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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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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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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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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1978 SR500 Donny’s Scrambler
Wednesday, 26 May 2021
Hey guys! Dylan here. Donny for mates. This SR500 scrambler is a side project I have been building on the weekends at the Purpose Built Moto Workshop. Benny came to me with his grandfather’s XT500 which at the start looked like it was gonna be able to be resurrected but after further inspection, we realised
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Integrated / Recessed LED brake light cafe racer tail hoop
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
Fabricating a recessed LED strip brake light into the frame This is one I stumbled upon the answer to only recently. When I first started building bikes, I used a few of these LED strip brake lights, just affixed to the tail hoop not recessed in. I then started to get creative with my brake
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Wide of the Mark – Tasmania Destination 1
Monday, 04 May 2020
Wide of the Mark Destination 1 Adventure ride from Bellingham to Bridport You can check out more BTS info at Wideofthemark.com.au Arriving to a cool morning in Devonport Tasmania, our company of 5 riders are on our way to pick up our last rider Max from Akin Moto. Max is waiting in Launceston and his
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Choosing the right custom motorcycle for you
Thursday, 30 April 2020
Guest Post – How to Choose the Best Custom Motorcycle Style For You Choosing a custom motorcycle really sets you out in a crowd. Just owning a motorbike sets you apart from the herd already. But what if you want to stand out from other motorcyclists? Well, of course, you could get yourself a flamboyantly
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Wide of the Mark – A motorcycle adventure film
Friday, 03 April 2020
Wide of the Mark – A motorcycle adventure documentary Wide of the mark was created out of a hunger for a motorcycle adventure in its purest form. Mixing the things I love most in life, and throwing them out into the wilderness. We built adventure bikes out of every day commuters to handle harsh
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Signature series – Harley Sportser Scrambler Build
Saturday, 28 March 2020
Signature Series 2006 Harley Sportster Scrambler. The Ultimate Adventure Sportster Scrambler. We always test our bikes, not just on the road, but for what we’ve built them for whatever that may be. However building a motorcycle, for the sole purpose of one of the most strenuous test rides you could ever throw at a bike
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