[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If we search within the new vocabulary that new technologies and social networks have given us in recent years, we will find many new words that have gradually been included in our day to day. One of them is “Trending Topic“, used to list the most current topics within one of the most famous social networks.
Also, it is the name that David Muñoz adopted for his new business project. That is why he contacted Lord Drake Kustoms to customize his Harley Softail Deuce and baptize it with the name of his new adventure.
In the following report that Biker Zone dedicated to this “Trending Topic” in its number 288 you will find more details of this incredible bike.
Trending Topic LORD DRAKE KUSTOMS
The Harley of the Hashtag (#)!
Fashion, accessories, elegance, a lot of class and, of course, trending topic, were the key words to carry out this project.
Text: Francisco Alí Manén Ranea – Photos: Alvaro Manén Ranea
A few months ago, David Muñoz, contacted Lord Drake Kustoms in Malaga to tell them the idea he had about making a motorcycle on the basis of a Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce, which he had just acquired. Curiously, this project coincided in time with the launch by David of a new fashion and accessories brand called “Trending Topic”.
After the meeting between David and Francisco Ali, the owner of LDK, both concluded that this bike should be something different from what is usually proposed for Softail Deuce, and especially when this machine was going to be used as a corporate image in the launch of the clothing brand.
“It should be something different from what is usually proposed for Softail Deuce, and especially when this machine was going to be used as a corporate image”
Francisco Alí the challenge excited him for the possibilities it offered and also because the Softail Deuce is his favorite Harley, for being the first he had and because with it he started in the world of customization. And since that first unit, I had never returned to work with another Deuce.
The owner of Trending Topic made it clear that the motorcycle wanted it with a Penaut gas tank, which had to keep the original lenticular rim (which characterizes the Deuce models) and that it should carry the logo of its brand (hashtag).
From there Francisco started working on the project and after several tests it was determined that the motorcycle had to wear a black suit, with the exception of the gas tank that would be white, the usual color of the shirts that accompany this type of costumes … a significant detail and that so well reference to the brand of complements to which it was going to represent.
“To give an elegant and dark touch, it was decided to use darkened intermittent indicators incorporated in the cuffs and of mini dimensions for the rear part.”
It began by modifying and adapting a “Penaut” tank, replacing the ignition and contact and replacing the handlebar with a flat one to give the bike width. Later, the rear part of the chassis was modified and the rear fender type bobber with the LED integrated pilot was manufactured, as well as the floating seat without springs with the “Trending Topic” mark inserted in the rear part. Apart from many other details such as the front tire, the digital speedometer, etc., three elements were incorporated in the front of the bike that would break with the typical bobber look that the motorcycle was acquiring so far and that are: a dome, a keel-spoiler and a front grille. To give an elegant and dark touch it was decided to use darkened turn signals incorporated to the cuffs and of mini dimensions for the rear part.
The result, a motorcycle that, like the complements and the clothes of the brand it represents, is giving and will give a lot to talk about and wherever it goes it becomes a “trending topic” of the event … and as much as they are a pair of cufflinks like a tie or even this magnificent bike.
From Lord Drake Kustoms, we want to thank David Muñoz and the entire “Trending Topic” team for the trust placed in us and above all for the pleasantness that has been working with them in this project.
Thank you very much, good luck and especially that you are Trending Topic for a long time!
DATA SHEET
Base: Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce 2007 Engine: Twin Cam injection 1595 cc MODIFICATIONS:
Subchassis
Wiring: inside handlebar
Front suspension: change of inner springs, with external covers between seatposts and bellows in bars
Rear suspension: Lowering kit
Wheels: Fat Daddy wheels 21 “front
Escapes: Santee
Air filter: Drag Classic
Handlebars, handles, odometers and indicators (witnesses) Fuel tank: Penaut type
Mudguard
License plate support: lateral
Headlight and dome
Spoiler and front grille
Replacement ignition and contact
Rear indicators, front, cap
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In issue 263 of the magazine Biker Zone, specializing in the world of customizing motorcycles, our Triumph “Copper Boss” was analyzed in a five-page full report.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Biker Zone, a Spanish magazine specializing in the world of custom motorcycle, made this report a few years ago about our Bultracker Ring 13 at number 261.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are many reports and covers in Biker Zone magazine in which Lord Drake Kustoms has appeared over the years.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the issue 248 of the Spanish magazine Biker Zone, our Sportster 883 Racer was the subject of a four-page report inside.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hoy os traemos “Cream” una motocicleta basada en la nipona Yamaha XS750 en su versión de norteamericana Toda una elegante Cafe Racer que llamó la atención de todo el mundo.
Biker Zone le dedicó el siguiente reportaje en su número 256:
CREAM
LORD DRAKE KUSTOMS
Con la “Cream”el propietario de Lord Drake Kustoms, Francisco Manén, pretendía hacer una cafe racer al más puro estilo, sin que la moto perdiera el toque clásico y hacer a la vez algo diferente y sobre todo elegante… una moto para atraer miradas.
TEXTO Y FOTOS: LDK
Las XS llegaron a nuestro país en la década de los ochenta, con un nivel de publicidad en las revistas del sector que consiguieron el objetivo de abrir los ojos a los productos llegados desde Japón. Lo cierto es que nos habíamos perdido (por el proteccionismo en las importaciones) excelentes motos japonesas de los años sesenta y setenta, pero muchos modelos con esas siglas quedaron inéditos, absolutamente desconocidos para la enorme mayoría, al crearse en origen para consumo interno e incluso destinados a países como EE.UU. Uno de ellos es el utilizado en este caso por Francisco Manén. Se trata de un modelo muy especial, parecido estéticamente al comercializado en España con motor DOHC, pero con un cilindro menos: la Yamaha XS750.
La gran exclusividad de este modelo se debe a la configuración de su motor y a su origen. Eligió el modelo Triple USA Custom; unos de los limitados modelos tricilíndricos de estas XS que sólo se comercializó en USA y desde donde vino esta unidad.
Y aquí empiezan los cambios. El colín trasero está fabricado en metal –y a mano– a imagen y semejanza del depósito de gasolina, pues sigue fiel los ángulos. Los intermitentes traseros se han incrustado en las barras del subchasis que han sido modificadas al perder su función de soporte del asiento doble, para acoger solo un colín y asiento mono plaza. La suspensión delantera también fue acortada, para dar la línea general a esta moto, ahora mucho más acorde con los standards del cafe racer.
“LA GRAN EXCLUSIVIDAD DE ESTE MODELO SE DEBE A LA CONFIGURACIÓN DE SU MOTOR Y A SU ORIGEN. YAMAHA TRIPLE USA CUSTOM”
El resultado es mayor rigidez en sus suspensiones a pesar del mayor recorrido de la trasera con una pareja de amortiguadores con depósito de gas separado. La nueva posición de conducción más aerodinámica se consigue con un manillar dos piezas anclado directamente a las botellas de suspensión.
Datos técnicos
Nombre: “Cream”
Estilo: Cafe Racer
Marca: Yamaha
Modelo: XS750 Triple USA Custom
Año: 1981
Motor: 750 cc
Transmisión: Cardán
Rueda del.:19” Llanta con pintura en polvo efecto cobre
Rueda tras.: 18” Llanta con pintura en polvo efecto cobre
Neumáticos: Firestone Deluxe ChampionDepósito combustible: OriginalSuspensión del.: Modificada por LDKSuspensión trasera: Subida +3” amortiguadores de aire
Guardabarros del.: Fabricado por LDKColín trasero: Fabricado por LDK a manoy en metal
Asiento: Fabricado por LDK
Escapes: 3 en 1
Filtros de aire: K&N
Porta matrículas: Fabricado por LDKIntermitentes traseros: Insertados en el chasis
Iluminación: Luz delantera, piloto trasero incorporado a guardabarros, intermitentes delanteros y traseros LED en tijas y amortiguadores
Otras modificaciones: Manillar, puños, manetas, tapón gasolina, espejos
