Singer GP

In un mondo dove fantomatici artisti costruiscono oggetti da mettere in mostra partendo da moto funzionati, il nostro artista fa un percorso nettamente al contrario.

 

Lui è partito da un oggetto che poteva fare belle mostra di se per realizzare un moto funzionate !

Una vera moto da mettere in valigia . 

Questa piccola cafe reacer , la Singer Gp ve l'avevo mostrato in fase di costruzione sollevando notevole interesse nei lettori .

Ora Gianluca Ferrerini ha completato il suo lavoro e ci mostra orgoglioso il risultato.

Non un oggetto da esposizione in stile steampunk , ma una moto con tanto di cassa da viaggio per poter partecipare a future manifestazioni insieme alla moto "vere".

BMW S 1000 RR Custom Project

BMW Motorrad present the BMW S 1000 RR Custom Project prepared by Praem. This hypersportive was fully customized by Sylvain Florent Berneron and in homage to the heyday of the endurance races of the 80 The perfect link between the world of racing and customization.

BMW Motorrad wants to continue to open new horizons and new territories that speak to all fans. The BMW S 1000 RR Custom Project, BMW Motorrad joins Praem to remove the boundaries between the world of competition and performance and that of customization and style. BMW Motorrad is Make Life A Ride. The S 1000 RR amended by Praem is a perfect incarnation.

 While maintaining all the dynamic qualities and leading performance of the S 1000 RR, Praem book in a decidedly vintage performance but also very racing. The exterior is completely revised in this sense: asymmetrical fork head in the mind of machines that were prepared for 8h of Suzuka, original aluminum tank lengthened and of course a typical casing of that time with the battery directly accessible. Many changes have been made, in a nod to the world of competition: fill valve and quick couplings Staubli, carbon wheels Rotobox equipped with carbon ceramic discs, radiator-type endurance, slick tires or adjustable remote controls of the BMW Motorrad HP range. The titanium exhaust system emits a particularly angry with his silent Werks USA. Of course, the essence of the project with a strong scent of competition, the S 1000 RR retains its technology. Its performance is even up through the exhaust system and a specific mapping but also to the overall relief on the chassis: carbon wheels, aluminum subframe and titanium screws. Indeed, the weight of the S 1000 RR already very original content, is thus further reduced to only 184 kg fully fueled a gain of about 20kg on the scales to Praem this release.
Produced in collaboration with Derestricted, the design of the painting is also a modern reinterpretation, with a satin finish, aesthetic codes of competition vehicles from 70/80. It is also a nod to the BMW Art Car by Alexander Calder at the chosen colors.

BMW Motorrad continues to write the saga of the BMW Custom recent years (Krugger with his "Nurbs" and 6-cylinder in 2014 crowned the title of World Champion of Custom Bike, OSE and R nine T sidecar " the breakaway Beautiful "in 2015, Deus Ex Machina and S 1000 R prepared for Orlando Bloom, without counting all the preparations made on the basis of the R nine T since its launch: Urban Motor, El Solitario, Blitz Motorcycles, Roland Sands or Bratstyle, 46Works, Hidemo, Cherrys Company and most recently Clutch Motorcycles. with the BMW S 1000 RR Custom Project by Praem, BMW Motorrad is continuing its commitment to the world of customization with this new proposal that links perfectly vintage, technology and competition.

Frederic Stik, Managing Director of BMW Motorrad France: "I am very impressed by the work of Sylvain and Florent in Praem. It's the perfect bike I would have liked at the age when I started to ride a motorcycle. Sylvain and Florent knew perfectly imagine what would have been the best bike racing 80s with the best of today's technology and transform the S 1000 RR race machine this time. Especially since, by its performance, this bike has its place in today's circuits.

It is a beautiful tribute first of all BMW Motorrad DNA that has always been very active in competition: tourist trophy, speed records, side cars, Paris Dakar, Superbike and Endurance. Then I think the S 1000 RR Custom Project is a true new proposal in the world of customization. "

Sylvain Berneron, Praem: "This new project Praem makes me work again on a BMW and I am very proud. In this kind of approach, it is really important to work freely creatively. Once the outline of the motorcycle defined, Florent and I were very free to explore a new direction with the racing 80s while using an ultra modern base.
The philosophy is to use Praem legendary motorcycles bases. The BMW S 1000 RR in part in my opinion. It is extraordinary that BMW has managed to do with a powerful engine but perfectly tamed by electronics and some hyper sharpened cycle.
We tried to keep the maximum board technology: DTC traction control, suspension driven DDC, Race ABS, launch control ... while taking the S 1000 RR in another aesthetic universe .... "

Kawasaki Z650 by Wrench Kings

Hey guys! Can you do some small modifications on my Kawa Z650 from 1978? That’s how Mitchel’s bike started. And of course we can do some small modifications… But why not let us do the whole bike?

Easier said than done, because the bike arrived in five different crates… Not a problem, but a little bit a puzzle (plus a big trash can…). And the bike itself!! Whoa, what a creative mind has been working on that bike! When we received the bike, it was a Kawa Z650 transformed into a chopper model… Probably by a rail road worker… Considering the amount of steel used for the subframe… 

It was up to us to bring back the shape of the bike again.

The rear subframe at the shocks is raised by an inch and the subframe itself is completely new. All existing steel bars are removed from the frame. And although it is still visible that someone chopped this bike up, it is only visible in the tiniest details. We spend a shitload of time on it and we are absolutely proud of the outcome! And check out these tires! Complementing the bike by a mix between old and modern! The modern Daytona speedo is another detail with a wink on this 40 year old machine.

We were requested to paint the gas tank in a Sunset orange color scheme and we decided to put a subtle metallic flake through the paint. It is just beautiful to watch the sun set in the mirroring gas tank! Enjoy these pics!

To come with a road legal solution for the number plate mount, we fabricated a custom rear wheel plate holder with plans to bring this in production. The system is created in such that it fits any rear wheel hub and allows for invisible number plate light routing. 

The front fender and the number plate at the back reduce the worst part of the spray in rainy conditions. With a small fender like this in front, the water spray is still there, but only reaches the front light. The rider does not get a water spray on his visor now. 

And yes, the side stand… We are Wrench Kings of course! The food pegs are foldable Tarrozi foot pegs on a relocated position. On the new position the pegs had to be foldable to allow for the kick starter movement. Although the bike has a small Lithium Ion battery hidden underneath the gas tank, the kick starter still works fine.

As with the battery, all electronics are hidden underneath the gas tank. There is really nothing underneath the seat.

All in all the following modifications are made on this bike:

Frame and subframe powder coated in glossy gray

Handle bars, triple tree and all brackets are powder coated in glossy black

Blacked out engine look with new bolts everywhere

Custom sunset orange metallic paint job on the gas tank

Relocated side stand bracket and a new side stand

Relocated foot pegs (Tarrozi) with custom brake and gearshift link system

Tarrozi passenger foot pegs

Stainless steel, Dutch made exhaust damper

White exhaust wrap… Hate it or love it! ;)

Relocated electronics (new wiring loom with new waterproof connectors)

Custom (bolt on) battery box above the engine (with external charger if required… Although with the kick starter, this is not really necessary)

Led ring head light

Daytone Velona speedo

“Hidden” rear light (led strip with rear light, brake light and indicator lights)

Tiny indicator lights in front

New handle bar 

New Biltwell grips

Brembo brake lever

New clutch lever

New seat

Bar end mirrors

Continental Trail Attack 2 tires (Perfect tires with a stunning tread!!)

And of course a general service (New oil, filter, brake pads, brake oil, fork oil, etc.)

We are proud again! And we had a good time shooting these pictures! Bas Duijs, the photographer, is a good friend by now and it is always a pleasure to work with him. Naturally we would like to praise his work with a reference to his website: www.basduijs.com

We trust that Mitchel has many smiling kilometers with this machine!

The Kings

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