ABC 500 Custom Motorcycle - Jay Leno’s Garage
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- Опубликовано: 10 авг 2019
- Car and Motorcycle Designer Niki Smart, from A Bike Company, took 10 years to design and fabricate every line and feature on this custom motorcycle!
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Niki seems like a great guy. Great bike - absolutely beautiful. and I loved Niki's response to Jay's return "I'm just glad you're back". So genuine.
This guy attended Clint Eastwood’s school of facial expression.
I read this comment way too early into the video, now I can't stop laughing
hahaha. made my day!
needs some metamucil
lol 😆
Niki's elasticator was giving him a stiff upper lip.
I CAN HEAR THESE 2 TALKING ALL DAY LONG, Quite inspirational and for those of us lazying out on a project, a real moral booster! Dont know what we would do without Jay the the equally taleneted guys and gals he brings on the show!
"Does the horn work?" Jay's criteria for a completed build.
@Counterpart 2 You How many stories about an old car or bike have you seen where they say "even the horn works"?
@Counterpart 2 You It's a show bike that runs, some people just put stuff and it doesn't work. Jay lives in the real world, not the fantasy world.
@@N2YTA Yep...........even the radio works, even the clock works, even the (your choice) works............ 😅
rizzle razzleuno exactly
N2YTA or..."FANTASTIC!!!" 😂😂😂😜😜👍👍
To be honest, I was not very interested in watching a clip about a bike, but after watching this video with almost all of my attention I can say that I am thoroughly impressed! I know my random youtube opinion does not matter at all, but even if I speak for one other guy, thank you for bringing this type of artistic engineering to my recommended list. The builder was so well-spoken I feel like I am genuinely more intelligent.
Awesome build, enjoy listening to this guy talk with Jay.
Mr. Leno. I have been watching your channel for a long time and have been using this channel as a teaching instrument for my son. Bt the weird thing is he is so interested in you. He cant understand how 1 man can have such an amazing collection, and be funny, and so down to earth. My son is a math wiz, over time he has been looking up values for the cars and motorcycles that are in your collection. It upsets him that he cant put a number on it. I tell him it's not about the money, Mr. Leno is not about the money. He is about keeping history alive, literally, you drive everything! If I could win a drawing or anything to meet you it would be for my son. He is your idol and have become his idol. You are a classy man, and noone can deny that. Please let me know if there is any way I can get my son to meet you. It would make his dreams come true. As a father I have to do my best to make sure those dreams come true. If you read this please and thank you sir.
That bike does have an old track bike style and at the same time has a new look to it at the same time. The bike is awesome. Jay thanks for showing this bike on this channel.
Quite unique! Simple, reliable, and usable. I had a grandfather who told me stories about the board racers. And, I have encountered older gentlemen at shows who told me stories of the board racers. Great presentation.
Man... the guy is sweating (shirt check) but he doesn’t appear at all nervous. He is thoughtful, articulate, and has designed an awesome machine that appears to be a great blend of tech and vintage-inspired aesthetic. If I could afford one, I’d buy one. Would be great if they could produce this in both options: petroleum and electric. Thanks Jay & Co for sharing this... you’ve got a great platform, and ordinary joes like myself get to live vicariously through you and your guests. I’ve got a few little motors (bikes), but nothing that holds a candle to any of this. Keep up the good work!
Electric- So, where would you put the batteries? Just go-ahead and ruin the sweet design.....Electric-Blah!
Always a heckler, eh? I didn’t say it NEEDED to be electric, but it would be an interesting option. This entire concept may be academic, anyway... I hope not, because ABC Motors has a ring to it and love the design. Plus, the majority of the bike would remain the same - would still have vintage look, high-tech elements, and be more efficient. Just saying it would be great to be able to produce both. Make no mistake... there is no sound that replaces a petrol motorcycle engine, one cylinder (a thumper) or twin.
23:49 "I'm just happy u're back'' 😂
I really really dig the motorcycle. It is a modern boardtracker. Sleek and slender and gorgeous. Thank you Jay
A couple years ago Jay showed this engine on a stand that he got from this inventor. Aluminum and air-cooled. They didn't know anything about it really. I would like to see then make that a runner. The engine looks like you would put out the amount of torque that one of them Merlin engines or Rolls Royce.
It looks too much like a bicycle to me. I don't like the low-slung bars that force the rider to lean forward. I prefer to ride Rider Erectus. In other words, sitting up, in a comfortable position, with dirtbike bars on low risers.
@@CrazyBear65 Sounds like you need to get yourself a La-Z-Boy chair and bolt it to a gokart chassis. Then bolt a little side table to the chair, and glue a coaster onto the table for a place to put your beer. And finally you are ready to make a trip to the doily store.
Wow! What a bike! The more I looked at it the more I loved the design. The tires are certainly low-profile, but overall it's a fantastically designed ride!
First selecting the tires for the look, then creating rims to support the tires - wow, that's the fusion of design, aesthetics and engineering.
Fantastically designed NON-ride. I must be getting old but I just don't get why the most attention-getting vehicles seem to be unusable. Yard art. I guess it has purpose but I'd rather ride...
Exceptional workman ship on this beast
@@thomaswelcomer8443 You are entirely right. I don't think Jay enjoyed the ride at all. The engine could have used some noise too even if a smaller engine were used. I disagree with the chainguard idea too.
Good job Jay. You asked good questions and made excellent observations.
You can tell when Jay is truly fascinated by someone’s efforts. Great bike. Great episode.
Nice to see something different. Sometimes less is more. Listening to the motor reminds me of a mini bike 😁
Phil Vincent would have been proud :-) Not weird at all . Great nod to history guys.
I personally like how the brake rotor is not round. It adds a texture to the wheel, in my opinion. Making a more inspired by nature design.
zuesmondo1 the brake discs are very similar in shape to my klx250. Somewhat unique style.
Nothing special about those! Those discs are on just about every bike and motocross.
This motorcycle is unique in the way that its wheels are round. No other vehicle ever had round wheels so I salute Jay Leno for his mad powers of observation which made him recognise that a round brake rotor would have beautifully complemented the round wheels.
This is a labor of love, and intellect, that ticks all the marks and then some. Thanks to Jay for showcasing this fine work and builder.
Amazing looking bike , would hang it on a wall as art. Absolutely nailed it
Best place for it or the back of a van between "custom" shows the Das Audi Auto window(tinted)licking uber kool with a "K" hip trendy volk with a "V" to drool and slobber over before the facial hair chunky check shirt dudes attend after a bit of OCD parking ....bike art belongs in a man shed with the smell old TT100's dry rotting away like old tyres (with a y) do ...and the faint whiff of Gunk/Jizer lingering on the very carcass the shed.
@@tonypate9174 I'm with ya'.
That bike is beautiful! Awesome job
This is the most honest, straightforward guy Jay has ever had on the show.
No, he's a designer, not a rider.
I mean I have seen more brutal honesty from other builders about their builds.
@@williamkeith8944 Is that comment supposed to makes sense?
he is 110% human..oh yes he is...he could be everyones personal jesus..beautiful mensch he is!!
What? You haven't seen the episodes with Christian von Koeningsegg?
Great episode!
A cool design exercise. 10 years to conceive and build - that's a true labour of love.
Some of these comments are absurd. This bike is a perfect example of design. Everything is where it needs to be. Would love to see more projects like this.
And if you don't need it, it's not there a purists bike
They are used with the bs type of design like BMW's new over sized kidneys. Where over-glorified computer graphics artists "took" the role of actual designers.
I emailed him today he is willing to make a street version to this race inspired version.
Not made for prolonged high-speeds though with those huge wheels and no windshield.
What a cool bike doesn't look too fun to ride but the fact it has a real simple air cooled carbureted motor just makes it for me
Great design Niki! Love this approach to design. Congrats on the win.
A cool bike and a cool guy too!
Loved that video Jay.
Simply stunning! One of the most beautiful designs I have ever seen -- and so original. The bike is chock full of unique features. The designer is so modest and soft spoken -- yet is clearly a master at his craft. Fantastic episode! Thanks for posting.
I thought it was interesting that the geometrics flow in spite of some straight lines- AND in some angles the reflective surfaces polarize the lines YET THEY STILL FLOW in negative.
I don’t know if that was intentional or not but if it was the guy’s a genius
I dismissed it as a concept bike toy until I saw Leno actually riding it - with a bit of re-design on the tyres & the sitting position to make it more robust & comfortable, it might be a goer.
I asked him if he's willing to do a low displacement version. He was actually very interested into it. Also yes Tires is his top priority.
I think a smaller engine with more character would be nice. The ride seems bad and it has no soul.
Wow! Fantastic motorcycle! Great work!
Beautiful build. The mention of the Pea Shooter was interesting. My father always said his two favourite rides were his Harley Pea Shooter and his 1938 Indian Four.
It's funny listening to Jay. The motorcycle is so much bicycle to me, being a cyclist first. We have linked suspension and even a carbon saddle many years ago that matches the saddle on this motorbike in the bicycle world. Of course, carbon fiber is all the rage in cycling today. And the wheels and tires have the appearance of a bicycle as well. Only the motor and the weight is different. My twenty some bicycles and CBR-XX thank you Jay.
Totally agree with Mr Leno regarding choppers I had a ride on one at first I was excited to have a go on it but hated every minute of it
Exactly, went to drive a early 70s long forked Honda 750 Chopper and the exhaust system fell off when I was riding it when I hit a tiny bit of gravel, frightening vehicles, but nice to look at
It looks great from the side. Didn't really get any shots of it from the front, back, or top. Maybe there was a reason for skipping those shots, but since Jay and Niki both talked about how narrow the bike is it would have been nice to see.
I think this bike will influence the mainstream manufacturers in the next few years . I particularly could see serveral elements being incorporated into electric motorcycles . There’s so much room for batteries and the electric motor . Simply as it is the design is testament to its originators passion for his craft and it’s history. The lines of design are so nice and pleasing . Excellent
Such a great and humble guest. That's no small feat designing all of those parts, sourcing the manufacturers, assembling and coming out the other end with a functional cycle.
I feel that this bike should leave a wall of light behind wherever it goes.
Wont be going to far....back of van ....bike /art show .....back of van...repeat
Tron
...Take a hit of window pain!😵😂👍
@@tonypate9174
I think he intends for it to be a fully rideable styling exercise. He conceded several design features he could have reserved for style and made them functional. He’s even rethinking the tire sidewall from my take on it.
I have no problem with the execution here.
@@fishhuntadventure I don't have any problem with the execution just not my "cup rosy lee" give me a Excelsior Manxman or even a Cotton Blackburne for my bike shed (man cave) any day...many hours fun be had finding a "bent" tube on a prewar Cotton..but beauty is in the eye of the beholder as they say....moving on got to oil the box spanners and "dress" few tyres with a "Y"..er no a rag missed out on the My other bike is Das Audi Auto plate to finish of this project ...and shouldn't any ABC Motorcycle have a horizontally opposed "flat" twin at its heart ?
Jay strikes true again. Very cool ride
I love the respect that Jay gives to everyone he brings into his garage, including the people that work for him. He makes me interested in vehicles I never gave a second thought to.
This is pure mechanical sculpture. It's visual aesthetic is astounding. Project exceptionally well done.
I still like my Honda Super Cub.
Stunning bike, I think the K&N filter doesn’t really detract from the design rather the shape lends to the go fast look while its standing still.
I'd say the K & N filter adds to the design. It reminds me of Italian designs like Benelli.
beautiful work.
Thanks again mr Leno, smile on my face.
I love it. Thank you, Niki and Jay.
reminds me more of a bicycle than a motorcycle, I love it!
It's very retro
Well that’s sorta how motorcycling began...
Beautiful
SURPRISINGLY, a fascinating interview with both the designer and Jay Leno putting fascinating information out. What a change from last week' Fraser-Nash!
A time machine and a work of art! Well done Sir.
Yamaha 76 xt 500 Engines..Those are Monsters. Luv my 2
TT 500 I have a 77. It's a great bike. Maybe the same engine?
bansheemania was thinking the same thing. And if he wanted the twin exhaust ports he could have used an xt600 engine.
Beautiful motorcycle 🏍 😀 Mike from Missouri
Love the minimalist look. Brake rotors look like oversize bicycle rotors.. Sweet.
Jays garage with the posters on the wall is just the perfect setting to walk through this beautiful bike. Amazing craftsmanship !!
Very unique I think adjustment in tire pressure figure out a softer ride for long to short commutes sell them on the side. Great 👍🏻 job.
man this bike is beautiful
Look at what Jay is doing now. Awesome. From talk show host to RUclips personality. :'D
The sandwich thing is so true, sandwiches in England are adorable. Usually cut into tiny white bread triangles featuring a faint suggestion of "dressing," which is basically mayo with less flavor. Your choices are cucumber, white cheese, boiled egg, or one razor-thin slice of mystery meat you can see through if you hold it up to the light. Really not bad if you eat about 20 or 30 of them.
103rd... 😂.
Love the variety of cars and motor vehicles you showcase for us viewers!
For as little as it's going to get ridden, I would just put a carbon fiber velocity stack in place of the air filter.
I love it when Jay goes off on tangents with funny stories and historical tidbits. Really does make it more interesting.
Absolutely wonderful bike. I'm not that much into bikes but talent is talent. And this guy has talent in spades all day. I love how Jay is just a humble man and gives much respect to this builder.
3:00 You can't knock the USA when Jay's around. He'll get you back.
This is very good. The bikes of the teens and '20's were quite beautiful, the Hendersons, the Indians. Basically bicycles with engine, but not quite. They were rather beautiful. We could use them today in the bicycle lanes.
Yeah, I could easily get to like that 'bike too! I like that one cylinder engine,..good ideas all 'round here.
There’s so many fun directions you can go with a 250cc or 500cc single.
The joy of motorcycling isn’t exclusive to or primarily in 150mph+ bikes.
Stunning beautiful design and functional as well! Great video!
Don't fill that space with an airbox, Niki.
Maybe if he builds a street version a toolbox would be better.
That gap was triggering.
Very cool Motorcycle. It’s something I’d own and definitely ride. Nice job.
Yea me too. Just sold my Triumph America and thought that was the last bike I would own, but that is a toy that one could play with.
@Henryk Gödel I had to sell my bikes after 2 accidents left me wanting to live a little bit longer. I've been getting an urge lately though, it never leaves you.
Nice build! Very straightforward and minimalistic, just like the board track racers, but a LOT more advanced! Less is more sometimes (or at least the appearance of 'less'). I am a bit surprised that he stuck with the 6v. charging system. I would have grabbed a 12v. stator, etc. out of a newer Honda, but hey, it does work!😉👍👍
This is why we love Jay!!
Mr Smart tried smiling once. He didn't like it.
Yes. Yes but, can the critic good thing the critic chose to be an artist and engineer.
Prtc in Craig
"Smart!"
"Get Smart!" Ordo Ab Carbon.
Jay Knows Sitting on 35HP is ten times more than a P1 sideways into a corner.
Long Live Our Leno.
No motorcycle accidents, nice and slow, we need you Jay.
simply a beautiful motorbike, Jay Leno’s aesthetic contribution to the discs and practical suggestions as the test driver were perfect. I think Jay should partner up as did KR to help put this bike into production. I would happily be a customer. This show is really full of gems.
Brilliant!
I love the lines of this bike, its like a Jaguar (animal, not the car).
I got to @15:35 and my mind blew out! Mad props, that bike is amazing! I love it.
This is raw talent and a great mind set. I love building bikes and taking a bike from convoluted design to simple, functional and beautiful to look at from all angles.
Gorgeous bike
fascinating concept and I really enjoyed his story telling... what a great interview and presentation...
wish you all, all the best! have fun, be safe!
I think as the years go by that bike will be worth quite a bit . It's pure genius .
Jay has brought us a lot of art that also rolls down the road. Interesting that Niki started with the wheels and the design followed from there. The ABC logo is great.
Anglo Bike Company?
@@user-hc9qv9yb9m Awesome Bike Corp ???? 🙂
Jay should get bob lazars hydrogen corvette on his show!!!
Jay this bike is weird :) I guess it's kinda fun to look at. More like art than anything practical.
Your weird comment simply clarifies you don't understand from whence the design came? Its Motorcycle history this was drawn from. Once upon a time
Motorcycle's and bicycles weren't very different. Infact Motorcycle frame design was born or birthed from Bicycle shops
@hxtr That should be a Hall of Fame toy if it isn't already. Inducted in 2009, had to look it up.
i love it. Thanks for highlighting this jay.
Really appreciate and enjoyed the interview. Good questions. The clear answers and that cool motorcycle are the reason i still tune in. 😎
It is a definitely not a "hardly dangerous" No chrome, no tassels. No ugly leather bags with copper rivets. A third the size. Probably twice the power to weight.
Just style and beauty. Perfectly proportions.
Well said Mr. Bond.
Hardly it's 33hp at 330lb slower and with those tyres won't handle worth a dam and will feel weird with the hossack front suspension
It's a. Swing and a miss in terms of function because that engine doesn't have the torque or the punchy rev happy nature a board tracker should have it is pretty though
@@jediknight1294 I own a 1952 BMW R50 (similar suspension, tractor seat, 23 ps). I totally disagree. I very occasionally allow other riders an oppertunity to experience the most iconic bike of WW2. They all disagree. I have ridden this bike up and down the worst mountain pass in southern Africa. The KTM owners and 1200GS owners on the pass that weekend would disagree. 😨😨😨 (no Harleys within 250 miles though, no paving, no booze or pot, no egotists.).
I like RUclips user Allen Millyard's "Flying Millyard" 5.0 LITER vtwin . His bike builds are amazing.
Likewise! I wouldn't mind seeing some of Allen's builds on this show... (especially his 'RC374' 6 cyl. Honda GP racer replica)😁👍
This is the sort of work that inspires my (lack of...) artistry. Nice job!
It really looks like it needs another cylinder filling up that void behind the air filter. Don't get me wrong such a beautiful design. Love it! Jay you are the best thing that's happened to the internet in a long time! I look forward to your videos every week! Thank you 😁
I think this bike is an awesome salute to the bike racers of the 20s-30s era. I only have one issue. The Headlamp looks too low. The bikes own tire causes a blind spot at night with the headlamp where it is at. But since it is a homage to older bikes I can forgive that. Other then that the bike is beautiful. A perfect example where old styles meet modern engineering.
You are right.
I think he said he kind of wanted it to have everything it needs, i don´t think it will be possible to get it really onto the street with a license plate tho? No idea how strickt the rules in the states are but just thinking about possible cashtests turnign this into a street legal bike seems to be impossible.
@@antraxxslingshots I think it would be possible to utilize it as a street legal vehicle. After all bicycles (motorized or not) are street legal. And adding a bracket for the rear license plate would also fix that. And either moving the headlamp or adding an identical one would solve the blindspot.
I started sweating watching this video!!
Laugh out loud!
@@IainInLondon Be Right Back
Go, Jay, go! I'd indulge my passion for motor vehicles along similar lines with a budget comparable to Mr. Leno's. Well done, Jay Leno!
jay would buy this one in a heart beat. it really is kinetic art and just fun to look at.
All he had to do was to change the ignition and voltage regulator to a 12 volt model instead of finding all the components that would work with a 6 volt system. The guy is an artist, not an engineer.
I’m sure he never thought about that. He’s only been working in the industry since he was a child.
@@Uncle-Bull apparently he did not. If he was aware of how easy it is to convert the ignition he would have done it.
@Rick James5678 ok
Extraordinary design.
Mr Smart should do a bike with Keanu Reeves. That would be something!
Yeah, it does look like a old board tracker. I saw a few at the HD Museum. Thanks Jay.
Jay really liked this bike. I get excited when Jay is excited. The design is beautiful. I'd love to drive one of these.
Poor guy, not sure if he was nervous or it was really hot, someone should have spotted his sweating and make him wear a light colored shirt. Kinda ruins his moment. Gorgeous bike, it's a beautiful design and he's spent a lot of time obsessing over all the little aesthetic details. As Jay always says, "well done!"
@Charlie M. I would be nervous as hell. The person behind the camera or other miscellaneous crew should have spotted this. I just feel bad that his moment is now forever captured with sweaty armpits
your obsession over his perspiration is far more disturbing - it was freaking hot where he was working hard and just rode over for the show
4 dislikes? Some people never want to have any fun.
It is an unrideable piece of art.
@@g.bergervoet4505 it isn't really unrideable though, is it? Jay clearly rode it.
@@airsoft2xtreme if you're a first time rider that would be considered a ride, yes.
"less is more"....more or less in this over kill "art work" one for the custom show circuit Das Audi Auto uber kool with a "K" hip trendy window (tinted) licking volk with a "V" to slobber n drool over after walking past a "flying squirrel" and a Rudge Ulster like a pair of old Honda 50s pre a overpriced latte from a old Citroen H van.....bless
@MichaelKingsfordGray No need as Matron deals with that side of things ....all part the package @GRUMPYTOWERS home of pests for old mental gens.....even regular test at "Specsavers" to ensure optimal over buffing the turd awareness ..
Also one of my favorite eras and types of motorcycles and I love how this guy captured that aesthetic essence without being retro.
Great bike. The open area behind the air cleaner is exactly right. It's a race bike appearance. Now a Yoshimura beef for the engine will finish it. Great idea on hiding the headlight. And the taillight!