Customized or Enhanced or GHEY

Gas Man · 08-13-2009, 03:07 PM

Well I made this thread on ghey bikes
LINK

And so the debate started...

shmike · 08-13-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Not the common passed interwebz pics but real life pics.

I found this wonderfull one at a bike night. Oh and its FOR SALE

Its GRAND and its been rumored Trip is going to trade his GS for it.

What you got?

GM,

Did you seriously just start a thread making fun of someone who customized his bike?

Maybe you're right; wide tires, chrome, flashy paint and other nonessential bits are a sign of stupidity.

Rider · 08-13-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

GM,

Did you seriously just start a thread making fun of someone who customized his bike?

Maybe you're right; wide tires, chrome, flashy paint and other nonessential bits are a sign of stupidity.

Customizing a bike is one thing, turning it into a shitbox is another.

Gas Man · 08-13-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

GM,

Did you seriously just start a thread making fun of someone who customized his bike?

Maybe you're right; wide tires, chrome, flashy paint and other nonessential bits are a sign of stupidity.

Yep, why? Got a problem? More specifically its a thread on stupid bikes and this was my input for the day. Don't like... buzz off!

Its the anti-trip factor. That bike wasn't intended for it to be that way with a 330 tire. At least put the big tire for more grip due to big motor mods.

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Originally Posted by Rider

Customizing a bike is one thing, turning it into a shitbox is another.

Exactly!

shmike · 08-13-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Customizing a bike is one thing, turning it into a shitbox is another.

Some people think custom metric cruisers are shitboxes.

Others feel the same about Harleys.

Chrome on Ducatis.

Streetfighters.

Etc...

Gas Man · 08-13-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Some people think custom metric cruisers are shitboxes.

Others feel the same about Harleys.

Chrome on Ducatis.

Streetfighters.

Etc...

In my submission its a matter of loosing sight of the bikes purpose. That type of custom would be good on a cruiser or chopper or as said... if that bike was a dragster with major motor mods.

karl_1052 · 08-13-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

In my submission its a matter of loosing sight of the bikes purpose. That type of custom would be good on a cruiser or chopper or as said... if that bike was a dragster with major motor mods.

I have read that those 330 kits can cost up to 40rwhp, so it would never go on a dragster.

Gas Man · 08-13-2009, 03:57 PM

Perhaps for more traction with nos and turbo??

But from what you're saying... equals more stupid.

shmike · 08-13-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Perhaps for more traction with nos and turbo??

But from what you're saying... equals more stupid.

Nope.

Looks alone.

The tires available in those sizes are worthless.

You'd get better traction with a 200mm DOT race tire on a stock rim.

Amber Lamps · 08-13-2009, 04:15 PM

Devil's Advocate but isn't the whole point of customizing the transformation of one type of vehicle into another? Otherwise you are just "enhancing" the bike's normal tendencies.

Example; my bike- not a custom. I enhanced the bike's stock nature by adding rearsets, brake lines, suspension bits, etc.

Example; GM's bike- not a custom. He enhanced the bike's nature by adding more chrome, etc.

Example; This ugly fucking 'Busa- total custom. He took a crotch rocket/potential drag bike and turned it into a blvd cruiser. Not my cup of tea but you cannot deny that it's a custom bike.

Besides, who made the rule that all 'Busas have to be made into "drag bikes" or super sport tourers to be acceptable?

08-13-2009, 03:07 PM	#1
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Customized or Enhanced or GHEY Well I made this thread on ghey bikes LINK And so the debate started... __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product Last edited by Gas Man; 08-13-2009 at 05:30 PM..

08-13-2009, 03:57 PM	#8
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Perhaps for more traction with nos and turbo?? But from what you're saying... equals more stupid. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

08-13-2009, 04:15 PM	#10
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Devil's Advocate but isn't the whole point of customizing the transformation of one type of vehicle into another? Otherwise you are just "enhancing" the bike's normal tendencies. Example; my bike- not a custom. I enhanced the bike's stock nature by adding rearsets, brake lines, suspension bits, etc. Example; GM's bike- not a custom. He enhanced the bike's nature by adding more chrome, etc. Example; This ugly fucking 'Busa- total custom. He took a crotch rocket/potential drag bike and turned it into a blvd cruiser. Not my cup of tea but you cannot deny that it's a custom bike. Besides, who made the rule that all 'Busas have to be made into "drag bikes" or super sport tourers to be acceptable?