▷ Channel - Custom bikes Reviews - DARK KUSTOM https://darkkustom.com/channel/ The best motorcycles in the world Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:11:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://darkkustom.com/content/uploads/2016/03/cropped-512x512logo-dark-kustom-black-32x32.png ▷ Channel - Custom bikes Reviews - DARK KUSTOM https://darkkustom.com/channel/ 32 32 2020 TRIUMPH Speed Twin Review https://darkkustom.com/2020-triumph-speed-twin-review/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 11:18:59 +0000 https://darkkustom.com/?p=23918 [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”MrDARCY & the OL’MAN” style=”classic” color=”black” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdarkkustom.com%2Fchannels1%2Fmrdarcy-the-olman%2F|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”ALL CHANNELS” style=”classic” color=”white” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdarkkustom.com%2Fchannels1%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row] We review the Triumph Speed Twin 1200cc modern classic Roadster, with the Bonneville engine. This motorcycle is built for cornering; it has a short wheelbase and trail and a steep rake. What is it like to… Read More »2020 TRIUMPH Speed Twin Review

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We review the Triumph Speed Twin 1200cc modern classic Roadster, with the Bonneville engine. This motorcycle is built for cornering; it has a short wheelbase and trail and a steep rake. What is it like to ride? We give you all the info! We look at the handling, speed, comfort, ergonomics, acceleration, brakes, suspension wheels, design, engine, exhaust and more! As with all our reviews, we put ourselves in the shoes of the type of person who would buy this motorbike. Is it right for YOU? Watch to find out. Will it be OK if your’e tall? If you’re short, can you ride it? Is it heavy? Is it too much? We were filming in gale force winds AGAIN so we apologise for the sound quality, although we have filtered most of it out. We also go over some of the stats like fuel economy, range and what it has, such as modes for Road, Rain and Sport.

 

MrDarcy & the Ol’Man

 

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Speed reviews

 

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EPISODE 23 – Riding 1000km to Go Explore Hiroshima & Kyoto https://darkkustom.com/episode-23-riding-1000km-to-go-explore-hiroshima-kyoto/ Fri, 30 Oct 2020 19:58:16 +0000 https://darkkustom.com/?p=23834 All travels

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Japan travel goes on and after a few nights of camping it’s time to settle in the city for a few days. Not any city, the cultural capital of Japan Kyoto which was the capital of the country until the mid 19th century. I’m not much for tourists traps but Japan was too unique to not soak it up a bit. Made some friends and checked out the city recording in full 720potato vision. Kyoto imperial palace (Kyoto Gosho), Fushimi Inari Shrine with all the gates, Arashiyama bamboo forest, Golden temple (Kinkaku Ji) and more. Next city was Hiroshima and the history here is unique being the first city ever to have an atomic bomb dropped in. The Atomic Bomb Dome is still standing from that time. Also take the ferry to the Itsukushima shrine where the deer roam free.

 

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JAPAN

 

 

Pedro Mota travels

 

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All travels

 

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EPISODE 21 – Riding with/on Honda Legends in Nagano Japan https://darkkustom.com/episode-21-riding-with-on-honda-legends-in-nagano-japan/ Sun, 25 Oct 2020 05:41:49 +0000 https://darkkustom.com/?p=23705 To mix things up a bit while in Japan I reached out online and thanks to a reply from Chris Lockwood I ended up with a Japanese rider who started riding around the world in the mid 90’s, his stickered up motorbike telling the tale. Tsuyoshi Kobayashi is still riding around today, he can’t help… Read More »EPISODE 21 – Riding with/on Honda Legends in Nagano Japan

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To mix things up a bit while in Japan I reached out online and thanks to a reply from Chris Lockwood I ended up with a Japanese rider who started riding around the world in the mid 90’s, his stickered up motorbike telling the tale. Tsuyoshi Kobayashi is still riding around today, he can’t help it since it’s in his blood. He knew a whole other gang of experienced Honda riders and we toured all around Nagano on twisty motorcycle touring paradise Honshu island. One of the guys, riding the most classic version of the Honda Africa Twin XRV750, was Mr. Yoshio Izumi. He designed the legendary and trusty V-Twin engine that powered various iconic bikes of that era like the Africa Twin and the Transalp. We visited a traditional Japanese onsen, or hotspring. Went to see the Shiga Kogen snow monkeys but without the snow. This is Japan travel, the nature you normally don’t get to see and a one of a kind hospitality.

 

Prepare the Trip of Your Lifetime

 

 

Pedro Mota travels

 

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All travels

 

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2020 Harley-Davidson Livewire review https://darkkustom.com/2020-harley-davidson-livewire-review/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:47:26 +0000 https://darkkustom.com/?p=23665 [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”SYKES H-D” style=”classic” color=”black” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdarkkustom.com%2Fchannels1%2Fsykes-h-d%2F|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”ALL CHANNELS” style=”classic” color=”white” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdarkkustom.com%2Fchannels1%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row] In this video our very own Tony from Sykes Harley-Davidson talks you through the details of the 2020 Electric Livewire: from the Sporty 17 inch Wheels, to the 15.5 KW Battery, and the all new Revelation Powertrain. This… Read More »2020 Harley-Davidson Livewire review

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In this video our very own Tony from Sykes Harley-Davidson talks you through the details of the 2020 Electric Livewire: from the Sporty 17 inch Wheels, to the 15.5 KW Battery, and the all new Revelation Powertrain. This aggressively styled motorcycle is a true game changer that combines the incredible performance of an electric vehicle with the unparalleled build quality only Harley-Davidson can offer.

Sykes H-D reviews

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LIVEWIRE reviews

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EPISODE 20 – That Feeling when You Ride into Tokyo https://darkkustom.com/episode-20-that-feeling-when-you-ride-into-tokyo/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:51:33 +0000 https://darkkustom.com/?p=23618 After Fukushima it’s the final dash traveling down south to Tokyo, the mega capital of Japan. First some more twisties on riders motorcycle touring paradise Honshu, but soon the urban sprawl begins. There I settle down for a a week and explore the city, pretty much ticking off some Tokyo travel cliches. The first night… Read More »EPISODE 20 – That Feeling when You Ride into Tokyo

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After Fukushima it’s the final dash traveling down south to Tokyo, the mega capital of Japan. First some more twisties on riders motorcycle touring paradise Honshu, but soon the urban sprawl begins. There I settle down for a a week and explore the city, pretty much ticking off some Tokyo travel cliches. The first night riding through the city felt utterly surreal, just to be able to get there from Amsterdam without putting the motorcycle on transport is mad. Tried putting together a Japan vlog with the tidbits I’d recorded but it doesn’t do it justice. Enjoy this short motorcycle travel documentary in Japan put together with the video footage that I recorded back in 2014. When I wasn’t recording for youtube yet on a potato.

 

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Pedro Mota travels

 

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All travels

 

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2020 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special – End Game Edition https://darkkustom.com/2020-harley-davidson-street-glide-special-end-game-edition/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 06:21:13 +0000 https://darkkustom.com/?p=23586 2020 Street Glide Special decked out in the Genuine H-D “End Game” Collection with custom bars, exhaust, suspension, Lighting, etc. Custom work done by Jamie Myers at Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson. Matt Laidlaw takes us around the bike and describes the customization that was done and the rational behind the style and functional parts decisions. He then… Read More »2020 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special – End Game Edition

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2020 Street Glide Special decked out in the Genuine H-D “End Game” Collection with custom bars, exhaust, suspension, Lighting, etc. Custom work done by Jamie Myers at Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson. Matt Laidlaw takes us around the bike and describes the customization that was done and the rational behind the style and functional parts decisions. He then takes it for a rip around Baldwin Park, CA. Parts Include: Factory 47 Bars Assault handlebars(14 Inch), Wilbers Suspension, LED Adaptive Daymaker and Auxillary Lamps, Sceamin’ Eagle Pro Street Tuner & Smart Tuner Pro Auto Tuning Module, Full “End Game” Collection, Screamin Eagle Heavy Breather Extreme Air intake, Saddlemen SDC Seat, RineHart Exhaust Mufflers, Fullsac Header Pipe, Custom Dynamics Turn signal inserts, Windsplitter Windshield (7 inch).

 

Matt Laidlaw reviews

 

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Street Glide reviews

 

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EPISODE 19 – Exploring Fukushima Nuclear Powerplant Tsunami Disaster Zone in Japan https://darkkustom.com/exploring-fukushima-nuclear-powerplant-tsunami-disaster-zone-in-japan/ Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:03:38 +0000 https://darkkustom.com/?p=23514 First things first when arriving on Honshu is repairing the carburator which had been holding us back for weeks now. Zig zag down the island from coast to coast and find out that this Japanese island is a motorcycle touring paradise. With old narrow twisty mountain roads sticking to the surface at whatever angle. On… Read More »EPISODE 19 – Exploring Fukushima Nuclear Powerplant Tsunami Disaster Zone in Japan

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First things first when arriving on Honshu is repairing the carburator which had been holding us back for weeks now. Zig zag down the island from coast to coast and find out that this Japanese island is a motorcycle touring paradise. With old narrow twisty mountain roads sticking to the surface at whatever angle. On the east coast around Sendai I notice a lot more barren land with remnants of past destruction. This is the region hit hardest by the tsunami that followed the 9.1 earthquake back in 2011. Three and a half years later they are still rebuilding the region, putting up new massive seawall defenses. I try to get to the Fukushima nuclear powerplant but it’s not possible to get close. We only managed to get close to powerplant number two which was also hit but survived. When I was there it seemed operational but it looks like it has been decommissioned since 2019.

 

Prepare the Trip of Your Lifetime

 

 

Pedro Mota travels

 

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All travels

 

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Coast Glide 2│Harley-Davidson Sport Glide Custom Build https://darkkustom.com/coast-glide-2%e2%94%82harley-davidson-sport-glide-custom-build/ Sat, 17 Oct 2020 11:15:57 +0000 https://darkkustom.com/?p=23370 Sport Glide for sale Sport Glide parts   SPORT GLIDE HEADLIGHTS SPORT GLIDE FENDERS SPORT GLIDE PROTECTION BARS SPORT GLIDE BAGS SPORT GLIDE SEATS SPORT GLIDE HANDLEBARS   Exhaust Systems   RINEHART EXHAUSTS COBRA EXHAUSTS SAMSON EXHAUSTS VANCE&HINES EXHAUSTS SUPERTRAPP EXHAUSTS FREEDOM EXHAUSTS TWO BROTHERS EXHAUSTS COVINGTONS EXHAUSTS BASSANI EXHAUSTS   Wheels   SPORT GLIDE… Read More »Coast Glide 2│Harley-Davidson Sport Glide Custom Build

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Sport Glide for sale

 

Sport Glide parts

 

Exhaust Systems

 

Wheels

 

Matt Laidlaw channel

 

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Sport Glide reviews

 

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