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	How would you describe your custom bikes? Why would you want to make a new bike look old? Then why not buy an original? How do you address the issues of making a new bike feel old? What gives the bike the reliability? What gives the bike a vintage look? How do they ride? Where can I purchase one of these bikes? How are the bikes titled? Can they be titled any other way? Can I purchase a bike if I live overseas? What are the payment terms? What type of accessories will be available and the ease of installation? How would you describe your custom bikes? We call this new series ClassicRetro -- a modern motorcycle made to look old and perform new. [ back to top ] Why would you want to make a new bike look old? It's the closest conceptual bike you can get to the look, feel and ride of an original classic bike of the 30's through the 60's. [ back to top ] Then why not buy an original? There are many reasons: 1) original bikes are too valuable to ride everyday -- they should never be left alone anywhere but in your garage; 2) they lack modern road reliability standards; 3) there is low availability of new old stock (NOS) parts for replacement; and 4) they require a high level of mechanical experience to maintain reliability. [ back to top ] How do you address the issues of making a new bike feel old? Our priority is to set the riding position as close to original as possible, giving the rider a sensation of being on an old bike... after all, it's where you sit, what you grab, and where you put your feet. [ back to top ] What gives the bike the reliability? We design our bikes to utilize OEM parts for reliability. The engines are stock original equipment; they are externally dressed to create the signature look of the bike. All suspension components are original equipment: including frontends, 4 piston calipers, floating rotors, and hand controls. The electronic components are factory original and wired to an OEM wiring diagram. This direction aids in the service and parts availability through any HD dealership in the world. [ back to top ] What gives the bike such a vintage look? A vision. A combination of parts selection, paint, powdercoating and classic sheet metal fabrication. [ back to top ] How do they ride? Better then original. The sit on top of the tank feeling has incredible steer control and fantastic seating position. Our pogo style seat features an adjustable coil over shock. They're specifically designed using a leverage ratio formula. The illusion is the feel of an old bike with the performance of modern reliable power, real comfort, and confident handling. Simply awesome. [ back to top ] Where can I purchase one of these bikes? They are currently available factory direct. In time, a dealer network will be established to help service and sell accessories to clients. [ back to top ] How are the bikes titled? Initially, they will be titled as Special Construction. A bill of sale and an appraisal report will be included to aid in proper registration and insurance coverage. [ back to top ] Can they be titled any other way? When the market sustains this class of bike, Kustom Culture will gain a manufacturing license along with EPA, TUV and DOT certificates. [ back to top ] Can I purchase a bike if I live overseas? We will ship to any country. Now a custom bike of this design can be confidently serviced at any HD dealership throughout the world. [ back to top ] What are the payment terms? A nonrefundable deposit is required at point of sale. When your bike is completed full payment is requested before bike is shipped. For additional payment questions, including Terms and Conditions of sale, please review our Contact Us section. [ back to top ] What type of accessories will be available and the ease of installation? We plan to release accessories biannually. It provides sufficient time for testing, production ramp and marketing. Some accessories include detachable leather saddlebags, hard saddlebags, windshields, and even a matching sidecar. Gussets, tabs and brackets already installed on the frame allows for true "plug and play" bolt on accessories. [ back to top ]