Bike Build: "Azrael" by Urban Assault

[Urban_Assault]

Finally got it running today, Woohoo!

Finished the battery tray, and mounted most of the electronics. Swapped the silver air filter for a red one, looks MUCH better. Blacked out the chrome parts, so it blends in better with the bike.

I got a small matching red breather filter, and used that to cover the air sensor. Wasn't sure if it would work being outside the main air filter, but it seemed to run fine. I actually think the bike is running a little cooler now that the heat from the motor isn't trapped under the airbox between the frame.

Took it out for the first ride to run some errands, and put about 60 miles on her. WOW does this thing get attention! Had a few people take pics/videos driving down the road, and had someone come up and ask about it at almost every stop.

For anyone curious about the filter: The smaller filter seems to be running fine, just takes a little getting used to the "whoosh" noise from the airflow every time you open the throttle. If you're still running your stock translucent cover, you probably won't hear it like I do.

I still need to clean up the wiring, find a good place to mount the license plate, and get something better for the tail/brake light. (Right now I'm just using an LED pod zip-tied to the back of the seat )

Definitely has a rat-rod look/feel to it.

The seat is surprisingly comfortable. The position is pretty far back, so I do have to reach a bit for the handlebars.

And yes... I finally removed the warning sticker. Didn't notice it there until I took these pics with my cell phone. I'll get some better pics and close-ups of the airbox area when I find the real camera.

 

[TACPBuell]

Just a thought... but you should repaint the spring to match your wheels and air filter all in all though that is a bada$$ bike!

 

[Urban_Assault]

Yeah, that yellow spring is an eye-sore. If I can find paint to match, that'll be the next thing I do.

-Tim

 

[Thaloc]

OMG I would be so scared of pinching my junk in that spring. Not my cup of tea, but to each his own.

 

[browland]

defiantly interesting and very cool! Mad skills man. Can't wait till you get to do some data logging with the filter![up] Your rep point should multiply like bunny wabbits for this one!

 

[browland]

also... i think it would look nice if you could give the chin fairibg a similar look and maybe the ully fork guards/fender, and minus the belt guards... just my 2 cents worth still amazing

 

[Urban_Assault]

Thanks. I was thinking along the same lines on the front, using fork guards and a different fender. Will probably get the headlight guard, too.

I've got some ideas for the chin/muffler, but not sure if I want to open that can of worms just yet.

 

[xtremelow]

where is the battery? I dont see it in the pic..

Also all looks great IMO you should brng the seat tray up a bit to give it some angle instead of the flat line[smirk]

Looks crazy though, would hate to hit anything on that specially my junk.

 

[Fock347]

its still missing something, im not quite sure what it is but. id say make the front fender like the rib cage and do something with the fly screen in iron . also maby make some lense covers that look like iron mans eyes that would look sick as hell and let the ****** rust.

 

[bajabomber87]

It might look better if you had the rebar go all the way down to the top of the frame, just seems like too big of a void.

 

[1sexynucca]

A TRUE Naked Bike I love the creativity. [up]
would be nice to have a pic of someone sitting on it to see what it looks like when its being ridden

 

[Urban_Assault]

Thanks... I've gotten a mixed response on different forums, seems like you either love it or you hate it.

The battery is mounted on the left side of the air filter. I found a battery that's about half the size of the stock battery, but has just enough power to crank the motor.

A few people mentioned getting your "junk" caught in the spring, but luckily the seat has a built in nut-cup that keeps your goods from hanging down and getting squished like grapes.

A little hard to see in the pics, but it comes up in front of the seat, and flows with the lines of the spine where it ends.

 

[DrogeN Omen]

what are you going to use to cover the air filter, battery and wires from the rain???

you going to try and mold a clear/translucent tank to fit under the rib cage???

how about posting some closeup pics of the seat and air filter area so we can get a better idea of how and where everything fits in...

 

[Urban_Assault]

I'm just leaving it open. Not too concerned about rain, as we don't get much here in Colorado. Like I said, just checking the weather and crossing my fingers before each ride.

I'll post more pics later this week when I get my camera back... The wife took it with her to South Carolina.

 

[Pockets]

Dude, Urban...wow. This is really turning out awesome! I'd definitely build your own headlight grill with some smaller rebar and do a bare metal front fender.

 

[Drkside79]

+1000 on not wanting my junk in close proximity to the spring!

BTW that's my cats name.

 

[Urban_Assault]

Here a few pics of me on it, so you have an idea of the seating position. Like I said, surprisingly comfortable.

Still feels really solid through the corners, but it does take a little getting used-to.

I need to clean up the wiring, mount the tail-light, and probably find a better way to mount the license plate.

I'be been giving some thought to the front end, and I think I know what I'm going to do now... Someone made a comment about it being a "true naked bike", and I think I'm going to run with that.

I'll probably strip the whole headlight assembly and instrument cluster completely off, leaving just the forks. I'm thinking I'll mount a small HID light just above the front fender.

I'll pull it apart and stare at it for a few days before I decide for sure.

-Tim

 

[Ebeo1]

Any updates?

 

[Pockets]

How about the digital unit for your triple? No gauges needed then. A low mounted HID would be a good choice.

 

[Bossanova]

Any updates?

Doubt he's doing to much more stuff to it since it's For Sale