use of skateboard deck wood and grip tape adorning the centre of the fuel tank and either side of the seat unit which are mounted with metal brackets inspired by skateboard trucks . The influences of Wheels and Waves are further heightened with Vans waffle handlebar grips and custom-made foot pegs that take inspiration from BMX grind pegs .
Also designed in conjunction with Rise Design is the aluminium engine protection plate behind the front wheel in a brushed metal finish that is also applied to the exhaust heat shield , CNC machined fuel cap and engine parts to give an old bike look on a modern machine . Textured and matte finishes have also been applied to various covers and particularly the frame where the matte finish reveals the beauty of the shape and welds of the classic-style steel frame . Adding to the retro race look , the standard headers were wrapped and mated to shorter SuperTrapp silencers .
With a paint scheme from Rise Designs that features a brushed metal base , weathered green stripes with red accents , the finishing touches to any custom are the interesting details that are only noticed on a second or third close look . For GRIND Machine , these include the decorated red throttle valve inside the custom bell housing , the cut back primary drive cover , and the creator ’ s logos machined into the black pulley cover and engine covers . TRAVERSE
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