Ok, where can I buy one of these? Akira Anime style motorcycle
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jackdoud
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Re: Ok, where can I buy one of these?
Eddie Paul's machine shop in El Segundo CA:
EPI Industries
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Eddie Paul's machine shop in El Segundo CA:
EPI Industries
:thumbsup
Propazoid
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Re: Ok, where can I buy one of these?
That was made for the Kayne West "STRONGER" video, but it never made the final cut. It was just a frame, did not run or function.
-Robb
That was made for the Kayne West "STRONGER" video, but it never made the final cut. It was just a frame, did not run or function.
-Robb
Propazoid
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Re: Ok, where can I buy one of these?
No actually the scooter fit over an old Honda Helix. The bike you posted is an electric scooter made in Japan that was inspired by the Akira bike. Can you tell I have done my research? :lol
-Robb
I believe the scooter conversion fitted on one of these -
No actually the scooter fit over an old Honda Helix. The bike you posted is an electric scooter made in Japan that was inspired by the Akira bike. Can you tell I have done my research? :lol
-Robb
Raffles
Sr Member
Re: Ok, where can I buy one of these?
You know I think I knew that but it's been so long since I saw that bike my memory just mashed it all together. I really need to label my research folders better!
The only problem with scooter conversions is that it'll always sound like a scooter.
You know I think I knew that but it's been so long since I saw that bike my memory just mashed it all together. I really need to label my research folders better!
The only problem with scooter conversions is that it'll always sound like a scooter.
Too_Many_Cars
Active Member
Re: Ok, where can I buy one of these?
If you're looking for something street legal and driveable I'd recommend Eddie Paul, Cinema Vehicle Services, or any of the hundreds of custom chopper shops in your area. I have friends who have worked with both of them and they're fantastic professionals. Apart from the steering linkage it's a pretty straightforward custom motorcycle. Two parts fiberglass, one part wrecked Suzuki/Yamaha.
I can also vouch a custom motorcycle builder/restorer in Bakersfield who has done a handful of vintage BSAs and Nortons for my father who's quite an artist. There's a prop building reality show trying to get off the ground called "LA Propper" which might be able to take on the project for one of their shows as well.
Unless you do all of the work yourself plan on $20-30K or thereabouts. About the cost of a new Camry with all of the bells and whistles.
If you can't find anyone to help you make some blueprints I have been taking commissions for custom vehicles lately so I could give you a hand at my usual dirt cheap consulting rate, but I have quite a line ahead of any new projects: BTTF Delorean robotics, transforming SPM Knight Rider car (touchscreen dash install this weekend), Tomorrow Never Dies BMW 7 series, Minority Report Lexus, and some assorted Knight Rider tricks and toys.
Best of luck! Join Star Car Central when you're done!
--Brian
If you're looking for something street legal and driveable I'd recommend Eddie Paul, Cinema Vehicle Services, or any of the hundreds of custom chopper shops in your area. I have friends who have worked with both of them and they're fantastic professionals. Apart from the steering linkage it's a pretty straightforward custom motorcycle. Two parts fiberglass, one part wrecked Suzuki/Yamaha.
I can also vouch a custom motorcycle builder/restorer in Bakersfield who has done a handful of vintage BSAs and Nortons for my father who's quite an artist. There's a prop building reality show trying to get off the ground called "LA Propper" which might be able to take on the project for one of their shows as well.
Unless you do all of the work yourself plan on $20-30K or thereabouts. About the cost of a new Camry with all of the bells and whistles.
If you can't find anyone to help you make some blueprints I have been taking commissions for custom vehicles lately so I could give you a hand at my usual dirt cheap consulting rate, but I have quite a line ahead of any new projects: BTTF Delorean robotics, transforming SPM Knight Rider car (touchscreen dash install this weekend), Tomorrow Never Dies BMW 7 series, Minority Report Lexus, and some assorted Knight Rider tricks and toys.
Best of luck! Join Star Car Central when you're done!
--Brian
Ttaskmaster
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Re: Ok, where can I buy one of these?
Making one yourself is probably the cheapest option.
Hack a donor bike, do all the frame, body moulding, wiring etc and away you go.
Certainly one hell of a bike and a BIG project. You'll learn a lot doing it as well.
But not really for the novice.
It depends how screen-accurate you want it.
Personally, I'm waiting until I can afford a Suzuki G-Strider and then I'll rip that up!!
Making one yourself is probably the cheapest option.
Hack a donor bike, do all the frame, body moulding, wiring etc and away you go.
Certainly one hell of a bike and a BIG project. You'll learn a lot doing it as well.
But not really for the novice.
It depends how screen-accurate you want it.
Personally, I'm waiting until I can afford a Suzuki G-Strider and then I'll rip that up!!
Re: Ok, where can I buy one of these?
Definitely, I'll have to take it on myself, due to what I can/cannot afford. I'm AOK on the motorcycle end of things and modifying a salvage bike to suit the Kaneda bike profile. The new part for me would be the fibreglass/body creation.
Tim
Definitely, I'll have to take it on myself, due to what I can/cannot afford. I'm AOK on the motorcycle end of things and modifying a salvage bike to suit the Kaneda bike profile. The new part for me would be the fibreglass/body creation.
Tim
dreaminspired
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Re: Ok, where can I buy one of these?
i think the image that you posted may have been from the bike that was made for the movie, which mcfarlane bought when he started making the toys in the late 90's? the reason for the decal change had something to do with license holders not giving them permission or something.
here's all the images i have on my hard drive.
the last few are of the conversion kit that you guys are talking about.
i think the image that you posted may have been from the bike that was made for the movie, which mcfarlane bought when he started making the toys in the late 90's? the reason for the decal change had something to do with license holders not giving them permission or something.
here's all the images i have on my hard drive.
the last few are of the conversion kit that you guys are talking about.
dreaminspired
Active Member
Re: Ok, where can I buy one of these?
oh yeah. that was never a working version either. it was just ply-wood and fiberglass with turning wheels and front steering.
oh yeah. that was never a working version either. it was just ply-wood and fiberglass with turning wheels and front steering.
dreaminspired
Active Member
Re: Ok, where can I buy one of these?
again, good luck. love to see it finished!!!
Matus1976's Akira Bike Project
no problem. good luck. also check out this website and see his bike build. click on the enter here rollover and not the image. the image takes you to an adobe site. he has detailed images of his design process and a gallery and stuff.
again, good luck. love to see it finished!!!
Matus1976's Akira Bike Project
Grey
Sr Member
That guy's project has been dead for a long time.
The magazine images previously posted we're from a Photoshoot for the Akira Mechanix 2019 Artbook, as well as the film version Laser Rifle.
The only fully functioning, street legal bike accurate to the film was built by Neo-Fukuoa. It had a working GPS unit and graphical speedometer.
The magazine images previously posted we're from a Photoshoot for the Akira Mechanix 2019 Artbook, as well as the film version Laser Rifle.
The only fully functioning, street legal bike accurate to the film was built by Neo-Fukuoa. It had a working GPS unit and graphical speedometer.
dreaminspired
Active Member
awesome! that's pretty cool. i'd love to see more images from that. i've had those images on my hard drive for awhile... they were just internet grabs and i never knew where they came from.
i knew that one guys project was dead but it's still pretty informative. too bad that he never finished it.
i knew that one guys project was dead but it's still pretty informative. too bad that he never finished it.
fuelish
Sr Member
A Honda silver wing looks like a good starting point. It already has the correct step thru frame so you could leave the main frame alone. Then use a raked triple clamp and extended stanchions to get the relationship between the wheel and the handle bar right. The only big trick would be a single sided swing arm, altho the way the body work and wheel covers are you could conceal the non drive side arm pretty easy.
