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Matt Hotch Builds The Hard-Krome Roadstar

Matt Hotch Builds the 360 Hard-Krome Roadstar
If you have been to any of the major motorcycle shows in the past year, no doubt you have seen Hard-Krome's black Roadstar with the oversized 280 rear tire.

Hard-Krome has recently began working with Matt Hotch, back to back winner of Discovery Channels Biker Build-Off.

They purchased a 2005 Roadstar and sent it to Matt's shop, HotMatch Custom Cycles. Matt began by trashing the stock swing-arm and front end in favor of a single sided swing-arm and Perse front end held by Perse Triple Trees.

Matt had a custom front fender built for the oversized 23 inch front rim and tire. The stock rear fender was split in half and a new center section was added to cover the rear tire. We flipped the stock taillight to give the bike a teardrop look.

Up front, Matt built a special set of handlebars and added Performance Machine hand controls and front caliper. Accutronix foot controls take care of the rear brake and foot shifter. Bitchin Richs Seat Co. built a seat from scratch as well.

The 360 Hard-Krome motorcycle will make the rounds at all 2005-2006 Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows as well. So keep an eye open for a show coming to your area and see the bike for yourself.

Sourced from the Hard-Krome Website

October 17, 2005 02:46 PM