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Harley-Davidson is known for producing bikes with exceptional quality and power, but some riders choose to take things to the next level with custom modifications.
One example is this Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy modified by Rick’s Motorcycles of Germany. Rick’s Motorcycles is a well-known name in the custom bike world and they’ve put their mark on this bike with a few distinctive parts.
Starting with the color, this Softail Fat Boy has a sleek and understated gray finish. It’s the perfect backdrop for the other custom parts added by Rick’s Motorcycles, which really stand out against the neutral hue. One of the most noticeable changes is the Wheels.
The Rick’s Motorcycles wheels are 10.5 inches by 18 inches in the back and 3.5 inches by 18 inches in the front, providing a beefed-up look and added stability while riding. Mounted on top of those wheels are Metzeler Marathon tires in 300/35 18 inches in the back and 130/60 18 inches in the front.
The exhaust system also received a significant upgrade with the Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hyde system. This system allows the rider to adjust the sound and performance of their exhaust on the fly, thanks to a remote control.
In addition to the exhaust, Rick’s Motorcycles also provided a custom front and rear fender, air cleaner, fork, license plate holder, swingarm, riser, and handlebar. Needless to say, this bike has been extensively modified.
Riding a Harley is all about comfort and style, which is why this Softail Fat Boy now features a Legend Air shock and custom grips and pegs from Rick’s Motorcycles. These modifications not only improve the overall ride quality, but they also make it more comfortable for the rider, especially on longer rides. The gas tank is also a custom design from Rick’s Motorcycles, adding yet another unique touch to this modified bike.
Overall, this Softail Fat Boy from Harley-Davidson is a beautiful example of customization done right.
The custom parts and additions from Rick’s Motorcycles have taken an already impressive bike and made it even more striking and powerful.
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Builder THUNDERBIKE
Contact [email protected]
Country Germany
Model H-D V-Rod
Style Muscle
HARLEY DAVIDSON PARTS
- Wheels Bad Boy Customs
- Tires Metzeler Marathon 280/35 R18
- Exhaust System Dr.Jekill and Mr.Hyde
- Air box cover No Limit Custom for Harley-Davidson V Rod
- Rear fender No Limit Custom for Harley-Davidson V Rod
- Front fender No Limit Custom for Harley-Davidson V Rod
- Radiator cover No Limit Custom for Harley-Davidson V Rod
- Mirror Rizoma Dynamic
- License plate holder Thunderbike
- Front turn signals Thunderbike
- Rear turn signals Kellermann Rhombus
- Shocks Bad Boy Customs
- Topper Smooth
- Griffe Base Rubber
- Lenker Roadstar schwarz
- Painter Thunderbike Green
- Seat Thunderbike Solo
THUNDERBIKE VIDEOS
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]]>La entrada Harley-Davidson Jekill&Hyde FXDR ‘GT-3’ by Thunderbike aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
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Builder THUNDERBIKE
Contact [email protected]
Custom painting Kruse design
Country Germany
Model H-D FXDR
Style Racer
There are a few special things in our house, so you know right away, now it’s going to be cool! But really! Here we go:
GP Tank, Single Swingarm, New Digger Wheels, Slamtail, Jekill&Hyde, DON Performance. Bam!
But not only that. We didn’t just bolt on the rear fender with the integrated lights. It was welded in painstaking small steps and about 20 individual parts, the chin fairing as well. Also the gastank is handmade on the plate of our own welding booth.
Of course there are also some parts from our own machine production. Everything that is available in covers, we have constructed ourselves and also used here: swingarm, axles, airbox, clutch cover, EFI cover and some more.
Highlight and at the same time high-tech is our single-sided swingarm:
Milled from the solid and equipped with a hollow-bored axle, it takes our multi-piece 21″ rear wheel and our pulley. At the front, our GT triple clamp ensures that we can install a 23″ front wheel.
The crowning glory is – as so often – the ingenious paint job by master Ingo Kruse. With his gun, he turns every bike into a very special one-of-a-kind. In this case, our customer Sören opted for the combination of a rich red tone with a sporty silver with white and orange accents. What a good choice!
Highlight and at the same time high-tech is our single-sided swingarm: Milled from the solid and equipped with a hollow-bored axle, it takes our multi-piece 21″ rear wheel and our pulley. At the front, our GT triple clamp ensures that we can install a 23″ front wheel.
The crowning glory is – as so often – the ingenious paint job by master Ingo Kruse.
- Thunderbike New Digger wheel
- Thunderbike Single-Side Swingarm Kit 21” Alu
- Thunderbike Pulley Spoke
- Thunderbike Brake Disc Spoke Floated 340mm
- Thunderbike Rear Fender GP-Style 260 mm
- Thunderbike Front fender GT 23” GRP
- Thunderbike Slamtail Suspension Kit
- Thunderbike Triple Tree GT 23”
- Thunderbike Fork Modification Lowering Destruction
- Thunderbike Handlebar Clip-On Lowering black
- Thunderbike Custom Fuel Tank GP-Style
- Thunderbike Seat Plate
- Thunderbike Forward Controls V-Tech
- Shin Yo Mirror Set Luca black
- Thunderbike Grips Base Satin black cut
- Thunderbike License Plate Frame Inside Plate
- Thunderbike License Plate Lighting
- Motogadget mo.Blaze Pin Turn Signal Set
- Thunderbike Turn Signal Bracket front M8 black
- Thunderbike Grip-Set Base Alu
- Thunderbike Toppers Base
- Thunderbike Airbox Kit Oval
- Thunderbike Airbox Cover Oval Grand Prix
- Thunderbike Knob Rear Shock satin
- Thunderbike EFI-Cover black wrinkle
- Thunderbike Timer Cover Drilled
- Thunderbike Derby Cover Drilled contrast cut
- Thunderbike Axle Cover Swingarm left
- Thunderbike Front Axle Cover-Set black matte
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]]>La entrada Harley-Davidson V-Rod 280 by Rick’s Motorcycles aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>Builder RICK’S MOTORCYCLES
Contact [email protected]
Country Germany
Model Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Style Muscle
On this website you can find many examples which show that Rick’s Motorcycles can make really extreme custom bikes out of the V-Rods. On this project, however, the emphasis was on keeping it moderate. There is no XXXL monster tire at the rear, but rather a more moderate 280, and it is no question that Rick’s prefers the quality of their own in-house made wheels. The one-piece forged wheel can be found under the name ‘Supersteve’ in Rick’s parts portfolio, in which you can also find the matching brake discs as well as the drive pulley. New wheel/tire dimensions also mean that the fender does not fit any longer, and if you want to have this part on your V-Rod as well, then it is also available from Rick’s in Baden-Baden.
What looks on the V-Rod like a tank is only a cover under which the airbox is located, and this glassfiber reinforced plastic part also carries Rick’s company name, as well as the V-Rod triple tree that can be found under the name ‘Race’ in Rick’s parts portfolio.
This custom bike has many small details, be it the grips, the adjustable brake and clutch levers or simply the indicator holders under the fork which are all products from Baden-Baden with the emphasis on perfection and balanced design.
And because V-Rod riders also want a good sound from their bike, this example received an adjustable exhaust system from Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde. The V-Rods are a rarity nowadays and not often to be found any longer. If you are a lucky owner and want to add a few exquisite custom parts, have a look at the parts that Rick’s has available for it.
Text & phots: Peter Schulz
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]]>Builder THUNDERBIKE
Contact [email protected]
Custom painting Kruse design
Country Germany
Model H-D Fat Boy
Style Ape hanger
- Rear Wheel Thunderbike Big Speed 9×21″
- Front Wheel Thunderbike Big Speed 4×23″
- Front Fender Thunderbike 23″ Fibre Glass
- Brake Disc Thunderbike Big Speed floated 300mm
- Single Side Swing Arm Thunderbike
- Pulley Thunderbike Big Speed
- Licence Plate Lightning Thunderbike
- Rear Fender Thunderbike Steel 206/21″
- Air Ride Suspension Kit Thunderbike
- Derby Cover Thunderbike Torque with Logo
- Timer Cover Thunderbike New Custom
- Airbox Cover Thunderbike Torque with Logo
- Front Turn Signals Thunderbike Stripe LED
- Handlebar Thunderbike Flip II
- Grips Thunderbike Base Rubber
- Toppers Thunderbike Torque with Logo
- Front Axle Cover Thunderbike
- Ignition Coil Relocation Kit Thunderbike
- Swing Axle Cover Left Thunderbike
- Fueltank-to-Seat-Cover Thunderbike
- License Plate Bracket Thunderbike Inside Plate
- Chin Fairing Thunderbike GP Long
- Exhaust Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde
THUNDERBIKE VIDEOS
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]]>Builder RICK’S MOTORCYCLES
Contact [email protected]
Country Germany
Model Harley-Davidson Softail
Style Cruiser
- Wheels Rick’s Motorcycles 9,0×18 4,5×18
- Tires Metzeler Marathon 260/40 18″ 160/60 18″
- Exhaust System Kess Tech 2-in-2 Black
- Rear fender Rick’s Motorcycles 9″/260
- Front fender Rick’s Motorcycles
- Front fork Harley Davidson
- Air Cleaner Rick’s Motorcycles Bandit, Good Guys-2
- Turn Signals Rizoma – Kellermann
- License Plate Holder Rick’s Motorcycles Side Mount
- Brake disc Rick’s Motorcycles Rodder
- Swingarm Rick’s Motorcycles
- Handlebar Rick’s Motorcycles
- Grips Rick’s Motorcycles
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]]>Builder RICK’S MOTORCYCLES
Contact [email protected]
Country Germany
Model Harley-Davidson Softail
Style Cruiser
Is it still a number darker?
The answer to this question: Probably not! Otherwise, in place of this custom Harley, a “black hole” would grace the screen and suck in all visible light! Anyone who knows the Rick’s team knows that Baden-Baden has already put many a “dark” bike on the design wheels (in a positive sense of course, because many Rick’s customers still find “Black is beautiful”), but this semi-matt creation beats in some ways, even the F-117 “Nighthawk” Stealth Fighter! Not in the “Skunk Works” by Lookheed, but in the metal workshop of Rick’s was this exclusive bike, with which you easily fly through “under the radar”, you should turn up the massive 110 Cubic Inch Twin Cam times to the stop! Even in the production version, this engine offers an incomparable driving experience – and already pulls the series “Fat Boy” of 2016 vigorously forward.
Once again, the Rick’s team reached deep into the (T) Rick box and widened the rear with the “Rick’s Trick’n’Roll kit with redirection”, the GIMMI 5 design wheel with Drive Side braking system tightens up a really fat 300 Metzeler 10.5 inches wide on! Stretchtank and exactly adapted rear part are from Rick’s – Harley-Davidson, thanks to the machine comes out without taillight. This function (and the brake light) is taken over by the two bullet turn signals from Rizoma. Those are very bright, but who is traveling at night and in the rain – especially with this paint job – should not overestimate its visibility.
Twin cam clutch cover in front there is not only an adequate “GIMMI 5” wheel to see, but also the Rick’s “Good Guys” fork, which changes the look of the former “Fat Boy” decisively. Instead of bulky chrome headlights now “V-Rod” headlights in matt black. Watch out!
With every amount of Rick’s accessories, almost every memory of the “Fat Boy” has been eradicated. In addition, there are Kess Tech manifolds and end pots, so that this bike is at least not overheard! For the extreme paint dress – and in this case, the flawless workmanship is visible on every square millimeter and requires the most careful preparation – is responsible for Marcel Sinnwell. Unfortunately, unfortunately, this is not the nanocomposite paint of the F-117, which makes the “Stealth Fighter” as well as the SR 72 and the B2 invisible to the radar. So even at the next speed camera applies: From the gas!
- Air Cleaner Rick’s Motorcycles Good Guys
- Exhaust System Dr.Jekill and Mr.Hyde
- Fork Harley-Davidson
- Swingarm Rick’s Motorcycles 300
- Shock Legend Air
- Wheels Rick’s Motorcycles 11,5″ x 18″ 4,5″ x 18″
- Tyre Metzeler 300/35 18″ 130/60 18″
- Riser Rick’s Motorcycles
- Handlebar Harley-Davidson Narrow
- Grips Rick’s Motorcylces Good Guys
- Pegs Rick’s Motorcycles O-Ring,+2″
- Gas Tank Rick’s Motorcycles
- Front Fender Rick’s Motorcycles 18″
- Rear Fender Rick’s Motorcycles
- License Plate Holder Rick’s Motorcycles
- Mirrors Rizoma
RICK’S MOTORCYCLES VIDEOS
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]]>Builder RICK’S MOTORCYCLES
Contact [email protected]
Country Germany
Model Harley-Davidson Softail
Style Cruiser
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]]>Builder RICK’S MOTORCYCLES
Contact [email protected]
Country Germany
Model Harley-Davidson Softail
Style Cruiser
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]]>Builder RICK’S MOTORCYCLES
Contact [email protected]
Country Germany
Model Harley-Davidson Softail
Style Cruiser
For this project it was decided to use somebody else’s, namely Performance Machine wheels from their Contour Collection in Platinum Cut. At the front is a 3,5 x 23 inch and at the rear a 9 x 18 inch Made in the USA. The extreme contrast between the black and the blank polished surfaces is especially impressive, and Rick’s wheel covers fit of course the contour of the wheels. The steel rear fender can be ordered from Custom Chrome or direct from Rick’s and included are a mounting kit and the seat base plate. In order to conceal the gap between the tank and the seat, Rick’s developed a special tank cover which hugs the seat on one side and the tank on the other. The foot controls are also Made by Rick’s, and especially taller riders will appreciate the two-inch longer version. Rubber O-rings reduce the risk that boots slip off the controls, and the black, polished surface matches the black surfaces on the bike.
A further, relatively nondescript detail on this bike should however be noted, which is the headlight mask. While the stock headlight looks good and gives a brilliant light, the design was not further thought out by the Company. Latest when looking at it from the side, the stock part with its ribbed look seems less than perfect. Rick’s mask conceals this weak point in a simple way and was one of the first parts which were developed in Baden-Baden for the Milwaukee-Eight Breakouts.
That Italians traditionally know a thing or two about design is a well known fact, and it was clear that this Breakout was to receive grips and instruments Made in Italy, and Rebuffini parts can now be found at both ends of Rick’s handlebar. The latest generation supports the Can Bus on all Harley-Davidson Dyna, Softail and Sportster models which were made between 2011 and the latest model series. With six illuminated keys, almost all functions can be carried out, and in addition to indicators and lighting also activation of the ignition and the starter motor.
Rick’s design air filters are also available for the 2018 models, but for the Custom Chrome Breakout it was decided to use the “Spoke” model in the two-tone version, which matches the bicolor wheels.
Since this year, the Custom Chrome catalog also carries Jekill and Hyde exhaust systems, so no question that these were first choice for this bike. The adjustable systems are also already adjusted to the new Milwaukee-Eight engines and thanks to EGABE legal on Europe’s roads.
Text: Peter Schulz
Photos: Peter Schulz
Photographic Assistants: Dom. I. Nick & Prince Achim
- Exhaust System Dr.Jekill and Mr.Hyde
- Tailend kit Rick’s Motorcycles
- Front fender Rick’s Motorcycles
- Handlebars Rick’s Motorcycles
- Air cleaner Rick’s Motorcycles
- Foodpegs Rick’s Motorcycles
- Wheels Performance Machine
- Tires Metzeler Marathon
- Grips Rebuffini
- Clutch Rebuffini
- Brake Levers Rebuffin
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]]>A VRSC with a water-cooled Revolution engine that provides 125 horsepower for rich propulsion. The series parts were removed from us generously to make room for various Thunderbike Parts. The exhaust system by Jekill & Hyde with matching headers and crisp short pots emphasizes the look and fits perfectly on all bikes with standard swingarm and max. mount 280 tires. For this we chose cranked risers with a Roadstar handlebar to support the sporty posture. In the rear, a height-adjustable chassis (Thunderbike Air Ride suspension) is used, so that the bike visually fits perfectly on the ground.
- Exhaust System Dr.Jekill and Mr.Hyde
- Tires Metzeler Marathon
- Suspension Thunderbike Air Ride
- Forward Control Kit Thunderbike Base Rubber
- Front Turn Signals Thunderbike
- Rear Turn Signal Bracket Thunderbike
- Grips Thunderbike Base Alu schwarz
- Toppers Thunderbike Base
- Handlebar Thunderbike Roadstar
- Mirrors Thunderbike Circuit 851
- Side Mount License Bracket Thunderbike short
- License Plate Frame Thunderbike Down & Inside
- Swingarm Thunderbike Swingarm Modification
- Rear Wheel Thunderbike Widening 9,5 x 18
- Tank Cover Cult-Werk GT
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]]>Builder RICK’S MOTORCYCLES
Contact [email protected]
Country Germany
Model Harley-Davidson Softail
Style Cruiser
RICK’S MOTORCYCLES VIDEOS
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]]>Builder RICK’S MOTORCYCLES
Contact [email protected]
Country Germany
Model Harley-Davidson Softail
Style Cruiser
RICK’S MOTORCYCLES VIDEOS
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- Ignition coils Installation kit Air-Ride switch
- Side license plate holder Thunderbike Medium
- License plate carrier Thunderbike Inside Plate
- License plate light Thunderbike
- Turn signal front Thunderbike Stripe LED
- Rear fender Steel 260mm
- Seat shell Thunderbike Steel
- Wheels Thunderbike Spoke
- Pulley brake system Thunderbike Pulley brake kit
- Pulley Thunderbike Spoke Polished
- Brake Disc Thunderbike Spoke
- Front fender Thunderbike Recall
- Air Ride Suspension Kit Thunderbike
- Handlebar Flip II
- Mirror Joker
- Achscover rear Thunderbike
- Axiscover Front Thunderbike
- Axle Cover Swingarm left Thunderbike
- Riser Thunderbike Oldstyle
- Exhaust System Dr.Jekill and Mr.Hyde
THUNDERBIKE VIDEOS
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- Wheel Thunderbike – Spoke Rad
- Tires Metzeler Marathon Me 888 260/35 R18
- Exhaust System Dr.Jekill and Mr.Hyde
- Mirror Rizoma Dynamic
- License Plate Thunderbike Parts “Inside plate”
- Side mount license bracket Thunderbike Parts, medium
- License plate lighting Down & Inside plate
- Rear Turn signals PanHead LED Turn signal set
- Front Turn signals Stripe LED with housing
- Handlebar Hollywood Light raw
- Grip Set Base Rubber
- Toppers Base
- Front fender Thunderbike Parts recall oxid
- Tank Thunderbike Parts custom alu. tank (15 ltr., stretched)
- Rear fender Thunderbike Parts Steel 260mm
- Shocks Thunderbike Parts air-ride Suspension Kit
- Pulley Thunderbike Parts “Vegas” polished
- Pulley brake Thunderbike Parts kit
- Bake disc Thunderbike Parts floated Vegas 300mm
- Air filter Thunderbike Parts logo black
- Ignition Cover Thunderbike Parts
- Footpeg Set Base Rubber
- Passenger footpeg set Base-Rubber
- Seat Plate GFRP
- Seat Thunderbike Harley Softail
- Paint Thunderbike flames
THUNDERBIKE VIDEOS
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