Comments on: INOX Stainless Steel Honda CBX Custom

By: Otto

Otto — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:30:11 +0000

Someone pointed out this thread to me. I like reading your comments and I’m honoured to be mentioned next to the Hellcat (one of my favorites).

Just one thing: yeah, this seat hurts. But it doesn’t stop me to ride it each summer holiday to events and shows in Holland, Germany, England and Belgium.

Kind regards,
Otto.

By: hoyt

hoyt — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:33:17 +0000

Isn’t one of the marks of a good design indicative when the beholder fights themselves from admitting they like it?

Aesthetically, excessive angles and straight lines on vehicles do not seem to stand the test of time as well as rounded, curvy shapes. (ex. the edgy, 80’s era Lambourghini vs. Porsche Speedsters from the 50’s)

Interestingly enough, the converse happens with immovable structures…round-ish buildings do not seem to stand the test of time as well as buildings with clean, uncluttered, straight lines. (IMO)

This bike should refute that in its own way.

The ergos and general riding style that comes across is cool. Very similar to the Hellcat and the bitchin’ project done inside this guy’s apartment…

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/03/27/blade-rod-honda-streetfighter/

By: Bryce

Bryce — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:04:26 +0000

That’s great to see a CBX engine used in a custom bike.

By: GenWaylaid

GenWaylaid — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 04:00:52 +0000

The sparse style has some merit, but this guy really made it hard on himself by choosing stainless steel. Difficult to machine, difficult to bend, difficult to weld, it makes you pay for that finish. I’m a fan of the DeLorean’s weird style, but that doesn’t mean I’d make the same poor choice of materials. On the plus side, at least the bike is as tough as commercial silverware.

By: todd

todd — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:26:18 +0000

regardless of what I or anyone else thinks about the bike at least the guy made it. How many ideas have I had that I have yet to build? You got to give credit to Sabine for actually getting off his duff and building it.
todd