Metal Mulisha....unsafe at any speed.

aaronrkelly · 07-09-2009, 03:05 AM

Owner: Aaron Kelly
State: Iowa
Bike Stats: 1981 Kawasaki KZ440
Mods: Remove anything that doesnt need to be there (rear part of frame, front brakes, gauges etc).....apply random parts (Sporty tank, headlight, visor).....using random bolts, zipties......add rattle can paint......make it loud.......make it rigid.....but make it CHEAP.

Technically I would consider this a bobber....not a chopper, but I *think* the intent of this section is to catch these types of bikes....so this is my best guess, please advise if Im incorrect.

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aaronrkelly · 07-09-2009, 03:08 AM

....and in closing, a little bit of advice when you straddle your bike:

Capt. · 07-09-2009, 08:29 AM

I like it...no frills no bells no whistles...just your basic cut down bike. The K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) approach is self evident here. Really like the reminder on the bars which begs the question, are you really gonna depend on just that rear drum brake alone to get you stopped in an emergency situation? Just a thought.

aaronrkelly · 07-09-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt.

I like it...no frills no bells no whistles...just your basic cut down bike. The K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) approach is self evident here. Really like the reminder on the bars which begs the question, are you really gonna depend on just that rear drum brake alone to get you stopped in an emergency situation? Just a thought.

Ehh, yeah.....that was the unsafe disclaimer. Im comfortable with it....its not a daily rider and I dont live in a metro area.

I have found myself "air braking" the front......as in "air guitar"....pulling it, but it aint there.

Really sucked the other day I was unloading it off the trailer.....and I went to go pull the front brake to ease it down the ramp....no brake. I ended up having to run alongside it, down the ramp and thru the yard till it lost momentum....cause I had no way to get it slowed down.

Was funny to watch....I was told.

Badlands-4-2 · 07-09-2009, 09:20 AM

I love the look of the bike, but when it come to my personal ride I need a bit more comfort.

aaronrkelly · 07-09-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Badlands-4-2

I love the look of the bike, but when it come to my personal ride I need a bit more comfort.

If I want comfort I have a Goldwing.....air ride, gps, mp3 player, radio, cruise control etc.

BJMartin · 07-09-2009, 11:25 PM

AARONRKELLY....Nice **** ride! TOTALLY DIG IT...would be a killer ride anytime. Sometimes you arent intended to go fast. You know you can stop it at a certain speed, ROLL ON!
very low key cool!

aaronrkelly · 07-10-2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BJMartin

AARONRKELLY....Nice **** ride! TOTALLY DIG IT...would be a killer ride anytime. Sometimes you arent intended to go fast. You know you can stop it at a certain speed, ROLL ON!
very low key cool!

Yeah....no speedometer makes it kinda interesting....I just ease it around town and down the highway....pacing myself with another car.

Ive had it up to 85.....it will move for a 440cc - the 6 speed helps.

Thanks for the kind words. Some people dont understand the minimalist approach.....it literally feels like your hurtling down the highway on a 10 speed bicycle....and its COOL!

BJMartin · 07-10-2009, 02:09 AM

How do you like the drag bars? I got a set on my ride as well but my seat isnt as low.

calebh · 07-10-2009, 02:43 AM

i really like it, but for personal comfort, i would need a front brake. lol but it is a very good looking bike. i'm a fan of the "remove-every-unnecessary-part" approach. i just consider front brakes necessary

Virus_Of_Life · 07-10-2009, 03:39 AM

I am not a fan of loud, but otherwise I love the look of that thing! The red/black is one of my fav combos, and Metal Mulisha reminds me of the good old days when Metallica used that term and backed it up.

Ultima09 · 07-10-2009, 02:51 PM

I think I saw this bike at the Donny Smith Bike show in Minneapolis.. was it there?? NICE RIDE!!

aaronrkelly · 07-10-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BJMartin

How do you like the drag bars? I got a set on my ride as well but my seat isnt as low.

Actually Im a big drag bar fan.....Ive got them on 3 of my bikes. At my height (6'4") they work perfect for me on alot of bikes.

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Originally Posted by Ultima09

I think I saw this bike at the Donny Smith Bike show in Minneapolis.. was it there?? NICE RIDE!!

Nah, wasnt my bike.....Ive taken it to 1 show. Little show on the square, no prizes or anything. Between that and my military bike they both got quite a bit of attention.

aaronrkelly · 07-17-2009, 11:21 PM

Ive got a ridiculously large version of this picture as well, if someone needs it for something.

rexmitchell · 07-26-2009, 11:11 PM

me likey, its simple but firm.

SuperSherpa197 · 07-27-2009, 07:27 AM

looks great, but totally not metal......

well....it's rather black metal, if any kind of metal >_>

porange · 07-27-2009, 12:49 PM

Although not my cup of tea, I do like it a lot for what it is. I especially like how the rear part of the frame is lopped off, looks great.

Something tells me it isn't quite street legal though -.-

-.- is supposed to be squinty, suspicious eyes, but I dunno how else to do it... need more emotes!

aaronrkelly · 07-27-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by porange

Although not my cup of tea, I do like it a lot for what it is. I especially like how the rear part of the frame is lopped off, looks great.

Something tells me it isn't quite street legal though -.-

-.- is supposed to be squinty, suspicious eyes, but I dunno how else to do it... need more emotes!

In my state its street legal....I dont know about the equipment laws in Ohio.

We dont have to have turn signals....you can use hand signals.

We have no exhaust requirement for on-road motorcycles, either equipment or noise level.

Actually....your are right, its not quite legal. To be 100% legit I would have to put a single mirror on it....Ive got 3 bikes with no mirrors....never been hassled about it, might check on some cheapy bar end mirrors though.

porange · 07-28-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aaronrkelly

In my state its street legal....I dont know about the equipment laws in Ohio.

In Ohio you need a headlight, tail light, license plate light, brake lights, a speedometer with odomoter, and one mirror. The main thing that caught my attention was the apparent lack of tail/brake lights.

aaronrkelly · 07-28-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by porange

In Ohio you need a headlight, tail light, license plate light, brake lights, a speedometer with odomoter, and one mirror. The main thing that caught my attention was the apparent lack of tail/brake lights.

Its actually there....just at that angle the rear tire blocks it from view.....you can see a bit of the license plate between the spokes....its mounted directly above the license place.

You can see it a little in this picture.

porange · 07-28-2009, 07:46 PM

I figured there probably was one and I just couldn't see it, hence my careful wording: "apparent" lack of tail lights.

KZ750 · 07-28-2009, 07:51 PM

Fine looking bike.

CustomDave · 07-28-2009, 08:28 PM

I like this one too! Although I have to admit I like your military style v star a bit better, probably because I have a vstar too. NIce collection of bike you have there.

aaronrkelly · 07-28-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CustomDave

I like this one too! Although I have to admit I like your military style v star a bit better, probably because I have a vstar too. NIce collection of bike you have there.

Thanks....Im likely picking up number 7 (road bikes....Im not even gonna start counting dirt bikes, atvs etc....) tomorrow.

She (Natasha - dubbed by the previous owner) is a 1998 Ural Deco Classic with sidecar.....MIGHT have enough time to get a picture for the calendar contest....might not, its gonna be close.

07-09-2009, 03:05 AM	#1
aaronrkelly Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,411	Metal Mulisha....unsafe at any speed. Owner: Aaron Kelly State: Iowa Bike Stats: 1981 Kawasaki KZ440 Mods: Remove anything that doesnt need to be there (rear part of frame, front brakes, gauges etc).....apply random parts (Sporty tank, headlight, visor).....using random bolts, zipties......add rattle can paint......make it loud.......make it rigid.....but make it CHEAP. Technically I would consider this a bobber....not a chopper, but I think the intent of this section is to catch these types of bikes....so this is my best guess, please advise if Im incorrect. Easy viewing Print

07-09-2009, 03:08 AM	#2
aaronrkelly Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,411	....and in closing, a little bit of advice when you straddle your bike: Last edited by aaronrkelly; 07-09-2009 at 03:11 AM.

07-10-2009, 02:43 AM	#10
calebh . Join Date: May 2008 Location: East TX / New Orleans Posts: 976	i really like it, but for personal comfort, i would need a front brake. lol but it is a very good looking bike. i'm a fan of the "remove-every-unnecessary-part" approach. i just consider front brakes necessary __________________ Yesterday is but a dream, tomorrow but a vision. But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore, to this day. -- Sanskrit proverb

07-26-2009, 11:11 PM	#15
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07-27-2009, 07:27 AM	#16
SuperSherpa197 The Cool Joker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Statesboro, GA Posts: 1,463	looks great, but totally not metal...... well....it's rather black metal, if any kind of metal >_> __________________ '03 YZF600R, 57k miles To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-09-2009, 08:29 AM	#3
Capt. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S.W. Fla. Cracker Posts: 386	I like it...no frills no bells no whistles...just your basic cut down bike. The K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) approach is self evident here. Really like the reminder on the bars which begs the question, are you really gonna depend on just that rear drum brake alone to get you stopped in an emergency situation? Just a thought.

07-09-2009, 09:20 AM	#5
Badlands-4-2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Badlands of North Dakota Posts: 4,102	I love the look of the bike, but when it come to my personal ride I need a bit more comfort.

07-09-2009, 11:25 PM	#7
BJMartin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 271	AARONRKELLY....Nice **** ride! TOTALLY DIG IT...would be a killer ride anytime. Sometimes you arent intended to go fast. You know you can stop it at a certain speed, ROLL ON! very low key cool!

07-10-2009, 02:09 AM	#9
BJMartin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 271	How do you like the drag bars? I got a set on my ride as well but my seat isnt as low.

07-10-2009, 03:39 AM	#11
Virus_Of_Life Master At Arms Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 130	I am not a fan of loud, but otherwise I love the look of that thing! The red/black is one of my fav combos, and Metal Mulisha reminds me of the good old days when Metallica used that term and backed it up.

07-10-2009, 02:51 PM	#12
Ultima09 Verified Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 23	I think I saw this bike at the Donny Smith Bike show in Minneapolis.. was it there?? NICE RIDE!!

07-17-2009, 11:21 PM	#14
aaronrkelly Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,411	Ive got a ridiculously large version of this picture as well, if someone needs it for something.

07-27-2009, 12:49 PM	#17
porange Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,049	Although not my cup of tea, I do like it a lot for what it is. I especially like how the rear part of the frame is lopped off, looks great. Something tells me it isn't quite street legal though -.- -.- is supposed to be squinty, suspicious eyes, but I dunno how else to do it... need more emotes!

07-28-2009, 07:46 PM	#21
porange Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,049	I figured there probably was one and I just couldn't see it, hence my careful wording: "apparent" lack of tail lights.

07-28-2009, 07:51 PM	#22
KZ750 Master At Arms Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 154	Fine looking bike.

07-28-2009, 08:28 PM	#23
CustomDave Verified Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Independence MO Posts: 24	I like this one too! Although I have to admit I like your military style v star a bit better, probably because I have a vstar too. NIce collection of bike you have there.