GAS XR Custom Magazine Cover Story

Thanks to the guys at Custom Bike in Germany for including our latest Gas XR custom Harley Davidson flat tracker on their front cover with a 7-page spread. We can’t read exactly what they wrote, but we sure hope it’s nice.

The Process: Custom Harley Davidson Heritage Classic

Harleys are made to be customized, and you can go nuts on aftermarket parts from Harley, replacing this and that, but it ends up still looks like everyone elses’ Harley. Throughout the process of building, we envision a cleaner, more elite Harley. By reshaping the OEM parts, we can create clean lines, without replacing and wasting good metal! Here are some progress pics of the welding work done by Jonno at Kansai Giant.

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A Custom Kawasaki w650 with Urban Style

We all know riding motorcycles is fun, but storage issues are often an issue! Backpacks aren’t always an option, and it’s nice to have a permanent place to put all your bits and bops – Our workshop created these clever custom saddlebags

Other than the saddlebags, this motorcycle received a complete makeover including:

• Unique leather tank strap with waterproof mobile phone holder

• Apple red tank paint

• Kellermann Bullet 1000 front and rear indicators in Chrome

• Brown cowhide leather tuck and roll stitch seat with red stitching

• Custom hooded headlight and grill

• Polished Chrome rear and front guards

• White wall wheels with new Firestone Vintage Tyres

• Chrome battery and airbox covers

These simple additions hark back to the golden era of cars, with thick juicy leather and sparkly chrome. Simplicity with a touch of class.

Press & Media Wrap Up

Through two wheels, thoughtful process and tiny welds, we’ve found a way to make work like play. Here’s some of what the internet has had to say about our work over the years. A huge shoutout to the blogs below for the shout – it makes us beamish to see our customs up there with the best.

2019

https://gearmoose.com/gasoline-motor-co-sj2-frisco-chopper/
https://coolmaterial.com/rides/gasoline-motor-co-sj2-frisco-chopper/
https://www.pipeburn.com/home/2019/12/05/good-work-aint-cheap-harley-davidson-iron-883-by-gasoline-motor-co.html
https://hiconsumption.com/harley-davidson-iron-883-sj2-by-gasoline-motor-co/
https://hiconsumption.com/1986-bmw-r65-kpr1-by-gasoline-motor-co/
https://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-r-series
https://stupiddope.com/2019/04/02/old-becomes-new-1986-bmw-r65-kpr1-by-gasoline-motor-co/
https://www.opumo.com/magazine/gasoline-motor-co-unveils-the-keeper-bmw-r65/
https://silodrome.com/triumph-rocket-iii-custom/
https://motoridersuniverse.com/news/1254044-triumph-rocket-iii-bobber-by-gasoline-motor-co.html
https://silodrome.com/harley-davidson-sportster-motorcycle/
https://caferacersculture.com/2019/04/14/storiesofbike-and-his-bmw-r65-built-by-gasolinemotorco-%F0%9F%93%B7-moto_feelz/

2018

http://www.bikebound.com/2018/03/31/triumph-bonneville-scrambler/
https://silodrome.com/custom-triumph-scrambler-bike/
https://manofmany.com/rides/motorcycles/6-best-custom-motorcycle-shops-sydney
https://silodrome.com/yamaha-xsr700/
https://www.bikeexif.com/custom-bikes-week-124
https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/triumph-cafe-racer/gasoline-triumph-caferacer/
https://www.thecoolector.com/gasoline-motor-sailor-jerry-custom-triumph-scrambler/
https://www.designlisticle.com/gasoline-motor-co-x-sailor-jerry-triumph-scrambler-is-the-classy-motor-for-the-real-man/
https://airows.com/automotive/custom-bmw-rninet-motorcycle-gasoline-motor-co
https://www.designboom.com/technology/gasoline-2shot-custom-motorbike-06-09-2018/
https://hiconsumption.com/2000-harley-davidson-sportster-xx-tracker-by-gasoline-motor-co/
https://www.hdforums.com/how-tos/slideshows/gasoline-motor-co-s-sportster-xx-tracker-547083

2017

https://www.bikeexif.com/2014-triumph-bonneville-cafe-racer
https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/triumph-cafe-racer/gasoline-triumph-caferacer/
https://www.bikeexif.com/sportster-tracker
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/australian-motorcycle-customizers-build-a-harley-based-scrambler-to-honor-a-dog
https://uncrate.com/gasoline-motor-co-harley-davidson-scrambler/
https://imboldn.com/gasoline-motor-co-harley-davidson-scrambler-a-15/
https://motostyle.com.au/blogs/news/sailor-jerry-origins-of-originals-gasoline
https://hiconsumption.com/harley-davidson-scrambler-a-15-by-gasoline-motor-co/
http://www.hellkustom.com/2017/11/triumph-bonneville-by-gasoline-motor-co.html
https://themusic.com.au/features/gasoline-motor-co-brynn-davies/Zgp5eHt6fXw/24-03-17/
https://bikebrewers.com/harley-davidson-scrambler/
https://improb.com/gasoline-motor-co-harley-davidson-scrambler/
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/gasoline-motor-company-harley-scrambler/
https://manofmany.com/rides/motorcycles/harley-davidson-15-scrambler-pays-tribute-loyal-dog
https://drivetribe.com/p/a-15-harley-davidson-scrambler-DTKmM4hGTtmDBg8NxRKBqg?iid=VQa2b7xOQTayP3dlEM4P9A
https://www.cycleworld.com/is-it-too-late-to-send-love-letter-to-harley-davidson/

2016

https://www.bikeexif.com/custom-bikes-week-41
https://manofmany.com/rides/motorcycles/most-aggressive-bmw-r-ninet-south-of-equator
https://silodrome.com/bmw-r-ninet-custom-motorcycle/
https://silodrome.com/honda-ft500/
https://silodrome.com/yamaha-sr400-scrambler/
https://coolmaterial.com/rides/gasoline-motor-co-bmw-r-ninet-2shot-motorcycle/
https://www.throttleroll.com/2shot-stuarts-bmw-r-ninet/
https://www.cycleworld.com/bike-exifs-bikes-week-august-15/
http://oronave.com/vehicles/kawasaki-w650-racer-gasoline-motor-co/
https://www.cycleworld.com/bike-exifs-bikes-week-august-15/

KICKING UP A SANDSTORM on two Triumph Bonneville Custom Scramblers

WATCH THE PRODUCTION HERE

Gasoline Motor Co. takes it to the sand dunes to create SANDSTORM. The excitement, full focus and throttle it takes to carve new tracks on the softest sand – on two modified Triumph Bonneville Scramblers. Conquering new levels of custom bike building and freedom on the open sands.

Riders: Jay Young & Sean Taylor
Motorcycles by: Gasoline Motor Co.
Production: Frame Collective & Gasoline Motor Co.
Music: Oliver Michael

SANDSTORM hits up the big screen for oil in the blood premiere

Gasoline Motor Co. is pleased to support the release of motorcycle documentary ‘Oil in the Blood’.
Our Sandstorm production was shown as a preview at Premiere screenings of Oil in the Blood in both Sydney and Melbourne. Seeing your work on the big screen is every bit as pleasing as it sounds.

ABOUT OIL IN THE BLOOD
Over the course of 3 years, Director Gareth Maxwell Roberts, travels the world and interviews the most influential builders, riders, racers and journalists of the custom motorcycle movement of the last few decades. He delves right into how and why the niche subculture of custom building has now burgeoned as a significant influence to the international mainstream motorcycling industry. This isn’t a film about motorcycles, it’s a film about motorcycle people, the heartbeat of the scene. It’s also a film about innovation, creativity and having oil in the blood.

If you’re into custom motorcycle culture, you’ll find the insights of this documentary authentic and refreshing.

Click here to see the trailer

Behind the Scenes: GAS SANDSTORM PRODUCTION

A ripper of a weekend, doing what we do: Building custom bikes and pushing them to their limits. This time, two Triumph Bonneville Scramblers and endless sand dunes to rip up. The challenge was mostly due to the softer-than-expected sand against the weight of the classic road bikes – the trick was to stay fast, just skimming the surface of the sand. Good friends, unruly energy and magical sunsets. Two wheels for life. Here’s some bts snaps; watch this space for pro photos and video production coming soon.

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sunday morning: swags in the sand, the boys gearing up for a big day…

The boys, @jayoung1_ & @sean.taylor.gasoline catching the first rays of the day

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the sand. the sky. the speed. it was all a dream,

Follow @gasolinemotorco on Instagram for more photos and the full video coming sooN!

The Machine Show 2019 – Build Progress

With The Machine Show a month away, our competition build is starting to take shape. Gasoline Motor Co. will be up against some of Australia's most passionate motorcycle builders, to completely rebuild a pre-1989 classic motorcycle for the competition. Commissioned to customise an 1986 BMW r65 late last year, we've taken this German OEM machine to the next level... #machineshowbuildcomp2019

Oh, is that a freshly powder-coated frame, with a custom designed rear hoop? Dam straight.

Freshly Vapor(hydro)-Blasted engine casings along with a ton of powder coating, we are ready to assemble the engine and wheel components.

A semi-assembled skeleton – standing on a set of vintage Shinko tyres.

Using the most innovative gear available on the market for a modern ride. Berringer brake system, custom made cabling, Purpose Built Moto headlight, Moto Gadget speedometer and switch components and last but not least, a Kellermann indicator lighting package.

Don't miss this years Machine Show in Braidwood. This motorcycle, along with 20 other pre-1989s era machines will be in the running for the Machine Show build competition. What started as a friendly rivalry between motorcycle builders around town, has, over 3 years, grown into a great motorcycling community get-together. Everyone is invited along for the ride down to Braidwood – a weekend of camping, live music, food trucks and booze.

BIKE EXIF - Best customs around the web this week

At Gasoline Motor Co. we get the opportunity to build and create some pretty neat machines. It’s super rewarding when we get some kudos online for our work – huge thanks to our Bike Exif for the shoutout, our team of technicians for making it for happen and of course, our customers who trusted us to create their forever (for now) motorcycle.

Check out the BIKE EXIF blog post here