New Mint Sportster Bobber Custom Build / Test Ride

[@richardparkhouse9571]

you two together are absolutely priceless 🤣🥰

[@sonsofreha0815]

what a nice idea to put a sportster motor in a softail frame. Well done!

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

Good looking Bike. 🤠

[@everybodys.seeingyou6187]

That bike is so gorgeous! He did a magnificent job. I wouldn't change anything at all!!!💪😎

[@mikep.9371]

Great intro catching them in the act (what act I don't know) on camera. If Simon sells that bike, it will be fun to remember what bike brand parts fit where. Surprised Simon could tell that Bell was not running well from his bike, and loved that he road the round-a-bout waiting for you. Glad you had a good time too Deimante.

[@aodanmccardle4109]

Stunning combination and love that front end

[@aceofspades02]

on 11:56, I believe if the handle bar were around 4 inches / 10 centimetres higher, she would grab the handles and having her back in a more comfortable position. (I would fix it by raising the handle bar; not bringing it backward. Because I believe it's better;more stable, safer and joyful, when we "twist" instead of "swing" the handle bars to steer) But other than that: good work, guys and lady! Very good work indeed! My best regards from Brazil!

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

Thankyou. D just needs longer arms 😂 the bike fits me perfectly 👌👍👍👍👍✔️✔️

[@aceofspades02]

@@MINTCUSTOM5 oh, my bad! I missed that part of the story. I thought that motorcycle had been built for her. So, nevermind my comment. 🙂

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

@aceofspades02 not a problem my friend 👍

[@konrad_seidel]

Really love that build! Especially the combination of the upside-down-frontend and the headlight. Another proof why Simon is my favorite Harley-customizer in Europe.Thanks for sharing!

[@tomboyabit]

🙌

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

Thankyou my friend 🙏🙏🙏

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Haha the Morris dancing at the start! Exciting looking bike.

[@daveballam8704]

Differently prefer your new set up makes it more interactive between the bike you and us, Simon another nice build 👍

[@vernerjuliussen2071]

Thank's for another great video! 🤙 This is the best looking "Sportster" I have ever seen! Modern, simple,smooth riding, good brakes and kind of "long". Love the spoked wheels as well. After a tune up, it's going to run just as good as it look's. Amazing Simon. 😃🙌

[@tomboyabit]

🙌

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

Thankyou 🙏🙏🙏

[@paddleboatman3767]

You need to build a sportster. That would be an excellent build. PLEASE. 😁

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

I agree 👍 💯

[@Dylslog]

been looking forward to this!

[@chadr9791]

Great build, well done Simon and great video as always ,,

[@michaltrivium]

Pap Smurf is back in town! ;-)

[@SCALE_SLOTCARS_AND_RC]

Sounded like the choke was still on, strangling the engine? Beautiful custom job 👍

[@tomboyabit]

Flooded plugs.

[@peterunderdown4374]

Kick down a cog when you hear pinking old school.

[@vwdave84]

Another awesome mint bike 👌 love the banded back wheel and I must say it looks even better in the flesh, it really stands out. Keep up the amazing work 👏 👌 👊

[@tonykeast9966]

Morris dance intro was tremendous fellas, slick hankie action - a blend of gracefulness and mosh pit... 😎🤘🤘 Mint Bell... WP Quality sussies and Brembo anchors got me keen from a mile away. The long low stance and perfect rake are awesome. Getting the tank so low is, line wise, killer. Big wheel front and long travel looking fork work great, stretches the whole thing out even more. I love the uncluttered narrow front 2/3 then the 200 section rear on that wheel is just right chunky wise, same as the seat. Bloody impressive Simon. Meilune on the shakedown run with zero freak outs about fuelling/runing teething problems was equally impressive. Cool and calm. Nice one Di. Need to ride it again when it's firing properly coz that's gonna be a hoot to ride and feel the WP and Brembo combo working. Was the wheel double banded Simon? 4 weld job? Banded outside the spokes, or one central band inside spokes and respoked to suit? Interesting that.

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

Cheers bud 👍 Was sooted plugs after lots of cold starts, my bad should have cleared its throat before D rode it. New plugs and a mixture set up this thing flies and handles. Yes double banded 4 welds, took me 3 hours to clean the inside of the wheel up s the tyre slipped on. Turned out great 👍 👌

[@tonykeast9966]

@@MINTCUSTOM5 brilliant Simon. Glad the geometry all worked out and it's a buzz to ride. Be interesting to read the tyre wear and see how good the suspension can be adjusted with stock internals to get super sweet. My inner geek is thinking spring weights and valves and shims tweaking. Not ever a thought that comes to mind with a HD chop build. Bell is quite different for this reason too. Cool as. You taking it to Europe? Seems like the perfect tool for the job!

[@mrsmith4662]

A real tidy bike, such clean lines and coherent minimal styling. Sure it will be fine once the engine tuning is sorted out (so frustrating stalling, thank goodness you didn't have to kick start it).

[@lylemacdonald6672]

I have a black and orange tee shirt with what appears from a distance to be the H-D logo but when you get close it reads "If they built airplanes would you fly in it?"

[@tomboyabit]

😂😅

[@choompa]

17:35 Why does it sound like it's running on one cylinder?

[@leswatson8563]

Evening Tomboy_a_bit. Can't wait to see you Morris dancing with a spanner in hand 🤣🤣🤣. Great vid girl. Safe enjoyable riding till next time 👍😊.

[@ja-bv3lq]

Have to agree with Simon about the "skinny" rear tires being the right combination. I've embarrassed a few sport-bike riders with my 2011 Road Glide Ultra going DOWN mountain passes in Colorado. I couldn't keep up with them on the way up, but it was funny that they couldn't keep up on the way down! 🤣

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

Me too on my roadking, love the look the power rangers give you when they finally catch up 🤣

[@vinnyOdea878]

Sounds like a fuel problem,carb adjustment maybe

[@MrTimmy1975]

That’s one awesome bike! Love the Euro headlight, where’s it from?

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

Good question....... it came on a bike I bought in and I liked it so much I used it on this.... so sorry I don't know the origin. 😊

[@choompa]

17:35 Why does it sound like it's running on one cylinder?

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

Cos it was 😂😂😂 fouled plugs unfortunately, lots of short start ups in the workshop, it's Happy now 😊

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Bikes looks amazing. A fat tire in the front woth wonder forks would be even better

[@JohnnyXoz]

I just knew Mint customs was a cover for a secret Morris dancing group

[@tomboyabit]

🤫 don’t tell anyone

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

Ssshhhhh........ 🤪🤣👍

[@ClassicRider]

What a blessing you are to some -

[@konstantinmartynenko8358]

Очень интересный байк. Саймон конечно...😊

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

🏍️💯🤗☺️❤️

[@vernegibb621]

😎👍

[@harleydavidsonmotorcycles6146]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇧🇷

[@stanshaffer5629]

Nice!

[@daveco1270]

Cool bike. It almost sounded like you were lugging it, or it had some fuel starvation issue when you got on the throttle.

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

Fouled the plugs after lots of cold starts, new plugs and it rips.... my bad should have checked them. 🤦‍♂️

[@daveco1270]

@@MINTCUSTOM5 It's a beautiful bike. Where can I buy a Mint Customs T-shirt? I'm not seeing your website when I search for it.

[@Math4real.Schramm]

That's a very interesting frame, anyone knows if there's s company making those nowadays?

[@tomboyabit]

Mint Customs rebuild already rebuilt frame.

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

CCD BRIZ choppers was the original frame builder, yes they still produce them.

[@Math4real.Schramm]

​@@MINTCUSTOM5 thank you very much!

[@drengskap]

Hi Diamente! I notice that Simon always seems to be wearing Toxico clothing - caps, T-shirts, sweats etc. I'm a big Toxico fan myself - I've been buying their stuff since the early 90s. Why not take a trip to the Toxico workshop in London some time? I'm sure you'd fit right in - maybe you could even model for them! Apologies if you've already gone and done this, I can't find a way to search your older videos.

[@tomboyabit]

No I haven’t done that and absolutely love the idea of visiting them. Toxico are good Simon’s friends I’ll ask what he thinks.

[@drengskap]

@@tomboyabit Ha ha, tell 'em I sent you! ;-)

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

Gez Toxico is one of my best mates, of course I wear his stuff it's the bollox 😅..... we also built his wife a bike here. 😊😊😊😊

[@drengskap]

@@MINTCUSTOM5 Well, if you and Di can arrange a get-together, I'll dig out all my oldest Toxico gear - I guarantee I've got stuff dating back to the late 20th century ;-) My toolboxes are covered in Toxico stickers as well.

[@PatrickGuilhemAA]

Why yellow light ? Is that a french spec ? 😇

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

Yes.... I rode with it in the Alps.

[@papabear1417]

Think you had the choke on, on the ride.

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

Read the comments, answers are there 😊

[@papabear1417]

@@MINTCUSTOM5 I was commenting on real time.

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

@Ragged Trouser Vinylist it was the plugs, I did loads of short start ups in yhe shop and fouled the plugs, new set in and this thing flies 😁😁😁

[@papabear1417]

@@MINTCUSTOM5 when I got to the end and you said plugs.... Yep! Doh! Sweet ride as all your builds are. Unique but not clichéd.

[@two_motion]

Sounds like the choke was out.

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

No, the plugs were sorted up bad after lots of cold starts and short run ups. I put new plugs in, checked the fueling and it rips now 😀👍👍👍

[@daveecoffee21]

Hi met you at London bike show on the Ducati stand, could you give my vlog Dave XR motorcycles a mention in one of you vids, I would be so grateful

[@max.fleming1045]

As a work of art it's a very impressive bike, but I don't think I'd want to ride it. As for Morris dancing?, I'd rather ride the bike 🤣.

[@jeanettewest]

Very clean bike. Engine doesn't sound right at all.

[@tomboyabit]

No it wasn’t. But all sorted now. That’s what test rides for. To find what needs to be adjusted.

[@大友昇-p7b]

(・∀・)ｲｲﾈ!!

[@jamesjay9781]

Hi beautiful ❤

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Choke on or something????. Shouldnt break up like that

[@tomboyabit]

Flooded plugs. All sorted now 😃

[@michaelmitchell5909]

@tomboy_a_bit ok, thank you for responding back

[@Daehawk]

Bobbers are so cool. But they are so uncomfortable. And geez girl I had your hair when I was younger. Still blonde and long but not as cool as you now :). I cant get a bike for at least a year and I just keep aging. Ill be 54 this year. My goatee is white not red now damn. Least my hair will always be blonde lol. God that bike is beautiful. Wanted a bike since I was a child in the 70s..still no bike..takes money.

[@unchained20000000]

unchained20000000 2 weeks ago I'm dreaming that I am on the back of your bike, with the beautiful sky and you are alike, I'm dreaming that you are single and free, I'm dreaming that you are riding with me. 1 Reply 13 replies Highlighted reply Tondaloona03 Tondaloona03 2 weeks ago Simp Jedi. Literally the Obi Wan of simps.

[@xl5006]

and no rear guard, asking for trouble, whats with this stupid fashion ?

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

I like trouble..... its my middle name 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I've also got a rear guard for this bike thats a quick fit should I feel the need to follow fashion😊

[@xl5006]

@@MINTCUSTOM5 well why dont you put it on? nothing to do with following fashion, its why theyre called guards to protect youre delicate rear, same goes for open primarys, , another stupid trend.

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

@xl500 I agree.... but its just a trend 🤷‍♂️ nothing to worry about too much really. If you're stupid enough to ride it then it's your problem 🤣👍👍👍

[@daveecoffee21]

Sorry also go have a Loki and tell me what you think, the vids are very amateurish!