authority has a bike in its arsenal that makes you go ‘wow’. Low, long and very mean looking, the Twin Trax seems to be a cross between a cruiser and something more sporty, so long that you could virtually lie flat. This offering from the custom makers is powerful too, featuring two 80 hp 1.35-liter Harley Davidson S&S Evolution engines.
Built and owned by Christoph Madaus in Cologne, Germany, the motorcycle has a wheelbase of 2060mm with an overall length of 2710mm and a height of 990mm. There’s no word on just how fast this baby goes or even how much torque it generates. But considering its powerful engines are mated to a 5-speed H-D with Andrew gears, we figure it’ll give others some pretty decent competition.front and rear wheels are Metzeler ME880 tires while the front pegs, mirrors, fenders and oil cooler are Twintrax aluminum. The rugged and dull paint color was conceptualized by Madaus himself while the actual job was undertaken by Nicolay/ Bernd Bolten and Wolfgang Pohlscheid (Wolpo).The German Motorcycle Authority has several motorcycles under belt, most bearing a look that is rugged and naked. The Billy Bob, with a curb weight of 251 kg, features an air-cooled 45-degree V-MotorOHV with an Evolution-style RevTech 110cui engine. With an output of 115 hp, it may not be the fastest, but looks like a motorcycle you’d find bike lovers hankering after.The Flying Tigers FXR, meanwhile, gives an output of 66 hp and is equipped with an Evolution engine. Painted a sky blue, it deviates from the look of the rest in the German Motorcycle Authority’s arsenal but its powerful frame will put critics to silence. The custom Harley Davidson KHRM, on the other hand, uses a stock Sportster from the XL Series which has been turned into a street legal racing bike.

Via: Germanmotorcycleauthority/Theawesomer

Gas Gas to launch Raga Replica this fall

Gas Gas has introduced the beautifully designed Raga Replica to its range of Trials machines. The single cylinder, 2-stroke bike sports new Tech front forks, new magnesium crankcases, a new titanium header pipe, new air filter and quick removal of gear selector. Depending on the model which comprises 250, 280 and 300cc variants, the Raga Replica will sell for between $10,200 and $10,400 and will hit stores this August or September.

Dark Knight Rises Batpod motorcycle

The latest Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" is currently in production and a series of spy photos of Anne Hathaway who is playing Cat Woman in the movie have emerged with her atop her own silver version of Batman's motorcycle, the Batpod.The Batpod first appeared in Batman "The Dark Knight" and was the creation of director Christopher Nolan and production designer Nathan Crowley.
The Batpod uses 20 inch wheels from the Tumbler (Batmans avant-garde cubism car) and is powered by the water-cooled single from a Honda CRF450R trail bike. Aside from it's crazy appearance and strange riding position (I think Catwoman would find the ride much more comfortable than Batman!) the Batpod has some very interesting design features.Firstly you may notice the bike doesn't have any exhausts, this is due to the fact that exhaust gases have been routed through the aluminium and magnesium tubular frame. Steering the Batpod is done using shoulder movement rather than with the hands which for any rider seasoned or not would take some getting used to. The suspension is all in the front of the bike (it's a hardtail!) and the riders feet sit 3 1/2 feet apart in what can only be described as stirrups...interesting view for motorists travelling behind Cat woman!

Empulse Electric Motorcycles

Great news for those of you interested in the brand new Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles – Brammo has finally released availability and pricing details regarding these motorcycles. We already knew that both these versions, the regular and R, have a range of 100 miles (160 km) and can reach a decent top speed of 100 mph (160 km/h).
They come with a 10.2 kWh lithium-ion battery, all-time magnet AC motor that can generate 54 HP (40 kW) at 8,200 RPM, 63 Nm of torque and 6-speed gearbox. They can reach city ranges of around 121 miles (195 km) and highway ranges of 56 miles (90 km). It’ll take 8 hours to fully charge any of them, in case one doesn’t purchase the 3.5 hour fast