Guest Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I'm going to start a Custom Bike Company from my garage to start with and then we'll see how it goes. I don't need any advise as to weather I am doing the right thing and telling me it'll never make money... I dont care about that and Ive heard it all before! I'm doing it because I want to, and for the love of bikes. This is not a money making venture ( I have a nice little company doing well that takes care of the bills!) This is a passion project. I'm just interested to find out what the current trends are with regards t bike styles. I'm still very much into Bobbers like the CCM Spitfire, but I belive that Flat Trackers are becoming very popular. After watching Guy Skid Wilisons You Tube video and seeing what his 5four company is doing with the Honda CMX500 Rebel, I really like that style! Anyway just curious on your thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Whatever anyone`s thoughts regards fashion (about which I know Jack). May I be the first to wish you the very best of luck with this. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Just now, Ian Frog said: Whatever anyone`s thoughts regards fashion (about which I know Jack). May I be the first to wish you the very best of luck with this. Cheers Ian Thank you! That's very kind of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Would be interested to see what you come up with. Love seeing custom bikes. I reckon old school choppers are due a return, that and apocalyptic builds. I'm probably completely wrong but best of luck and post some stuff up even if its workshop progress etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 34 minutes ago, Ian Frog said: Whatever anyone`s thoughts regards fashion (about which I know Jack). May I be the first to wish you the very best of luck with this. Cheers Ian Not quite what he said but why copy someone else has done if your doing this for passion. Take inspiration from ideas and build what you would like to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, goat said: Would be interested to see what you come up with. Love seeing custom bikes. I reckon old school choppers are due a return, that and apocalyptic builds. I'm probably completely wrong but best of luck and post some stuff up even if its workshop progress etc. Cheers! Ive seen a few Steampunk bikes that look good, not sure though, probably would be too hard to sell on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, onesea said: Not quite what he said but why copy someone else has done if your doing this for passion. Take inspiration from ideas and build what you would like to ride. Because even though Im not in it to make profit, Id like to break even! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I know you need to create a body of work but how about advertising that you are doing custom bikes and try and get a punter in and work out a doable project? Sadly I don't want to customise my bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBob Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Not my sort of thing but if its what you want to do then good for you! ... Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 There is a market out there for all sorts of custom bikes but building one from scratch with your ideas is all good and well but you would then need someone to buy it with that taste! I think the challenge will be getting it just right that its customised and just right in that a fair few people like it and want to buy it and doing a good job so it looks smart and well built and not cheap and tacky There is also a market for custom bikes like older LC's with modern suspension and wheels etc so it might be worth exploring that avenue too I know someone who just spent over 20k getting one built for him At one point cafe racers was the in thing too but not sure if there is a great demand for them! but saying all that if you are building one bike at a time then you only need one buyer Good luck with it and I hope it works out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, Stu said: Edited July 28, 2022 by Compo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) Trends come and go all the time. It's hard pinpointing what might be the next big thing. But building something that's hot now, might be dated when finished. I think the key would be tasteful modifications to what ever you choose to build. good luck with the venture. Edited July 31, 2022 by bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I don't think he liked the answers and flounced 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxrob Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Please God, no more cafe racers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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