[the(B)inbang]

I know it's been a while but I'm still here and still modding. Here's the latest:

26 inch "The Edge" wheel from SMT machining (Talk to Dallas at www.elitemotosports.com - best price I've found on the net)

Flat black "chopper" style front headlight

Lowered the front about 2"

Added an "instant up" feature to the air ride - had a custom bracket made and powdercoated for two 16 ounce tanks. Mounted them on the swingarm.

As far as the wheel, I was able to make some extension brackets and use the factory fender. It turned out good, but I think a full wrap 26 inch fender is in the near future. That's about it for the heavy mods. I've also taken more stuff off (front signals, horn) cleaned up a bunch of wiring, and added a few more white led strips. (It's like a mobile white glow stick at night now.) I also plan on doing a nice walkaround video for YouTube later. I can take more pics if anyone wants to see anything closer, but for now I'm just too lazy. Sorry about the crappy quality...Enjoy!

 

[Natedog]

Wow! That wheel is fugly!

but to each his own...

Everything else is nice!

 

[Skwerlee]

I don’t mean to hate but it looks like somebody's been watching a little too much 'American Chopper'

 

[bekohlko]

I like the idea and I love that wheel, but IMO the front needs to come down more. You should play around with something that mounts the front forks a couple inches below the axle. I know you already lowered it 2", and the bottom frame rail looks about the same as before, but that huge front wheel just gives the illusion that it's jacked way up. I'd like to see it without the rear dropped all the way down.

 

[ktourville]

Looks like the lower triple tree will hit under full compression.

 

[Visionary]

I also plan on doing a nice walkaround video for YouTube later.

I'd like to see the video, I'm curious about the white lighting. I've been considering led's just not sure if I want to go with a kit or make my own and what colors.

 

[the(B)inbang]

I've got quite a few mixed reactions from other people too. It's most definitely an excessively big wheel, but that's what I was going for...the "wow" factor so to speak. As far as lowering the front end, I honestly wish I could rake the front end out a little bit more instead. But with the rear up and the frame leveled out it doesn't look nearly as awkward. Nothing hits or rubs, even under full compression (it is close tho!).

I'd like to see the video, I'm curious about the white lighting. I've been considering led's just not sure if I want to go with a kit or make my own and what colors.

I'll let everyone know when it's up. The white isn't nearly as bright as the red, blue, or green but in my opinion it's a lot cleaner...not to mention it's not as big of a cop magnet.

I don’t mean to hate but it looks like somebody's been watching a little too much 'American Chopper'

Hater's gonna hate! ;D

 

[bozzly]

It definately has that WOW thing going on Bang. I would like to see what it looks like with the rear lifted up a little.

 

[11Stryker]

Way Cool Bang! I like it, but more importantly you like it and thats what counts!! Kudos for doing something "out of the Box"!!

 

[MY LIFE]

Hey Bang. I like it, but then again I like O C Choppers and the bikes they make, so what do I know. Keep up the good work. I love unique individual bikes that no one else has.

 

[bekohlko]

As far as lowering the front end, I honestly wish I could rake the front end out a little bit more instead.

Now that would look good!

 

[straightjacket]

The wife says, "Thats Sweet"! Looks cool as **** in my opinion, but as said before yours is the one that matters. Would be cool to see it with the rear end up at ride height.

 

[strykenshane]

Dan Bang you truly are a visionary, I've thought about a 21" but never would have thought to go that big. I dig the **** out of what you're doing. Get a little more rake and it will look even sexier.

 

[UrbanRage]

Hey Bang, welcome back man.. You know I like it and I don't like it...lol... But it is definatly a custom Stryker.. I still the Air Ride is an awesome idea. It is your bike and if you dig it, thats all that counts man.

 

[the(B)inbang]

Thanks guys. Glad to see at least a few of you like it. Being that the Stryker is such a new model, it's really hard to compare it to what other people have done (besides the kick ass members on here) so I figured someone has to roll the dice and try some crazy mods. If you hate it, that's fine with me. I appreciate all forms of feedback.

On a different note, Daytona bike week is next week. I know there's quite a few members on here in the Florida area. I'll be there from Thursday the 15th to Sunday the 18th. I'd love to meet up and ride with some fellow stryker owners. Send me a PM and we can figure something out!

And here's the pic with the bike level.

 

[ronin]

Looks much better leveled out, that front wheel is nice definately agree that a full wrap fender would work better.

 

[strykenshane]

I'm thinking full wrap front and rear would look good

 

[bozzly]

Definately looks sweet leveled out. Great Job Bang. It's a one of a kind beauty.

 

[drizztbob]

Leveled is the way to go. Pioneering is all about risks!

 

[schimbo stryker]

I found the matching Raider