Welcome back to the Project Delta series. After months of design, fabrication, painting, wiring, and endless trial fits, our custom Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is finally complete. In our previous episodes, we covered the build process in detail—from the initial teardown to our one-off girder front end, handcrafted monoshock setup, and bespoke fuel tank. Now, we’ve hit the finishing line, and it’s time to share what comes after the last bolt’s been tightened.
With the workshop video in the can, we decided to do one more visual adventure—a styled shoot at Bond University. The campus architecture had a certain Art Deco influence we couldn’t resist. It felt like the perfect stage to highlight the retro-futuristic vibe of Project Delta. There’s something about the sweeping lines and old-world elegance of Art Deco architecture that complements a custom bobber with girder forks.
To up the vintage ante, we also brought along an old 1950s Royal Enfield Bullet from our shop collection. Parked side by side, the two bikes drew an immediate connection between Royal Enfield’s storied past and our contemporary interpretation in Project Delta. The Bullet’s patina and timeworn details contrasted sharply with the fresh paint and bespoke fabrication of our modern 650—yet they shared a spirit of heritage and simplicity that’s hard to ignore.
Students passing by couldn’t help but stop and gawk. And for us, the shoot produced a series of striking images—old meets new, bridging decades of motorcycling history in a single frame. We also captured some rolling footage around the campus courtyard, featuring the parallel twin’s bark reverberating off the stone walls. It was a memorable day, merging the world of academic architecture with the gritty attitude of custom motorcycle culture.
Finally, the moment we’d been waiting for arrived: the test ride. As excited as we get about finishing details and photo shoots, there’s nothing like firing up the bike and hitting the open road. We’ve said it before—our builds are meant to be ridden, not just admired.
We documented the test ride thoroughly, both for our own records and to share with our audience. Seeing Project Delta in motion offers a whole new perspective. You notice how the girder fork behaves over bumps, how the monoshock responds when cornering, and the raw soundtrack of that 270-degree twin breathing through hand-built pipes.
“Taking it out for that afternoon and really putting the bike through its paces was something really special,” Tom says. “Anyone in the shop who’s ridden it feels that raw, visceral experience we were after. We want you to hear it, feel it, and be enveloped by it.”
Why is the test ride so crucial?
- Shaking Out Bugs: Even the best builds can have unexpected hiccups—maybe a cable rubs, or a bracket vibrates loose. A controlled shakedown helps catch those issues before they become big headaches.
- Dialing In Suspension: With the custom girder fork and monoshock, we had a lot of adjustments to fine-tune. We tested sag, rebound, and overall ride feel to ensure it balanced comfort with a classic feedback.
- Performance Validation: We dropped roughly 80 kilograms from the stock Super Meteor. It’s now around 157 kg curb weight. That drastically changes the power-to-weight ratio, and we wanted to confirm it feels as lively on the road as we hoped.
During filming, Tristan mounted cameras on the handlebars, helmet, and chase vehicle, giving viewers a front-row seat to the experience. The footage will appear in our final reveal video and on social media—where, hopefully, it’ll inspire a few more folks to embrace the hands-on spirit of custom motorcycle building.
At this point, Project Delta has gone full circle: from a brand-new Royal Enfield cruiser sealed in a crate to a thoroughly custom, vintage-inspired bobber that’s graced multiple photoshoots, a local school’s photography class, and the halls of Bond University. Along the way, we’ve shared the behind-the-scenes creativity, the long nights spent at the grinder and welder, and the thrill of seeing it all come together for that first ride.
“We don’t build motorcycles to be put on a shelf or in a showroom,” Tom often says. “We build them to be enjoyed.”
That’s exactly what we’ve done here. We built Project Delta to ride, to show, to inspire others, and to push our own limits as a workshop. And thanks to Royal Enfield giving us the green light to do whatever we wanted, we were able to highlight how a modern 650 twin can be reimagined for a raw, heritage-based experience.
With the bike finished, photographed, filmed, and test-ridden, we’re excited for whatever comes next—ride-outs, events, or maybe even more one-off parts. The story doesn’t end just because the paint’s dry and the camera shutters have clicked. In many ways, it’s just the beginning for Project Delta’s life on the road and in the minds of those who see it.
Keep an eye out for the final chapters of this series, where we’ll combine everything into one massive overview—complete with Tom’s reflections, detailed specs, and deeper insights into the craft. Until then, thanks for joining us on this journey. We hope it’s fueled your own passion for exploration, creativity, and the wide-open road.
With the workshop video in the can, we decided to do one more visual adventure—a styled shoot at Bond University. The campus architecture had a certain Art Deco influence we couldn’t resist. It felt like the perfect stage to highlight the retro-futuristic vibe of Project Delta. There’s something about the sweeping lines and old-world elegance of Art Deco architecture that complements a custom bobber with girder forks.
To up the vintage ante, we also brought along an old 1950s Royal Enfield Bullet from our shop collection. Parked side by side, the two bikes drew an immediate connection between Royal Enfield’s storied past and our contemporary interpretation in Project Delta. The Bullet’s patina and timeworn details contrasted sharply with the fresh paint and bespoke fabrication of our modern 650—yet they shared a spirit of heritage and simplicity that’s hard to ignore.
Students passing by couldn’t help but stop and gawk. And for us, the shoot produced a series of striking images—old meets new, bridging decades of motorcycling history in a single frame. We also captured some rolling footage around the campus courtyard, featuring the parallel twin’s bark reverberating off the stone walls. It was a memorable day, merging the world of academic architecture with the gritty attitude of custom motorcycle culture.
Finally, the moment we’d been waiting for arrived: the test ride. As excited as we get about finishing details and photo shoots, there’s nothing like firing up the bike and hitting the open road. We’ve said it before—our builds are meant to be ridden, not just admired.
We documented the test ride thoroughly, both for our own records and to share with our audience. Seeing Project Delta in motion offers a whole new perspective. You notice how the girder fork behaves over bumps, how the monoshock responds when cornering, and the raw soundtrack of that 270-degree twin breathing through hand-built pipes.
“Taking it out for that afternoon and really putting the bike through its paces was something really special,” Tom says. “Anyone in the shop who’s ridden it feels that raw, visceral experience we were after. We want you to hear it, feel it, and be enveloped by it.”
Why is the test ride so crucial?
- Shaking Out Bugs: Even the best builds can have unexpected hiccups—maybe a cable rubs, or a bracket vibrates loose. A controlled shakedown helps catch those issues before they become big headaches.
- Dialing In Suspension: With the custom girder fork and monoshock, we had a lot of adjustments to fine-tune. We tested sag, rebound, and overall ride feel to ensure it balanced comfort with a classic feedback.
- Performance Validation: We dropped roughly 80 kilograms from the stock Super Meteor. It’s now around 157 kg curb weight. That drastically changes the power-to-weight ratio, and we wanted to confirm it feels as lively on the road as we hoped.
During filming, Tristan mounted cameras on the handlebars, helmet, and chase vehicle, giving viewers a front-row seat to the experience. The footage will appear in our final reveal video and on social media—where, hopefully, it’ll inspire a few more folks to embrace the hands-on spirit of custom motorcycle building.
At this point, Project Delta has gone full circle: from a brand-new Royal Enfield cruiser sealed in a crate to a thoroughly custom, vintage-inspired bobber that’s graced multiple photoshoots, a local school’s photography class, and the halls of Bond University. Along the way, we’ve shared the behind-the-scenes creativity, the long nights spent at the grinder and welder, and the thrill of seeing it all come together for that first ride.
“We don’t build motorcycles to be put on a shelf or in a showroom,” Tom often says. “We build them to be enjoyed.”
That’s exactly what we’ve done here. We built Project Delta to ride, to show, to inspire others, and to push our own limits as a workshop. And thanks to Royal Enfield giving us the green light to do whatever we wanted, we were able to highlight how a modern 650 twin can be reimagined for a raw, heritage-based experience.
With the bike finished, photographed, filmed, and test-ridden, we’re excited for whatever comes next—ride-outs, events, or maybe even more one-off parts. The story doesn’t end just because the paint’s dry and the camera shutters have clicked. In many ways, it’s just the beginning for Project Delta’s life on the road and in the minds of those who see it.
Keep an eye out for the final chapters of this series, where we’ll combine everything into one massive overview—complete with Tom’s reflections, detailed specs, and deeper insights into the craft. Until then, thanks for joining us on this journey. We hope it’s fueled your own passion for exploration, creativity, and the wide-open road.
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