DBBP-Design
2013 World Championship competitor
Builder | Mark van der Kwaak & Aad Heemskerk |
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Owner | Mark van der Kwaak |
Location | Leiden |
Country | Netherlands |
Website | www.dbbp.com |
Bike Name | Cadbike 33b |
Year/Model | 1955-2013 |
Engine Make/Size | BMW R90S with handmade covers |
Drivetrain | BMW R90S with homemade topcover |
Frame Make/Type | 20% BMW 80% DBBP |
Front End | Shortened Springer |
Rake | 35 degrees |
Stretch | 8 cm |
Swingarm | - |
Wheels Front | 16" /80 spokes / homemade hub and spokes |
Wheels Rear | 16" /80 spokes / homemade hub and spokes |
Tires Front | 16" Firestone Deluxe |
Tires Rear | 16" Firestone Deluxe |
Brakes Front | Completely built from scratch except the shoes |
Brakes Rear | Modified BMW |
Painter | GL Paints / Paul Funk |
Chroming/Plating | Nickel plating by Mark |
Additional Info | Seat design by Mark, upholstery Paul Funk; Frame welding by Ronnie Breuer; Stainless steel parts designed by Mark and built by Aad: - pipes, midcontrols, centerstand, handlebars with internal throttle, brake & clutchcables; Battery cover home casting by Mark & Aad; Battery AntiGravity strong enough for electric start. Home-made intake manifolds for Stromberg 97 carbs, design Mark, built by Aad; Carbs are operated by stainless linkage instead of cables; Fender design Mark, made by Ben's Metalshaping; Taillight design by Mark, made by Crime Scene Choppers; Handgrips from old Indian; Tank is heavily modified Superglide; Headlight from swapmeet, origin unknown; Electrical, mostly hidden under engine cover |
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