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Custom Harley-Davidson Street 500 Wears Gixxer Shoes and Carbon Fiber Bodywork

Here is how you take an undistinguished motorcycle and turn it into something extraordinary.
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Photo: Iron & Co. via Return of the Cafe Racers
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The unique two-wheeler we feature today hails from the Indonesian moto masters over at Eric Saputra Suherman’s Iron & Co. This nation’s customs scene is blooming like a gorgeous flower upon spring’s arrival, and the bike you see here is testament to that claim. Let’s take a second to examine what we’re dealing with.

At its core, this piece of mechanical artwork is a Harley-Davidson Street 500. From the factory, Milwaukee’s fiend is brought to life by a liquid-cooled Revolution X V-twin engine with eight valves and a respectable displacement of 494cc. The 75-degree two-cylinder powerplant delivers as much as 30 pound-feet (40 Nm) of twisting force at around 3,750 rpm.

A six-speed transmission hands this oomph over to the rear 15-inch hoop by means of a belt final drive. Long story short, Harley’s creature isn’t exactly what you’d call a speed demon, but it’ll definitely do the trick when seeking to craft a custom showstopper. Sure enough, Eric’s team knows it just as well.

To kick things off, the moto artists painstakingly manufactured a comprehensive carbon fiber outfit in-house. Up front, the new attire consists of a bikini-style fairing, bespoke radiator shrouds, and one handsome fender, while a pair of carbon side panels adorns the flanks. Additionally, you will find a fresh tail section topped with a tastefully upholstered single-seater saddle, as well as an aftermarket fuel tank resembling that of a legendary Norton Manx.

A Honda CBR600’s inverted Showa forks have been transplanted onto the machine’s front end for a considerable improvement in terms of handling. At the opposite end, top-grade dual shock absorbers from Ohlins’ range take care of suspension duties. The standard wheels were discarded in favor of a Suzuki GSX-R600's forged items wearing top-shelf Bridgestone tires on both ends. Lastly, clip-on handlebars work in conjunction with rear-mounted foot pegs to achieve a tougher riding stance.
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About the author: Silvian Secara
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A bit of an artist himself, Silvian sees two- and four-wheeled machines as a form of art, especially restomods and custom rides. Oh, and if you come across a cafe racer article on our website, it’s most likely his doing.
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