I love the emphasis of riding with a map instead of a Sat Nav. He's intending on getting lost and having to pay attention to your surroundings and having some actual knowledge about where you are. It's so easy today to rock up at the front door of a place you've never been to before and forget the journey. This bike is all about the journey. Places A & B are irrelevant. I Love it.
You can also just ride, get lost, look for a nice terrace to get a drink and enjoy it while looking at google maps to figure out where you are and your way back.....
@@napalmglop1 I went for a ride Sunday just gone, got about 60 miles in but went along the coast, took a wrong turn that had me all over the place with nowhere to turn around and THEN a thunderstorm, was horrible and took me two days to dry my gloves and jacket since it didn't say there was going to be rain but I loved it and just googled my way back after the wrong turn and went from there, getting lost is fun. 😅
Its great to see a bike built passionately with a down to earth performance in mind rather than the eye on a prize. The beauty still shines though its function over form and a make do approach. The luggage is great. Looks like a solid and reliable slugger.
Don't usually like this type of bike, but hearing this guy talk through the build I totally get it now! I would make space for that in the garage no problem!
I really like a lot of the handmade touches, especially the brass tail light and the muffler. Good job. Plus, it looks well used which is the best way for bikes to look!
I just found out about the Triumph clone bike from Kawasaki and I love it!! I have a Kz750 chopper and I got rid of my Triumph bobber and I sold my one off 1650 VW/BMW Ural Hybrid so now I have room for a couple of these bikes. Thanks Ashley!!
What a inspirational young man self employed riding cycles defiantly living a dream. And the cycle so utilitarian for work and play and covers both with equal amounts of class.
I like that. I'm not really a biking enthusiast, I just just use it riding to from work (88 miles a day). But I do like the look and sound if that bike
It's pretty sad Kawasaki discontinued this fantastic machine, with present 600cc market today's, it would be quite interesting if W650 re-introduce again.
New W800 has been released for 2019. New injection. 52 bhp. Looks great. Still no kick start and plastic guards, (who cares, we'll change those soon enough) Great news.
There was I thinking it was a requirement when doing adventure bike trips of several weeks that you needed Ohlins electronically adjustable suspension, a nav tower and Kriega Overlander panniers!!
That is not a rocker arm, it's a bevel drive. The cams stay in the head instead of being on the block and a bevel driven rotating assembly takes the power from the crankshaft to the cams up top. This system was made famous by Ducati.
How come he can use a black and white plate? The bikes are from the early 2000’s roughly and in the uk vehicles need to be 40 years old to classify for them. Is there a loop hole to use them?
Just do it man ! Paint it black then file back the numbers to silver allgoods ! But to be safe on the road make sure you have a loud Pipe to compensate for the modification #loudPipesSaveLives
Hey those pannier frames thingies, it looks like you folks used the rear shock mounts. Was it a straightforward install? I would love to install them. Hopefully I can find em stateside. Cheers and its a dope build!
..love it. I also have a W I've cut and customed and wanna travel, but getting compliance with the custom bits might be a nightmare. Maybe Euro is better. Sticking carb floats seem to be a W650 quirk. Carry a hammer!
I finally returned my w650 to stock airbox and exhaust after ten years of failure trying to jet the carbs for pod airfilters and a pretty open 2-1 exhaust. It was so sad to have to add all the extra weight of the stock chrome pipes and airbox - even though I don't mind the look. But after spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars paying mechanics...countless heartache moments out on the road with it spluttering along I just gave up. The best I could get was fantastic high speed and mid range but just shocking jolting and spluttering at low around town riding in traffic. I give up. I tip my hat to all who have managed to nake their w650s rideable and enjoyable to ride at ALL speeds and conditions, with pods and a 2-1 exhaust.
I don't understand why the light and the clocks etc. are superior to the originals. I'd be extremely surprised if the light is brighter than the OEM one. In other words, I lose patience with people who claim to be creating a more practical machine when really it's about achieving a look. NB I have no problem whatsoever with creating a look. My point is simply this: don't try to tell me it's tougher, more practical and functions better - because many of these modifications do not. I owned a W650 for five years and considered several modifications. I quickly realised that none of them could improve on original fitments - the only thing I did do was to fit a mud flap to the front mudguard.
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I love the emphasis of riding with a map instead of a Sat Nav. He's intending on getting lost and having to pay attention to your surroundings and having some actual knowledge about where you are. It's so easy today to rock up at the front door of a place you've never been to before and forget the journey. This bike is all about the journey. Places A & B are irrelevant.
I Love it.
He's just a hipster mate. Don't read too much into it, it's just for aesthetics.
Sounds poetic, but just use a GPS or not
You can also just ride, get lost, look for a nice terrace to get a drink and enjoy it while looking at google maps to figure out where you are and your way back.....
@@zezinharias Amen to that.
@@napalmglop1 I went for a ride Sunday just gone, got about 60 miles in but went along the coast, took a wrong turn that had me all over the place with nowhere to turn around and THEN a thunderstorm, was horrible and took me two days to dry my gloves and jacket since it didn't say there was going to be rain but I loved it and just googled my way back after the wrong turn and went from there, getting lost is fun. 😅
That bike wants to be dirty. It wears it well. I love the look and dual-use design!
instablaster...
Its great to see a bike built passionately with a down to earth performance in mind rather than the eye on a prize. The beauty still shines though its function over form and a make do approach. The luggage is great. Looks like a solid and reliable slugger.
This may be my favorite of all the regular rides bikes. Just awesome
this dude has one of the nicest bikes we have seen on this show
That is the coolest looking scrambler ever! I’d use that as an adventure bike any day!
Don't usually like this type of bike, but hearing this guy talk through the build I totally get it now! I would make space for that in the garage no problem!
I really like a lot of the handmade touches, especially the brass tail light and the muffler. Good job. Plus, it looks well used which is the best way for bikes to look!
I just found out about the Triumph clone bike from Kawasaki and I love it!! I have a Kz750 chopper and I got rid of my Triumph bobber and I sold my one off 1650 VW/BMW Ural Hybrid so now I have room for a couple of these bikes. Thanks Ashley!!
What a inspirational young man self employed riding cycles defiantly living a dream. And the cycle so utilitarian for work and play and covers both with equal amounts of class.
Great presentation. The low idle is nice on the carbureted W. Fuel injection model is 1250rpm
Looks brilliant...what a great build!!!!!
That’s an absolutely cracking bike
Awesome bike, always loved the W650, great job
I think I love!!!!!
Woooow
Amazing machine buddy!!!
Congratulations 👏👏👏😉🤘
What a cool looking bike and great story 👍
I like that. I'm not really a biking enthusiast, I just just use it riding to from work (88 miles a day). But I do like the look and sound if that bike
Nice One . What did you do to the-carbs to make pod-filters work ? Dave nz
It's pretty sad Kawasaki discontinued this fantastic machine, with present 600cc market today's, it would be quite interesting if W650 re-introduce again.
Bloody brilliant mate.
Nice, very admirable. I always thought the w650s were neat bikes, we don't have them in Canada. Very cool to see one modified to this extent.
My word, that is a cool bike!
Well done! Love what you’ve done here. Bravo!
im gonna use this bike as my prime inspiration for my first build, i love it. cheers from canada
that detail in that backpack. I love it!
Nice. Looks great all loaded up ready for adventure. 👍
New W800 has been released for 2019. New injection. 52 bhp. Looks great. Still no kick start and plastic guards, (who cares, we'll change those soon enough) Great news.
Looks fantastic.
Also very well done with the bags.
Thank you - glad you like the look of the panniers.
Really nice bike,needs to be ridden and used love the build.
wow this bike is SICK !
I want to know about those headlight brackets, custom job maybe?
There was I thinking it was a requirement when doing adventure bike trips of several weeks that you needed Ohlins electronically adjustable suspension, a nav tower and Kriega Overlander panniers!!
Is it okay to use mushroom filter rather than air box?
I really love this kind of bike!!!
U r gem of a person bro
Awesome job on the build 👍
Sticking carbs? Welcome to the W World....but a great engine anyway. ..and I want that panier carrier frame...Where is it available?
Bike and Bags are beautiful
Thank you - glad you like the look of the panniers.
Fantastic build
That's a very handsome engine. Always was a fan of visible rocker arms.
That is not a rocker arm, it's a bevel drive. The cams stay in the head instead of being on the block and a bevel driven rotating assembly takes the power from the crankshaft to the cams up top. This system was made famous by Ducati.
Great fun - like that one....must get meself a project bike......
How about an 865 bonnie?
Less is more !! Your bike looks splendid!
How come he can use a black and white plate? The bikes are from the early 2000’s roughly and in the uk vehicles need to be 40 years old to classify for them. Is there a loop hole to use them?
Just do it man ! Paint it black then file back the numbers to silver allgoods ! But to be safe on the road make sure you have a loud Pipe to compensate for the modification #loudPipesSaveLives
Nice good looking motorcycle 👍
Hey those pannier frames thingies, it looks like you folks used the rear shock mounts. Was it a straightforward install?
I would love to install them. Hopefully I can find em stateside.
Cheers and its a dope build!
..love it. I also have a W I've cut and customed and wanna travel, but getting compliance with the custom bits might be a nightmare. Maybe Euro is better. Sticking carb floats seem to be a W650 quirk. Carry a hammer!
I finally returned my w650 to stock airbox and exhaust after ten years of failure trying to jet the carbs for pod airfilters and a pretty open 2-1 exhaust. It was so sad to have to add all the extra weight of the stock chrome pipes and airbox - even though I don't mind the look. But after spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars paying mechanics...countless heartache moments out on the road with it spluttering along I just gave up. The best I could get was fantastic high speed and mid range but just shocking jolting and spluttering at low around town riding in traffic. I give up. I tip my hat to all who have managed to nake their w650s rideable and enjoyable to ride at ALL speeds and conditions, with pods and a 2-1 exhaust.
Bloody nice bike well done where can we see more pic of it?
I don't understand why the light and the clocks etc. are superior to the originals. I'd be extremely surprised if the light is brighter than the OEM one. In other words, I lose patience with people who claim to be creating a more practical machine when really it's about achieving a look. NB I have no problem whatsoever with creating a look. My point is simply this: don't try to tell me it's tougher, more practical and functions better - because many of these modifications do not. I owned a W650 for five years and considered several modifications. I quickly realised that none of them could improve on original fitments - the only thing I did do was to fit a mud flap to the front mudguard.
Custom made is the word.
when he started talking shit about the map I couldn't believe his level of pretentiousness. XD
Because he likes it. I doubt he cares if you do. Plus it's his to trick out his way not ours.
@@greyghost1101 My point is that many of these changes are for aesthetic not practical reasons. Be honest about that. That's all I'm saying.
His bike his opinion yours isn't necessary
This is ultimate!, people should realise !
Still waiting for the package system to go for sale…
Cool bike makes the rider look cool.
Really awesome bike!
I love that MT500 side luggage
Saludos !!!desde mexico bro tengo una similar ala tuya es 1990
Well done!! Have fun!!
Nice bike, I have a standard W650 love it. Where's your battery?
It's in the pan under the seat.
Like it. Tank is not T140, more than likely unit '63-70 T120/TR6.
do you actually at least search it before saying these things? mah
Like the bike! Sounds rougher than a bus full of Valley Commandos though!
can i ask the size of k70s you chose ?
Where can I find that handlebar???
Whats the headlight buddy?
Is that a 130 or 140 section on the rear?
Great bike. I love it.
Absolutely love the bike
no one? k. the idle sounds is amazing!
does anyone where can i get the bracket(?) that hold the bag?
Beautiful bike!!!!!!!!
Cool bike! Nice helmet!
One of my favorite parts is actually the bicycle storage on the wall.
love the bike only rpms are kinda low
That’s one of my favourites.
Almost sounds like an old prop plane. Great, or brilliant as our cousins would say.
This bike is made for riding!
What is a rough price for such a beauty?
Who built this for you? Lovely bike.
It's a workshop called Maven Industries.
what a lovely motorcycle
Very nice, thanks for sharing
Love this bike!
So cool, thanks for sharing
is there no paint on the tank?
Will you have the bags for sale at the bike shed?
If all goes to plan. Fingers crossed!
Excellent build, some lovely touches 👌👌👌
The exhaust reminds me of the Enfield Bullet
This bike is as super-sweet as Pamela Anderson circa her Playboy era, 1998...
That's probably the best compliment he's likely to hear.
This is the best motorcycle.
Looks sick
Love that bike@
Nice bike Ash...
air cooled bikes rock! His sounds cool! 👍
I'd put a quilted leather seat on it instead but apart from that it's perfect
Er, whatever floats your boat man...
"Well Officer....., i think I was doing 60 "
What is the name of starting music?
Who's Owen?
That's a lovely bike
personally, I like my bike to be a lit bit dirty. awesome bike.
Loving this bike, what a romantic classic look.
One thing I like about your bike concept... few people will have the interest of stealing it.
Beautiful motorcycle original excellent work, I love it . 👍🏽
Love it great bike
would like to listen to it run.
Thomas Waldorf Watch the video then....