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Honda CB900 Chopper Build + Test Ride
Taking a different approach to traditional chopper stance and aesthetic, I wanted to build a more performance driven ride rather than a laid back cruiser. Let me know what you love, and let me know what you hate!
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Honda CB400F Vintage Cafe Racer
With its fresh motor, new tyres and brakes the CB400F is a real joy to ride. A small carbureted four breathing through a set of DNA pod filters with all its glorious ticks and noises. Around town the Green Honda turns heads on every corner, and once the traffic lights disappear and the roads open up getting the CB400F up past 6000 RPM brings it to life. The engine work done has given the CB400 a great amount of usable power that begs to be twisted out of the throttle. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. There’s nothing better than riding a small bike fast. Check out the full build blog here: https://purposebuiltmoto.com/cb400f-vintage-cafe-racer/
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Honda VFR750 Custom Retro Racer - Purpose Built Moto
The Honda VFR750 is the last project out of the Purpose Built Moto garage. This Bike build is a full departure in style for us, being a faired bike rather than the more naked style that we are used to. Let us take you through exactly what we have done in terms of custom work and modification to liven up this mid 90's racer. Check out the full build blog here: https://purposebuiltmoto.com/honda-vfr750-retro-racer/
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Turning a Suzuki DRZ400 Dirt Bike into a Street Tracker + The Best Test Ride Ever
This bike had initially been bought for some off road trail riding, but after a couple years of that, our customer wanted something a bit more fun on the streets. Watch how we turned the DRZ400 Dirt Bike into a Street Tracker. Needless to say the result was awesome. Check out the test ride at the end of the video! Check out the full build bio for the DRZ400 Street Tracker in our extensive blog article here: https://purposebuiltmoto.com/suzuki-drz400-street-tracker/
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 Build - Stock to Street Tracker Series
This time around I’ve picked up a Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 that will be the subject of the customisation. Everything is fun on this bike. However, the motorcycle seems disjointed from the way it looks and performs with how you ride it. Being laid over the bike didn't feel right. That was the catalyst of the project. I wanted it to feel like a Supermotard in disguise. The challenge? Transforming the Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 from stock to street tracker. Read the blogs here: https://purposebuiltmoto.com/?s=Husqvarna+Vitpilen+401+Tracker+Build+EP
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Yamaha Scorpio Cafe Racer - How we built it
A look back at one of the first bikes to come out of the Purpose Built Moto garage. a 2006 Yamaha Scorpio Cafe Racer It was a fun challenge to make this bland commuter into a tough modern looking street machine. This clip will take you through the full list of modifications and a test ride up one of my favourite back roads on the Gold Coast. Check out the full build blog here: https://purposebuiltmoto.com/yamaha-cafe-racer/
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Ducati GT1000 Cafe Racer - Build + Test Ride
The Purpose Built Moto signature series Ducati GT1000 Cafe Racer Based on a 2008 Ducati Sport Classic GT1000 this Cafe Racer is almost unrecognisable. getting a huge list of unique, hand made custom parts, and styled out in a Nickel plate, Black and red leather colour way. This Ducati GT1000 has to top the list of the craziest Ducati Cafe Racers out there. This clip will take you through each and every modification weve done and the ideas and motivations behind it. Get Behind the scenes updates every day on our social media https://Instagram.com/purpose_built_moto/ For a more in depth look at the build you can view the blog here: https://purposebuiltmoto.com/ducati-cafe-racer-gt1000/
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Yamaha TW200 Tracker build - how to build + test ride
A full build video on every modification completed on this cusytom yamaha TW200 tracker. This ugly duckling underwent a huge transformation both with perfpormance upgrades and big visual changes. The striking electric blue frame and accent pieces give the bike a modern touch, while the wierd and wonderful elongated swing arm and host of other hand built touches set this custom bike apart from the crowd. Enjoy the test ride footage and build run down of the TW200 tracker by purpose built moto Check out the full build blog here: https://purposebuiltmoto.com/yamaha-tw200-street-tracker/
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How to Build a Scrambler - Episode 9: Desert Sled
Episode 9 Adventure Scrambler Build - Sol Invictus Nemesis Scrambler 400cc We run you through the final product, built over 8 episodes with you watching the entire way. Get a top to tail run down on everything we've done, plus some test ride clips of the scrambler on a sand track. Follow our journey on Instagram- @wideofthemarkmovie The end of the series on the Sol Invictus Nemesis scrambler. Built for a ride of epic proportions this 400cc was transformed from a mild street bike to an all-out adventure machine. Ready to hit any back road or trail you can throw at it.
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Harley Sportster Scrambler EP 5 - Wiring + Start Up
Episode 5 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster Scrambler build. Our final episode and start up Follow our builds daily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose_bui... You get a front row seat inside the Purpose Built Moto Garage for our brand new series on building this adventure capable scrambler from a Harley Sportster 1200. This is our project for the Wide of the Mark film. Details at https://www.instagram.com/wideofthema... In this episode of the scrambler build we show you: - wiring layout and completion - start up -complete build summary
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How to Build a Scrambler - Episode 8: Desert Sled
Episode 8 Adventure Scrambler Build - Sol Invictus Nemesis Scrambler 400cc Final stages of the 400cc Sol Invictus Adventure SCrambler build for Wide of the Mark. An adventure documentary that takes 6 riders on hand built bikes for the rise of a lifetime. Follow our journey on instagram- @wideofthemarkmovie Watch as we invite you inside the PBM workshop and show you the end to end process of building this bike. In this episode we cover: - Installing your lighting - Wiring layout and planning - Electrical connections and simplifying your loom - Installation of the Black box control module - First minor test ride
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How to Build a Scrambler - Episode 7: Desert Sled
This LAMS approved 400cc motorcycle receives the Purpose Built Moto treatment to create a scrambler ready for adventure. Watch as we invite you inside the PBM workshop and show you the whole process of building this bike. In this episode we cover: - Fabricating an airbox guard - Back rack mounts - Bike tear down - First steps of reassembly
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Harley Sportster Scrambler Ep 4 - Bag Rack, MX Fender, Exhaust Headers + Airbox Mount
Episode 4 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster Scrambler build. Follow our builds daily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose_bui... You get a front row seat inside the Purpose Built Moto Garage for our brand new series on building this adventure capable scrambler from a Harley Sportster 1200. This is our project for the Wide of the Mark film. Details at https://www.instagram.com/wideofthema... In this episode of the scrambler build we show you: - Fabricating a bag rack and sissy bar - Getting experimental with an MX front fender - Hand-built exhaust headers - Custom designed airbox mount
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How to Build a Scrambler - Episode 6: Desert Sled
Episode 6 Adventure Scrambler Build - Sol Invictus Nemesis Scrambler 400cc This LAMS approved 400cc motorcycle receives the Purpose Built Moto treatment to create a scrambler ready for adventure. Watch as we invite you inside the PBM workshop and show you the whole process of building this bike. In this episode we cover: - Mounting a baggage rack - Starting the creative juices flowing for the tank design - Mounting dirt pegs - Making and mounting a battery box - Fabricating a backplate
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How to Build a Scrambler - Episode 5: Desert Sled
Adventure Scrambler Build - Sol Invictus Nemesis Scrambler 400cc This LAMS approved 400cc motorcycle receives the Purpose Built Moto treatment to create a scrambler ready for adventure. Watch as we invite you inside the PBM workshop and show you the whole process of building this bike. In this episode we cover: - Making a complete handbuilt exhaust system - Fitting up the Lectron carburetor and DNA pod filter - Handlebar grips and switch wiring
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How to Build a Scrambler - Episode 4: Desert Sled
Adventure Scrambler Build - Sol Invictus Nemesis Scrambler 400cc This LAMS approved 400cc motorcycle receives the Purpose Built Moto treatment to create a scrambler ready for adventure. Watch as we invite you inside the PBM workshop and show you the whole process of building this bike. In this episode we cover: - How to build a fiberglass seat pan - Sculpting your seat from foam - Upholstery and leatherwork for motorcycle seats
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Cafe Racer Suzuki GS650 - How I built it + Test ride
Showing you how we built this custom Suzuki GS650 Cafe Racer . Featuring a few select bit of custom shgeet metal work, and a complete overhaul on the looks and engine, the Purpose Built Moto team had a lot of fun working on this blacked out cafe racer Built for a mate of the Shop, the rider bought this Suzuki as his first bike and wanted something special in a cafe racer style. Make sure you check out all our other custom builds and tutorial videos and subscribe to show some love.
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Yamaha XV750 Cafe Racer - Build Video + Test Ride
From the huge amount of custom fabrication, USD fork conversion and the bare metal tank. I'll show you each step we took inside the Purpose Built Moto Garage to build this Yamaha XV750 Cafe Racer. Taking inspiration from Japanese Manga Cartoons, and funneling that aesthetic into my interpretation of the XV750 as a bold, agressive street machine. Did I hit the mark? can you see my inspiration on the build? Make sure you check out all our other custom builds and tutorial videos and subscribe to show some love.
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How to build a Scrambler - Episode 3: Desert Sled
Episode 3 Adventure Scrambler Build - How to build an Adventure Scrambler from a Sol Invictus Nemesis 400 This LAMS approved 400cc motorcycle receives the Purpose Built Moto treatment to create a scrambler ready for adventure. The Sol invictus build really starts tio take shape in this episode, setting it up for a bunch of adventure mods to make this sleepy commuter trip ready! Watch as we invite you inside the PBM workshop and show you the Step by step process of how to build this bike. In this episode we cover: - Mounting front and rear LED blinkers - Getting creative with the tail light - Fitting the Pro-taper MX bars - Fabricating a digital dashboard bracket
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Harley Sportster Scrambler Ep 3 - Tail Tidy + Dirt Bike Pegs
Episode 3 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster Scrambler build. Follow our builds daily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose_bui... You get a front row seat inside the Purpose Built Moto Garage for our brand new series on building this adventure capable scrambler from a Harley Sportster 1200. This is our project for the Wide of the Mark film. Details at https://www.instagram.com/wideofthema... In this episode of the scrambler build we show you: - Making the sportser tracker tail - Building the Tail tidy plate mount - Off road peg position + ergonomics - Sportster Air filter prototype - YEP! I'm going to try building an airbox! - Handlebar switches + West Sliders
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How to Build a Scrambler - Episode 2: Desert Sled
Adventure Scrambler Build Episode 2 - How to build an Adventure Scrambler from a Sol Invictus Nemesis 400 This LAMS approved 400cc motorcycle receives the Purpose Built Moto treatment to create a scrambler ready for adventure. Watch as we invite you inside the PBM workshop and show you the Step by step process of how to build this bike. In this episode we cover: - Headlight mount fabrication - LED headlight conversion - Mounting the new Aluminium fenders - Stainless steel front fender mount - Stainless steel rear tail hoop
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Harley Sportster Scrambler EP. 2 - Scrambler Headlight + Fabrication
Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster Scrambler build - Episode 2 You get a front row seat inside the Purpose Built Moto Garage for our brand new series on building this adventure capable scrambler from a Harley Sportster 1200. In this episode of the scrambler build we show you: - How to mount a scrambler headlight - Making an aluminium front number plate - Fabrication of the worlds best MX style fork guards - making a front fender.... with a twist.
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400 Scrambler Build EP.1 - Frame chop + Tear down
Adventure Scrambler Build - Sol Invictus Nemesis Scrambler 400cc - EP 1. This LAMS approved 400cc motorcycle receives the Purpose Built Moto treatment to create a scrambler ready for adventure. Watch as we invite you inside the PBM workshop and show you the whole process of building this bike.
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Harley Sportster Scrambler ep. 1 - USD fork swap + Tracker Seat
Episode 1 of the Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster Scrambler build. You get a front-row seat inside the Purpose Built Moto Garage for our brand new series on building this adventure capable scrambler from a Harley Sportster 1200. We run through the build bio, USD fork conversion, and build the tracker tail and seat. Wheels and tyres are also covered in this episode. We have an epic trip planned for this bike, so the custom work being done needs to be capable for 2 weeks of off-road riding!
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Ducati Cafe Racer - GT1000 How I built it
A guide on building the Ducati Cafe Racer - Sport Classic. These motorcycles have a lot of character, but they weren't well-received when the were first released. We've taken this Ducati Sport Classic, slimmed it down and totally re-styled it with some select high-quality parts. To improve both the aesthetics and the handling significantly.
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Vittoria Coffee/Sandbar Triumph Cafe Racer Sidecar - How to build it
A Triumph Sidecar Cafe Racer collaboration between Purpose Built Moto, Vittoria Coffee and Sandbar. The genesis for this project starts like any great Idea. A couple of blokes meeting up for a sun soaked beer at their local haunt, Sandbar in Surfers Paradise. As I rolled up on my 1981 GS550, I was greeted by a couple of mates, Jake Short and Rich Edmiston who didn’t waste any time on throwing an idea my way. An all-out custom motorcycle and sidecar built to serve our coastal community delicious Vittoria Cold Brew Coffee – project title – the Cold Brew Café Racer. Check out our build process and design details for the beautiful triumph sidecar.
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Yamaha XSR900 Cafe Racer - How to build it
A walk through on how to build this XSR900 Cafe Racer The Yamaha XSR900 and XSR700 are extremely popular bikes. I had a lot of fun working on this bike, and getting creative to re-style it with my own personal touch. Check out the full build blog at https://purposebuiltmoto.com/yamaha-x... Find out more about the parts we use and recommend to customise our bikes here: https://purposebuiltmoto.com/cafe-rac Shot By: Electric Bubble
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HANDCRAFTED - Custom Motorcycle Film
Documentary - An insiders look at the Australian Custom Motorcycle Community. From all walks of life, these builders create, whether for occupation, or purely for love. Spending countless hours crafting a machine, worthy of their name. Created by: Electric Bubble - https://www.electricbubble.com.au/ Purpose Built Moto - https://purposebuiltmoto.com/ Featuring: BRADO MILLER POPBANG CLASSICS IAN DON - BLACK CAT CUSTOMS SDG MOTO ELLASPEDE DVMC MOTORCYCLES DEUS EX MACHINA SYDNEY
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How To Clean Your Pod Filters
Take a look at our guide to having your bike motor running as good as possible by giving it some nice lungs to breathe through.
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Suzuki GS550 Cafe Racer Build
The first bike to be built at my hands. This is a retrospective look at a bike built and finished in 2014.
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Suzuki GN250 Scrambler Build
We take a look back at what went into a great little scrambler project, thats still putting a smile on its riders face.
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Sol Invictus Nemesis 400 Cafe Racer Build
A run down on the details of our Nemesis 400 Cafe Racer build. This bike is handfuls of fun, and gets looks everywhere it goes.
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Honda CX500 Cafe Racer Build
Have a look through the extensive modification this CX500 ent through to turn it into a wild custom machine.
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CX500 Cafe Racer Promo
This clip was a bit of fun we had for a promo video on the CX500 Cafe Racer.
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Motosocial 2.0
Join our ride down the Gold Coast.
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DNA Pod Filters
See exactly what you get when you buy high quality motorcycle pod filters vs the cheap garbage I'm always pulling off bikes.
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Gold Coast Motosocial
Our Motosocial group ride through the Gold Coast, join us for the next one!
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Handmade Seat Design
We walk you through our process and reasons for taking the time to craft custom, handmade motorcycle seats.
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Installing an LED Headlight
We replace an old Harley headlight with a new LED model with attached indicators.
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Installing 3 Button Handle Bar Switches
I'll run you through a detailed installation of our 3 button handlebar swithches on a 2009 Triumph.
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Simple Lighting Relay
Installing the Purpose Built Moto black box, a simple, and effective control module for your lighting.
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Purpose Built Moto's CX500 on the Dyno.
With a full engine rebuild, Murrays carbs + Custom intakes and a custom made 2-1-2 exhaust set up.
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Honda CB350 Build
A run through on our work done on the CB350 Four Brat Cafe Racer.
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GN250 Scrambler Build
Insight into our second GN250 scrambler build. This bike is ridden daily, and we couldn't be happier.
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GS1000 Brat Build
This 1978 GS1000 was given a clasic brat look with the use of some smart, simple modification.
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Yamaha XT250 MX Scrambler - How to build it
A walkthrough on how to build this Motocross Scrambler The Yamaha XT250 is a great base for a scrambler build and I had a lot of fun building and testing this bike! When you mention a Yamaha Scrambler XT to any bike enthusiast a few things come to mind. Yamaha’s XT series set the bar in off-road racing for a long time, and since then they’ve been synonymous with durability, performance and reliability. So of course, I have one rolled into the garage that looks anything but. Rolling Chassis, motor, a box of parts and 3 words “make a scrambler”. Using a motocross Style across the whole scrambler build, the agressive riding position and bellowing note from the custom exhaust deliver an amazingly fun ride!
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TS185 Street Tracker - how we built it
How to built your TS185 into a street tracker. These bikes are plentiful and easy to work on. This particular bike build received some simple upgrades and a few performance enhancing modifications to turn it into an epic street tracker. The fly kick is because I nailed the intro first take. Enjoy!
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Universal Store Denim
My promo with Universal 20 for their 2017 "I did it in Denim" series
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Yamaha SR400 Build
Everything that went into building one of my favourite Purpose Built Moto scramblers.
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