Topic: Exile Cycles (Read 8568 times)

Loose_Goose · « **on:** February 03, 2010, 01:51:04 AM »

Was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with Exile Cycles? I like the looks of some of their bikes, but I don't have 50 grand to spend on a new motorcycle. If only I had a Nighttrain to mod out. I like the looks of the 2005 Nighttrain on their website. Any of you California guys see those Exile bikes out cruising?

Gecko · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2010, 07:41:57 AM »

I've always liked most of Russell Mitchell's work, but then I like minimalist stuff (which is why I bought a CVO Road King $:-\$ ). I would, however, think one could come pretty close to duplicating the look for a lot less than $50K. A frame, two tires of the front of a 727, a sand-blasted engine and handlebars from a Schwin Spider bike and you're most of the way there. Okay, there's more to it than that, but removing parts seems to be easier than adding them.

I don't know what his company is like to deal with, but he admits he can be a bit of a bastard at times. With the low volume of bikes they are necessarily expensive. Worth it? I dunno, people pay hundreds of thousands for a piece of junk they call art, so I guess it is to them. The only custom bikes I've seen that I'd consider paying what they asked would be Indian Larry's. I can't see being on an Exile bike for many miles at a time.

Chains · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2010, 08:49:47 AM »

I agree with you Russell Mitchell's work is cool, I like the look and designs. Before I bought one, I would build it for under $10K using a used bike.

mr_magoo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2010, 09:07:06 AM »

He has produced some nice looking bike, much better than those theme things OCC builds.

faceracer · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2010, 09:25:52 AM »

With the current economy and the chopper fad passing quickly I wonder how many 50K bikes he can continue to sell? I think the end is near for Russel and many others unless they start building a custom bagger. My point is if you got a 50k bike and the mfg goes under your pretty much stuck with it when you need repairs or parts. My advice is build your own! You can do it way cheaper than a exile bike. Sucker punch sally's and Indian Larry are 2 sweet kits for much less. JMO

Hotrodstitcher · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2010, 11:07:28 AM »

Love Exile bikes, here's a couple of shots of an Exile style bagger I built a couple of years ago.

Hotrodstitcher · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2010, 11:08:01 AM »

Fired00d · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2010, 11:14:55 AM »

I remember that bike and like it now as much (if not more) as I did when you first showed it. As much as I like chrome if I could afford to have two (or more) bikes I would have to have one like that or totally blacked out.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Chains · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2010, 11:15:37 AM »

Quote from: Hotrodstitcher on February 03, 2010, 11:07:28 AM

Love Exile bikes, here's a couple of shots of an Exile style bagger I built a couple of years ago.

Looks great, that is a nice way to build a bagger.

Talon · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2010, 04:58:12 PM »

Quote from: Hotrodstitcher on February 03, 2010, 11:07:28 AM

Love Exile bikes, here's a couple of shots of an Exile style bagger I built a couple of years ago.

I like the look, so did you just scotch brite the chrome pieces? If so doesn't that cause rust? I've seen Russell doing this and always wondered.

Hotrodstitcher · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2010, 06:39:08 PM »

Quote from: Talon on February 03, 2010, 04:58:12 PM

I like the look, so did you just scotch brite the chrome pieces? If so doesn't that cause rust? I've seen Russell doing this and always wondered.

No, I had everything HPC coated and then used scotch brite pads to scratch it. I used HPC so everything including the exhaust would be the same color and finish.

CVOTequila · « **Reply #11 on:** February 03, 2010, 07:14:35 PM »

Really nice bike.....like the finish too. How long did it take for you to get all of the chrome with a scotch brite pad?

Loose_Goose · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:57:29 AM »

Hotrodstitcher, that is one awesome looking bagger!!!

JoMo · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2010, 09:14:00 PM »

That is a nice looking bike

I like that look or completely blacked out

Wish I had the money to do a project like that.

Jo Mo NYC

spydglide · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2010, 05:36:31 PM »

Satin vs. Shine. You pulled it off very nicely.

spyder

Fired00d · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2010, 08:46:14 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on February 07, 2010, 05:36:31 PM

Satin vs. Shine. You pulled it off very nicely. spyder

True dat!!!

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

JCZ · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2010, 08:41:44 AM »

Quote from: Loose_Goose on February 04, 2010, 01:57:29 AM

Hotrodstitcher, that is one awesome looking bagger!!!

Sids done a number of unique, one off bikes. Post em up Sid.

And tell us what you're working on now?

Loose_Goose · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2010, 02:51:49 PM »

JC, I was wondering your opinion of Exile Cycles and their bikes. Have you dealt with them or know anyone who has? Do you ever see their bikes out and about? Thanks.

CVOStreetglide · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2010, 02:54:06 PM »

Quote from: Hotrodstitcher on February 03, 2010, 11:08:01 AM

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Well you are just ahead of your time. I understand that Harley just rolled out a mid year CVO Ultra in flat black.

Yours looks good!!!

Tillerman1664 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2010, 04:22:52 AM »

Sweet ride Hotrodstitcher, great job on that

Gettinold · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2010, 09:13:53 AM »

Sid do you own that bike or did you just customize it? Nice work.

Hotrodstitcher · « **Reply #21 on:** February 15, 2010, 11:26:42 PM »

Quote from: Gettinold on February 13, 2010, 09:13:53 AM

Sid do you own that bike or did you just customize it? Nice work.

I built it for myself but my UPS guy talked me out of it.

Hotrodstitcher · « **Reply #22 on:** February 15, 2010, 11:54:20 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on February 10, 2010, 08:41:44 AM

Sids done a number of unique, one off bikes. Post em up Sid.

And tell us what you're working on now?

My new Panhead...I did not build it, a good friend of mind did, but I have a few changes in mind. This bike was built from a very nice 1965 Pan, which as you know was the first year for a kick and electric start. 1948 wishbone frame and all matching numbers, black plate original Ca. bike. It still has the origanal black plate on it.

Hotrodstitcher · « **Reply #23 on:** February 15, 2010, 11:55:18 PM »

Loose_Goose · « **Reply #24 on:** February 16, 2010, 01:05:49 AM »

Very nice Sid!

spydglide · « **Reply #25 on:** February 16, 2010, 08:59:39 AM »

Quote from: Loose_Goose on February 16, 2010, 01:05:49 AM

Very nice Sid!

Indeed. So very clean.....a very nice example of the early chopper in a fun & 'rideable' manner. What else are you thinking for it? spyder

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