Nowadays, every motor manufacturer offers convection customs. This is typical of this time when mass production is marketed in individuality.
It was different. Once there was Diks Paint, for example. Custom bikes were also made there.
And not just based on that American brand. But out of passion and a kind of sense of freedom and technology. And what if the battery box had been welded all the way around for reasons of beauty and a bit of thoughtlessness? You noticed that automatically! The battery box story played with the survivor who we met at a regional motorcycle run. The owner had owned the machine for almost thirty years. He was part hunting. The age of the brave four-cylinder was a bit abandoned.
The looks balanced between 'patina' and 'let's do a good job'. But such a completely authentic bicycle? Enchanting!
And talking about hearts: You must have a pretty big heart to drive such a machine. The front fork, the frame, the brakes, the ground clearance, the sitting position ...
But if you only feel a hint of flower power nostalgia, then you should buy such a bike if one ever passes by.
They are unique and just think about what is paid for early Arlen Ness customs. Mind you
that the machine is then equipped with an 'own construction'
license Plate. Because although most agents today are younger than this type of creation, they usually understand that there is no question of a standard Suzuki.
How does such a tribute to hippie times drive and brake? About at best. So what?
If you go for reasonable, safety and comfort, then you do yourself a BMW GS ..