“Bling” Inspired Honda 125 in Argentina
So, what do you say to a guy when he says’ he’s influenced by “Bill Dodge” and “East Coast Builders”? Great! That’s what! This sweetie was built by a dude called “German Karp” in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seems he’s a bicycle builder that dabbles in motorcycles, makes motorcycle handlebars and even pin stripes on the side. Whatever it is he does it looks like he’s having fun! We definitely like the trend we’re seeing amount builders in using “out-of-the-box” type motorcycles as inspiration. This one is a 1997 Honda CG 125cc. You can find out more about our “German Karp” at his blog called kustomco.blogspot.com along with photo’s at fotolog.com/kustom_co. Here are the spec’s:
Frame: Honda, cut & made the new tail and top tube.
Forks: Honda, shortened 2″, fender tabs removed and drilled.
Motor: Honda,1997 CG 125cc refurbished and painted.
Handlebars: Custom made
Brake Levers: Custom trimmed and painted
Taillight: Old Lucas on custom license holder
Headlight: Old siambretta type
Fender: Old ford spare tire cover scored for $0.80 from a bum (it’s like $.30 in U.S money)
Tank: Who knows? But it has a cool tool case.
Exhaust: Original cut in half, then a fence top was use for the inverted cone for a cost of 8$
Air Filter: Exhaust tail & piece of tube.
Seat: Custom made, all leather
Battery Case: Piece of bent steel, all the electrics inside.
Rear Wheel: Stock hub,16′ HD rim, free tire.
Front Wheel: Stock hub & rim, 3.25×18 imperial cord tire.
Paint: Epoxy black/ oskar´s fender, battery case & tank.
All the pieces were detailed sanded before paint
Karp, keep us updated on any of your next builds. We like what we’re seeing.
