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And if you think Steve Leach's bike looks like something out of a movie, you wouldn't be far off. Finished in candy apple red with plenty of chrome, the 'Beond' began life as a prototype of a Transformers character. It was purchased by the Brisbane-based business coach and re-built as a road-registerable motorcycle.
The extensive 'ground-up' overhaul began in 2007, with de-construction, re-engineering, customisation and re-construction taking hundreds of hours to complete. Its Harley-Davidson V-Rod engine and tyres are the only components not crafted entirely from hand.
Leach said his business background inspired him to create something beyond mediocre. "I always wanted to create something that showed that you can go beyond the norm, whether that be in bikes or in business," said Leach. "The prototype came from the US and was originally inspired by a character from the Transformers movie. It certainly gets people's interest and creates attention. We get used to the ordinary world we live in and I don't believe in locking away your 'good stuff' for 'someday."
Sydney artist Tim Cameron created the artwork, the original prototype engineering was completed by Chris Travert, the driving force behind Jay Leno's incredible Y2K jet bike. These are just a few of the many unique machines set to be displayed at the Australian Motorcycle Expo at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 17-19.
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