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Bratstyle Motorcycles by Tim Yu
Japanese custom bike makers Bratsyle build or tinker with any make and model to create dream bikes. With capabilities to machine nearly any part of the bike including engine blocks, mufflers, handlebars and seats, each bike is an exquisite work of craftsmanship and a showcase of impressively sharp attention to detail. Unlike over-the-top embellished bikes in the vein of Orange County Choppers, Bratsyle offers a more rideable, comfortable, subdued luxury that reminds us of Simone Pace's Italian bikes. I especially like the old-school Firestone slicks often used on their street bikes.

Check out some motorcycles, purchase original parts or inquire about your own custom creation at Bratsyle.
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