Author Topic: Not a Cafe Racer or a Brat Bike..........It's a FATRACKER! WOOO-----HOOO!!! (Read 11445 times)

JeffOlson · « **Reply #30 on:** January 12, 2018, 11:22:30 AM »

Quote from: Guzzi Gal on January 12, 2018, 10:57:40 AM

:1: Thanks for posting. I enjoy the creativity that MG's inspire, regardless of the outcome.

In the video, he states that he's been doing this professionally for 5 years. Who knows how long he's been a garage putterer. BTW, it's not my cup o' tea, but more power to him if he can make a living doing what he enjoys. Wish we were all so lucky!

:1:

oldbike54 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 12, 2018, 11:45:52 AM »

Actually this idea might work . Piaggio isn't aiming this at us old codgers , likely they don't care what we think . This is similar to what has been done by other companies , it is designed to fire young peoples imaginations . HD sold how many bikes because someone saw a chopper and wanted to imagine they could do something similar . Taste is such an arbitrary thing , many of us can't stand rap music , but it sells , me , I don't much care for most C&W , but it sure is popular .

Dusty

arveno · « **Reply #32 on:** January 12, 2018, 12:06:14 PM »

Quote from: JoeW on January 12, 2018, 10:21:13 AM

Five whole years? I've got underwear older than that. I wonder why they don't show him riding the bike? Does it run? I think he's one of the builders that Guzzi commissioned to customize the V9. My friend Craig Rodsmith did one, so did Revival Cycles and Moto Studio. There may be one more out there.

I got to ride this one.

this "builder" cannot even polish Craig's shoes..... just saying............. ...

Huzo · « **Reply #33 on:** January 12, 2018, 01:24:59 PM »

Quote from: kidsmoke on January 12, 2018, 08:36:19 AM

and Guzzi thought enough of it to include it in it's Long Beach IMS presentation.

That's so all the others would look more attractive...

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #33 on:** January 12, 2018, 01:24:59 PM »

Huzo · « **Reply #34 on:** January 12, 2018, 01:29:00 PM »

Quote from: hauto on January 12, 2018, 08:41:19 AM

It's not just this builder,google Moto Guzzi Cafe.Every build pretty much looks the same,but with the lights hung in a different style.I would say it takes a fair amount of funding to change the basic look of the classic Guzzi.That's why the Griso is a classic.Everything flows together,except for that Cindy Crawford moal of a seat.

And the mobile toaster on the right side and the poxy assymetric pipes and the Star Wars ugly original muffler and the thimble that sits between your knees thinly disguised as a " fuel tank".

JoeW · « **Reply #35 on:** January 12, 2018, 01:39:58 PM »

This link may have been shard before but, this is what Guzzi is up to...
http://www.motoguzzi.com/us_EN/news/moto-guzzi-launches-2017-v9-custom-builder-project/

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #36 on:** January 12, 2018, 01:58:20 PM »

Quote from: Huzo on January 12, 2018, 01:24:59 PM

That's so all the others would look more attractive...

:1: The proverbial sacrificial lamb.

Huzo · « **Reply #37 on:** January 12, 2018, 02:10:02 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on January 12, 2018, 10:01:13 AM

It does seem like some of these creations are not the RIGHT way to go, but they're the CHEAP way to go.

A good number of attendees at the Raleigh, NC EuroBike Day every April are the local young people, mostly penniless, who create minimalist bikes out of whatever they've got at hand. They don't pretend to be creating artwork, just customized old bikes, anything from Honda Super 90s to Yamaha Secas, and they buzz all over the Triangle part of the state on them. They seem to have a great time building, riding, and socializing with them.

This one caught my eye as having a few things in common with the OP bike under discussion.

If the dude running this has more than $900 in it I'll eat my summer gloves ....

Lannis

Hope the forks don't bottom out when he slams the front brake on !

Huzo · « **Reply #38 on:** January 12, 2018, 02:12:31 PM »

Quote from: Guzzi Gal on January 12, 2018, 10:57:40 AM

:1: Thanks for posting. I enjoy the creativity that MG's inspire, regardless of the outcome.

In the video, he states that he's been doing this professionally for 5 years. Who knows how long he's been a garage putterer. BTW, it's not my cup o' tea, but more power to him if he can make a living doing what he enjoys. Wish we were all so lucky!

I really enjoy your take on things GG and applaud your approach to enjoying Guzzi ownership, but this bloke sorta' promotes himself as a bit of a guru.
No ?

Tom · « **Reply #39 on:** January 12, 2018, 02:52:39 PM »

Wait....put the V9 engine in a long body, propeller on the front, add some wings with a computer brain and let it fly...... uh, uh.. they already did that. Never mind.

Moto · « **Reply #40 on:** January 12, 2018, 05:04:17 PM »

It's already been done.

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #41 on:** January 12, 2018, 05:24:59 PM »

Quote from: Huzo on January 12, 2018, 02:12:31 PM

I really enjoy your take on things GG and applaud your approach to enjoying Guzzi ownership, but this bloke sorta' promotes himself as a bit of a guru.
No?

Back at ya, Huzo!

Those that are willing to put their work/art/whathaveyou out for public consumption probably have a bit of an ego to begin with. It's what they do with that ego after they gain recognition that matters. Success is hard to attain, let alone sustain and if he's a know it all pain in the arse, he'll tank soon enough. Especially if he can't keep up with or adapt to the demands of a notoriously fickle public.

Quote from: Moto on January 12, 2018, 05:04:17 PM

It's already been done.

:1: GROM! Uhhh... I mean RUCKUS!

Ncdan · « **Reply #42 on:** January 12, 2018, 06:25:49 PM »

Butcher shop. Sorry, first thing came to my mind. Second thing is, YOU STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM MY CALVIN!!!

guzzisteve · « **Reply #43 on:** January 12, 2018, 06:45:53 PM »

Looks more like a Rukus than a FT bike. Flat Track fail.

Mayakovski · « **Reply #44 on:** January 12, 2018, 07:23:22 PM »

Fugly. Nuf said.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #45 on:** January 12, 2018, 08:05:51 PM »

Quote from: Tom on January 12, 2018, 02:52:39 PM

Wait....put the V9 engine in a long body, propeller on the front, add some wings with a computer brain and let it fly...... uh, uh.. they already did that. Never mind.

Did someone say Aero engine?

2017-08-18_04-08-49 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

Turin · « **Reply #46 on:** January 12, 2018, 09:18:13 PM »

Quote

It does seem like some of these creations are not the RIGHT way to go, but they're the CHEAP way to go.

A good number of attendees at the Raleigh, NC EuroBike Day every April are the local young people, mostly penniless, who create minimalist bikes out of whatever they've got at hand. They don't pretend to be creating artwork, just customized old bikes, anything from Honda Super 90s to Yamaha Secas, and they buzz all over the Triangle part of the state on them. They seem to have a great time building, riding, and socializing with them.

This one caught my eye as having a few things in common with the OP bike under discussion.

If the dude running this has more than $900 in it I'll eat my summer gloves ....

Lannis

Making something neat out of nothing is commendable. Hat's off to the owner of this Honda and anyone like him/her .

On the other hand, once you give yourself a title like " designer", "builder", "customizer", etc. you open yourself up to sever criticism, and rightly so.

LowRyter · « **Reply #47 on:** January 13, 2018, 05:43:24 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on January 12, 2018, 08:05:51 PM

Did someone say Aero engine?
2017-08-18_04-08-49 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

wow, that bike is awesome on so many levels

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #48 on:** January 13, 2018, 07:01:04 PM »

twowings · « **Reply #49 on:** January 13, 2018, 07:57:23 PM »

Not only does it LOOK good, it SOUNDS as sweet as any bike I've ever heard...great memory from Cedar Vale hearing the mighty Aero Lario coming down the hill into Hewins Park...

Tom · « **Reply #50 on:** January 14, 2018, 12:15:57 PM »

Chuckie did a good job on the Lario. :1:

gentlemanjim · « **Reply #51 on:** January 15, 2018, 11:48:24 PM »

cool, but tis is my tracker Sorry its not a Guzzi, but its the best I could come up with.

Orange Guzzi · « **Reply #52 on:** January 16, 2018, 07:45:41 AM »

http://www.garagemotoguzzi.com/en/

http://www.moto-guzzi-onlineshop.de/

Anyone know if the front fenders on the V9 or V7 will fit on a 1100 California fork brace? Looks close. Maybe change the fork brace and fender will match the 1100 California fork lugs? I like the brushed aluminum fender and would like to put one on my Frankenguzzi.

JJ · « **Reply #53 on:** January 16, 2018, 05:23:57 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on January 13, 2018, 07:01:04 PM

<thankya thankya>

WOW!! Is that yours Chuck?!?

Bring it to Lake Henshaw, CA next October!!

jbell · « **Reply #54 on:** January 16, 2018, 06:06:03 PM »

The "fatracker" ain't my thang, but you have to admire the workmanship.

Moto · « **Reply #55 on:** January 16, 2018, 08:38:32 PM »

Quote from: jbell on January 16, 2018, 06:06:03 PM

The "fatracker" ain't my thang, but you have to admire the workmanship.

Why, exactly?

Rusnak_322 · « **Reply #56 on:** January 17, 2018, 08:56:46 AM »

Quote from: Turin on January 12, 2018, 09:18:13 PM

Making something neat out of nothing is commendable. Hat's off to the owner of this Honda and anyone like him/her .

On the other hand, once you give yourself a title like " designer", "builder", "customizer", etc. you open yourself up to sever criticism, and rightly so.

+1

Here is the "fat tracker" that I built this past summer for my wife. I did everything myself in my attached garage, welding, painting, assembly. Started with a non-running POS that I got for $400 and have less then $2,400 into it (a big chunk of that was the paint supplies). Learned a lot building it too. My third full custom bike, but I am not using these bikes to promote a business selling $35 T-shirts.