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This morning was a tough one.. I had to say goodby

This morning was a tough one.. I had to say goodbye to my best mate of the last 16yrs. She fought hard with her kidneys for the last year, but they were finally getting the better of her. She was booked to have her pain taken away at 10am, but in true Diva form, she had to do it her way. A seizure at 5am and a rush to the EV took her from me early. A pain I wouldn’t wish upon anyone.. She was a menace, but at the same time the sweetest girl in the world. She was stubborn but also way too smart. She made me cry, but she made me smile more. I’ll miss you big dog, thank you for always being by my side. R.I.P. Diva 2007-2023 🐕

This one has been a collaboration between myself &

This one has been a collaboration between myself & Noel from @blackcyclesaustralia. He was originally commissioned to build it by a client in Sydney. Being an old triumph he asked me to lend a hand. I gave some advice for the general shape design and sourced a bunch of parts but Noel did the hard yards with the awesome details & fab work. While he was making it all fit together I was building the all alloy trophy motor, gearbox, wheels & electrical. Noel also laid down the beautiful grey/green paint on everything, I then went over the tins and added the gold leaf & pinstripe details. More to come.. 📷 @made.social #Triumph #TriumphTR5 #PopBangPaint #PopBangPerformance

It’s really hard to capture this with a camera..

It’s really hard to capture this with a camera.. heaps of little Easter eggs in this Alice in Wonderland/acid trip paint job I laid down for @alvaro.h.f on a his @gwizzcycles peanut. Thanks for letting me have fun with it. 🫠 swipe through to a video.. #PopBangPaint #AliceInWonderland #AcidTrip #LSD

It’s been a hot minute.. but I have some fresh n

It’s been a hot minute.. but I have some fresh new PopBang shirts for sale! Jump on the website now and have a look see. Designed with the help of the legend himself @maxduff and printed on the quality ASColour Classic tee, General long sleeve and Raglan. Follow the link in the bio and go to the Store page.

Before I started building motorcycles I was painti

Before I started building motorcycles I was painting & restoring high-end cars for a living. I reckon there was more work in this big girl than most of the full resprays I’ve done! Thanks for letting me take my time on it @maxduff. Stoked to see your vision come life! I’m just a bit jealous.. Topped off with some killer @timeless.autotrim upholstery, this thing is a weapon. Check out the last two pics for the “before”. #Honda #GoldWing #GL1200 #HondaGL1200 #MaxsBigWang #MurderedWang #PopBangPaint

This beautiful 1970 T120 was restored by Bob Boshe

This beautiful 1970 T120 was restored by Bob Boshell just before he passed away. I was lucky enough to be able to do the finishing touches before it went off to the new owner. I painted it a little while ago in the original colour pallet/design but with my slightly deeper version of Triumphs Astral Red. Bob has a couple more bikes hidden away to be finished, hopefully I can make them turn out as nice as this for the world to see. #BobBoshell #TriumphKing #Triumph #TriumphT120R #Bonneville #Triumph650 #650Bonneville #PopBangPaint

Side profiles. 📷 @made.social #ZeThumper #Honda

Side profiles. 📷 @made.social #ZeThumper #Honda #HondaXR #XR600R #XR628R #RFVC

Some of the finer details of #ZeThumper. 📷 @mad

Some of the finer details of #ZeThumper. 📷 @made.social #Honda #HondaXR #XR600R #XR628R #PopBangPaint #PopBangMachine

#ZeThumper, 1995 XR600R. Wiseco 100mm Piston stret

#ZeThumper, 1995 XR600R. Wiseco 100mm Piston stretching it out to 628cc. HotRods crank and rod. Mikuni 42mm pumper flatslide. Modified stainless headers with custom made muffler. One off airbox and porthole clutch cover. Modified pressure plate. Raceworks braided oil lines and fittings. All done in house. 📷 @made.social #Honda #HondaXR #XR600R #XR628R #RFVC

oH No.. iT dOeSN’t hAve fENderS.. hOw evEr WiLl

oH No.. iT dOeSN’t hAve fENderS.. hOw evEr WiLl iT Be aBLe tO bE riDdEn? 🥴 With a big cheesy grin on your face, that’s how! 😎 📷 @made.social #ZeThumper #Honda #HondaXR #XR600R #XR628 #TopFuelPushBike

#ZeThumper! The 1995 Honda XR600R. A bare bones we

#ZeThumper! The 1995 Honda XR600R. A bare bones weapon. Wiseco 100mm piston, Hot Rods crank/rod, Mikuni pumper, Ferodo performance clutch, Excell rims, Talon Hubs, Pirelli tyres and a shitload of mods. 📷@made.social #Honda #HondaXR #XR600R

I was left with a heavy heart this morning finding

I was left with a heavy heart this morning finding out one of my best mates passed away last night..

Anyone in Aus who’s played with Triumphs would have known him or heard of him “The Triumph King”. He was a wealth of knowledge and was like the grandad I never had. We helped each other out no end, and not just with motorcycles. He was always generous but wasn’t affraid to tell you what he really thought.. gonna miss ya old boy.. 😣 R.I.P. Bobby Boshell..

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*STOLEN* There’s some definite deadshits in this

*STOLEN* There’s some definite deadshits in this world.. The Green CX500 was stolen from its owner @jackyray19’s home in Port Melbourne sometime between Xmas and a few days ago while he was away. If you see this bike anywhere or have any details, contact him on 0478920878 or on here. It’s a very unique bike, one off frame design, tank, seat, top triple clamp, exhaust etc, even the wheels are unique to that bike. Keep an eye out 👀.

It’s been almost a year since we hit Tassie on o

It’s been almost a year since we hit Tassie on our epic adventure. I can’t wait to relive it once it hits the screen very very soon. It’s going to be a cinematography masterpiece! Follow @wideofthemark_ to keep up to date. All thanks to: @Bell_Powersports
@Bell_PowersportsAustralia
@SevenFriday
@Purpose_Built_Moto
@Electric.Bubble
@Sevenfriday_sunnies
@Motulaus
@Motul
@DNAfilters
@ShannonsInsurance
@AkinMoto
@QuadlockMoto
@SenaBluetooth

Bellingham Beach Blast. 📷 @lexcello . #Triumph

Bellingham Beach Blast. 📷 @lexcello . #Triumph #ThylacineDreamSled #WOTM @WideOfTheMarkMovie
@Bell_Powersports
@Bell_PowersportsAustralia
@SevenFriday
@Purpose_Built_Moto
@Electric.Bubble
@Sevenfriday_sunnies
@Motulaus
@Motul
@DNAfilters
@ShannonsInsurance
@AkinMoto
@QuadlockMoto
@SenaBluetooth

A few shots from an epic day out, thanks for havin

A few shots from an epic day out, thanks for having us @chris_ako 🍻#Triumph #ThylacineDreamSled

Just finished up this little weapon for @decembers

Just finished up this little weapon for @decembers_children. Shortened the hardtail by 3.5”, slim rear fender and struts, new Lucas taillight, new seat/pad setup, chromed out preunit front end with pre unit bars and controls, new cables, rebuilt wheels with stainless spokes, full rewire, modified oil tank and just a general tidy up. #Triumph #TR6R

Lake Leake: Imagine Mars with water.. rolling thro

Lake Leake: Imagine Mars with water.. rolling through the dust in an unfamiliar rocky terrain with company from another world. 📷@lexcello
@WideOfTheMarkMovie
@Bell_Powersports
@Bell_PowersportsAustralia
@SevenFriday
@Purpose_Built_Moto
@Electric.Bubble
@Sevenfriday_sunnies
@Motulaus
@Motul
@DNAfilters
@ShannonsInsurance
@AkinMoto
@QuadlockMoto
@SenaBluetooth

Stoked to have Borg placed in the top 3 of the scr

Stoked to have Borg placed in the top 3 of the scrambler & tracker category by none other than @charleyboorman!
Thanks @kennysmithshoots smith for entering the baby you let me build and thanks @pipeburn, @scotthoppo and @markhawwa for putting on a great event!
#CovidCustom
#CovidCustomMotorcycleShow

End of the first day.. Bit the dust a few times in

End of the first day.. Bit the dust a few times in the sand, broke my brake lever and burnt my leg pretty bad. Still couldn’t get the smile off my face. 📷@lexcello @wideofthemarkmovie
@Bell_powersports
@bell_powersportsaustralia
@sevenfriday
@Purpose_built_moto
@Electric.bubble
@sevenfriday_sunnies
@Motulaus
@Motul
@DNAfilters
@Shannonsinsurance
@Akinmoto
@quadlockmoto
@Senabluetooth

Day one of @wideofthemarkmovie. The bike was so pr

Day one of @wideofthemarkmovie. The bike was so pretty, not a mark on her.. Unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to take any good photos of her before she got forced to cop a beating. Swipe to see some of her best features & acquired imperfections from our wild adventure. No.1 📷: @lexcello #ThylacineDreamSled #Triumph #TriumphAmerica #Triumph865 #WOTM. Big thanks to: @wideofthemarkmovie
@Bell_powersports
@bell_powersportsaustralia
@sevenfriday
@Purpose_built_moto
@Electric.bubble
@sevenfriday_sunnies
@Motulaus
@Motul
@DNAfilters
@Shannonsinsurance
@Akinmoto
@quadlockmoto
@Senabluetooth

I’m having withdrawals today.. This place seemed

I’m having withdrawals today.. This place seemed like it was protected from all the current madness, or maybe we were just in our own little world.. If you have to go outside in the near future, do it properly. The best form of social distancing involves a helmet and 2 wheels.
@wideofthemarkmovie
@Bell_powersports
@bell_powersportsaustralia
@sevenfriday
@Purpose_built_moto
@Electric.bubble
@sevenfriday_sunnies
@Motulaus
@Motul
@DNAfilters
@Shannonsinsurance
@Akinmoto
@quadlockmoto
@Senabluetooth

So I’ve been off the radar for a little while, a

So I’ve been off the radar for a little while, and this is the reason. I’ve embarked on the journey of a life time with a group of absolute legends. Sorry to everyone who called or emailed in the last couple of months and didn’t get a reply. It was a huge effort leading up for everyone involved. Two days in and it’s already turning out to be epic! @wideofthemarkmovie

My Tasmanian take on the Triumph “Leaping Tiger”. @wideofthemarkmovie #ThylacineDreamSled #PopBangPaint

Rear Cush drive for the #ThylacineDreamSled finall

Rear Cush drive for the #ThylacineDreamSled finally finished and assembled. All manually machined from a big lump of 6061, fitted with custom bushes and floating on two 6303 bearings. @wideofthemarkmovie #RunningOutOfTime! 😰

A mission, but well worth it! 79 AMF 9 spoke alloy

A mission, but well worth it! 79 AMF 9 spoke alloys, machined out to suit metric bearings, custom rotor adaptors to suit triumph 675 310mm front rotors and a Suzuki 1400 260mm rear rotor all wrapped in Vee Rubber Trial tyres. ✨ @wideofthemarkmovie #Triumph #ThylacineDreamSled

I’ve been a bit quiet lately as I’ve been work

I’ve been a bit quiet lately as I’ve been working on a special project for myself to ride in @wideofthemarkmovie. These are some of the last pieces I’ll have to make for it before it starts going together for the final time🤞🏼. I machined these adaptors from solid 6061 aluminium to fit dual 310mm front rotors and a 260mm rear rotor to a pair of 79 AMF Sportster rims. More to come soon. #PopBangMachine #Triumph #DesertSled #AMF #ThylacineDreamSled

In the wild.. #HarleyDavidson #Nightrain

In the wild.. #HarleyDavidson #Nightrain

I was able to get @claesloberg’s bike finished o

I was able to get @claesloberg’s bike finished off for him yesterday, just in time for his B’day today! It started life as an ‘08 Nightrain, I sent it back in time a little. 📷: @loberg_photography #HarleyDavidson #Nightrain #Firestone

Swirly Shirley in the wild.. #Triumph #T100R #Pepp

Swirly Shirley in the wild.. #Triumph #T100R #PeppermintSwirlDaytona #NeverFinished #WhatABougain

My gurl.. #SwirlyShirley #PeppermintSwirlDaytona #

My gurl.. #SwirlyShirley #PeppermintSwirlDaytona #Triumph #T100R #Invader #NeverFinished

#ZeBlower, some of the finer details. 📷: @kenny

#ZeBlower, some of the finer details. 📷: @kennysmithshoots #Honda #CB550 #SuperChargedCB550 #AMR300

A little teaser of the next chop out the door.. “The Swamp Witch” #Triumph #PreUnit #Chopper #PopBangPaint #SwampWitchTriumph

Throw Back Friday? The Ferrari Red Pre-unit I buil

Throw Back Friday? The Ferrari Red Pre-unit I built for @cambo_brain. Shot by @rod_orlandoimages for OzBike mag, airbrushing by @reinertattoo and pinstriping and lettering by @squidbadapple. #Triumph #PreUnit #Chopper #ThunderBird #Triumph6T #FerrariRed

Stoked to find out that “Handcrafted” has been

Stoked to find out that “Handcrafted” has been nominated for Best Feature Length Documentary at the International Motor Film Awards! Congrats to everyone involved and thanks for the opportunity! #HandCrafted #Documentary #MotorcycleDocumentary #MotorcycleFilm

#Zeblower, SuperCharged CB550. 📷: @kennysmithsh

#Zeblower, SuperCharged CB550. 📷: @kennysmithshoots #Honda #CB550 #BlownCB550 #SuperchargedCB550

#ZeBlower. Sporting a one off PopBang Chromoly Gir

#ZeBlower. Sporting a one off PopBang Chromoly Girder. Made in house using precision needle roller bearings and FastAce adjustable suspension. #Honda #CB550 #SuperchargedCB550 #BlownCB550 #Girder #Unity

#ZeBlower SuperCharged CB550. Custom made stainles

#ZeBlower SuperCharged CB550. Custom made stainless Zoomies, one off PopBang chromoly girder with twin genuine Unity headlights. 📷: @kennysmithshoots #Honda #CB550 #Zoomies #BlownCB550 #SuperchargedCB550 #HondaFour

#ZeBlower SuperCharged CB550, Hand shaped tail pie

#ZeBlower SuperCharged CB550, Hand shaped tail piece with moulded stainless trim, seat trimmed by @timeless.autotrim. 📷: @kennysmithshoots. #Honda #CB550
#SuperChargedCB550 #BlownCB550 #Honda4 #HondaFour

Do yourself a favour and check out HandCrafted on

Do yourself a favour and check out HandCrafted on YouTube.. @purpose_built_moto and I on our own private airstrip.. 🎥 @electric.bubble 🎵 @__trapdoor__ #ZeBlower #Honda #CB550 #CX500 #HandCrafted

#ZeBlower” CB550 with an AMR300 supercharger, su

#ZeBlower” CB550 with an AMR300 supercharger, suicide shift and stainless zoomies.. #Honda #CB550 #SuperchargedCB550 #BlownCB550

Been holding onto this for a while.. The Blown CB5

Been holding onto this for a while.. The Blown CB550 “#ZeBlower”. 📷@KennySmithShoots #Honda #CB550 #HondaFour #SuperchargedCB550 #BlownCB550

For a bike that looks like it has no wiring, there

For a bike that looks like it has no wiring, there’s a lot of wiring.. And for those who didn’t know, one of my specialties is custom/hidden wiring and electrical on classic motorcycles using modern components and materials to not only save space, but give you peace of mind. Hit me up to sort out your project 👍🏼. This Triumph chopper has custom made LED indicators that also act as running lights, plus dual headlights controlled by mini flush mount switches and a @purpose_built_moto black box linked couple of relays. It also has digital @speedhut speedo, custom LED taillight and an air horn all powered by an @antigravitybatteries 4 cell. More photos of the rest of the bike soon. #PopBang #Triumph #PreUnit #Chopper #SwampWitchTriumph

Something a bit different for Purpose Built Moto.

Something a bit different for Purpose Built Moto. An all paint design over a nickel plated tank. Check out @purpose_built_moto for the full build. #PopBangPaint #Nickle #BareMetal #Yamaha

Chickens on choppers.. 🐂🔫. #HarleyDavidson #

Chickens on choppers.. 🐂🔫. #HarleyDavidson #Sportster #XLS #DivorcedIronhead #Chopper #Triumph #Preunit

Krisso trying to figure out what I should change o

Krisso trying to figure out what I should change on his bike next... LazyDog got a new tank, fresh paint on the tins, new sissy, new seat, 8” over legs, new stainless exhaust and a new set of bars and risers. #HarleyDavidson #Ironhead #XLS #ChopperDawg #LazyDog #TheMostTriumphantIronheadedHondaInTheWorld

I flattened the bottom and frisco’d this early s

I flattened the bottom and frisco’d this early sporty style tank, then added some fresh pearl flames. #PopBangPaint #HarleyDavidson #CustomPaint #Flames #TheMostTriumphantIronheadedHondaInTheWorld #NoMoreLazyDog..

Finished this Sporty tank, a custom take on the tr

Finished this Sporty tank, a custom take on the traditional AMF design with metal flake and candy stripes. I’ll be taking on more paint work in the coming weeks, hit me up 👍🏼. #PopBangPaint #HarleyDavidson #Sportster #AMFHarleyDavidson #CustomPaint

Just finished making all the cables, copper fuel l

Just finished making all the cables, copper fuel line and polished stainless shift, brake and clutch linkages for this beautiful 37 AJS 2A VTwin. Now the customer can continue tinkering.. #AJS #AJS2A #AJSVTwin #BritishVTwin #VintageMotorcycle

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