"Custom" (rant)
Road Captain
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RE: "Custom" (rant)
It doesn't bother me in the least, either way... "custom" is just a word...
However, I will say this: all of the changes to my bike, I have done myself, with my own hands, within my admittedly limited skills.
I'd much rather do that, than be the guy who purchases a $30,000 turn-key chopper, that he didn't lift a finger to, and proudly rides it around town like it means something.
That's my rant. Y'all can continue, now.
However, I will say this: all of the changes to my bike, I have done myself, with my own hands, within my admittedly limited skills.
I'd much rather do that, than be the guy who purchases a $30,000 turn-key chopper, that he didn't lift a finger to, and proudly rides it around town like it means something.
That's my rant. Y'all can continue, now.
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RE: "Custom" (rant)
ORIGINAL: rockstar_josh
If logic states "custom is anything non-stock" then maybe there should be a better way of describing custom built bikes.
If logic states "custom is anything non-stock" then maybe there should be a better way of describing custom built bikes.
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From: MA
RE: "Custom" (rant)
ORIGINAL: 2007fxdc
I think you might be onto something there. It's not logic that states that custom is anything non-stock, it's called a dictionary that states it, in so many words. So, by definition, changing something that is "standard" or in this case "stock" by adding or modifying things for the specific needs and/or comfort/taste/use of the customer (rider/owner), you are custom-izing it and therefore it is "custom". Therefore, it would seem appropriate to find a different term to use to differentiate between a customized stock bike and a custom built, 1-off bike. Now, who wants to come up with the new term and mark their place in pop-culture history? [8D]
ORIGINAL: rockstar_josh
If logic states "custom is anything non-stock" then maybe there should be a better way of describing custom built bikes.
If logic states "custom is anything non-stock" then maybe there should be a better way of describing custom built bikes.
I personally could care less who did the wrenching, whether it's a guy doing it in his own garage or a tech at a shop. The final product is what catches my eye. Yeah, I had a blast when I "customized" my Ironhead Sportster, and I got great satisfaction out of knowing I did most of the work and design of it myself, I just chose a different route this time around. In the end, it is still my ideas that have gone into my bike. Yeah, others may have some of the same parts, but I can guarantee you won't find another bike like mine.
I think some people spend way too much time worrying about who is the "real customizer" or "real biker".
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RE: "Custom" (rant)
ORIGINAL: 2002fxdp
well said.
Risdo, is that the harley spoiler on your bike?
well said.
Risdo, is that the harley spoiler on your bike?
It's the Doss Chin Spoiler, part #701-498, on page 599 in the J&P Cycles 2007 catalog. It doesn't fit the 2007 right; I had to do some cutting with my dremel tool.
http://www.jpcycles.com/catalog/2007...talog/0601.asp
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From: Portland, OR
RE: "Custom" (rant)
ORIGINAL: 57springer57
lets just call them harleys
lets just call them harleys
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RE: "Custom" (rant)
ORIGINAL: risdo
It doesn't fit the 2007 right; I had to do some cutting with my dremel tool.
It doesn't fit the 2007 right; I had to do some cutting with my dremel tool.
sorry ... it was just sitting there ... someone had to say it !
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RE: "Custom" (rant)
ORIGINAL: matkiwi
don't you mean 'customising' ?
ORIGINAL: risdo
It doesn't fit the 2007 right; I had to do some cutting with my dremel tool.
It doesn't fit the 2007 right; I had to do some cutting with my dremel tool.