Another awesome custom bike by Deus Ex Machina is called “The Bully.” This new build from Woolie’s Workshop comes from the post-collision remains of a Buell Lightning X1 after it was brought to the Deus workshop. After having its chassis stabilized and receiving a new subframe and swingarm, the bike received the builder’s signature blend of artistry and craftsmanship, using as many American-made parts as possible. The aluminum gas tank and seat, both handmade, are shaped with inspiration from the ’80s: the gas tank references an ’80s TZ250, while the seat is inspired by an ’80s superbike. The paint scheme was derived from a pair of the owner’s self-designed Nike high-tops.
“It feels like a very well planted, comfortable, smooth riding bike even at extreme lean angles. For a heavy bike that’s kind of unusual,” says Woolie. “When you sit on that thing it shakes and it thumps and it pulls. The thing is just aggressive. It feels like a bully.”
