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Eric Clapton Tribute Bike

1/22/2009 05:56:00 PM
A low rumble of Harley-engined motorcycles fills the air adding to the distinctive thunder of V-8 motors that make the tarmac shake. Greased Bikers, sitting atop their Triumphs, Norton’s and Beezer`s, stand guard outside, cigarette coolly angled in the mouth - and this isn’t a Hollywood movie! Fact is: It's September 2006 and reality. At the Ace Café in London, one of the most scenic and historic Biker Cafés ever -thus the perfect location to present the latest creation of Austrian Custom-Pro Penz Custombikes: The „Eric Clapton Tribute“ Bike. Already in the afternoon, the Ace is crowded with more bikers than ever were shown in the movie „Easy Rider“. For the press photo shooting of the Chopper, even the very last seat was occupied. The stage of the Ace is acting as the studio-location - here, pop-music legends such as Graham Fenton and his band Matchbox, former F-1 driver Damon Hill and
others performed „live“ on stage. What more can you want for a cool presentation?

Ready for the Party
The jukebox is hammering the chords and riffs of Gene Vincent, the Stray Cats and - of course - Eric Clapton, when the new owner of the bike entered the Ace. It was really hard to convince him not to peek under the cover - patience is not a major quality of the „One-percenter“ for sure. But somehow Peter and Anita do the job. It's 8 p.m. - and the Ace crowded beyond imagination, with 200+ Harleys parked outside along the former North Circular Road. Time to lift the secret. Future owner Martin, who usually does not drink any alcohol, was calmed down with a few pints - and the presentation was ready to rock! Listening to the Rock-classics of Eric Clapton, a model anced around the bike, uncovering more and more of the long legged Chopper creation, painted all over with images of Eric Clapton's career - which was the moment that the otherwise cool and controlled owner lost composure, sinking down from 2 meters height to his knees to check out his new „baby“! But the surprises weren't all over yet: As the crowd split, there were some old friends from Austria and even his parents joining in, necessitating the use of sunglasses! The scene was beyond description - everybody wanted a first glimpse of the chopper and a picture with bike and model. The stage was packed! Just as Martin, who has saved money for his ride for no less than 3 years, was handed over the key by Peter Penzenstadler, the stage was
cleared again and order was reinstated. With one push at the button, the engine fired immediately and the BSL-Penz exhaust system announced it with a roar that made any '76 Punkrock Band sound like Cat Stevens! Even Marc Wilsmore, owner of the ACE and himself a living legend already, took the time to attend the presentation, adding a thoughtful nod and the
ultimate canonisation: „It is real Rock`n Roll“! Thank's to Britain’s laws, it's still „last call“ at 11 p.m. but almost midnight when everybody cleared the Ace. Back in the good ol' days, it would've
been time for some illegal race activity...

The Day after
Next morning, as the sun rises into the London sky, the time is just right to get a British breakfast at the ACE - and Martin can take a look onto his future ride in daylight: The machine, for which he had worked the last 3 years, has finally materialised as a rolling artwork in metal, paint and chrome. The dedicated, if not fanatic, fan of Eric Clapton, who hardly misses a concert remembers his first telephone call to Austria, when he asked Anita for the specifications and details on building an original Penz Chopper, followed by a first visit to meet the Penz team.
During the construction of frame and bodywork, he would have placed his sleeping bag beside the workbench, if Peter would have allowed it. Now - his view clear again after several good Ale`s yesterday, he checks out his ride to the very last detail: The 8 Inch higher 3 Inch stretched „Evil Spirit“ frame, holding a long stretched 24-Inch-over SJP fork. Metal-made tank and fenders feature Marcus Pfeil's almost photo-realistic airbrush-art. The image looks like „Old
Slowhand“ himself had posed for the 2-dimensional masterpiece. A lot of small details like clef's on the frame and Clapton's record titles on the open belt drive are just a few „extras“ that make the bike to what it is: A real tribute to Eric Clapton.

Ready to ride
Once again encircled by a crowd, Martin turns the key and pushes the button: The 1.550cc Twin Cam engine rumbles to life! Gripping the chromed CCE controls, the clutch disconnects the open BDL „Top Fuel Street Drive“ primary drive, originally developed for the Drag-scene. His biker-boots step onto the black SJP forward controls, kicking in the first of 6 gears Baker Right Side Drive gearbox. Sunglasses adjusted, one last look to the Ace - and the huge 300 rubber, rotating on a 10,5”x18'' Speed-point wheel gets his first spin on English tarmac. Time for a test ride on the „wrong side of the road“. A wide grin on his face, the first roundabout is mastered with ease, leaving behind a stunned crowd that just couldn't believe that a bike that long can handle with such ease! Despite the relaxed attitude of the London coppers, it's not long before
Martin got stopped: But it wasn't for the Austrian „test ride“ license plate, the Bobby just wanted to inspect the bike for himself: „Damn, what a nice Bike“, is his comment - and Martin is back on the road. Spring and Summer 2007 we will see Martin more often on the road. Even after the first 100 k's he admires the ride ability: „This ain't a trailer queen or Hollywood cruiser - this ride really ROCKS! Just like
„Old Slowhand“...

Text & Photos: Frank Sander/Horst Rösler
Special thanks to the Ace Cafe, keep on rocking!
And thanks to Eric Clapton fort he inspiration!

www.clapton.de
www.penz-custombikes.com


Technical datas of the « Eric Clapton Tribute » Bike enclosed:

Frames & Motorcycles made in Austria
Technische Daten/Technical data/Spécifications/Technische Specificaties/Formulario Dati Tecnici/Ficha Técnica
Allgemeines/General/Generalitè/Algemeen/Generalita:
Name/Bezeichnung/Name/Nom de la moto/Naam van de motorfiets/Nome della Moto:
ERIC CLAPTON TRIBUTE BIKE
Besitzer/Owner/Propriétaire/Eigenaar/Proprietario:
Martin "Mad Max"
Ort/Location/Ville/Stad/Citta/Ciudad:
Austria
Auf- Umgebaut von/Assembly/Refait par/op en ongebbouwed door/Costruttore:
Penz Custombikes
Baujahr/Year/Année/bouwjaar/Anno:
2006
Bauzeit/Time/Terminé/bouwtijd/Periodo di lavorazione:
5 Monate
Fertigstellung/Finishing date/Finissage/afbouwdatum/Dati di completare:
October 2006
Modell/Model/Modèle d`origine/model/Marca e Modello:
EVIL-SPIRIT CHOPPER
Wert/Value/prix/waarde/valore:
on request
Sonstiges/Other/Autres/ovenig/Altro/Otros:

Motor/Engine/Moteur/Motorblok/Motore:
Baujahr/Year/Année/bouwjaar/Anno:
2005
Block/Lower end/Bas moteur/onder blok/Blocco Motore:
Harley-Davidson TwinCam B
Kurbelwelle/Crankshaft/Vilebrequin/Ceruleas/Albero motore/Cigüenal:
Harley-Davidson TwinCam B
Zylinder/Cylinder/Cylindrée/cilinderse/Cilindri/Cilindros:
Harley-Davidson TwinCam B
Kolben/Pistons/Pistons/zuigers/Pistoni/Pistones:
Harley-Davidson TwinCam B
Hubraum/Displacement/Cylindrée/cilinderinhoud/cilindrata:
1550 ccm
Pleuel/Con Rod/Bielle/dryfstangen/Biella/Bielas:
Harley-Davidson TwinCam B
Zylinderköpfe/Heads/haute Cylindrée/cilinderkop/testata/Culatas:
Harley-Davidson TwinCam B
Ventile/Valves/soupapes/kleppen/Valvole/Válvulas:
Harley-Davidson TwinCam B
Stößel/Pushrods/Tiges de poussoir/klepstoters/regolabili:
Harley-Davidson TwinCam B
Nockenwelle/Camshaft/Cames/nokhenas/klepstoters:
Harley-Davidson TwinCam B
Vergaser/Carburator/Carburateur/carburateur/Carburatore:
Mikuni HSR 42 polished
Luftfilter/Air cleaner/Filtre à air/luchtfilter/Filtro Aria/Filtro de aire:
Forcewinder black/Chrome
Zündung/Ignition/Allumage/ontsteking/Accenzione/Encendido:
Altmann
Krümmer/Pipes/Pipes d` échappement/uitlaten/scarichi:
Bike Shop Linz "Groove", 2:2, low exit, polished
Endtöpfe/Mufflers/Silencieux/demper/silenziatore/Escape:
Bike Shop Linz "Groove", 2:2, low exit, polished
Leistung (PS)/Horsepower (hp)/Chevaux/vermogen/Cavallo vapore:

Sonstige Bemerkungen/Other/Autres/ovenige bejzonderheeden/Altro/Otros:

Übersetzung/Getriebe/Transmision/Transmission/Versnellungsbak/Cambio/Trasmisión
Baujahr/Year/Année/bouwjaar/Anno:
2005
Typ/Type/Type/type/Typ:
Baker 6-speed, black/Chrome
Gänge/Gears/Vitesse/aantal versnellingen/rapporti/Velocidades:
6-speed
Schaltung/Shifting/changement de vitesse/schaledwijze/azionamento:
Cable
Primärantrieb/Primary Transmission/Transmission primaire/primaire overbrenging/trasmiss. Primaria:
BDL "Top Fuel Street Drive" open primary, 3 3/8"
Kupplung/Clutch/Disques d` embrayage/frizione:
Cable
Sekundärantrieb/Secondary transmission/Transmission secondaire/sekundaire overbrenging/trasmiss. secondaria:
Belt 133t
Sonstige Bemerkungen/Other/Autres/ovenige bejzonderheeden/Altro/Otros:

Fahrwerk/Frame/Cadre/frame/Telaio:
Rahmen/Frame/Cadre/frame/Telaio/Basculante:
Penz Custombikes "EVIL-SPIRIT" CHOPPER
Baujahr/Year/Année/bouwjaar/Anno:
2005
Lenkkopfneigung/Rake/Chasse/balhoofdshael/inclinazione/Angulo de dirección:
45°
Verlängerung (Verkürzung)/Stretch (Shortage)/Allongement (Abréviation)/verlenging (inhoulang)/allungamento (riduzione):
+ 8" down tube / + 3" top tube
Sonstige Umbauten/Other/Autres/andere wegrigingen/Altro:
Single-down tube curved, right-side drive, seat position extra deep

Schwinge/Swinging arm/Bras oscillant/achtenbrug/Forcellone oscillante:
Penz Custombikes "Marlin"
Stoßdämpfer/Shock absorbers/Amortisseurs/schokdempers/ammortizzatori/Amortiguadores:
Airtail Progressive Suspension, Chrome
Gabel/Fork/Fourche/vork/Forcella anteriore/Horquilla:
SJP, Retro Glide polished
Hersteller/Type/Construsteur/merk/Marca:
SJP
Verlängerung/Stretch/Extension/verlenginging/allungamento:
24" over / 6° tree rake
Sonstiges/Other/Autres/ovenig/Altro/Otros:

Räder/Wheels/Roues/wielen/Ruota:
Vorne/Front/avant/voor/anteriore/delantero:
Größe/Size/Dimensions/maat/dimensione:
Speed-point, 3,5" x 21", polished
Nabe/Hub/Moyeu/naaf/rotore:
single flange
Speichen/Spokes/rayons/spaken/raggi:
3 spoke cutted
Reifen/Tyre/Pneu/banden/pneumatico/Neumático:
AVON 80/90-21TL48H
Hinten/Rear/arriere/achter/posteriore/trasero:
Größe/Size/Dimensions/maat/dimensione:
Speed-point, 10,5" x 18", polished
Nabe/Hub/Moyeu/naaf/rotore:
single flange, right-side-drive, 1" axle
Speichen/Spokes/rayons/spaken/raggi:
3 spoke cutted
Reifen/Tyre/Pneu/banden/pneumatico/Neumático:
AVON 300/35 R18 88H
Bremsen/Brakes/Freins/remmen/Freni:
Vorne/Front/avant/voor/anteriore/delantero:
Bremsscheibe(n)/Disk(s)/Disque(s)/remschiguen/Disco de freno:
Speed-point, 11,5" stainless steel polished
Bremszange(n)/Caliper(s)/Bloc(s)/remklaumen/Pinza de freno:
PM, 4-piston, Chrome
Hinten/Rear/arriere/achter/posteriore/trasero:
Bremsscheibe/Disk/Disque/remschiguen/Disco de freno:
Speed-point, 11,5" stainless steel polished
Bremszange/Caliper/Bloc/remklaumen/Pinza de freno:
Speed-point, Pulley Brake System with 4-piston RST, polished
Sonstige Bemerkungen/Other/Autres/ovenige bejzonderheeden/Altro:

Accessoires:
Riser/Torres:
V-Team polished
Lenker/Bars/Guidon/stuur/Manubrio/Manillar:
V-Team with Penz grips "Speed Ball", black
Spiegel/Mirrors/Rétroviseur/spiegel/Specchietto/Espejos:
CCE, Iron Cross, Chrome
Armatruen/Griffe/Grips/Poignées/handgreepen/manopole/Punos:
CCE, Chrome
Fußrasten/Pegs/Repose-pieds/voetsteunen/Pedaliera:
Vorne/Front/avant/voor/anteriore/delantero:
SJP, 2" extended, Alu black
Hinten/Rear/arriere/achter/posteriore/trasero:
SJP
Tank/Gas Tank/Réservoir d`essence/tank/Serbatoio/Depósito gasolina:
Penz Custombikes, Chopper super stretch
Sitzbank/Seat/Selle/zadel/Sella/Asiento:
Penz Custombikes
Öltank/Oil-tank/Réservoir d`huile/olie tank/Serbatoio olio/Depósito aceite:
Penz Custombikes
Schutzblech/Fenders/Garde-boue/spatborden/Parafango/Guardabaros:
Vorne/Front/avant/voor/anteriore/delantero:
Penz Custombikes "Slim Snake"
Hinten/Rear/arriere/achter/posteriore/trasero:
Penz Custombikes
Sonstiges/Other/Autres/ovenig/Altro/Otros:

Elektrik/Electrics/Electricité/electrciteit/Elettrico:
Lampe vorne/Headlight/Phares/koplamp/Faro/Foco:
Drag Specialties, "Mariah Concours", Chrome
Rücklicht/Taillight/Feux arrière/achterlicht/Luce posteriore
LED
Blinker/Indicators/Clignotantes/richtingaanweijzers/Lampeggiatore/Intermitentes:
Kellermann polished, Kellermann micro black
Kabelbaum/Wireing/System électrique/kabelboom/lmp. elettrico:
Penz Custombikes
Sonstiges/Other/Autres/ovenig/Altro/Otros:

Lackierung/Painting/Peinture/spuitwerk/Verniciature:
Idee/Idea/Idée/idee/Idea:
Mad Max & Marcus Pfeil
Ausführung/Painter/Peintre/spuiter/Autore/Pintor:
Marcus Pfeil
Basislack/Base laquer/Laque basique/basiskleur (soort)/Colore base:
Black
Farbe/Colour/Couleur/kleuren/Colore:
House of Kolor
Airbrush-Gemälde/Design/Airbrush Art/Design/Peinture speciale/ontwerp/Aerografie:
Eric Clapton images
Sonstige Bemerkungen/Other/Autres/ovenige bejzonderheeden/Altro/Otros:

Penz Custombikes
Mühlheimer Str. 41
A-4950 Altheim
Tel: 0043 (0)7723-44690
Fax: 0043 (0)7723-44691
e-mail: info@penz-custombikes.com
www.penz-custombikes.com


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Hulster 8 Valve, Home Made 8 Katup

1/22/2009 11:18:00 AM

Podium kehormatan ajang AMD World Championship Of Custom Bike Building menjadi milik Stellan Egeland dari SE Service. Builder Swedia ini menjadi yang terbaik pada hajatan di Champions Park Sturgis, South Dakota 5-8 Agustus 2007 dengan motor Hulster 8 valve. Hulster 8 valve merupakan hasil kerja keras selama delapan bulan. ‘’Saya sangat menyukai model motor balap lawas. Michael Hallgren membantu saya mendesain motor ini,’’ buka Stellan.
Peraih Juara III tahun 2006 dengan Exos Lucius ini menginginkan motor tersebut tampil ramping dan pendek. Sehingga sprocket belakang dipasang di luar frame. Guna mendapatkan motor pendek, transmisi mencomot milik Norton. Dasar mesin HD knucklehead. Karburator sumbangan Amal Gp. Stelllan membuat sendiri silinder Hulster. Kepala silinder tipe semi radial dengan 4 valve.

Rockers atau pelatuk katup dibentuk dari lempengan Weldox 900 setebal 15 mm. Rods dan piston dari S & S. Jeroan mesin dilapisi bahan khusus castotig. Dudukan mesin dan transmisi terintegrasi dengan tangki pelumas. Garpu mengambil gaya klasik springer dilengkapi pengaturan kekerasan.

Awalnya semua orang menyangsikan kemampuan berlarinya di jalan, namun mereka sangat mengagumi sebagai sebuah karya seni. ’’Nyatanya saat pertama kali aku menghidupkan mesin, ia langsung melaju sangat baik,” ujar Stellan bangga. Performa mesin Hulster 8 valve dapat disaksikan dalam video singkat di situs SE Service. Selain menjadi jawara AMD World Championship Of Custom Bike Building, Hulster 8 valve juga meraih juara pada Classic Custom Bikes Show 2007, The Jurys Choice Scandinavian Championship Custom Bike Show 2007 dan Peoples Choice Custom Bike Show 2007. (*)


Photo Credit : Horst Rösler
Builder /Owner : Stellan Egeland
Location : Skogås
Country : Sweden
Website : www.seservice.se
Bike Name : Hulster 8 valve
Bike Year/Model : 2007 Hulster 8 valve
Engine Make/Size : Harley knuckle/SE Service
Transmission Type : Norton 4 speed
Frame Make/ Front End : SE Service
Rake : 22 deg
Swingarm : Solid frame
Wheels Front/ Rear : 23" WM1
Tires Front/ Rear : Mitas speedway front 23 x 2.75
Brakes - Front : Nope
Brakes - Rear : Open drum
Painter : Ray Hill
Chroming / Plating : Excellent (Stockholms Metallsliperi)
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The Time Machine, Custom Matik Nan Klasik

1/19/2009 04:42:00 PM

Kreasi builder merancang dan merakit custom seakan tiada habisnya. Ada saja ide-ide baru yang muncul. Kemampuan dan kemahiran membuat komponen sendiri sepertinya menjadi ajang adu gengsi antar builder. Seperti pada The Time Machine. Custom produksi Sapka Muvek, Hongaria ini seluruhnya terdiri dari komponen handmade, kecuali mesin dan transmisi. ‘’Kami bukanlah tipe builder yang mengikuti fashion dan terpengaruh trend yang ada,’’ ujar Sapka mengenai karya-karyanya. Ide awal pembuatan custom berdasarkan pemikiran, sebuah komponen merupakan pelengkap komponen lain. Sehingga tidak akan ditemui, ada komponen yang tidak sejalan dengan konsep motor.
Julukan custom yang kelar digarap sekitar 6 bulan ini berasal dari buku H.G.Wells, The Time Machine. Tema custom yang dikembangkan builder Hongaria tergolong unik. Sebab pengaruh dari style Amerika dan gaya Eropa berpadu di wilayah Barat Eropa ini. Sang pemilik Újhelyi László, menginginkan kombinasi teknologi modern dan lawas. Hal ini diterjemahkan Sapka dengan mengaplikasikan roda yang tampak dari kayu dan 20 inchi ban dengan striping putih. Sedangkan dari masa kini, diwakili transmisi automatic. Menurut builder yang melahirkan karya pertamanya pada usia 15 tahun ini, semua komponen sudah ada di tahun 1920an, kecuali transmisi matic.
Metode menghidupkan mesin beda dengan motor kebanyakan. Tuas kick starter, berganti dengan tuas yang digerakkan dengan tangan. Ketika mesin hidup, kompresor diaktifkan oleh dynamo shaft. Kemudian udara dipompakan ke frame guna mengaktifkan air suspension. Motor pun terangkat dan secara otomatis, transmisi menunjuk ke mode ‘drive’.
Lampu depan sumbangan dari Carello Fratelli dan lampu belakang dari Blackburne. Kaki depan The Time Machine dikawal Sapka Muvek AIR-BONE single sided arm. Detail finishing meliputi kaca pembesar di gearshifter, kompas di tangki BBM. ‘’Ide pengerjaan memang dari saya, namun proyekmini tidak akan selesai tanpa dukungan kreatif Istvans, ‘’ tandas Sapka merendah.
Kerja keras ini tidak sia-sia, terbukti pada gelaran 2007 European Championship of Custom Bike Building di Mainz Jerman, 24-25 Maret, The Time Machine menyabet juara pertama. Menyisihkan 107 peserta lain wakil dari 18 negara. (*)

General
Builder : Sapka & Szilvássy
Owner : Újhelyi László
Location : Dunaharaszti
Country : Hungary
Website : www.sapkamuvek.hu

Spesifikasi
Bike Name : The Time Machine
Bike Year / Model : 2007 The Time Machine
Engine Make / Size : Harley Knucklehead 1941 74'
Transmission Size / Type : 3 gear automatic

Frame/Suspension
Frame Make / Type : Sapkamuvek
Front End : Sapkamuvek
Swingarm : Rigid

Wheels / Tires / Brakes
Wheels – Front : 4.00 × 20 Sapkamuvek
Wheels – Rear : 4.00 × 20 Sapkamuvek
Tires – Front : Firestone 4.75×20
Tires – Rear : Firestone 4.75×20
Brakes – Front : Drumbrake
Brakes – Rear : Drumbrake


Paint
Painter : Sapkamuvek
Chroming / Plating : Sapkamuvek

Additional Information
Pipe: Sapkamuvek Carburator: Linkert Primary drive: Sapkamuvek Oil tank: Sapkamuvek Gas tank: Sapkamuvek Rear fender: Izs/Sapkamuvek Front lamp:1925 Carello Fratelli Rear lamp:1922 Blackburn All parts are handmade!






Credit photo : Horst Rösler
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Esox Lucius, Jawara Eropa Tampil Telanjang

1/19/2009 02:58:00 PM

Bagaimana jika motor balap lawas, mobil Hotrod dan mesin-mesin tua menjadi komponen pembentuk motor custom? Hasilnya tentu lahir custom unik, klasik dan mungkin cenderung aneh buat orang awam. Namun karya Stellan Egeland itu sukses menyabet posisi ke dua pada gelaran The European Championship Of Custom Bike Building 2006 di Mainz, Jerman. Custom lansiran SE Services, Swedia ini terlihat telanjang apa adanya. ''Tidak ada yang saya tutup-tutupi. Semua bagian motor terlihat apa adanya. Itulah yang saya suka dari motor. Kita dapat melihat semua part bekerja sesuai fungsinya,'' papar Stellan.

Keunikan custom yang satu ini tampak pada aplikasi komponen yang bukan dari sepeda motor tetapi dari Hotrods. Fender depan dari ornamen atap mobil tahun 1940-an, berbahan aluminum setebal 2 mm. Fuel level gauge pada tangki bahan bakar dari Ford 1930. Ford keluaran 1938 menyumbang pedal kopling dan sidestand. Tangki oli diadaptasi dari rumah Scot Supercharger. Kaki-kaki aplikasikan velg magnesium 12 jari dari roda depan mobil drag tahun 1960-an dengan tipe American Racing.

Semua komponen handmade merupakan prakarya Stellan dan David `Drusse`Månson. Sedangkan ide desain dan detail Esox Lucius merupakan keroyokan Stellan, Michael Hallgren, Mrs Stellan dan Drusse. Pembuatan Exos Lucius, memakan waktu empat bulan, dimulai dari November 2005. Drusse memberikan kontribusi terbesar dalam membangun custom ini. Pengerjaannya hanya pada malam hari dan saat libur akhir pekan. Total, Drusse menghabiskan 220 jam kerja, sedangkan Stellan 508 jam. (*)

Spesifikasi
General:
Builder : Stellan Egeland
Owner : Stellan Egeland
Lokasi : Skogås, Swedia
Website : http://www.seservice.se/
Bike Name : Esox Lucius
Bike Year / Model : 1943
Engine Make / Size : Harley Davidson Flathead 80"
Transmission Size / Type : 4 speed Harley Davidson
Frame/Suspension
Frame Make / Type : SE Service
Stretch : Minus stretch
Swingarm : Solid frame

Wheels / Tires / Brakes
Wheels - Front : American racing 12 spoke magnesium
Wheels - Rear : American racing 12 spoke magnesium
Tires - Front : Modified Hoosier frontrunner
Tires - Rear : Modified Hoosier frontrunner
Brakes - Front : Drum
Brakes - Rear : Drum

Paint
Painter : Totte Landberg
Chroming / Plating : Excellent
Credit Photo : Horst Rösler

Additional Info Oil tank: modified Scot blower, Exhaust: Stainless steel by SE Service, Intake: Aluminum by SE Service, Carburators: Dual SU H4, Ignition: Scintilla Magneto, Fuel tank: Aluminum with fuellevel gauge from 1930 Ford by SE Service, Rear fender: Aluminum by SE Service, Footpegs: Aluminum and brass by SE Service, Footcontrols: Stainless steel and brass by SE service, Frontbrake control: Aluminum, brass and Stainless steel by SE Service, Shiftstick: 1938 Ford, Sidestand: clutchpedal from 1938 Ford, Seat:Aluminum and brass by SE Service.

And yes, I do drive it on the street.
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Let it Bleed

1/11/2009 08:25:00 PM

Phew… This bike’s history is heavily “charged” with Battistinis past antics and history; good, bad and, sometimes, very, very ugly… Indeed, it was named after the poignantly titled Jagger – Richards rendering to commemorate Dean Battistini’s fatal accident in the French Alps the year before (RiP)

The scoot was originally commissioned by some of our oldest patrons, Gert and Yako Nyssens of Aix en Provence (kewler than that, ya freeze…) who had literally fallen in love with our very first full blown custom, the one and only Corsa (picture supplied)

Having been given Carte Blanche (as they say in Aix…) to let our imagination surf over financial considerations, we decided that the best way to achieve a proper Corsa MkII Evolution was to base it, this time, on a Big Twin engine whilst keeping to that unique Bay Area long lean and low demeanour.

As you would expect, we started with the frame, which was built to our precise specifications by John Parry of Cobra Engineering. 7/8th Chrome Moly tubing was used for that San Francisco look, with 6” stretch and 38 degrees rake; radical but still useable. John’s famous “plunger” rear suspension units were also specified as these look ultra neat whilst giving a modicum of rear suspension (and, yes, they do work; giving approx. 1 inch of vertical travel but more of this “suspension” bit later…) Aluminium oil and gas tanks, as well as front and rear fenders, were hand made by Simon Parker under our design and totally paranoid supervision .

The front forks are standard FXR 38mm tubes to which were added our own sliding stanchions (permitting ride height to be adjusted easy) encompassing in one go forward mounted axle, brake and front fenders brackets. Neat stuff.

For the powertrain, we chose an all billet aluminium 98 CI motor from that other exiled Britisher Nigel Patrick of Patrick Racing, California. Brakes, rotors and small furniture were carefully selected from Performance Machine and Arlen Ness best offerings.

Finally, our old mate Terry Spencer (who was initially tutored by Jeff McCann himself) did the paint job, which we wanted red, red, and again red, for the sad reasons expressed in preamble…

Now let’s let you in a “trade secret”: No doubt you will have read that on racing motorcycles, the frames are meant to flex a little under severe duty thereby preventing cracks at stress points as well as avoiding that “wooden” feeling that some bikes are endowed with… Well… the frame on Let it Bleed flexes a little, not out of ill conceived design or engineering, but rather as a result of using 7/8th high tensile chrome moly tubing; la crème de la crème as far as industrial tubing goes, and extortionately expensive too… Spookily enough, this makes for a very smoof glide-like road behaviour. Did we “engineer” for this to happen? Hum, err, not really… but very, very nice all the same…

Mark Battistini & The Batt Boyz Gang.



GENERAL
Name Let It Bleed
Owner
Make Low Rider
Designer Battistinis
Builder Battistinis
Time
ENGINE
Year 1997
Model Patrick Racing
Rebuilder
Capacity 98 CI
Cases
Crank
Rods
Pistons
Barrels
Heads
Cams
Lifters
Ignition
Carb
Air Cleaners
Pipes
Mufflers
TRANSMISSION
Year 1997
Type
Clutch
Primary Drive Arlen Ness
Final Drive

PAINT & PLATING
Painter Terry Spencer
Colour Red, Red, Red
Type
Mural/Detail
Moulding
Chroming
FRAME
Year 1997
Builder Battistinis
Type Lowrider Plunger
Rake 38°
Stretch 6”
Swing Arm “Plunger”
Shocks
Other Mods. 7/8” Chrome Moly Tubing
ACCESSORIES
Bars Arlen Ness
Risers Built In
Grips Arlen Ness
Front Fender Battistinis
Rear Fender Battistinis
Electrics Battistinis
Head Light Arlen Ness
Tail Light
Indicators Let and Right arm
Speedo
Front Footrests Arlen Ness
Rear Footrests Arlen Ness
Petrol Tank Battistinis
Oil Tank Battistinis

Seat
FORKS
Type
Builder Battistinis
Extension
Yokes Arlen Ness
Special Mods. Sliding Stanchions
WHEELS
FRONT
Make
Size 21” x 2.15”
Tyre Avon
Brake Performance Machine

REAR
Make
Size 18” x 5.5”
Tyre Avon
Brake Performance Machine

OTHER SPECIAL MODS

The whole bike is special!

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Relaxed Atmosphere

1/08/2009 03:42:00 PM

Custom lansiran PENZ, Austria ini dibuat spesial untuk terjun di ajang International Biker Build-Off pada the Rats Hole Chopper Custom Show 2005. PENZ Custombikes yang dikawal Anita Kohler dan Peter Penzenstadler berjaya dengan menyisihkan wakil Belgia Alain Lee dan designer motor custom asal Jerman Wolfgang Knitterscheid.
Kontes custom itu merupakan bagian dari Daytona BikeWeek yang melibatkan 300-an custom yang dinilai juri-juri ahli diketuai Tony Masaro. Pada kategori Biker Build-Off, pengunjung yang didaulat menentukan pemenang. Dari 10.000 pengunjung, ternyata memilih Relaxed Atmosphere. Custom rapi jali dengan desain low dan elegan ini tampil sempurna di desain dan performansi. Biasanya, Anita dan Peter bekerja di bawah tekanan dead line pelanggan. Untuk custom ini, mereka bekerja penuh ketenangan dan dalam atmosfer relaks. Dari situlah Relaxed Atmosphere dipilih jadi nama custom yang ditawarkan sekitar 70 ribu Euro.
Didukung mesin lansiran Rev Tech 1801 CC yang mampu memuntahkan power 81,58 Hp. BBM yang disuplai dari tangki kreasi Penz dikabutkan dengan udara bersih saringan dari air cleaner Kuryakyn. Perangkat karburasi dipercayakan pada Mikuni HSR 45. Soal pengapian disumbang Rev Tech solid-state Ignition. Tenaga badak ini diteruskan transmisi enam percepatan milik Rev Tech ke roda belakang. Anita Kohler owner Penz Custom Bikes menjelaskan, custom itu desainnya dari Flash-Style frame produksi Penz Custombikes. ''Ground clereance rancangan Peter cukup tinggi untuk melampaui jalan-jalan pegunungan di Austria,'' tegas builder yang juga pilot ini. (*)


Spesifikasi
General
Owner : Penz Custombikes
Web : www.penz-custombikes.com
Location : Atheim, Austria
Assembly : Penz Custombikes
Year : 2004
Time : 4 bulan
Finishing date : Sep 04
Model : Penz Softail Radical
Value : 70.000 Euro

Engine
Year : 2004 RevTech 110
Displacement : 1801 cm³
Carburator : Mikuni HSR 45
Air cleaner : Küryakyn
Ignition : RevTech solid-state ingnition
Pipes : LA Choppers "Lazer Cut"

Transmission
Year : 2004
Type : RevTech, full polished
Gears : 6-speed
Primary Transmission : Arlen Ness
Clutch : CCE
Secondary transmission : RevTech

Frame:
Frame : Penz Softail Radical
Year : 2004
Rake : 48 degree
Stretch : + 7"
Swinging arm : Penz Radical
Shock absorbers : Airtail Progressive Suspension
Fork : Fat Hexed, Chrome
Type : Perse Performance

Wheels
Front : Paul Jaffe "Jaw Dropper" CCE, 21" x 2,15", Chrome
Tyre : Avon 80/90-21
Rear : Paul Jaffe "Jaw Dropper" CCE, 18" x 10,5" Chrome
Tyre : Avon 300/35-1

Brakes
Disc : CCE 11,5
Caliper : PM 4-piston, Chrome

Accessoires:
Riser : Penz "GNU"
Bars : Penz "GNU"
Grips : Ness-Tech "Rad II" with Penz grips, Chrome
Front Pegs : Accutronix Chrome
Gas Tank : Penz Custombikes Stretchtank
Seat : Penz Custombikes
Oil-tank : Penz Custombikes
Front Fenders : Penz Custombikes "slim snake"
Rear Fenders : Penz Custombikes
Headlight : CCE, Chrome
Taillight : CCE LED
Wireing : Penz Custombikes

Painting
Idea : Marcus Pfeil
Painter : Marcus Pfeil
Base laquer : House of Kolor, Kandy Pagan Gold with UMS & Mini Flakes
Colour : Black Base & Ice Pearls
Airbrush Art : Pinstripe
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