Yeah, now it'll be Schwinn meets Yamaha. I love the lines of a schwinn frame. That's why I like the Cycruiser. Mine might look like a cross between the Hulster and the Cycruiser
Great craftsmanship, but that motor just doesn't look right in that packaging. My opinion is that the 650 motor only looks good in 3 styles. That would be a Cafe Racer like XS650RR Ian's, a totally stock bike (like the Triumph look), or a Streettracker. I think a Bobber "could" have the right look (Brat style) maybe and I've decided to build one. The super tall steering head chopper style never looks right and the frames that are stretched 3 feet out the back? I don't think so. But these are only my opinions and that doesn't mean they're right or by any means, the last word.
I think one of the key factors in building a bike is thinking about the overall package instead of buying a bunch of unrelated components and hoping when it's all done that it comes out looking right. Proportions, accents, etc should be looked at first, not after it's all done. A lot of people try to throw everything but the kitchen sink at a bike and they end up with a crazy, too busy look. I've bought many bikes and spent a lot of effort un-doing the "Over-builds". Taking out some of the shine and too many colors working against each other. Look at high end, classy, expensive cars like Ferarris, Lambos, Aston Martins, etc. They look cool as shit without making them look like a Tijuanna taxi. And all the high end hot rods too. Just clean flowing lines and subtle colors. Try to outdo guys with craftsmanship, not a 20-color paintjob.
Sorry for rambling!
jmcgowan
