Interesting Thing
We were a little skeptical at first when our customer André came up with his ideas for mixing glossy and matte sections of his Fat Boy. In the end, we all nodded our heads in approval. That’s the way to do it! A visually interesting and special Fat Boy was created, fulfilling a childhood dream.
André is one of those fans who was hooked on the Terminator and dreamed of a Fat Boy. Over 30 years, the film is now old and almost as long the ideas for his bike buzz through his head.
In contrast to the matte parts, the formerly gray fields of the original wheels (from the 2021 model) were to be painted gloss black. The tank, side panels and fenders were painted matte black, while the chrome flashes and blinks on the massive front end.
The other parts of this conversion follow a proven concept: lowering at the front, air ride and steel rear fenders with wide tires (260 mm instead of 240 org.) at the rear and a pulley brake system for a clean right side. There a Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde exhaust system is allowed to do its thing.
On the left side we placed the license plate incl. lighting. With a few covers and lids, the project then becomes round.
Big John is a great example of how we always like to develop new custom bikes in dialogue with you! You come with your ideas and we work out the project together. No matter what idea you have – let’s just talk about it!
Thomas not only advised our customer André on the conversion of his dream bike. Before the first ride, he gives him a detailed briefing and a first lap is ridden to try everything out. Even as an experienced motorcyclist, you may be sitting on a custom bike with wide tires, forward-mounted detents or with Ape Hanger for the first time. In addition, it’s not at all uncommon to have taken a break for a few years and not yet be so familiar with the new technical aids. No problem – we can handle it!
Three options for the handover
If desired, we register your motorcycle and mount the license plate professionally.
- You can immediately drive it home on your own.
- You come with a transporter or trailer. Of course we will help you with the safe loading.
- We deliver the motorcycle to you (if necessary with a forwarding agency).
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