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Triumph Bonneville Brat, Black is Black

31 October, 2019 by caferacer Leave a Comment

Triumph Bonneville Brat by Lord Drake Kustoms

It is the color of elegance and good taste. As we all know, black indicates respect and simplicity. This is a clear example of how in Lord Drake Kustoms with very few changes we are able to convert an old Triumph Bonneville Brat, which was doomed to oblivion, to stand out above their expectations.

“This time it has been more a case of restoration than customization, since the bike was the year 2002 and only had rolled about 6,000 km and all in the first year. The rest of the time, almost 13 years, was abandoned and in terrible conditions, to the point that when he came to LDK they wanted to send it to the scrap dealer. ” We were told in Lord Drake Kustoms.

So according to the owner decided to disassemble it completely, restore everything that was needed and reassemble it but giving it a personal touch that will improve its aesthetics. I did not intend an extreme modification, simply to get an elegant motorcycle, discreet but with a more aggressive air.

All the pieces were pickled and dripped: chassis, engine, tires, absolutely everything and then everything was painted, even the smallest screw in black with some touches of gold.

Perhaps the highlight of this bike is the change of rear tire to an 18 “, the seat entirely handmade with black leather and stitching in gold and the backlight embedded. They are small details that add to the game that offers the combination of pearl black, textured black powder and traces of gold, which result in a new, elegant and aggressive Triumph Bonneville…

And the fact is that black is always black.

DATA SHEET

MOTORCYCLE: Triumph Bonneville 800 year 2002
ENGINE: 800 cc of carburetion
CHASSIS: modified on the back
TANK: modified (raised on the sides)
ESCAPES: aftermarket tails and original collectors finished in ceramic layer
HANDLEBAR: low 1 “
REAR / SEAT: handmade seat with metal base, leather upholstery and backlight embedded in the back
LATERAL COVERS: modified
FRONT SUSPENSION: replacement of front springs
REAR SUSPENSION: air cushions of 3 inches more
RIMS: 18 “rear rim and original front rim
TIRES: Firestone Deluxe.
TRANSMISSION: covers pinion and golden chain
PAINT: pearl black and gold on the body. Textured black powder paint and gloss on other components
OTHERS: license plate holder, relocation of ignition key, odometer, front headlight with yellow optics, grips, footrests, turn signals, etc.

Copper Boss ¿A Triumph Bonneville?

25 October, 2019 by caferacer Leave a Comment

At the end of 2014 the owners of one of the largest Triumph dealers in Europe, located in Belgium, visited Fran Manen to learn about their work and the facilities of Lord Drake Kustoms in Spain. At the beginning of 2015, that visit became an agreement for Lord Drake Kustoms to begin modifying and customizing motorcycles for the aforementioned Triumph dealership.

The first commission was a Triumph Bonneville with the objective that it be different, attractive in appearance and that it could be done in a little less than a month, because it was the first … It had to coincide with the opening of a new line of sales of exclusive and customized motorcycles by LDK, and this must be the flagship. Although time was short, here is the result: the “Copper Boss”. They practically left the owner of LDK white letter to do what he wanted with the motorcycle and only gave him a note: “Street tracker with very urban airs.”

And Fran had it very clear, nothing of typical black, gray or brown colors. No anti-caloric tape in the leaks. No long table seat. No arc at the end of the chassis and no Firestone tires, “all of them elements that, apparently, have become characteristic in most Triumphs when they are customized, whatever their style,” Fran tells us.

And what were the modifications?

Elegant ivory color and, for being the famous British brand, decided to combine ivory with a “British racing green” type tone that resulted in a somewhat lighter green than the original Triumph … and finally it was necessary to give it the striking touch but at the same time vintage and it was an aged copper that took care of it. Because it was the first commission, the number 1 was placed and from there the project began to be shaped.

Fuel tank made especially for this motorcycle. The entire metal rear section with a somewhat different style to what we are used to seeing, the seat and its handmade upholstery. In addition to many other modifications and small details such as the rear turn signals integrated into the motorcycle’s own chassis bars. And most importantly, immaculate details and finishes and outstanding in the last screw of the motorcycle.

This motorcycle was presented in Belgium, and has meant a before and after in the concept of transformation of this type of motorcycles … Such was the acceptance of the work of LDK, that two other orders were made: a Triumph Bonneville T-100 and a Triumph Thunderbird 1700 cc (Beauty and the Beast).

Technical data

Name: Copper Boss
Motorcycle: Triumph Bonneville year 2005
Engine: 800 cc carburation
Deposit: steel made by LDK
Filter: open box filters K / N
Chassis: rear part and rear footrest trimmed
Exhaust: modified by LDK
Handlebar: made by LDK
Rear: manufactured by LDK in metal
Seat: manufactured / upholstered by LDK
Front fender: original modified
Front suspension: original modified by LDK
Rear suspension: higher air, shock absorbers
Flashing: rear incorporated to the chassis and front on handlebars
Tail light: built into the tail
Wheels: Continental off road tires
Others: mini odometer, oil meter watch, old copper details, gas cap, headlight with shallower depth, Avon cuffs, footrests, front sprocket covers, etc, etc.

Triumph Bonneville “Scarface” or the price of power.

8 October, 2019 by caferacer Leave a Comment

If Al Pacino had ridden a motorcycle in the famous 1983 movie, it would surely have been this one, the Triumph Bonneville “Scarface” customized by Lord Drake Kustoms.

When we asked LDK’s creator and owner, Fran Manen, the reason for that name, he replied: “What comes to mind if we mix: 80’s, Money and Power, Drugs and the City of Miami…. Scarface!

The look of a Cafe Racer or a back with a racing look of the 70-80, details in antique gold reminiscent of power and money.

The look of a Cafe Racer or a back with a racing look of the 70-80s, details in antique gold reminiscent of power and money, customized in Miami and the color “snow white” does not need more words to make sense … Scarface! Elegant and fast, arrogant and luxurious. This time a 2012 Triumph Bonneville T100 was the base chosen by Fran to make this Cafe Racer.

The entire rear end was handcrafted from a sheet of metal, using the lenses of Harley-Davidson touring model turn signals to manufacture the taillights. The rear turn signals were integrated into the tubes of the chassis that was cut and modified. The seat, chain cover, exhaust pipes and handlebars were also manufactured at Lord Drake Kustoms’ facility.

His first exit from the workshop was to get on a truck and go to the edition of the prestigious Rat’s Hole bike show held in Leesburg.

His first exit from the workshop was to get on a truck and go to the edition of the prestigious Rat’s Hole bike show held in Leesburg during the Bikefest last April 27, and it couldn’t have gone better; second place in the Cafe Racer category. And it didn’t come first because it had a great competitor who took the first place… his older sister “Red Baron”! (which we will talk about in a future post).

A tribute to the great movie, to a great actor like Al Pacino and to the city where Fran has now begun his ascending career.

Currently, this Cafe Racer is owned by Tom Kaulitz, composer, guitarist, pianist and producer of the band Tokio Hotel.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Motorcycle origin: Triumph Bonneville 2012
Name: Scarface
Engine: 865 cc
Exhaust: manufactured by LDK
Handlebars: by LDK
Suspension: double shock absorber with 2 inches more
Rear light: by LDK
Rear turn signals: by LDK
Colin: by LDK (Steel)
Seat: by LDK
Side plate: by LDK
Front mudguard: Modified by LDK Sprocket
Cover: by LDK
Colors: jaguar green, white and satin brass
Others: Joker gas cap, turrets, headlight bracket and ingnition bracket.
Cuffs: Battistinis, RSD clarity covers & Clip Ons, led’s turn signals & rear light.
Transmission chain: Regina gold chain