Interesting Custom Bike Builder

**glwilson** · 01-07-2009, 06:40 PM

Here is the site for a custom bike builder I had not seen before. While these are not "touring-bikes"; I still think this guy has an interesting approach.

Maybe some of you will enjoy them also. Just check under his "Concepts" button near the top of the page to see a few of his projects.

http://www.ransombikes.com/index.html

cactusjack · 01-07-2009, 07:44 PM

I think he was featured in a motorcycle magazine a couple of years ago. I'll have to see if I can dig the article out of the pile (I subscribe to 6 or 7 rags, so it's a fairly big pile). The reason he rings a bell with me, is I remember the guy in the article was devoutly religious. Let me see if I can find it.

**coacha** · 01-07-2009, 08:03 PM

Pretty cool looking design ideas. I couldn't see me on one but if I were a tad younger, maybe...and if I had a huge bank account.

phenrichs · 01-08-2009, 02:15 PM

I love to see custom builders that are doing something different. It gets old to see everyone building something that looks like they took an HD and just bolted on a bunch of stuff or to see everyone trying to be the next OCC. Can't remember who it was but I remember seeing one of the builders doing something with open rear wheels where the rim was the axle and it was an all open circle. that was a cool look

**schoeney** · 01-09-2009, 12:30 AM

Cool looking bikes....could you imagine doing an iron butt ride on one those thing? OUCH!

dabull · 01-09-2009, 06:29 PM

nice looking bar bikes...aint gonna go far on those;)

**glwilson** · 01-09-2009, 07:10 PM

Does anyone know what motor he is using on these? Obviously a four-cylinder of some brand.

DaBull; you are right... might be a bit tough to go too far.

OP; did you see the black bike? It has a really strange frame setup where by the rear tire is only connected on the one side -- the same side as the chain-drive.

None the less; I thought his bikes were a bit different than the "run-of-the-mill" variety. Didn't see a price-tag; but you can bet it is in the six-figures.

dogdoc · 01-11-2009, 06:32 PM

probably just a big V-twin motor as oppsoed to a 4 cyclinder is my guess.

**ringadingh** · 01-11-2009, 08:59 PM

In his video clip he says he uses a 250 hp Hyabusa engine, a 1000cc Suzuki and a 929 Honda to power the bikes. At 415 lbs they will fly. I like the look of some of his designs.

01-12-2009, 03:40 AM

I've seen him before. The motor he uses is out of a sportbike. It's a Hyabusa motor.

**glwilson** · 01-12-2009, 06:39 PM

Thanks guys for the info on the engines. I guess I didn't "dig" deep enough into his site to learn that.

I can't imagine how fast those bikes must move with those powerplants (although not likely as fast as the sportbikes they're designed for).

Anyway; it seemed he had a slightly different approach from the typical design so many use repeatedly.

Anyone know his pricing? Let me know if you do.

01-07-2009, 06:40 PM	#1
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Interesting Custom Bike Builder Here is the site for a custom bike builder I had not seen before. While these are not "touring-bikes"; I still think this guy has an interesting approach. Maybe some of you will enjoy them also. Just check under his "Concepts" button near the top of the page to see a few of his projects. http://www.ransombikes.com/index.html __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-07-2009, 07:44 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Interesting Custom Bike Builder I think he was featured in a motorcycle magazine a couple of years ago. I'll have to see if I can dig the article out of the pile (I subscribe to 6 or 7 rags, so it's a fairly big pile). The reason he rings a bell with me, is I remember the guy in the article was devoutly religious. Let me see if I can find it. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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01-07-2009, 08:03 PM	#3
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Interesting Custom Bike Builder Pretty cool looking design ideas. I couldn't see me on one but if I were a tad younger, maybe...and if I had a huge bank account. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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01-08-2009, 02:15 PM	#4
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Interesting Custom Bike Builder I love to see custom builders that are doing something different. It gets old to see everyone building something that looks like they took an HD and just bolted on a bunch of stuff or to see everyone trying to be the next OCC. Can't remember who it was but I remember seeing one of the builders doing something with open rear wheels where the rim was the axle and it was an all open circle. that was a cool look
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01-09-2009, 12:30 AM	#5
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Interesting Custom Bike Builder Cool looking bikes....could you imagine doing an iron butt ride on one those thing? OUCH! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-09-2009, 06:29 PM	#6
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Interesting Custom Bike Builder nice looking bar bikes...aint gonna go far on those;)
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01-09-2009, 07:10 PM	#7
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Interesting Custom Bike Builder Does anyone know what motor he is using on these? Obviously a four-cylinder of some brand. DaBull; you are right... might be a bit tough to go too far. OP; did you see the black bike? It has a really strange frame setup where by the rear tire is only connected on the one side -- the same side as the chain-drive. None the less; I thought his bikes were a bit different than the "run-of-the-mill" variety. Didn't see a price-tag; but you can bet it is in the six-figures. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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01-11-2009, 06:32 PM	#8
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Interesting Custom Bike Builder probably just a big V-twin motor as oppsoed to a 4 cyclinder is my guess.
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01-11-2009, 08:59 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Interesting Custom Bike Builder In his video clip he says he uses a 250 hp Hyabusa engine, a 1000cc Suzuki and a 929 Honda to power the bikes. At 415 lbs they will fly. I like the look of some of his designs. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-12-2009, 03:40 AM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	Interesting Custom Bike Builder I've seen him before. The motor he uses is out of a sportbike. It's a Hyabusa motor.
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01-12-2009, 06:39 PM	#11
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Interesting Custom Bike Builder Thanks guys for the info on the engines. I guess I didn't "dig" deep enough into his site to learn that. I can't imagine how fast those bikes must move with those powerplants (although not likely as fast as the sportbikes they're designed for). Anyway; it seemed he had a slightly different approach from the typical design so many use repeatedly. Anyone know his pricing? Let me know if you do. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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