$25,000
Sylvania, Ohio
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--> --> When lab coat clad German engineers crafted the almighty BMW S1000RR little did they know that the custom bike scene would soon take the engineering marvel to another level.Forget lap times, controlled feedback at maximum lean angles and breakneck top speeds, this stretched special isn't of go-fast proportions. Instead it was built to turn heads and kill the streets. And while Myrtle West wasn't the first to build a custom S1000RR, it is however the first to stuff a 360 rear tire under the tail."Instead of the traditional bikes most people associate with customs, we wanted to push it to the next level with something upscale-like the BMW," Jon Martin of Myrtle West said.This Bimmer was the first of its kind to roll through Myrtle's front doors, but luckily it proved to have a steep learning curve.Martin told us that the S1000RR wasn't really any harder to build than the Japanese bikes, but that it was just a lot different and took some time to get used to. For example, the bar-mounted switches have computer chip boards inside the housings.Along with a menagerie of high-tech hardware, the German missile also trades traditional hex-head bolts for Torx heads that are anything but normal to us SAE folks. The DIYers will certainly have a surprise when they realize their toolbox is now inadequate to actually wrench on their new BMW.Myrtle knew it had a tall order when it began design work on the 360-capable swingarm, and actually shut down other production work for nearly a week to bring all hands on deck to help design, engineer and fabricate the part.The end result was a 12-over setup tucking a 360 tire that's hung by an AirFX air ride system, and the trio ties up the back end of the BMW nicely.After the one-off swingarm was finished, the bike was stripped to a pile of parts. Where typically just the fairings would get a spray, this project received a thorough paint job on the engine cases, subframe, swingarm...you get the idea.In addition to the boatloads of blue hue, ornate airbrushing and striping found its way onto the bike. You can literally examine the many intricacies of the paint for 10 minutes without getting bored-it's that trick.Along with the complex paintwork, Martin decided that some in-house Bad Larry wheels with an oversized 18-inch front hoop would get things rolling. But first a Brock's full exhaust system and a Dynojet PC5 ensured there was some extra momentum behind the meat.Chrome Vortex levers cover the clutch and braking controls while Galfer Wave rotors help slow this rocker's roll. Other details include a tank-mounted Dynojet LCD display, a color matched GPR steering damper, Cox Racing radiator guards along with Gregg's Customs blinker block-offs and R&G; Racing frame plugs.Myrtle West proved that even the most unlikely candidates can fit the bling bill. Despite the fact that the BMW S1000RR was originally blueprinted to be a racing thoroughbred, the Myrtle crew proved it can wear a custom hat with equal success.2010 BMW S1000RR Front End: Galfer brake pads and chrome Wave rotor, Myrtle West "Bad Larry" 18-inch wheel and chrome spike axle caps, painted fork legs, lowers and triples Rear End: Myrtle West 12-over swingarm with 360 tire, "Bad Larry wheel", lowering links and custom undertail insert, AirFX air ride shock, Galfer brake pads and Wave rotor, chrome caliper and pillion pegs Motor: Brock's full exhaust system, Dynojet PC5 with LCD display, Cox Racing radiator guards, painted engine covers Body/Paint: custom paint by Jimmy Jackson, tinted head- and taillights, painted engine covers, plastic welded/painted windscreen Chrome: Sport Chrome Accessories: Vortex levers and gas cap, GPR damper, R&G; Racing frame plugs, Gregg's Customs blinker block-offs, Myrtle West mirror block-offs Builder: Myrtle West, Jon Martin, Alex Tucker, John Rehm and Ryan Smalls Any questions feel free to ask. Has low miles and only rode it on weekend and shows. Baby is due any days and winter is almost here so time to let her go. Bike has easy over 80k in it just the wheel set up with swing arm cost alone 23k. Bike is located in Ohio. The bike is worth 13k stock so if you want the bike you can have it finance up the 13k and the remaining u have to come up by your self.
