Kawasaki W650 Desert Sled - Custom Scrambler Build

In this video our friend Rick Hannah gives us the full low down on his custom Kawasaki W650 Desert Sled build. Rick's Desert Sled is a ground up full custom scrambler build which he completed within around 12 months.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
3:25 Engine
4:53 Exhaust
5:29 Frame
6:24 Swingarm
6:49 Rear shocks
7:02 Front end
7:24 Forks
7:46 Triple clamps
8:03 Headlight
8:31 Front brake
9:36 Kickstarter
9:59 Engine protector and engine bars
10:08 Tank
11:10 Bars
11:34 Indicators and brake light
11:52 Seat
12:13 Wheels and tyres
13:04 Build time
13:28 How it rides
13:50 Realities of building a custom motorcycle
14:39 Advice to someone thinking of building a custom desert sled

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// A BIG THANK YOU TO
Rick Hannah for taking the time out of his day to film with us.
Rick's brand is Dirty Dick's Motos and he's based in London.
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Michael Jershov for the stunning photos of Rick's Desert Sled and Lilly's cafe racer.
Website: https://mjstudio.pixieset.com/
Instagram:   / mjstudio_uk  
Metisse Motorcycles for their photos.
Website: http://www.metisse-motorcycles.com/
Instagram:   / metisse_motorcyles  
Lilly Scmid for the photo of her Kawasaki W650 cafe racer.
Instagram:   / lillys_ride  
Bill Wheeler from Wheelhouse Garage for his photos of the Rickman Métisse Weslake 500.
Website: wheelhousegarage.co
Instagram:   / wheelhouse_garage  

// OTHER INFORMATION
In the video Rick references his friends at P&D custom designs.
Instagram:   / pdcustombikes  

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