This is Alex’s first leap of faith into the wonderful world of Custom Motorcycles.

More than ‘a little good’ on the lathe and other associated machine shop goodies he managed to get this little beauty up and running in no time. Unfortunately no one explained that it would not handle / brake / stop – like the donor GSXR – which led for some interesting ‘first ride’ experiences – not that this has stopped him riding it like a sports bike (although he has agreed not to fit the  turbo – just yet)

The bike was finished the night before last years bike festival and entered into the custom show complete with its expensive red oxide paint job and ‘smeg fridge’ chain guard. Unfortunately no one saw beyond the fancy paintwork to appreciate just how much design and creative engineering he put into this and he returned home with his ‘Trophy panniers’ empty.

(pictured is Cooperman  sorting out the electrics)