Hard Work Fast Bikes Good Times Ep 3
Wednesday, 13 April 2022
Hard Work Fast Bikes Good Times Ep 3 This series, as promised is a look behind the scenes at everything we do here at Purpose Built Moto. In this episode we’re taking you guys on location for a photoshoot with Brandan, our photographer and film maker from Nine Five Creative. Any content you’ve enjoyed
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2006 Triumph Thruxton Scrambler
Wednesday, 09 March 2022
Our first custom motorcycle for 2022, a 2006 Triumph Thruxton Scrambler With the release of our first wide wheel scrambler in 2021, there was another project in the kitchen that started at exactly the same time – a Carburetted Triumph Thruxton Scrambler 900, the older brother of the Black 2017 T100, . Purchased in Bathurst,
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The Chopper Build: Hard Work, Fast Bikes, Good Times EP. 2
Monday, 17 January 2022
New Chopper Build, getting started on a 2020 Indian Bobber and a two-for-one Signature Series bike reveal. Purpose Built Moto has definitely dipped our toe on the realm of Choppers before, and. But after a few years it’s about time we dive right back in. We’re building an XS650 Chopper of PBM proportions. Doing it
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1998 Harley Sportster Scrambler
Friday, 17 December 2021
Our first Harley Sportster Scrambler made some pretty big waves in the custom world, even more so when we went out and proved it was actually getting ridden for Wide Of The Mark. During that build process Scott visited the shop, saw my Harley Sportster Scrambler on the bench and told me I had to
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1973 Yamaha XS650 Café Racer – Signature Series
Wednesday, 01 December 2021
The Purpose Built Moto Signature series has been occupied by a distinct style of motorcycle. Starting with the CX500, then the Ducati GT1000 and most recently our Harley Davidson Sportster scrambler. Although very different each bike having a decidedly modern edge. With this XS650 Café Racer, the Signature series takes a classic turn. I’ve been
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2016 Zero SR Street Tracker
Thursday, 11 November 2021
2016 Zero SR Street Tracker When you mention Electric motorcycles, no brand is as prolific today as Zero. They’ve been a leader in the game for a long time. Producing a range of high performance and commuter E-bikes that suot a range of riding styles. The one that landed in the Purpose Built Moto
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2017 Wide Wheel Triumph Scrambler
Thursday, 21 October 2021
2017 Wide Wheel Triumph Scrambler “Make it beasty” was the order of the day on this one. Originally Andrew came to see us for a custom seat with Timeless Auto trim. He arrived at our shop, saw what we were doing on a number of other projects and the job quickly grew. When our projects
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KTM Electric Motorcycle Scrambler – Grid Cycles
Wednesday, 29 September 2021
Ask anyone (except salty old blokes) and they’ll tell you electric is the future. Lower maintenance, next to no running cost, and a pretty fun ride experience whats not to love? The long charge times…. But for a lot of riders, a run around on a Saturday morning is about all they need. Personally I’m
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2018 Yamaha XSR700 Scrambler
Wednesday, 15 September 2021
Yamaha XSR700 Scrambler Purpose Built Moto was given a shot a breathing new life into a neglected commuter. The XSR700 owner Simon loves the bike, but it had been in storage for a little too long deteriorating. I say it all the time, the worst thing you can do for your bike is not use
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2020 Indian Scout Bobber Custom
Tuesday, 24 August 2021
We first tried our hands on an Indian Bobber late in 2020. We took quite a departure away from the Bobber style as its usually known sculpting a wild sheet metal tail that to my eye better suited the Indian’s tank. That job has led us here. Our client Jason was introduced to PBM through
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