Comments on: Most Radical Custom Buell Motorcycle Of Year 2009 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/ World's Number One Source For Custom Motorcycle News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:13:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: RK Racer, A Custom Buell That Can Stab You (And Probably Will) | CoolThings.com | Anything and Everything Cool http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112974 RK Racer, A Custom Buell That Can Stab You (And Probably Will) | CoolThings.com | Anything and Everything Cool Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:37:24 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112974 [...] [RK Concepts via Cyrill Huze] [...] [...] [RK Concepts via Cyrill Huze] [...]

]]> By: SPANKYSPL http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112661 SPANKYSPL Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:20:04 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112661 Rafik built the bike that HE wanted to build, that is why. It starts, it runs, he rides it. Just the same as his other bikes, including the "Chain" bike that took 10th place at the AMD world championship. http://www.rkconcepts.com/concepts.htm Rafik built the bike that HE wanted to build, that is why. It starts, it runs, he rides it. Just the same as his other bikes, including the “Chain” bike that took 10th place at the AMD world championship.

http://www.rkconcepts.com/concepts.htm

]]> By: Official Tech News » The RK Racer Motorycle Can Thrill You and Stab You In a Million Different Ways [Motorcycles] http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112643 Official Tech News » The RK Racer Motorycle Can Thrill You and Stab You In a Million Different Ways [Motorcycles] Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:12:39 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112643 [...] seem safe. Still, I gotta give RK Concepts credit for pushing boundaries here. [RK Concepts via Cyril Huze via Born Rich via [...] [...] seem safe. Still, I gotta give RK Concepts credit for pushing boundaries here. [RK Concepts via Cyril Huze via Born Rich via [...]

]]> By: cleo http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112639 cleo Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:26:44 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112639 I think it is beautiful and would like to put it in the next Ironman movie, or at least have Rafik design something for it. Ms. G Producer I think it is beautiful and would like to put it in the next Ironman movie, or at least have Rafik design something for it.
Ms. G
Producer

]]> By: alan http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112623 alan Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:55:56 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112623 nice work but why ? nice work but why ?

]]> By: Rick Fairless http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112618 Rick Fairless Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:38:47 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112618 Happy New Year Jeff. Heck, I hope we all have a Happy New Year in this crazy business! Happy New Year Jeff. Heck, I hope we all have a Happy New Year in this crazy business!

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]]> By: Jeff Nicklus http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112591 Jeff Nicklus Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:56:09 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112591 ..... and Gordon Liddy! Over & Out, Jeff ….. and Gordon Liddy!

Over & Out,

Jeff

]]> By: Rick Fairless http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112590 Rick Fairless Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:54:19 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112590 Actually, I miss Nixon! Actually, I miss Nixon!

]]> By: Sniperman http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112589 Sniperman Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:49:48 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112589 I understand Mr.Fairless's point, however, RK did enter the bike in a PUBLIC SHOW with open and direct competition.......am I correct? So in turn, judgment is expected from the judges and the public. Artistic expressions are one thing...........................dependability, integrity, safety and performance are another. I'm sure that both Mr.Fairless and Mr.Nicklus could comment on that issue for days considering the fact the they have been in business since the Nixon Administration :-).......and for a good reason I might add! Sniperman I understand Mr.Fairless’s point, however, RK did enter the bike in a PUBLIC SHOW with open and direct competition…….am I correct? So in turn, judgment is expected from the judges and the public.

Artistic expressions are one thing………………………dependability, integrity, safety and performance are another. I’m sure that both Mr.Fairless and Mr.Nicklus could comment on that issue for days considering the fact the they have been in business since the Nixon Administration :-) …….and for a good reason I might add!

Sniperman

]]> By: Jeff Nicklus http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112586 Jeff Nicklus Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:26:42 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112586 Rick, Do you suppose we Old Texas Dogs can learn new tricks? Who knows? Hope you had a good Holiday my brother. Over & Out, Jeff Rick,

Do you suppose we Old Texas Dogs can learn new tricks? Who knows? Hope you had a good Holiday my brother.

Over & Out,

Jeff

]]> By: Rick Fairless http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112585 Rick Fairless Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:24:04 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112585 From what I can tell, the builder, RK Concepts, built this bike for himself, not me or you. So, he shouldn't care what the general public thinks about HIS motorcycle. To me, the point is, he is challenging himself & expressing his artistic interpretations to create his idea of a cool motorcycle, that's it. I say "good job" RK & keep being true to yourself & your ideas. It really doesn't matter whether we like or dislike your bikes. Old Texas guys like me & Jeff could use some new blood with some new ideas, right Jeff? From what I can tell, the builder, RK Concepts, built this bike for himself, not me or you. So, he shouldn’t care what the general public thinks about HIS motorcycle. To me, the point is, he is challenging himself & expressing his artistic interpretations to create his idea of a cool motorcycle, that’s it. I say “good job” RK & keep being true to yourself & your ideas. It really doesn’t matter whether we like or dislike your bikes. Old Texas guys like me & Jeff could use some new blood with some new ideas, right Jeff?

]]> By: Night Train of Florida Full Throttle Mag http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112574 Night Train of Florida Full Throttle Mag Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:45:37 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112574 Steve is right. If it makes the builder happy then good for him!! Steve is right. If it makes the builder happy then good for him!!

]]> By: A 1 cycles http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112570 A 1 cycles Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:07:40 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112570 otis is the true designer here!...i may not want to ride it but maybe can i just get a little piece? i love me some dough otis is the true designer here!…i may not want to ride it but maybe can i just get a little piece? i love me some dough

]]> By: Otis Ward http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112568 Otis Ward Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:21:48 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112568 If y'all this this is ugly! I'm just finishing a build dedicated to my ex-wife built primarily out of Pillsbury Dough and Cabbage Patch Dolls! It's really heavy, hard to get started, and your buddies will never want to ride it! If y’all this this is ugly! I’m just finishing a build dedicated to my ex-wife built primarily out of Pillsbury Dough and Cabbage Patch Dolls! It’s really heavy, hard to get started, and your buddies will never want to ride it!

]]> By: Dr Robert Harms http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112567 Dr Robert Harms Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:16:28 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112567 Why do I have a vision of Matt Chambers with a diget down his throat ? Beyond that,,,I just don't get this pointy thing especially when they are directed towards the rider ...oh....its not meant to ever be ridden ??? Why do I have a vision of Matt Chambers with a diget down his throat ? Beyond that,,,I just don’t get this pointy thing especially when they are directed towards the rider …oh….its not meant to ever be ridden ???

]]> By: Steve Carr http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112566 Steve Carr Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:02:18 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112566 Although I understand the art, design, time, money, and skill it takes to create a bike like this, personaly, I have to ask myself "Why". In my opinion, and my opinion only, This does not represent what custom motorcycles are all about. If this bike were built to be used in a movie, or on a Sci-Fi TV show, I could see the point, other than that, this is just a pure fantasy style bike that appeals to a very thin slice of a very very large pie that is the motorcycle industry. Custom built bikes, again, in my opinion, should represent, in some form or fashion, some line of design from the past, should be useful, and the lines on the bike must flow, and the function has to be simple and easy to understand. They should be something that the everyday guy or girl can see themselves getting on, and taking down to the local bike night. In my opinion, 99% of the people, motorcycle fan or not, can not understand this type of design, and therefore, most of these type bikes dont get the appreciation that a more "understood" design will get. That being said, to each his own, if it makes this guy happy to build bikes like this, I stand behind him 100% Good Job Rafik Steve Carr Although I understand the art, design, time, money, and skill it takes to create a bike like this, personaly, I have to ask myself “Why”.

In my opinion, and my opinion only, This does not represent what custom motorcycles are all about.

If this bike were built to be used in a movie, or on a Sci-Fi TV show, I could see the point, other than that, this is just a pure fantasy style bike that appeals to a very thin slice of a very very large pie that is the motorcycle industry.

Custom built bikes, again, in my opinion, should represent, in some form or fashion, some line of design from the past, should be useful, and the lines on the bike must flow, and the function has to be simple and easy to understand. They should be something that the everyday guy or girl can see themselves getting on, and taking down to the local bike night.

In my opinion, 99% of the people, motorcycle fan or not, can not understand this type of design, and therefore, most of these type bikes dont get the appreciation that a more “understood” design will get.

That being said, to each his own, if it makes this guy happy to build bikes like this, I stand behind him 100%

Good Job Rafik

Steve Carr

]]> By: sickboy http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112565 sickboy Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:20:44 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112565 Too many of these custom biikes are built for show with no consideration as to the ride. How many breakdowns will occur in 100 miles? How will it react in a "stress" situation? The problem is that the neophite actually believes these bikes can be ridden and becomes disillusioned and disappointed when reality sets in, all enjoyment evaporates. Then the industry ends up where it is today, not just a victim of the economy but of turned off customers. Too many of these custom biikes are built for show with no consideration as to the ride. How many breakdowns will occur in 100 miles? How will it react in a “stress” situation? The problem is that the neophite actually believes these bikes can be ridden and becomes disillusioned and disappointed when reality sets in, all enjoyment evaporates. Then the industry ends up where it is today, not just a victim of the economy but of turned off customers.

]]> By: 1550tc http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112561 1550tc Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:10:17 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112561 Jeff I have to say this bike is not just ugly it is frigggin Butt Ugly i see u dint get my xmas gift or its stuck in your inbox http://www.mdsupport.org/eyetests.html Jeff

I have to say this bike is not just ugly it is frigggin Butt Ugly

i see u dint get my xmas gift or its stuck in your inbox

http://www.mdsupport.org/eyetests.html

]]> By: ROCKSTAR http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112557 ROCKSTAR Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:11:44 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112557 poor man's JT Nesbitt poor man’s JT Nesbitt

]]> By: Sniperman http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112554 Sniperman Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:10:02 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112554 Mr. Wondering..........please tell us as well......what have have you built before??? Is this an example of the pot calling the kettle black?! No, I have never built a custom bike before.....and I have no interest in doing so....I have nothing to prove to myself nor others. I have dedicated my life to my country though military service and I would have not had it any other way. We all have our own place in this world. I've specialized in special weapons for the last 22 years from every aspect of design, machining, implementation and of course testing. I've had the incredible opportunity to have worked with some very talented engineers throughout my humble career. So in summary, I'm very familiar with product development and so on. I was not trying to insult RK in any way, however, I don't think that RK is a state licensed mechanical engineer.......or is he?....correct me if I'm wrong. How many of these actual DESIGNS, yes, designs is what they really are and what type of testing have they gone through? How safe is the bike? How does it behave at 10 mph? 20 mph? 80 mph? Do you remember the unfortunate accident that Kendall Johnson had a few years at Myrtle Beach? I also remember reading here on this blog the lawsuit between BBC and a rider that lost a leg in NY for 5 million dollars for product failure............just ask Redneck how many recalls they had on their frames a few years ago......Get my point?! A lot of "Custom" bikes look cool...........but that's about it............they have zero documented integrity with any type of OFFICIAL testing and certification. You are playing Russian Roulette and it's something to consider very seriously. I'm also willing to bet that 90% of custom builders don't carry product liability on their builds due to the outrageous fees that insurance companies charge now a days. Let's be honest with ourselves here, do you really think that a major insurance company is going to underwrite a product liability policy to a builder working out of a 2 car garage in a residential area???!! Get my point?! I give RK kudos on his DESIGNS............but that's as far as I'm willing to go. So you see Mr.Wondering, there's much more to it than meets the eye. Sniperman Mr. Wondering……….please tell us as well……what have have you built before???

Is this an example of the pot calling the kettle black?!

No, I have never built a custom bike before…..and I have no interest in doing so….I have nothing to prove to myself nor others. I have dedicated my life to my country though military service and I would have not had it any other way. We all have our own place in this world. I’ve specialized in special weapons for the last 22 years from every aspect of design, machining, implementation and of course testing. I’ve had the incredible opportunity to have worked with some very talented engineers throughout my humble career. So in summary, I’m very familiar with product development and so on.

I was not trying to insult RK in any way, however, I don’t think that RK is a state licensed mechanical engineer…….or is he?….correct me if I’m wrong. How many of these actual DESIGNS, yes, designs is what they really are and what type of testing have they gone through? How safe is the bike? How does it behave at 10 mph? 20 mph? 80 mph? Do you remember the unfortunate accident that Kendall Johnson had a few years at Myrtle Beach? I also remember reading here on this blog the lawsuit between BBC and a rider that lost a leg in NY for 5 million dollars for product failure…………just ask Redneck how many recalls they had on their frames a few years ago……Get my point?!

A lot of “Custom” bikes look cool………..but that’s about it…………they have zero documented integrity with any type of OFFICIAL testing and certification. You are playing Russian Roulette and it’s something to consider very seriously. I’m also willing to bet that 90% of custom builders don’t carry product liability on their builds due to the outrageous fees that insurance companies charge now a days. Let’s be honest with ourselves here, do you really think that a major insurance company is going to underwrite a product liability policy to a builder working out of a 2 car garage in a residential area???!! Get my point?!

I give RK kudos on his DESIGNS…………but that’s as far as I’m willing to go.

So you see Mr.Wondering, there’s much more to it than meets the eye.

Sniperman

]]> By: Hmmm, Wondering http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112549 Hmmm, Wondering Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:02:21 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112549 "anybody can draw up a sketch on cardboard, have it machined, paint it and throw it together. " Sniperman, where can we find examples of your expertise? If is so simple to "throw something together. I would bet my last dime you have never built a plastic model car, much less a bike of any kind. Oh yeah, bolting on some cool new grips and levers dont count. “anybody can draw up a sketch on cardboard, have it machined, paint it and throw it together. ”

Sniperman, where can we find examples of your expertise? If is so simple to “throw something together.

I would bet my last dime you have never built a plastic model car, much less a bike of any kind. Oh yeah, bolting on some cool new grips and levers dont count.

]]> By: krugger http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112539 krugger Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:37:59 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112539 I like it! It's clever ! It's cheap, no CNC parts, no expensive produc!, Cheap and powerfull powerplant! Everybody with some smal tools , a good welding machine can build the same! And with talent , of course..... The building is very clean ! And the main think, that's not a copy! I like it! It’s clever ! It’s cheap, no CNC parts, no expensive produc!, Cheap and powerfull powerplant! Everybody with some smal tools , a good welding machine can build the same! And with talent , of course…..
The building is very clean ! And the main think, that’s not a copy!

]]> By: Wikked Steel http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112535 Wikked Steel Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:25:26 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112535 I think it's freakin' awesome. Not what one would consider a "rider" but truly pushes the envelope of design especially for a guy working out of his garage (like I do.) This bike along with his "Chain" bike and others should surely put him on the big map. I think it’s freakin’ awesome. Not what one would consider a “rider” but truly pushes the envelope of design especially for a guy working out of his garage (like I do.)
This bike along with his “Chain” bike and others should surely put him on the big map.

]]> By: Sniperman http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/28/most-radical-custom-buell-motorcycle-of-year-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-112534 Sniperman Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:22:13 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=28129#comment-112534 Screw Confederate.........it's like they have never copied anything before???!!! We ALL know that EVERYTHING has been done before at one time or another..............nobody is re-inventing the wheel anymore....neither is Confederate, believe me when I tell you this. I checked out RK's website and he has some very neat stuff.....different and transformer type of styling. Not my style but I give him credit considering he was a barber cutting hair 5 years ago and he's not afraid to tell you that. Additionally, he is very humble considering that he works out of a 2 car garage with minimal tools and resources. My only concerns is the safety and performance of these creations...... a very interesting question to me........anybody can draw up a sketch on cardboard, have it machined, paint it and throw it together. Hats off to RK!! Keep up the good work dude! Sniperman Screw Confederate………it’s like they have never copied anything before???!!! We ALL know that EVERYTHING has been done before at one time or another…………..nobody is re-inventing the wheel anymore….neither is Confederate, believe me when I tell you this.

I checked out RK’s website and he has some very neat stuff…..different and transformer type of styling. Not my style but I give him credit considering he was a barber cutting hair 5 years ago and he’s not afraid to tell you that. Additionally, he is very humble considering that he works out of a 2 car garage with minimal tools and resources.

My only concerns is the safety and performance of these creations…… a very interesting question to me……..anybody can draw up a sketch on cardboard, have it machined, paint it and throw it together.

Hats off to RK!! Keep up the good work dude!

Sniperman

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