Transformations of BMW motorcycles like this BMW R100 BOBBER RED, tend to be increasingly common in the market, to the point that it is increasingly difficult to find a good base bike to make a project of this type, as they are running out and the remaining units are either very expensive or are in a very deplorable state.
The Biltwell Tracker handlebar accompanied by the odometer for BMW Motogadget Mini, new controls and button panels, as well as the Motogadget Blaze disc indicators on the brown grips also from the Biltwell brand make up the front of this custom bike.
Motogadget Mini Odometer
Handcrafted seat
On this BMW bobber scrambler we also highlight the hanging seat upholstered in brown with diamonds, shocks with air bottle and fenders trimmed attached to the bobber style wheels and finally some continental tires TKC 80.
To highlight with respect to other custom BMW R100, the color used in the fuel tank is a very elegant matte red, combined with the brown seat, differs from the typical finishes of these bobber scrambler bikes that are usually darker.
After all the mechanical restoration work on a BMW R100 like this one, we proceeded to paint all the components in matte black with electrostatic powder coating at Metalcolors.
HOMOLOGATION
Finally the homologation of all the reforms made on a bobber/scrambler bike for Spain that has gone from being an old BMW R100 to be a unique modified and exclusive bike… which is now known as BMW R100 BOBBER RED.
Fran Manen has been invited to participate in the promotional video of his hometown, Velez-Malaga (Malaga). Together with other famous local personalities, the video shows all the tourist attractions it has to offer.
The video will be presented in Madrid at the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR).
Choosing the best cafe racer and custom motorcycles of 2021 from Lord Drake Kustoms is difficult, since we have carried out motorcycle transformation in more than 40 units of all styles and brands throughout the year in our customization workshops.
Cafe racer, Scrambler and Bobber with Harley Davidson, BMW and Triumph bases have been the styles of custom bikes that we have worked the most; although we have also made motorcycle transformations with performance bikes or high performance motorcycles in our motorcycle workshop in Malaga such as a Yamaha MT01 and at the other extreme even a Vespa scooter modified for Agatha Ruiz de la Prada.
Custom motorcycles of all styles and brands define our work and this great variety makes us one of the most versatile motorcycle modification companies.
Although each of our motorcycle modification jobs has its own style and personality, in this post we are going to try to choose our best custom bikes of 2021 among all the scrambler, cafe racer, bobber or other motorcycle style that we have transformed.
Fran Manen (owner of Lord Drake Kustoms) tells us that more than the best cafe racer and custom bikes of 2021, we are going to talk about the favorites:
“SURVIVOR” … If you were looking for a dream one; With this BMW cafe racer, the phrase “Your dreams come true” (your dreams come true) is the most accurate to define this work of transformation of a BMW motorcycle carried out in our workshop in Spain.
BMW R100 Springer “Survivor”
“SPRINGER BOBBER BLUE” … a whole Harley Davidson Softail transformed with bobber style and with a modern mechanical base (a twin cam from 2005) and an impressive look from a few decades ago.
Harley-Davidson Springer Bobber “Blue”
We were left with the “SPORTSTER BOBBER 02”customized for a client from Oviedo (Asturias) or the “SPORTSTER BOBBER FAT”, a Harley Sportster transformation that we have made for a client from the Calella (Barcelona) area who wanted to convert their custom Sportster 1200 on a forty eight bobber.
Sportster Bobber 02
Sportster Bobber Fat
We continue with a Sportster scrambler called “SOULBREAKER MARTINI”; customized for a client in Germany… and finally we cannot forget the “HARLEY FUNDACION OLIVARES” a Sportster transformedwith cafe racer style to help theFundación Olivares de Málagain their fight against childhood cancer.
Soulbreaker Martini
Harley Fundación Olivares
Regarding the modification of TRIUMPH motorcycles, we are left with the “TRIUMPH MARDANIS” for a passionate customer of the “LOBO KING” in Murcia and the “TRIUMPH ARMY”customized for the owner of the company dedicated to creating spaces in maritime containers MY BOX EXPERIENCE.
And so we could continue to list our favorite custom bikes of the year, but as we said at the beginning, choosing the best cafe racer and custom bikes of 2021 from Lord Drake Kustoms is almost impossible … because each of them has its own personality.
Modifying a motorcycle to turn it into a scrambler has been very common for a few years and as always at LDK we adapt to new fashions or trends in terms of motorcycle customization, and we even try to stand out in each one of them.
Proof of this is this Yamaha XT 600, which arrived at our custom motorcycle workshop (in deplorable conditions) from a client who wanted to restore and transform the motorcycle into something different.
Fran Manen (owner of Lord Drake Kustoms), was very clear at the time… the motorcycle had to be transformed into a scrambler; Although this Yamaha does not belong to the group of typical high-performance motorcycles or performance bikes (Harley, Triumph, BMW, etc.) that we usually make in our motorcycle transformation workshop in Malaga.
And the result was this nice scrambler bike that in January 2022 has been selected among the 10 best scrambler bikes of 2021 in Bikebound Magazine.The choice has been made according to the highest number of interactions, likes, etc; that custom bikes have had on the different social networks of the prestigious American motorcycle transformations magazine by their followers.
So, really, the followers of Bikebound magazine around the world, have been in charge of placing our Yamaha XT Scrambler in the TOP 10 of the magazine, after choosing from hundreds of custom motorcycles published throughout 2021 worldwide.
You can see the full report published by this cafe racer and custom magazine; and also know the rest of scrambler motorcycles that have been chosen as the 10 best scrambler custom motorcycles of 2021 in the following link: https://www.bikebound.com/2022/01/02/best-scramblers-2021/
This is the “Harley Fundación Olivares” customized by Lord Drake Kustoms in Spain and it is perhaps the custom motorcycle with the most Soul, Magic and Heart that we have made to date. It will be raffled and all the funds raised will go to the Olivares Foundation(Malaga) dedicated to the fight against childhood cancer.
During the pandemic, at the hands of a mutual friend, Francisco Alí Manén (owner of LDK), he received a visit in his custom workshop and café racer in Malaga from Andrés Olivares (president of the Foundation); that he is also a huge fan of custom bikes.
The base model chosen was a Harley Davidson XL 1200 Customs. This transformed Sportster should not be a cafe racer or scrambler, this custom motorcycle simply had to be a transformed motorcycle with a lot of soul, magic and heart; And what better way to do it than by representing the Foundation. That is why the color white and its colors have been used.
The number 558 of thecustom made fenders represent the families that the foundation has helped since the beginning of its activity (Only in the first 9 months of 2021 they have helped 100 families!)
The Cole Foster gas tank for Sportster, in addition to bearing the logos of the Olivares Foundation, bears the imprint of a child’s hand. This child is the son of Francisco Alí Manén… Alejandro, who despite being 9 years old was the one who had the idea and wanted to place his hand there to represent and give hope to all the children.
The candy red color of the motor represents the strong hearts of all those children who are true fighters and are full of illusion despite being punished by a disease as bad as cancer.
This Harley Davidson customized by the entire Lord Drake Kustoms team in Spain, speaks for itself, so we are not going to go into technical details of how it has been made or what parts it has … We are simply going to ask you to buy many tickets for the draw … Because in addition to winning Soul, Magic and Heart, you will be able to win this beautiful motorcycle customized by Francisco Alí Manen and his entire team, which can be sent anywhere in the world.
All the funds raised in the raffle will go to the Foundation; So if you want to collaborate and participate in the raffle or want to have more information here we leave you the link:
This BMW K75 SILVER SCRAMBLER is a bike transformed in the workshop of Lord Drake KustomsBMW motorcycle modifications in Spain.
METAL EFFECT
The owner of LDK (Francisco Alí Manén) decided on this custom bike not to use paint for the fuel tank and also not to leave it in matte finish as usual. After stripping and removing all the paint from the tank of this BMW K75, he proceeded to give an effect to the metal and then lacquered it in gloss to give it that silver finish that gives name to the bike SILVER SCRAMBLER.
This BMW K75 scrambler is characterized like other similar units by Continental TKC 80 tires, tracker handlebar, seat and subframe modified to give it that Street tracker or scrambler style.
A minimalist exhaust tailpipe attached to the original manifolds on this scrambler bike are another highlight, as are the side covers made of metal and aluminum grilles.
Modified seat
Motogadget Mini Odometer
A license plate holder with side arm for BMW K, led light, turn signals and other details have been shaping this bmw flying brick scrambler.
Cafe racer and scrambler accessories such as the motogadget mini odometer and the Biltwell grips have been purchased at the parts and accessories store for custom bikes Customiza tu Moto.
All the black paint work has been done with electrostatic powdercoating at Metal Colors
HOMOLOGATION
This transformed bike, called BMW K75 SILVER SCRAMBLER, has been totally homologated for Spain, thanks to our own service of homologation of reforms in cafe racer and custom motorcycles.
¿QUIERES CUSTOMIZAR TU MOTO? TE LO PONEMOS FÁCIL …
PRESUPUESTO SIN COMPROMISO
Te hacemos un presupuesto gratuíto y sin compromiso. Contacta con nosotros y cuéntanos tu idea, estaremos encantados de ayudarte.
RECOGIDA Y ENTREGA GRATIS
No importa donde vivas dentro de la península ibérica, nosotros nos encargamos de recoger tu moto en la puerta de tu casa y, una vez modificada, volver a llevártela. Ah! y además gratis.
HOMOLOGACIÓN E ITV
Todos nuestros proyectos incluyen la gestión y los requisitos necesarios para la homologación y la aprobación de la Inspección Técnica de Vehículos (ITV) para circular por todo el territorio nacional.
¿NO TIENES MOTO?
No hay problema, podemos buscar una moto que se ajuste a tu idea. Gracias a nuestra experiencia de muchos años, sabemos donde encontrar verdaderas joyas a buen precio.
Escríbenos y hablemos de tu idea sin compromiso
O si lo prefieres, puedes llamarnos de Lunes a Viernes en horario de 9:00 a 16:00 horas
This custom motorcycle came to us from the North of Spain and its owner wanted an authentic Harley Davidson bobber, but with more spectacular size and appearance wheels … and above all he wanted to keep the colors and graphics of the original Sportster penaut fuel tank.
RESTART FROM ZERO
This Harley Sportsterhas been completely disassembled and then the entire subframe was cut off to house a new bobber rear fender for Sportster, handcrafted in our Harley Davidson workshop in Malaga.
Highlight, a wider rear wheel for Harley (we have put a rim with a 150 tire instead of the original 130). At the front, wide triple posts have been installed to accommodate a new 21 ”wheel with a 120 tire. To complete the set of wheels, we have installed Big Spoke rims or fat spokes for Harley in gloss black color.
We made the front fender out of metal and fitted a small Ape Hanger handlebar for Sportster. We have lowered the suspension of this Bobber bikewith some new shorter shocks; and finally a Biltwell springless seat has been attached to the bike’s chassis.
Front fender in metal
Fuel tank and gas tap
Biltwell springless seat
Handlebar apehanger
Finally we have installed in the “Sportster Bobber 02” some santee exhausts, a rough crafts air filter, LED indicators integrated in the hand controls, gas cap, Biltwell grips, new 48mm MMB odometer for Sportstery models, a host of parts and custom accessories from our online store Customiza tu Moto and our Harley Davidson store in Malaga.
Regarding the paint of this custom bike, we have respected the original colors and graphics of the Harley gas tank (which we have reworked to give it new life) and we have painted the fenders to match. The rest has been a gloss black powdercoating job done by the Metal Colors company.
HOMOLOGATION
Regarding the reform and approval of custom transformations carried out on this bobber motorcycle, Lord Drake Kustoms‘ own team has been in charge of approving all the changes made to the vehicle for Spain and delivering the motorcycle to the customer.
Deciding between a transformation of an Indian Scout or Harley Davidson Sportster is a question that customerspresent a lot in the Lord Drake Kustomsmotorcycle transformationworkshop in Malaga (Spain).
The first thing we say to customers is that they should take into account what style of custom motorcycle we are looking to obtain. And above all, before choosingan Indian or a Harley we must take into account which Sportster model is chosen as the base bike to customize.
For us, without a doubt the best motorcycle to carry out modifications and transformations is the Sportster when we talk about traditional models, marketed in Spain until 2021…. But if we talk about the new Harley Davidson Sportster 1200S, our opinion changes and a lot; It has nothing to do with using a traditional Harley Sportster model or the new Sportster 1200S model.
But Fran himself tells us, that much to his regret; If when looking for a good motorcycle to carry out a transformation you have to choose between an Indian Scout or a Sportster 1200 S, for now perhaps he would opt for the Scout(always at levels of aesthetic results), because the Indian has more possibilities Modification of the new Harley 1200S and it also seems to us a custom motorcycle with more spirit and originality in its design than the Harley Davidson.
In summary, between the transformation of an Indian Scout or a Harley Davidson Sportster, for now the model that we see more limited when it comes to doingdifferent modification and customization jobs is the Sporster 1200S.
If you want a bobber and even a cafe racer, you can perfectly use the Indian Scout or of course the traditional Sportster 883 or 1200 models.
But if you want a custom motorcycle with which you can make a scrambler, a brat or even something more custom chopperstyle; The traditional Harley Sportsters models are the only valid ones and with which you can also make authentic bobber and cafe racery motorcycles, they are easy and cheap to get in Spain.
The final answer is very easy and difficult at the same time; since if we take into account other factors (in addition to the final aesthetics) such as the age of the motorcycle, performance or budget; are other aspects that influence a lot when deciding between an Indian Scout or Harley Davidson Sportster transformation.
Lord Drake Kustoms made the first modification and customization of an Indian Scoutcafe racer style at its facilities in Spain and since then its motorcycle transformation workshops in Malaga and Miami no have stopped customizing motorcycles of this mythical American model.
There are currently three variants of this model: the Scout, the Scout Bobber and the Scout Bobber Twenty. And for us they are undoubtedly the most customizable motorcycle model of the Indian brand; Equivalent to Harley Davidson Sportster models.
For Francisco Alí Manén (owner of Lord Drake Kustoms in Spain and the United States) the basic Indian Scout is the most recommended if you are going to carry out a very radical transformation of the motorcycle and especially that this custom modification includes the change of the original wheels … for example for a set of RC Components rims incorporating a 240 rear wheel for Indian Scout.
However, if you do not plan to change the original wheels of the motorcycle, Fran Manén recommends the Scout Bobber Twenty model, since this model has spoked wheels, which unlike alloy wheels, are the most versatile for their look for any Cafe racer or bobber transformation style.
In terms of motorcycle customization styles, Indian Scouts(regardless of the model used) are perfect for making Bobber bikes and even Cafe Racer bikes with a very sporty air.
But despite being a good motorcycle base to transform into a cafe racer or bobber, over the last few years, we have observed in our motorcycle transformation workshop in Malaga that the owners of these American custom bikes prefer to make the modification and customization of an Indian Scoutalmost always with Bobber style, with a hanging single-seater seat and a wide rear wheel.
At LDK, we defend the idea that although it is a perfect motorcycle to make a bobber, you can get a spectacular cafe racer and even other types of custom motorcyclestyles; since the potential of the Scout is enormous when it comes to customizing a motorcycle.
What we are very clear about is that the transformation of Indian Scout in Spain, whatever style it may be, is going to become one of the most popular motorcycle transformations in the future.
The increase in sales of motorcycles of the prestigious American brand in Spain and especially the increase in demand for customizations and transformations of Indian motorcycles that we have had in recent years in our cafe racer and custom workshop, has led us to expand our parts catalog and accessories for Indian considerably.
Thanks to Lord Drake Kustoms, it also has facilities in Miami (USA), our company has direct access to all North American manufacturers and distributors of any type of part or spare part for Indian motorcycles.
The most demanded parts and accessories for Indian motorcycles when making a cafe racer or bobber modification or transformation of these motorcycles are usually:
SEATS: The most sought after and the one with the most variety we have are the single-seater bobber-type hanging seat models or seats for IndianCorbin, Saddlemen or other brands.
SUSPENSIONS: As for the rear suspensions for Indian motorcycles, to name a few examples, we have a wide range of models of Ohlins, Fox, Progressive or other brands for Indian Scout. We are also specialists in 30mm lowering kits for Indian FTR.
For the front suspension we have a wide range of products such as fork bar covers for Scout models (located between the upper and lower triple clamp), rubber bellows and other types of trims. Of course we do not forget the different types of adjustment kits and springs for the front suspension of Indian motorcycles.
WHEELS:We have a wide range of customrims for Indian Scout, Chief and FTR1200 from brands such as RC Components or Roland Sands Design and of course for the most classic a large selection of white band tires.
In our workshop specialized in the customization of Indian motorcyclesin Spain, we are also leaders in the sale and installation of a 240 wide rear wheel kit for Indian Scout.
EXHAUSTS:We cannot forget the wide range of complete exhaust systems for Indian from the main brands on the market Vance and Hines, Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hyde, Akrapovic, Samson, Danddexhaust, Two Brothers, NLC, etc. We also have tailpipesforScout, Chief or FTR1200 models.
All this is a small example of the wide range of parts and accessories for Indian motorcycles, which we have: indicators, lights, controls, handlebars, trims, footpegs, etc, etc.
We have access to such a wide range of products for these custom bikes that it is impossible to have them all in our online store. Therefore, we recommend that if you are looking for accessories for your Indian, do not hesitate to contact us through this page or in our online parts and accessories store: www.cutomizatumoto.comand we will help you find what you need and later we will send them to your home or we will install it in our Indian motorcycle customization workshop in Malaga or Madrid.
