This Harley Davidson Nightrod which has now become the “VROD 260 BG” is a customisation work carried out by Francisco Alí Manén and his team at Lord Drake Kustoms in their Harley motorbike workshop in Spain.
A MOTORBIKE FOR BERTRAND GACHOT
This custom bike was commissioned by Fran Manen (LDK) from a very special and demanding customer (especially when it comes to the motor world). He is none other than former Formula 1 driver and winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Bertrand Gachot.
Anecdotally, it was Michael Schumacher, the Formula 1 driver who was to take Bertrand Gachot’s place at the Jordan team when he had to retire for the season. Currently, Gachot is active in the marketing of Hype energy drinks.
A 260 rear wheel has been fitted along with a Harley Vrod air suspension and a custom rear mudguard. A handcrafted number plate holder and a minimalist passenger seat have also been produced, together with a driver’s seat upholstered in micro-perforated leather with double stitching in green thread.
LED indicators
Custom-made front spoiler
Driver and passenger seat
Handmade rear mudguard
Lord Drake Kustoms has also modified the exhaust system and fitted an air box cover together with a custom made spoiler. Other highlights include handlebars with Roland Sands Design turrets, LED turn signals, mirrors, etc.
This VROD 260 BG is a very elegantly styled converted bike with a green colour in combination with matt black that gives it a somewhat different look from other Harleys in this style.
AT THE HANDS OF A GREAT PILOT
Now the VROD 260 BG is on the streets in the hands of a rider who is not afraid of speed, corners and much less of riding an elegant two-wheeled beast like this Harley Davidson Vrod totally transformed by Fran Manen’s team.
This custom Harley known as “SPORTSTER BOBBER RSD” is a new work of Francisco Alí Manén owner of the motorcycle customization companyLord Drake Kustoms in Vélez Málaga (Spain)and Miami (USA).
CUSTOM RSD RIMS
At first sight it might look like just another bobber bike, built with a Harley Davidson SportsterIron 883 base… but it’s not.
Several details make the difference in this spectacular work and one of them and perhaps the most important is the black and aluminum RSD custom rims for Harley that have been installed on this custom bike. In addition, the rear is 200 wide and 18 inches in diameter, to give the rear end a more brutal look.
The LDK team has manufactured the license plate holder, the front fender, the single seat rear fender for Sportster and other details such as the support and bobber seat base.
Bobber seat and handcrafted license plate holder
Half handlebars and LED headlight
Half handlebars, a small keel, an LED headlight, turn signals or Santee LAF exhausts are other details to be highlighted together with elements such as the Sportster bobber seat upholstered with diamond design.
The paint has been a simple matte black color throughout the bike except for the graphics of the fuel tank that are white and a small red detail that are the spark plug wires.
DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Fran Manen tells us: “Sometimes a converted bike with a very plain and simple style, can become a very spectacular custom bike, just with a few details that make the difference from the rest… and this is one of those cases… and all thanks to the wheels and the elegance in putting all the parts together in this “SPORTSTER BOBBER RSD”.
This bike can be ordered from anywhere on the planet, Lord Drake Kustoms, has a worldwide motorcycle shipping service… so don’t wait any longer and order yours!
The Triumph SE Brat is a spectacular custom build by Lord Drake Kustoms that combines the classic essence of British motorcycles with the minimalist character of the brat style. The result is an elegant, aggressive, and perfectly balanced motorcycle, designed for enjoyment both in the city and on the open road. This custom motorcycle stands out for its clean aesthetics, compact proportions, and a commanding presence.
British elegance with Japanese flair
Inspired by Japanese bratstyle, this Triumph has been transformed to offer a lower, lighter, and sportier profile, without losing the brand’s classic DNA. The work carried out in the Andalusian workshop demonstrates meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a motorcycle that combines functionality, design, and personality in every element.
One of the most striking elements of this custom build is its elegant paint scheme. The tank and side panels sport a deep metallic green, a color that accentuates the bike’s classic lines and lends it a sophisticated and exclusive air. This hue contrasts perfectly with the numerous components finished in satin black, such as the frame, engine, and various mechanical parts.
The finishes have been carefully selected to maintain a restrained and elegant aesthetic: discreet screws, darkened components, and metallic details that provide the perfect balance between modernity and classic style. The entire ensemble conveys a sense of craftsmanship and aesthetic coherence.
A brat with her own personality
The Triumph SE Brat is a prime example of the level of customization that can be achieved when design, experience, and a passion for motorcycles come together. With its clean aesthetics, carefully chosen color scheme, and minimalist approach, this custom build demonstrates that a classic motorcycle can be reinvented without losing its essence. A unique piece that reflects the creative spirit and meticulous attention to detail that characterizes Lord Drake Kustoms’ projects.
This Softail Deluxe Black, also known as Deluxe “OM TIBETAN” is a new Harley Davidson customised by Lord Drake Kustoms in the motorbike workshop in Malaga Spain.
“OM TIBETAN”
This custom bike was originally a Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe, which has now undergone a radical custom transformation with a beautiful paint job combining different shades of black and dark grey and above all we must highlight the emblems and graphics that have been placed … the OM symbol … hence its name. “OM TIBETAN”
For the owner of this custom bike it was essential for the OM symbol to be present on the bike, as it is one of the most important symbols in the manifestation of our personal protection and has the spiritual power of being the sacred symbol of the universe… among other very important characteristics.
Fran Manen (owner of Lord Drake Kustoms) in collaboration with the owner of this Harley Davidson, has followed a pattern in terms of design to obtain the final result, which will leave no one indifferent.
Custom wheels with 240 rear tyre, Legend hydraulic softail suspension, modified and extended 2″ inch fuel tank, custom fabricated rear wing with built in LED.
Detail of the handmade seat
Custom-made exhausts with Vance and Hines Mini Grenades tails, Harley Davidson air filter to match the rims or a custom-made tie rod… these are some of the highlights of this Softail Deluxe Black“OM TIBETAN”.
Detail of the fuel tank
Motogadget blaze disc LED turn signals on the grips, an almost 3″ thick handlebar, custom-made number plate holder, custom-made seat, MMB odometer and lap counter are some of the other components.
The base paint of this Harley customised at Lord Drake Kustoms España, is dark graphite grey almost black combined with gloss black and matt black; to which several red details have been added such as the brake calipers or the spark plug wires.
On the engine, front suspension, front end and other elements, all chrome plating has been removed with electrostatic powdercoating by Metalcolors.
And the finishing touch is the OM symbols placed on the petrol tank and other points. They say that chanting the OM mantra has cardiovascular benefits as through the vibration the body relaxes, blood pressure is reduced and the heart beats at a regular rhythm… but we think that people who see this bike passing by will find the opposite to be true and will either gasp for breath or their heart rate will accelerate!
The best words to define this bike are probably “Elegant and Brutal” … and so is the new VROD 300 BLACK&RED customised by Lord Drake Kustoms in his workshop located in Malaga (SPAIN).
BASED ON A NIGHT ROD SPECIAL
Francisco Ali Manén (owner of LDK), received a call from a client from Portugal, who wanted a customised Harley Davidson Vrod and after a while of conversation the decision was made that it would be a Night Rod Special with a wide rear wheel kit that started with a 260 and ended up with a 300 wheel.
First of all, Fran Manen chose a Vrod Nightrod Special from the last year of production, a perfect base for this job, which also comes standard with an upside-down front suspension fork and a powerful 120 hp engine.
After deciding that a 300 wheel would be fitted in the end, a Harley Davidson wide rear wheel kit with custom rims and a 300 wide rear tyre and all the necessary modifications to the chassis and subframe, transmission, rear suspension, etc. was installed.
Handlebars and headlight
Handcrafted seat
A Legend air suspension for Vrod models are other details to highlight in the modification of a Vrod like this one, together with the exhausts, number plate bracket, body parts, mudguards, seat and a lot of small elements are some of the components handmade by Lord Drake Kustoms for this VROD 300 BLACK&RED.
Other details are the LED tail light has been integrated into the rear wing or the seat upholstery has been done in black with diamond stitching with double red thread stitching.
As for the paintwork, the attractive candy red colour is used to break up the black background and highlight the sinews and muscles of the impressive bodywork of this custom Harley Davidson.
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
Lord Drake Kustoms ships and exports bikes to customers all over the world, so if you want a custom bike like this Harley Davidson VROD 300 BLACK&RED that has been shipped to Portugal, just get in touch and they will take care of the rest!
Fran Manen (owner of Lord Drake Kustoms) says that this Sportster Scrambler, is a custom bike work of another level; especially for the beautiful combination of colors chosen.
The base used is a Harley Sportster Nightster 1200, which has had its original rear end removed and the subframe trimmed. A pair of Harley Ohlins shocks and a custom fabricated metal scrambler rear fender along with the handmade Sportster license plate bracket have shaped the rear of this beast.
BMX Handlebars
At the front, we highlight the 1″ BMX handlebar, and the modification of the fork and front suspension that has been accompanied by a minimalist scrambler fender.
RSD 2:1 Exhausts
The front wheel has been replaced with a new 21″ inch unit and the rear with an 18″ inch unit and Continental tires for scrambler style motorcycles have been installed. A handcrafted crankcase cover, side number holders and a modified and custom upholstered seat are other details to be highlighted.
This “BULTRACKER 57” has been completed with a RSD 2:1 exhaust, custom Sportster air filter, Harley BMX style footpegs, LED turn signals and many other details.
Lord Drake Kustoms highlights in this scrambler bike, the paint job that has been done, combining a candy red with a cream white and details in gold and orange. The seat is upholstered in black perforated poly-leather with red thread.
HOMOLOGATION
Once the work of customizing a scrambler bike like this “BULTRACKER 57” was finished, the next step was to proceed to homologate all the reforms made on a custom bike for Spanish territory at this level and finally it has been achieved (except for the exhaust pipe).
Again, as usual on these custom BMW bikes, the entire original subframe has been removed and left single seater by fabricating a new subframe to support the black Biltwell diamond patterned BMWbobber hanging seat.
Other highlights include a Biltwelltracker handlebar with downward position, a Motogadget Mini odometer, LED indicators, BMW R number plate holder, auxiliary headlight and custom-made mudguards.
Tracker Biltwell handlebars
Scrambler tyres
Hanging bobber seat
Number plate holder for BMW R
Of course, a pair of Continental TKC80scrambler tyres complete the scrambler look of this BMW R and together with some Lord Drake Kustoms logos on the front suspension bottles, modified exhausts with black heat tape and minimalist tails or round cafe racer style mirrors on the handlebar ends give this BMW R the look it deserves as BMW R100 “CANDY RED”
The end result of the bobber scrambler style transformation on this custom bike has been spectacular; largely due to the candy red colour used on the fuel tank and front wing, which gives this custom bike its name… BMW R100 Candy Red!
On this BOBBER SCRAMBLER motorbike, Francisco Alí Manén (owner of Lord Drake Kustoms) in addition to choosing the beautiful candy red colour for the bodywork, has used a combination of different shades of black applied with electrostatic powdercoating in the Metalcolors company.
HOMOLOGATION
Finally, our homologation department at Lord Drake Kustoms has been in charge of homologating the modifications made on a converted motorbike for the Spanish territory like this BMW BOBBER SCRAMBLER.
A Harley Sportster XL 883 R that came into the hands of Francisco Alí Manén (owner of Lord Drake Kustoms) and that had to be done with a very retro and elegant style; so he decided to make a Harley bobber with a very classic and vintage colors.
The first thing a bobber rear fender fitted to the wheel with side supports all completely handmade and made of metal that has been installed after cutting the entire subframe. A license plate bracket with side arm for Harley, also made by LDK and of course a Biltwellbobber seat with custom made anchors.
Detail of the Biltwell seat and handcrafted rear fender.
At the front the front fender has been modified and the fork travel has been embellished with rubber bellows and metal covers for the seatpost area. A front spoiler made of metal and a small handlebar mini ape form the set of this Sportster Bobber BabyBlue.
Handlebar apehanger
The exhausts have been custom made at Lord Drake Kustoms, which together with the minimalist air filter, have left the engine exposed. We have also installed lower shocks and all this transformation of Harley bobber has been completed with details such as biltwell turrets, mini odometer, LED turn signals under the button panels, mirrors grips, etc…
However, the most important thing to highlight in this customized motorcycle by Lord Drake Kustoms; is its painting…, a combination of babyblue and creamy white with antique gold accents that has given the Sportster Bobber BabyBlue an impressive look and that has been finished off with the upholstery of the seat in brown leather.
HOMOLOGATION
All the work done on this custom Harley Davidson has been homologated for the territory of Spain … and then this bike transformed, has been delivered to its owner to enjoy riding through the streets of a beautiful Harley Davidson Bobber.
It is not the first time that this local television invites Lord Drake Kustoms to participate in their broadcasts, always showing a great interest in the work that Fran Manen and his team do in the province of Malaga.
