I have kind of a love-hate relationship when it comes to painting and finishing motorcycle projects. The paint is the part I get most excited about as it really gives the bike its identity, but it is also one of the most annoying parts of any project. You spend a LOT of time sanding andContinue reading “Yamaha V Star 1100 Bobber: Custom Paint”
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Yamaha V Star Bobber Custom Gas Tank and Fender Fabrication
After taking about a year off from doing any motorcycle customization, I finally decided I wanted to do another bobber build. The Honda Shadow Bobber I built was an awesome bike, but with one drawback; it lacked the power I wanted in order to be able to ride on the highway with my buddies. IContinue reading “Yamaha V Star Bobber Custom Gas Tank and Fender Fabrication”
Custom TV Gaming Table
I have always been a big gamer, whether it was getting to rent a NES on the weekend back in the early 90’s or playing board games with friends and family. I loved being able to dive into a different world and forget about what was going on around you. My virtual adventure hit itsContinue reading “Custom TV Gaming Table”
1980 Honda CM400 Scrambler Budget Build Part 4: Seat
Let me just start off by saying the seat itself turned out to be one of the longer portions of a bike-build even though it required less heavy tools. There is A LOT that goes into a custom seat, especially when it’s not your specialty. That’s why it’s getting a full post to itself. WithContinue reading “1980 Honda CM400 Scrambler Budget Build Part 4: Seat”
1980 Honda CM400 Scrambler Budget Build Part 3: Seat Pan, Gauge, Handlebars
Something about a Minnesota winter can really bring out the best or the worst in my motivation to work on a project. When I first started the scrambler, it was meant to be a good way to occupy my mind during the cold months. But after I got it, we had an unexpected warm spreeContinue reading “1980 Honda CM400 Scrambler Budget Build Part 3: Seat Pan, Gauge, Handlebars”
1980 Honda CM400 Scrambler Budget Build – Part 2: Fenders and Frame
When I had left off the last blog, the rear fender had just been cut out and it was time to move onto other areas of the bike. Keeping towards the back end, the next piece I wanted to add was a new bar frame for the eventual seat as well as creating an integratedContinue reading “1980 Honda CM400 Scrambler Budget Build – Part 2: Fenders and Frame”
1980 Honda CM400 Scrambler Budget Build – Part 1: Teardown and Early Fabrication.
If you are anything like me, the thought of starting a first bike build can be daunting. Sure, there are a lot of bike videos on youtube that show you a quick run-down of the build, but they are generally in well setup shops with all the right tools. When I first embarked on myContinue reading “1980 Honda CM400 Scrambler Budget Build – Part 1: Teardown and Early Fabrication.”
A fix for a friend
It’s every rider’s worst nightmare. You go outside to see your bike laying on the pavement. Someone has just knocked over your bike and there is damage.
Jackpot – 1996 Honda Shadow VLX 600 Bobber Build: Finished!
We have finally arrived at the part of a bike build I love the most: PAINT! I first got into customizing vehicles by spray painting different designs on my snowmobile hoods. I never had money to buy nice things, so the best I could do was make my turds look a little better. Each projectContinue reading “Jackpot – 1996 Honda Shadow VLX 600 Bobber Build: Finished!”
Native American PRS SE
Taking a working guitar that is in decent shape and carving it up for the sake of art is always a bit of a risk. You will have people that get angry that you messed with a flamed maple veneer or say that carving it will ruin the tone. At least that has been myContinue reading “Native American PRS SE”
J. CURTIS CUSTOMS 