Ready Set Scramble | Busted Knuckles Bike Build Off - Part 3
Starting with the basic premise of a classic scrambler-style build that was to have a set of Himalayan front forks and tyre. Ric Steele from Moto Max got onto the build, making sure that it ticked more than a few boxes. “We tried hard to make it look as clean as possible, but it also has some really nice little details, too,” notes Ric. A quick inspection will reveal a bash plate to protect the sump, new indicators, a handmade seat and a super cool bates-style headlight.
And then there’s those pipes. “They look great and the sound they make is probably my favourite part of the whole build,” he smiles. “It really transforms the bike’s character, as well.” Conversely, there were very few surprises from the rest of the build. “We’ve done so many customs like that that nothing really surprises us any more. Also, this is a real testament to how Royal Enfield designed and built the original Interceptor; you really do get the impression that they made a conscious effort to ensure that customisation was as