Exclusivity in motorcycling world is not a common deal these days. When it comes to custom motorcycle building, most of the modifiers are using lightweight, carbon fiber materials to make their machine lighter and quicker than ever. Here is an example which goes exactly the other way, making this typical CX500 weigh 355 kg in weight. Chris Zernia, a German stone artist, had dreams of something different from the modern world. This is how his creation from the stone age poses for the camera.
Custom Honda CX500 with parts made from Stone!
The Volcanic Basalt used for its making has been mined from Eifel mountain range and has been successfully used to make the fuel tank, headlight assembly, foot controls and seat unit. He says that Basalt is his favorite stone and the use has added 130 kg to the CX500. The frame and suspension has both been upgraded for more strength. The suspension has even been borrowed from Harley Davidson Dyna series.
The things that makes the game more challenging is that the front brake has been removed from the bike due to technical limitations. This CX500 will be having a tough competition against other modified bikes at a German competition where the customer cannot spend more than 5000 Euros on their bike. He has even made a strong Basalt helmet that needs a strong neck for its placement. Not just that, Zernia has started the work on this next bike, which he calls Rolling Stone and underpins 11 Sportster frame.
Photos: Chris Rausch
Article Source: MCN
