HANDCRAFTED - Custom Motorcycle Film | Purpose Built Moto

Handcrafted | An Insider's Look at the Australian Custom Motorcycle Community
"Handcrafted" is a documentary that delves into the heart of the Australian custom motorcycle community. From all walks of life, these builders create-whether for occupation or purely for love-spending countless hours crafting machines worthy of their names.
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Featuring:
Brado Miller
PopBang Classics
Ian Don - Black Cat Customs
SDG Moto
Ellaspede
DVMC Motorcycles
Deus Ex Machina Sydney
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[@statelinechoppers4458]

Very cool video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🏁

[@swordfish1120]

Excellent film. One of the best movies capturing the passion for bike building that I've seen. Thanks for sharing.

[@virtuemoto208]

Quality work!

[@KALINGANJA007]

Excellent

[@votethebulliesout2956]

Ooooh, you have so much caracter and humor and you did not bore the pants of me at al in all of those 50 minutes and 55 seconds at all. So much variaey

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

That’s great to hear! Thanks for sharing it with us

[@polo2112polo]

An excellent film with some superb bikes, fantastic work and great insights with some great people. Cheers!

[@Lebowsky666]

Precioso documental os a quedado !!!!!!

[@Mudgrove]

Excellent film. Makes me proud to be Aussie.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Mudgrove not hard to be a proud Aussie though! Thanks mate glad you liked it 👊🏼

[@IanTheEarlobe]

Such a great doc. Awesome work!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Glad you liked it Thanks Ian

[@MountainFortyNine]

Amazing, inspirational film. Thank you.

[@aaroncharlwood9899]

As an Aussie bike builder this is great to see we have so much talent here and our owne culture good job for doing us proud.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thats Epic Aaron, so stoked we could represent such a great community here in Aus

[@aaroncharlwood9899]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto where are you based I'm in the Yarra valley

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

@@aaroncharlwood9899 Purpose Built Moto is on the Gold Coast

[@mpm8980]

Still is a 10/10 documentary still!!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

How long since you’ve first watched it?

[@rarlomagazine2268]

Bloody brilliant. Not often you get a film of this quality for free. Thanks, legends.

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks Rarlo Mag!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Hell yeah man Thanks!!

[@AdamSuperAC]

Sheer joy, envy and inspiring....gentlemen you are a distinguished breed..100% TOPS!!!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Huge mate!! Thank you!

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks for the comment Adam! Spreading inspiration is key

[@TheYakdoc]

Love the video, I understand alot of what you're saying. I'm 58 and just started my first bobber build. Ride on guys

[@ElectricBubble]

Thank you!

[@ktle900]

How did the bobber come along??

[@TheYakdoc]

@@ktle900 it's getting there slowly

[@Maree_Customs]

This. This kind of video quality, DIY, hands on "explanation," testimonial, etc. is what I look for, not just for motorcycles, but for anything. Thank you, gentlemen, and stay safe out there. Much respect, much love.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Awesome to Hear Josh, thanks mate! Make sure you show your rider mates!

[@nigelfisher6896]

Really enjoyed this movie. Well done everyone. Some great bikes from these Australian talented builders.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Nigel Fisher cheers Nigel, stoked you liked it!

[@ElectricBubble]

Agreed! Some amazing bikes. Thanks for the comment Nigel

[@1982toetoe]

Refreshing and inspirational Film. Thanks for making it available on here, and showing what Australia has to offer the custom bike world

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

tony maunders thanks Tony, Australia has a great talent pool. It’s a privelidge to showcase it

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks for your comment Tony!

[@sanderpena]

I felt this one very emotional.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Appreciate you taking the time to watch. Do you build bikes yourself?

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks for the comment Sander!

[@chrisgentle3195]

Really top notch! Nice to see roads I ride everyday being enjoyed by some great guys!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Chris Gentle great to have a local touch. What roads are you talking about?

[@chrisgentle3195]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto Tumbulgum, Dungay Tomewin and if i'm not mistaken Urliup Rd?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

@@chrisgentle3195 Good eye my friend

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks Chris! Great to hear

[@quadbuilt5987]

Inspirational for all levels of custom motorcycle enthusiasts. Awesome :)

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks for checking it out. Glad you picked up the message

[@troycrowder9942]

thanks for the good words good luck with you're building long live your builds also

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Troy Crowder long live the builds! Love it!

[@MatthewSmith-if5wp]

Awesome video. Glad to see the DIY and "Maker" culture getting some spotlight in Australia.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

For sure Matt, Motivations behind this film were exactly that. For the Talent pool within Australia its severly under represented on an international stage. I had a lengthy conversation about this sort of movement with a magazine editor yesterday. People are hungry for the hand made.

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks Matthew! Appreciate the comment :)

[@peteramann2561]

Two words " loved it".

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Peter Amann the only 2 words I like more than “let’s ride”

[@ElectricBubble]

Really appreciate the feedback Peter :)

[@oldtickethall]

Awesome vid and some great bikes, thanks for creating and posting

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Peter Gardner thanks peter currently working on our new project, you can follow online @wideofthemarkmovie

[@bee_jack]

Awesome film, incredible images, pure 50 minutes of happiness. Thank you guys !

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks Mate, make sure you share it with your Moto Mates!

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks Lucas!

[@davewallenborn9412]

This is inspirational and very entertaining. If you are doing more I'd love to see more on the actual builds and some talk on the tech stuff. If you need me I'll be in the shed!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Check out our other build series and our latest project Wide Of The Mark!

[@troycrowder9942]

nothing can describe the feeling of success you feel when you build one you're way and it works its a giant inside of a man if you haven't done a build you really wouldn't understand but by all means, try it

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Troy Crowder you get it!

[@ElectricBubble]

We 100% agree with you Troy! Thanks for your comment

[@brettmcmahon7263]

Cool az. Found this on a too hot to ride Sunday & I'm pleasantly blown away. Great little movie guys, Cheers.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

brett mcmahon perfect Sunday with a few beers!

[@ElectricBubble]

Great to hear you enjoyed it Brett!

[@baristadrifter]

Unreal Doco, great cinematography, and even better insight to the motocycles and their artists

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Barista Drifter thanks man! We’re happy To have it out there for all To see

[@ElectricBubble]

Great to hear you enjoyed it! Cheers for the comment

[@davidhofmann5067]

Thanks for sharing. It‘s quite cold and dark here in europe at this time of the year. Your movie made my eve - after working on the top end of my old 1972 triumph trident t150. ...cheers!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

David Hofmann good to hear Dave, all the best on that triumph motor 👍🏼

[@wolterratnasothy8232]

Amazing film. Capturing the hard work and the passion these guys have for motorbikes. Carry on the great work

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Huge thanks man

[@ElectricBubble]

Really appreciate the comment Wolter!

[@ElectricBubble]

Really appreciate the comment Wolter!

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks to all the legends that made this film a reality!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Electric Bubble you the real MVP

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Great film guys! Really enjoyed that, thanks.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks Mate, appreciate it! Serendipitous I think... Myself and the film makers were just discussing possible Venues for a UK screening. Interested?

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks for the support legends!

[@thomasdanet3883]

Best custom bike doc I've watched so far. Kudos folks

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thomas Danet awesome feedback! Take that oil in the bloob😂

[@ElectricBubble]

You're making me blush Thomas! thanks for the comment :)

[@akingt70]

Well done a fantastic flick.. inspires me to keep building..

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Adam Kingery that’s what we like to hear! All the best for your project! Remember to like and share the film with ya mates!!

[@ElectricBubble]

We are proud the film inspires others to begin creating! Thanks for the comment Adam

[@MCBCest]

I wish there was a community of individuals like this in my area. Great video 🤘

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

MCBC est. 2017 build it!!

[@ElectricBubble]

Someone has to start it :)

[@schjoldan]

Saw this late last night. Great f****ng movie. This gave me a bit of confidence , that an average guy can build something beautyfull, and you guys make art and feelings on wheels mate.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

schjoldan commitment and time are literally the only things you need. Get to work!

[@ElectricBubble]

Really appreciate your comment! So happy this gave you confidence

[@delmsie]

Definitely one of the best I have seen.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thats a big call dave! Thank you!

[@ElectricBubble]

This is an amazing compliment! Thanks David

[@theAussieG]

It was pleasant to watch this video. I watch a lot of American style bike building shows but get turned off by the ego b.s. they carry on with. Listening to the blokes in this video was inspiring, they really love what they do and are humble. Some of the shots like riding near the ocean reminded me of the Stone movie. It gave the video a real atmosphere that was like that era. I love riding my Hayabusa in Northern NSW and my favourite part of the ride is up the ranges south of Murwillumbah and then seeing the ocean in the distance. I stop for a pie and coffee at the Moo Moo Cafe In Mooball. They have old motorcycles and cars on display in the garage. A really down to earth way of making the video. Well done.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Great Feedback, I know that ride well. Justin and I are Gold Coast locals. Glad you enjoyed the film.

[@ElectricBubble]

Thank you so much for the great comment! It is great to hear this movie was your cup of tea :)

[@gabriellajaro5326]

Soooh love this 😍 and seeing Scott Gittoes from SDG was awesome🤩🏍👌🏼Love his builds.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Gabriella Jaro awesome! Scotty is a crowd favourite for sure!!

[@ElectricBubble]

Scotty is a legend! I am glad you enjoyed his part :)

[@AgatasKatkus]

This is absolutely amazing, you have all become my idols...

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Finesse Garage nothing special Going on here man. Just a bunch of blokes doing what they love!

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks for such a great comment

[@thebeardedmonkey6930]

Thank you! It really inspires me to build more bikes.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

rj Cabarios that’s great man! Go and get it!

[@ElectricBubble]

Great to hear! Thanks for the comment rj

[@rulehardgarage9740]

I can't wait to watch this. 5 minutes in and I'm hooked.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Lindsey & Dick that’s what we like to hear!!

[@rulehardgarage9740]

Just found you guys on IG. Dig the hell out of the video. Great job.

[@ElectricBubble]

Glad you're stoked on the film

[@rulehardgarage9740]

@@ElectricBubble The film making was great. Everything I love all at the same time. Motorcycle building and a good film.

[@ElectricBubble]

@@rulehardgarage9740 Keep your eyes peeled as we have begun to plan the next one already ! :)

[@peterfuchs7822]

good on you boys excellent work

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

PETER FUCHS thanks pete!

[@ElectricBubble]

Cheers for the support Peter

[@enzoenzoemea18]

Beautiful!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

EnzoEnzo EMEA thank you sir!

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks team!

[@sdfgdtfgdfg]

only just got around to watching this.... so 'fucking' relatable.... goosebumps

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks for watching man, glad you loved it!! Make sure you share it with your buddies!

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks for the comment Michael !

[@baumie4618]

❤

[@OldElPafo]

Yeah dude - that was some quality inspiration!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Go Get it!!

[@ElectricBubble]

Cheers Alex! We are happy to hear this inspires you

[@bryanhenderson736]

Great work here to everyone involved. You guys are living my dream. Inspiring!

[@ElectricBubble]

Stoked to hear this inspired you! Thanks Bryan

[@rmuckluck]

Awesome video, very inspiring!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

rmuckluck thank you! Great to hear people getting motivated to build! Please share it around!

[@ElectricBubble]

Thank you!

[@tygracia]

Keep up the great work guys, looking forward to fitting the new parts

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

ty gracia thanks Ty! 👊🏽

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

Anyone that creates anything can relate to this, I might make furniture and build bicycles but I got this completely 👍

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

breathestrongcycling that’s great to hear man, I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@ElectricBubble]

We 100% agree!

[@jamiehenderson2895]

Such an inspiring video to watch! Just fueling the fire to get started on my own build!

[@ElectricBubble]

Stoked to hear this inspired you to get going on your own build :) Thanks for the comment Jamie

[@greenant8078]

Brilliant work! Makes me want to head back out to the shed

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

What's stopping you!?

[@ElectricBubble]

Cheers Green Ant!

[@chriswenck7422]

Awesome job guys!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Chris Wenck thanks for taking a minute to Watch it mate

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks Chris!

[@irishrover63]

Excellent. Great videography, well edited. The bikes and builders are so unique, everyone has their own style and individual creativity. I wish I was that talented. Great stuff. 👍☘

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

IRISHROVER it’s one thing to have talent, but more important than that you need drive. The rest will fall into place. Thanks for the great feedback

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks for the compliment! Great to hear you enjoyed the movie

[@JeffRoberts-KMZKM-Restoration]

Great video guys one of the best I have watched, thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Jeff Roberts - 1967 KMZ K750M - Restoration thanks Jeff, glad you enjoyed it!

[@ElectricBubble]

Appreciate the comment Jeff! Thanks for watching

[@MadMotoInc]

Great video!!! 🤘🏽😎

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

M2Motors Co thanks mate, stoked you like it!!

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks for the comment!

[@focusmedia5825]

Sick thank you.

[@wrightalloyd]

This is absolutely amazing. Fantastic work by all involved in the making this. I'm feeling so inspired by all of these incredibly talented creators and their love of two wheels. And so many Brissie/GC dudes make it even better! I'll definitely be watching this more than once!!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks Lloyd. makes the effort worth it for us!

[@ElectricBubble]

Really appreciate the positive comment Llyod! Stoked to hear you enjoyed the film enough to watch it more than once

[@aboutfine9577]

Amazing))))) good job!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

About Fine 95 glad you liked the film! Thanks for watching!

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks 95!

[@KALINGANJA007]

My daily ride 1977-81 KZ-650 > Little Lill< 77> Engine Wheels Carbs Pipes 79> Wiring harness Fenders Headlight assembly Tail lamp assembly 80-81> Frame Tank Seat [After market] Bars renthal Levers/master cylinder fox racing Emgo cables Carb kits Dry /gel batt(o.e.m. for 1.000 cc harley Davidson 1997 sportster Emgo> high ampere voltage regulator gaskets[complete rebuild set] bolts kits pet cock poly fuel line and a lot of work

[@Fleastranautz]

You should be proud of yourself, this is amazing

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Frapps thank you sir!!

[@ElectricBubble]

Thank you Frapps

[@scottnomate865]

Legends.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Brent Peters you are !

[@ExcelsiorFML]

Amazing movie cheers from the snowy cold Vienna!I´m also a custom builder, working on old japanese bikes mainly....Keep up the good work and I hope there will be more to watch soon ;-)

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks Carl, I hope the films inspired you in some way! and so you know, we already have plans in the works for another film!

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks for the comment Carl! Great to hear about your bike and hope you took some inspiration from the film :)

[@DarellTan]

Wow.. 🙌🏾

[@andihandoko2877]

very nice bro....

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Andi Handoko thanks Andy!

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks Andi !

[@markjobson7195]

I have always been keen to build myself a bike, but the fear of hoops you have to jump through really puts me off. Any info and tips would be amazing. Love the vid, very inspirational

[@ElectricBubble]

Mark as the filmmakers I don't have any advice for building a bike but I can tell you we were keen to make a documentary but also feared of the hoops. We started on smaller projects and honed the skills. I think the main thing is just get started on something and learn from your mistakes. Cheers Mark! Glad you enjoyed the film

[@vskopylov]

To quote Nike. Just do it, fuck it up and do it some more.

[@billmillar8148]

great build ,do you no were i can get throttle spacers for a 2020 401 ,

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Hey Bill I think you meant to comment on our Husqvarna build.... drop me a line there with questions about the 401. In The mean time you should definitely check out Handcrafted

[@scudonepercenter]

Nice! So guys ... Monza caps. Hinge towards front or rear of motorcycle?

[@HSJ1076]

Hey I really like those retro racers, I am one of those who can open things but can't put them back together, just don't have the expertise... I am embarking on my first self build, and have a donor gsx 750f and I need some guidance...

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

H.S .J great to hear you’re starting your first project. Check out our build series of blogs if you need help at purposebuiltmoto.com

[@HSJ1076]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto I saw and am really impressed, can't wait to visit you guys at GC one day

[@griffspeed]

I realy enjoyed that.. Some Beautiful Bikes, some not to everyones taste.. But.. They were all works of art created from whatever they could find.. I can relate to that!! As that Big ex racer guy said, "You cant go to a sidecar shop and buy sidecar stuff, you have to make it all yourself!" That's the bit i love.. Making the stuff you cant get! And that Big Guy's GSX looked F*ckin Beautiful!! Thanks for a great Film.. You get my "Like & Sub"..

[@ElectricBubble]

We are stoked you like the film so much and appreciate your comment

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks for the kind words Griff, glad you liked it mate!

[@superbikebox]

Top !!!

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks superbikebox

[@Artby777]

This is the shit! LOVE IT!!!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Anton Artby thanks mate! Please share it around!

[@Artby777]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto Will do!

[@ElectricBubble]

Anton you know whats up! cheers for the comment

[@Mikeplaysdbd]

I would love to do this i am only 19 and i love motorcylces since i was little and i love American choppers so.do yall got any tips

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

John Wick is this the real John Wick? The best advice you can get to start your journey is to buy a shitty motorcycle and try to make it better. Learn and progress

[@Mikeplaysdbd]

Purpose Built Moto im retiring and sweeet so do i read watch videos and i found this book on the internet and it is called ' the build: how the masters deaign and build motorcycles by Hoekman Jr robert should i buy it it is about To lunge into the darkness of an open highway on a creation all your own. More than a motorcycle, this is about your identity. It's about building something as unique as you are. In The Build, Robert Hoekman Jr compiles insights from today's best builders to help you plot out your own beautiful beast.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

I garuantee none of the guys in this film have read that book haha

[@Mikeplaysdbd]

Purpose Built Moto lol soo no? Lol

[@edvolcom]

Awesome film! Makes me really miss Oz tho...

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

edvolcom cheers Ed, Aus is a great place to be!! Make sure you share this to your moto mates 🤙🏽

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks for the comment Ed !

[@Artby777]

Does any boddy know what helmet the dude is wearing at 33:28 min?

[@hankcuccina5260]

Wrenching? what's wrenching?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Tom Kitchen I’m afraid if you don’t know by now... it’s probably too late.

[@hankcuccina5260]

Hahaa, thanks for the reply.

[@kckinge.lorilla2513]

Name of the song at 18:14?????? pls

[@milanmarko1771]

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[@kckinge.lorilla2513]

Milan Marko Thank you!

[@sqd8r]

This needs more grinder

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

That and a couple more nose piercings, maybe some man buns and if you're lucky some fingerless gloves

[@Gornflyin]

great flick......one downside though. We never get to actually hear these great bikes :/

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

It's a very hard thing to accurately represent... Best bet would be to stick a playing card in the spokes of a bicycle and spin the wheel while the film is playing.

[@ElectricBubble]

Great point!

[@flyawaywithme9920]

👍🏼

[@ElectricBubble]

Thumbs up to you to sir!

[@cody1938]

Yew

[@ElectricBubble]

Yew Yew

[@carlosgooglemaps94]

So many things I like!, so many things I don't, "surfing" on a motorcycle is the way Indian Larry dies,(R.I.P.) the way you guys and girl rides without any riding gear (just because the look) is careless, welding without protective equipment is not profesional, that's what I don't like, the work you do with the bikes; I love it (most of it), film quality just awesome!

[@ElectricBubble]

Thanks for the comment Carlos!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Please tell me more Carlos

[@brit-in-czech]

Just some 'artsy' bollocks with tons of blah blah blah. Move on if you're interested in bikes.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Project Yeti maybe we should of had more whammy bar guitar and grinder sparks for you? The film is about 7 blokes that have dedicated their working life to building motorcycles.

[@markjurczyk]

Very stupid begining

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

GSAyou don’t like the Sarfin’ !?but what about the rest of the film?

[@markjurczyk]

I respect everyone who can create something from nothing , it’s a talent ! Standing on the bike it’s just dumb , movie was cool, no question about it , we all share the same passion.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

GSA that would have been a better opening line. If we shared the same Passion, you’d start with the positive. Thanks for the feedback

[@markjurczyk]

Purpose Built Moto I say what I feel brother