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Now theres a Harley wanna-be if I ever seen one!!!

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Please clean the 60 weight off of your glasses and read this thread from the beginning. Midget11

World-wide Bonne phenomenon!!

Just received confirmation that an article in the Greek magazine "Hot Ride Chopper" will feature the bike in an issue coming out around Christmas. In addition, we were approached this week by the first/only Russian custom-built bike magazine called "Bike Freak" who are planning a feature on the bike.

Congrats Big Daddy and Kevin! Any of those Euro mags have online sites? Looking forward to the upcoming article in The Horse.

The Russian custom-built bike magazine called "Bike Freak" is at http://www.ksr.ru The Greek mag does not have a site yet.

Thanks for the link. I'll keep an eye on that site in case they decide to put something on there about Kevin's bike.

Cool. I will report back on this forum as soon as I find out when all this press is out and pass on as much info as I can get about how to get the magazines.

Member Bedouin on this site lives in Greece. Perhaps he can score a copy for you if you can't get it over here.

I always get at least 5 promo copies and might be able to get more if I had some idea of how many people might want one.

I can also help out by getting a batch of copies sent out - all interested say "Aye".

Al, Thanassis,

I'd love a copy!

A lot of work gone into it and yes, a bike to be proud of at the end. Nice work Kevin.

Finally got around to reading this post. It was worth it. Nice bike Kevin! Derek, thanks for the link to the slide show. I watched it twice. Nice frame Al.

Thanks!

Thanks again! Its great to see this bike get worldwide attention! It sure gets alot everywhere I ride it! Later-Midget11

I just found this thread tonight. ****** that is one nice bike. Kudos on getting it in 3 mags.

http://www.bonnie790.it/immagini/moto/SP...%20luca%27s.jpg

italian bobber speedmaster made in Jesi (middle Italy)

Beautiful! Thanks for the link. Pictures are nice but i can't read a word of Italian.

use this translator
http://www.google.it/language_tools?hl=it

Here is some more exposure for Triumph chops! http://www.bikernet.com/bikebarn/PageViewer.asp?PageID=729

Bikernet.com is Keith Ball aka Bandit from Easyrider, Hot Bike, Street Chopper, etc. check out his website for some more great customs look under bike features. Thanks again for all the great feedback-Midget BTW The Horse lost the original disc/article but it has been re-constructed and as far as I know it will be published soon.

Congrats Kevin. Good article with lots of info. So now that you've had the bike awhile, how's it running and is there anything you'd change? I know you don't have a baseline to judge by, but how do you like those CR carbs? Were there any problems dialing them in, and have you had the bike dyno tested?

Thanks Sal As far as changes- 1. I would use a foot clutch and jockey shift set-up 2. I would use an Exile seat set up which uses a Lepera seat with a shock/spring combo 3. I would mount a 200 on the rear using a wider rim 4. I would powdercoat rims black As far as the CR's I got them from Mike @ Bella Corse. They were jetted spot on. They perform very well, no flat spots, great starting with a little choke, and they pull hard. Oh and for #5 MORE POWER maybe even a turbo..I wonder if Jojje is reading this post..Later-K

COOL!

Check out 'THE HORSE' July 06 issue- My bike finally made it! Midget11

Cool Kevin, I'll make sure I pick up a copy.

Thanks for the shout-out Kevin. Lookin' good man, lookin' good.

Mike

Picked up the July issue of The Horse yesterday. Nice 3 page spread on Kevin's bike. He must be one proud papa.

Yo Kevin good to see your bike still gettin the love man

Very cool except the tank angle.

The mother of all thread resurrections... due to...

http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/custom-hinckley-bonneville-chopper/

So the same guy still owns/rides it? I always wondered how these customs hold up.