You may wonder what makes a custom builder build this type of bike. But if you follow the work of Bryan Schimke at TPJ Customs you will realize that “Mindy” has a direct filiation with the more “classic” creations that the shop has built. Same very naked/bony bikes with a lot of one-off parts (but a minimum of them belonging to the assembly) machined to perfectly match this type of sanitary design. Bryan summarizes Mindy’s concept by stating that it is built to jump, slide through corners … and easily wheel out of them.
Although I didn’t have the opportunity to enjoy the ride, just looking at this machine is convincing enough that “Mindy” is providing a shot of extra fun that few other customs can provide. As the tech sheet demonstrates, it’s not a toy for adults, but a serious Buell powered machine featuring skilled fabrication and some of the best brands in the business. Just check out the tech sheet. TPJ Customs (photography copyright Onno Wieringa for AMD World Championship, courtesy to Cyril Huze)
Business TPJ Customs
Lodi, CA. USA
Bike Name Mindy
Builders Name Bryan Schimke
Owner TPJ Customs
Year / Model 2012
Engine Make / Size Buell
Frame Make / Type TPJ Customs Superbuell
Rake 26.5 Stretch A lot
Trail 4.5
Front End CRF 450 / TPJ customs lowered 2.75 inches
Swingarm TPJ Customs
Drivetrain Buell
Wheels [Front] Excel / 17×3.5
Wheels [Rear] Excel / 17×4.25
Tyres [Front] Avon VP2 120/70zr17
Tyres [Rear] Avon VP2 160/60zr17
Brakes [Front] Beringer / supermoto
Brakes [Rear] Beringer / supermoto
Painter Kirk Taylor – Custom Design Studios
Chroming / Plating Powdercoating – precision stripping and coating
Additional Info: All of the pieces to this bike were hand formed in-house. I want to thank Avon Tyres and Beringer Brakes for their donations to the project
SWEET!
Now this bike is the type of fun to be talking about.
Boss Hawg
give me some knobbies…. sportster dirt biking… YEAH!
Wtf man where is the Big Gulp cup holder.
best bike ever! plus hes the nr.1 welder!! too bad there are no riding pics,cause he can ride this bike!!!
I love motards
she’s a beaut clark!
Excellant bike! & a big thanks to the readers here for not trashing it. Too bad Cyril didn’t get the pictures of him jumping it. We shortened up the CRF forks for him.
I would love to ride that thing!! peace
Looks like that would be a thrill a minute to ride. Very cool bike Bryan.
I’m a fan of Bryan’s work. Another great example of not following trends, but building original cool stuff that’s a thrill to ride. Well done.
Made to be sideways, leaving Big black streaks on the tarmac.
Oh ya……. Fun scooters are back in style.
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GREAT JOB ….NO DOUBT THIS WOULD BE A BLAST TO RIDE ..AND YUP A SET OF KNOBBYS..AND GETTIN IT DOWN IN THE DIRT ..OH YA !
I wanna know where to sign up for a ride. It’s neat.
About time this bike makes a few headlines!
Ultimate Choice for Super Moto !
Thank you guys for all the great comments. Thank you Cyril for giveing everybody a good look at this bike and put some nice words in there. And yes this thing is a blast to ride handles great wish everybody could ride it.
One of the coolest bikes, ever!
classy style !
Shame about the small diameter wheels…..looks silly….shoulda put 18 inchers on her.