THE BAT BIKE


 

 

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Hi juliet, you asked for custom autos in your e-mail, so...... owner/builder-phil webb, leigh-on-sea, essex. darkside member. purchased new 1-8-99, my mate nicknamed it the bat-bike from the start & i just ran with the idea! with a background in customising cars (hence my nickname - 'custom') i soon started modifying! all the painted bolts are now polished stainless-i prefer custom detailing to flashy paint (...maybe when funds allow) wheels are powdercoated/polished, switchgear/transmission cover/handlebar tops are stripped & polished, cruiser headlight/led sidelights-homemade mounts, re-trimmed seat by l&n products, homemade floorplates (chromed),pm tuning exhaust (polished),chrome shock-tops are ford fiesta tailpipe trims,mural on front panel by jeff stroud, aftermarket grips/mirrors, chromed/engraved kickstart/brake levers (karl russell/don blocksidge), March 07-50cc 2 stroke engine replaced with 125 4 stroke italjet torpedo lump!-not an easy swap-lots of frame mods/cutting/welding+wiring+the 4 stroke parts-all done by progress classic scooters (thanks paul!) April 08..leds in recess under side quarter panels, also working on a modified mini-moto cruiser backrest with chrome bat-symbol on the back & a re-covered dual seat. things you may not notice..habana retro clear indicator lenses with the orange inner lenses removed & orange bulbs added, sidelight bracket shaped to hide the cutout for the headlight bracket & also hide the back of the leds,stainless bolts have had the grade marks sanded smooth & polished,fork link cover bolts are domed stainless to match the mudguard ones. sometimes people only notice how many modifications there are when its parked next to a standard one-so if you are at a show/rideout or rally come & have a look-i dont bite, good luck with the site-it looks great, cheers, phil.