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Sleeper: A subtle Triumph Bonneville from 2LOUD

Sleeper: A subtle Triumph Bonneville from 2LOUD
We’ve profiled 2LOUD’s work for almost two years now. From day one, builder ‘Max’ Yicheng has consistently delivered elegant and harmonious machines from his one-man-shop in Taipei, Taiwan. In fact, his work is so tasteful and restrained, the ‘2LOUD’ moniker borders on ironic.

Those are rare traits in today’s custom world, and they’re why we keep a close eye on Max’s output. And this custom Triumph Bonneville exemplifies the 2LOUD ethos. It’s so subtle that you’d be tempted to pass it over—but look closer, and you’ll discover a host of cracking details and useful upgrades.

Sleeper: A subtle Triumph Bonneville from 2LOUD
It belongs to the same customer that commissioned the first 2LOUD bike we ever featured: a Suzuki TU250. Like the little Suzuki, the 2003-model Bonneville had to be transformed into a stylish street tracker—but without losing too much of its original style.

It also had to fit the owner’s lofty 6’3” frame. So Max has fitted longer-than-stock Öhlins shocks, to lift the rear a touch. He’s kept the original front suspension though, but serviced it and upgraded the oil.

Sleeper: A subtle Triumph Bonneville from 2LOUD
The wheels were swapped out for a set of tubeless spoked items, from Alpina in the UK. The Bonneville’s known for lazy handling, partly thanks to its stock 19” front wheel, so Max has opted for an 18” front matched to a wider (160) rear.

The new rims are wrapped in Pirelli MT60RS tires, chosen for both their look and their grip on varying surfaces.

Sleeper: A subtle Triumph Bonneville from 2LOUD
Max also upgraded the brakes with a full system from the legendary Swedish firm ISR. That included new calipers and discs, and new brake and clutch levers, with integrated handlebar switches.

Moving to the motor, he’s replaced the clutch with a new one from FCC, and installed a full set of new gaskets. The rest of the motor upgrades are external; there’s a pair of FCR37 flatslide carbs, and a British Customs airbox removal kit with K&N filters. It’s matched up to a full exhaust system from SC-Project.

Sleeper: A subtle Triumph Bonneville from 2LOUD
Despite the number of bolt-on goodies, Max’s real strength is with sheet metal. But even here, he didn’t go overboard.

Instead, he’s cut-and-shut the stock Bonneville fuel tank for a slimmer effect, and added a vintage-style seam on top. His attention to detail is sublime—like the drillium front tank mounts, and the hand-made fuel tap.

Sleeper: A subtle Triumph Bonneville from 2LOUD
Other custom pieces include the side covers, and a pair of stubby aluminum fenders. Max also trimmed and looped the subframe, capping it off with a genuine leather saddle that’s just long enough to accommodate two people.

To clean up the cockpit, Max purchased a headlight, with an integrated Motogadget speedo, from the French custom shop BAAK Motocyclettes. (The turn signals came from BAAK too).

Sleeper: A subtle Triumph Bonneville from 2LOUD
New tracker-style handlebars from GOODS in Japan were fitted, along with Biltwell Inc. grips. The handlebar clamps are particularly interesting; they’re a hinged design, CNC-machined to Max’s specification. All of the switch wiring runs inside the bars, making for a super sano setup.

As usual, small hand-made parts like the headlight mount and license plate bracket carry the 2LOUD ‘2’ motif. Final touches include an Evotech bash plate, an LSL sprocket cover, and a tail light from MS Taiwan. Max replaced the chain and sprockets too, for good measure.

Sleeper: A subtle Triumph Bonneville from 2LOUD
Everything’s wrapped up in a livery as subtle as the rest of the bike. It works off a metallic silver base, with sections of green, and punctuated by gold foil pin striping.

Max designed the scheme, then handed it over to Line&Circle Custom Studio to execute. The frame and swing arm were treated to a tough new coat of gloss black.

Sleeper: A subtle Triumph Bonneville from 2LOUD
A stock Bonneville is already an attractive machine, but Max’s version is downright gorgeous. He’s kept the Triumph’s classic appeal, made it look even more retro, and balanced it out with a stacked list of performance upgrades. And he’s done it without vintage tires or even an inch of pipe wrap.

It’s another feather in 2LOUD’s cap—and another reason to keep an even closer eye on this powerhouse shop.

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Commuter Bike Perfection: 2LOUD’s Jewel-like SYM Wolf

Commuter Bike Perfection: A custom SYM Wolf 125
Commuter motorcycles don’t usually excel in the styling department, but they don’t need to either. As long as they’re cheap, sip fuel, and are dainty enough to weave through traffic, you’re good.

On the bustling roads of Taiwan, the commuter bike is king. One of the world’s largest manufacturers of scooters and small-capacity motorcycles, SYM, is headquartered there. And it’s also the home of Max Ma—the sole operator of Taipei-based custom house, 2LOUD.

Commuter Bike Perfection: A custom SYM Wolf 125
In the short time that we’ve been following 2LOUD’s work, Max has consitently wowed us. This time, he’s created a stylish city runabout using the vanilla SYM Wolf 125. (It’s a smaller version of the Wolf 150 sold in the US for just under $3,000.)

And it does run about; the owner is an interior designer, who uses it to navigate Tapei’s crowded streets as she hops from project to project.

Commuter Bike Perfection: A custom SYM Wolf 125
That meant Max had to do more than just make the SYM look pretty—it needed a performance boost too. “I hoped to make it elegant, refined and bright,” he tells us, “and make it more versatile.”

Max started by swapping out the 2007-model Wolf’s 125 cc motor for a 190 cc unit, sourced from an obscure Chinese manufacturer. The swap was reportedly not too hard—all Max had to do was fabricate a new engine mounting bracket.

Commuter Bike Perfection: A custom SYM Wolf 125
“At first, I didn’t dare to use the Chinese-made engine,” he says. “But after a few friends used this engine, they gave it a good evaluation—and only then did I use it.”

A power boost alone wasn’t enough though. Max wanted to ensure the SYM stopped as well as it went, so he upgraded the front brake with a four-piston caliper from RPM, a 300 mm disc, and a Brembo master cylinder.

Commuter Bike Perfection: A custom SYM Wolf 125
The wheels were swapped out for laced units: 21” up front, and 18” out back. Max lowered the front forks a touch to tweak the stance, then replaced the rear shocks with a pair lifted from a Harley-Davidson Sportster 883.

Max tells us the 883’s OEM spring rate worked out perfectly for the lighter SYM. The shocks are now hooked up to a longer-than-stock aftermarket swing arm.

Commuter Bike Perfection: A custom SYM Wolf 125
Up top, Max shortened and looped the subframe and designed a new leather-covered seat to match, stitched with a classy vertical tuck-roll pattern. (Judging by the passenger pegs, it’s designed for two people…but only just.)

Lower down, Max cleared out the air box in favour of a pod filter, and rewired the SYM for a cleaner look. The steel side number boards are his handiwork, as is the leather and canvas bag mounted on the left. And the ignition’s been relocated to the right hand number board.

Commuter Bike Perfection: A custom SYM Wolf 125
At a glance, the SYM’s fuel tank looks like a restored trail bike item from the 70s, but it’s actually been custom-made for this bike.

Many other parts are one-offs too—from the wide, tracker-style bars, right through to the stainless steel exhaust header and can. Heck, even the fuel tap’s lever has been crafted by hand.

Commuter Bike Perfection: A custom SYM Wolf 125
Then there are the little bits in between: the exhaust hangar, the license plate bracket, and the nifty headlight mount that ‘hangs’ a 4½” light off the triples. Max has kept the cockpit as minimal as possible with Biltwell Inc. grips, a new throttle, and bare-bones switches.

Details like the 2LOUD badges on the seat and muffler give everything a factory fresh vibe.

Commuter Bike Perfection: A custom SYM Wolf 125
Thanks to Max’s keen eye and skillful hands, this petite commuter is hardly recognisable any more. And isn’t that color scheme just flawless?

Max picked a white finish for the frame and swing arm, and a metallic silver as the base for the bodywork. Then he complemented it with orange, and white and gold striping. Zoom in, and you’ll notice that the gold is actually gold leaf—a subtle, but effective, detail.

Commuter Bike Perfection: A custom SYM Wolf 125
To our eyes, this is the coolest commuter bike we’ve come across. And after all, who needs a 500-pound behemoth when you’re just nipping across town?

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Silver Star: 2LOUD bobs Kawasaki’s tiny BJ250 Estrella

Kawasaki BJ250 Estrella bobber by 2LOUD Custom
A test of ability in the world of bike building is being able to turn the banal into the beautiful. It’s hard to go wrong if you have a Ducati SportClassic up on the bench—and there’s a reason you don’t see many custom Honda Valkyrie Runes.

The streets of Japan are full of inoffensive and forgettable commuter bikes, and one of the most common is the Kawasaki BJ250. The little Kawa qualifies as a stern test for a builder, but after a session in the Taipei workshop of Max Ma, this one is almost unrecognizable.

Kawasaki BJ250 Estrella bobber by 2LOUD Custom
If you’re in the States, you’ve probably never heard of the BJ250—but it was a huge seller for over 25 years in the East.

Launched in 1992, Kawasaki produced over 100,000 for the Asian markets. A handful also made their way to mainland Europe in the 1990s, where they were known as the ‘Estrella’ ( ‘star’ in Spanish).

Kawasaki BJ250 Estrella bobber by 2LOUD Custom
Max normally works with heavy metal such as Harley Sportsters, but this jewel-like, vintage-style bobber shows that he’s a master of small-scale builds too.

He started by taking off the huge bench seat, binned the outsized fenders, and discarded the tank. The new tank, shaped in the classic peanut style, is entirely hand-made.

Kawasaki BJ250 Estrella bobber by 2LOUD Custom
The Taiwanese inspection regulations are amongst the strictest in the world, and forbid frame modifications.

So Max has subtly trimmed the back of the frame to house a one-off shorty fender, and cleaned up all the tubing. It’s now coated it in a high-temp metallic paint that mimics the effect of metal but with a much smoother finish.

Kawasaki BJ250 Estrella bobber by 2LOUD Custom
To level out and improve the stance of the Estrella, Max has shortened the forks and fitted new shocks. He’s also changed the wheel sizes, from F18/R17 to F19/R16 to suit the classic bobber style.

The rims are finished in black high-temp paint and the spokes are stainless.

Kawasaki BJ250 Estrella bobber by 2LOUD Custom
Modern disc brakes look out of place on a build like this, so Max has swapped out the Estrella’s rudimentary front disc for a drum setup—taken from a Yamaha SR400.

Ironically, Kawasaki themselves replaced the front disc with a drum for later versions of the BJ250.

Kawasaki BJ250 Estrella bobber by 2LOUD Custom
The solid 249cc air-cooled single gets a little extra pep from a new Keihin CR carb and a K&N air filter, and Max has handcrafted a free-flowing exhaust system to match.

There’s a megaphone-style muffler, but we’re told that the sound is quite civilized, thanks to hidden baffles inside. The previously stifled engine now feels much torquier than stock, and there’s an upgraded clutch from the Japanese specialists FCC to match.

Kawasaki BJ250 Estrella bobber by 2LOUD Custom
The detailing is exquisite, from the shape and quality of the leather seat to the tiny vintage lights and the multitude of discreet, polished brackets dotted around the bike.

Even the T-bars, which are not a style we generally feature here, suit the bike. They’re mounted on a custom top yoke, and according to Max, make for a comfortable ride by lengthening the riding position on this very short bike.

Kawasaki BJ250 Estrella bobber by 2LOUD Custom
The wiring loom is all-new, and wherever possible, Max has hidden wires and cables inside the bars and frame.

Even the humble key is more evidence of Max’s obsessive attention to detail: cast in 925 silver and then hand-carved, it’s an immaculate likeness of a tiny horse’s head.

Kawasaki BJ250 Estrella bobber by 2LOUD Custom
It’s an overwhelmingly monochrome bike, with silver metallic being the dominant paint color. On the sides on the tank there’s a soft wave of deep blue, bordered with a thin gold pinstripe. The effect is mirrored on the edges of the rear fender, and the only other splash of color comes from the yellow lens of the tiny headlight.

It’s rare to see this level of craftsmanship on such a small bike. But as they say, size isn’t everything—and for the teeming, congested streets of Taipei City, Max’s tiny marvel is just perfect.

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Grey Matter: An ingenious Sportster hardtail from 2LOUD

An ingenious Harley Sportster hardtail from 2LOUD
We always love featuring the latest builds from the big names in the custom world, but there are a few lesser-known workshops that we keep a very close eye on too.

One of those shops is 2LOUD of Taiwan, run by Max Ma. He’s an esoteric kind of guy who can turn his hand to any style, but his bikes all have one thing in common: the build quality and levels of finish are right up there with the very best in the US and Japanese scenes.

An ingenious Harley Sportster hardtail from 2LOUD
Max first caught our eyes with a tiny, jewel-like Suzuki TU250, and his last build was an R nineT that looked like no other oilhead. This time, he’s tackled one of the most familiar platforms in the bobber scene: the Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200.

Max built this sublime hardtail for the wife of one of his best customers, the Taiwanese musician Zhang Zhenyue. It’s configured to suit her physique, with a low-riding seat and decent pullback on the bars.

An ingenious Harley Sportster hardtail from 2LOUD
This time, there’s nothing radical about the styling. The peanut tank, short sissy bar and backswept bars are staples of the bobber scene. But few custom Sportsters can boast such perfect stance and style.

Ms. Zhenyue may be compact in stature, but this Sportster is not short on power. Max has swapped out the EFI for a chunky Mikuni HSR carb that delivers smooth fueling and an extra 15 (or so) horses to the back wheel.

An ingenious Harley Sportster hardtail from 2LOUD
Custom timing and clutch covers clean up the side of the engine, and the low-key air filter is also a one-off. Exhaust gases now exit via a pair of almost symmetrical straight-shot shorty pipes: Max says that they sound quieter than they look, thanks to hidden baffles.

Adding a hardtail to a custom bike in the US or Europe is a well-trodden path. But in Taiwan, things get tricky—the inspection regulations are amongst the strictest in the world.

An ingenious Harley Sportster hardtail from 2LOUD
Max made the hardtail assembly himself, configuring it so that he can remove the upper struts and install shock absorbers before going to the testing station. Despite this complication, the setup is as clean as they come.

At the front, Max has lowered the forks a little and polished the stanchions until they gleam. The wheels gleam too: they’re actually the standard rims, but given a fresh coat of glossy metallic paint and fitted with new stainless spokes.

An ingenious Harley Sportster hardtail from 2LOUD
The rubber is Duro Adlert, with a modern bias ply construction hidden under a vintage-style sawtooth pattern.

This is one of those bikes where there’s a place for everything, and everything is in the right place. Max has created all the bodywork himself, from the tiny tank to the bobbed rear fender and the side panels.

An ingenious Harley Sportster hardtail from 2LOUD
The righthand side panel conceals a Shorai lithium ion battery, and right above is a beautifully crafted black leather seat—complete with curved accent stitching for a feminine effect.

On the left, the side panel is part of the new handmade oil tank, with access granted after lifting up the seat cushion.

An ingenious Harley Sportster hardtail from 2LOUD
Max bent the sissy bar from 16mm stainless steel tubing, and machined up a set of new brackets to flush-fit the old school headlight nice and tight between the fork stanchions.

An ingenious Harley Sportster hardtail from 2LOUD
The paint is the best we’ve seen on a custom for a long time. Max describes it as a ‘cement grey,’ with a mix of deep and light silver tones. At the base of the tank is the word ‘AMISAWU’—the name of Zhang Zhenyue’s wife, and the lucky new owner of this machine.

An ingenious Harley Sportster hardtail from 2LOUD
The whole vibe is monochrome without being too stark or masculine. The chain provides the only flash of color: Max has converted the Sportster to conventional drive, and fitted a beautiful gold RK 530 chain.

An ingenious Harley Sportster hardtail from 2LOUD
The Sportster is probably the most customized motorcycle model in the world, so it takes a lot to stand out from the crowd. But 2LOUD has delivered a subtle and stylish machine that speaks softly and carries a big stick.

We reckon it’s time Max Ma took his place in the upper echelon of custom builders—and we can’t wait to see what style he tackles next.

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Unkonventionell: A BMW R nineT from 2LOUD

Custom BMW R nineT by 2LOUD
For custom builders, the BMW R nineT is the motorcycling equivalent of Plasticene. It can be pushed and pulled and reshaped in any direction, because it’s easy to take apart: the frame is in four pieces, and the wiring loom is in three pieces.

Since 2013 we’ve catalogued every significant custom R nineT; many of the world’s leading bike modifiers have had a crack at the platform. But we’ve never seen anything quite like this latest build, which comes from Max Ma of 2LOUD.

Custom BMW R nineT by 2LOUD
This R nineT is one of those customs that’s difficult to categorize, and that’s what Max wanted.

“I wanted to redefine R nineT,” he tells us. “I wanted to break free from the orthodox café racer style, downsize the fuel tank, and find a balance between aggressiveness and harmony.”

Custom BMW R nineT by 2LOUD
Max’s style is a mix of Japanese and Western custom culture. He loves raw metal finishes, uses minimal but effective paint for his bodywork, and imbues his builds with slightly quirky proportions that draw the eye. And his attention to detail is off the scale—at the level of a Mooneyes show winner.

Custom BMW R nineT by 2LOUD
It’s the proportions of this R nineT that hit you first. It’s long and low, with a muscular front end, a blacked-out engine and a classic upkick in the tail loop. As the French would say, it’s jolie laide, or “beautiful ugly.”

Next to come up on the radar is the low-profile tank. Fashioned from a single sheet of steel, it’s slim, compact and totally devoid of ornamentation or styling creases. Finished in a deep, glossy black, it sports slender white pinstripes to provide a subtle link back to BMW’s heritage.

Custom BMW R nineT by 2LOUD
It’s not visible in the shots, but there’s a Motogadget Motoscope Pro digital gauge embedded in the front of the tank—the only ‘plug and ride’ aftermarket instrument available for the R nineT that supports all the functions on the stock bike.

The new tank meant finding new locations for several critical parts, including two computer boxes, the ABS unit, a lithium iron battery, the gas pump and several cables. But Max is a master of decorum and it’s an exceptionally neat job.

Custom BMW R nineT by 2LOUD
There’s a plush leather solo seat atop the new looped subframe—which also supports a stubby handmade fender, which in turn supports a neat vintage-style brake light, CNC-cut from aluminum. It’s a neat touch worthy of Brat Style.

Custom BMW R nineT by 2LOUD
Max has made new bars and risers for the R nineT too, which he’s set high for a comfortable, scrambler-style riding position. The throttle cabling is run inside the bars for a clean look, and the brake and clutch master cylinders are top-shelf Brembo RCS jobbies.

Custom BMW R nineT by 2LOUD
A chromed 4.5-inch vintage-style headlight is tucked deep within the fork stanchions, which have been refinished in a bare metal style to match the frame tubing. The rear shock is an H2 unit from the premium Taiwanese brand GEARS, founded by a group of motorsport engineers.

Custom BMW R nineT by 2LOUD
The wheels appear to be bare metal too, but have actually been protected with a layer of gloss metal paint for extended durability. The new rubber is Pirelli’s MT60RS pattern, which is an OEM Ducati Scrambler fitment and has excellent on-road manners.

Custom BMW R nineT by 2LOUD
With a substantial 110 horsepower and 119 Nm of torque on tap, the R nineT is not short of grunt. So Max has left the engine internals alone, opting instead to free up the breathing a little with K&N air filters and a simple hand-made stainless steel 2-into-2 exhaust system.

He’s also installed an elegant finned oil cooler, mounting it higher up than the standard item and flanking it with tiny bullet-style LED blinkers.

Custom BMW R nineT by 2LOUD
Put it all together, and it’s a stunning piece of work: an unconventional and creative remodeling of a familiar machine, by a builder who is rapidly ascending into the top echelon of the custom world.

Simply Fantastisch.

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Subtle Deception: A Harley Sportster bobber from 2LOUD

Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster bobber by 2LOUD Custom
Old bikes are unquestionably cool. But if you buy one, you’re on the fast track to becoming a self-made mechanic, specializing in that specific brand and model.

So how do you produce all the steeze of the good ol’ days, without any of the headaches? 2LOUD Custom has the answer—and it’s a clever form of subterfuge. Because this Harley Sportster bobber is not quite as old as it looks at first glance…

Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster bobber by 2LOUD Custom
2LOUD is run by ‘Max’ Ma Yicheng and based in Taipei, Taiwan, where customizing motorcycles is tricky, thanks to strict regulations. When a customer booked in this 2009-model Sportster XL883 Custom, Max set himself a challenge.

“How do you have style and still pass tests?” he asked. “How do you have a great sounding exhaust that doesn’t bother people? How do you have performance, beauty, and durability? Finding a balance between these factors is the real challenge.”

Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster bobber by 2LOUD Custom
“I wanted to create a Sportster that looks slender and is low to the ground, but is also capable of normal riding on roads. And retains all the necessary functions. while having a simple, elegant look.”

Max’s changes are pretty extensive. At the heart of the Sporty, he ripped out the fuel injection and installed a Mikuni HSR42 carb—resulting in more power and less wiring. (It’s matched up to a hand-made air filter system.) The twin exhausts are custom too, and include proper packing and baffling to keep noise levels reasonable.

Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster bobber by 2LOUD Custom
The real vintage hit comes from the reworked chassis and bodywork. Gone is the Sporty’s stock suspension—replaced by a pair of rigid struts in the rear, and classic Harley springer forks up front. The rear part of the frame’s been reworked too, to even out the lines and keep things tidy.

Max has kept the XL883 Sportster’s stock 21” front wheel, but he’s swapped the 16” rear for a skinnier 18” number. The front tire’s a Firestone, and the rear’s a Japanese-made Adlert (a Firestone Deluxe Champion lookalike).

Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster bobber by 2LOUD Custom
For added stopping power, Max has installed Performance Machine four-piston calipers along with floating rotors. The calipers sit on gorgeous hand-crafted mounting brackets, creating a system that looks as good as it works.

It’s the perfectly proportioned hand-shaped bodywork that really hits the spot though. It starts with a compact, 4.5l fuel tank, adorned with Max’s signature gas cap. Then there’s the oil tank, which also houses some of the electronics. (The battery’s been replaced by a Motobatt Lithium-ion unit, and relocated to underneath the swing arm.)

Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster bobber by 2LOUD Custom
Everything ends neatly in a custom-made black leather seat, and a bobbed rear fender. The bike has a tail light and turn signals—though you might miss them at first glance—and even a license plate bracket.

The cockpit’s equally slick, with direct-mount bars, minimal classic switches and a hand-made headlight. Yes, you read right—Max sourced vintage glass on eBay, then built a housing and added LED internals.

Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster bobber by 2LOUD Custom
Max is fast developing a reputation for leaving no stone unturned, and it’s being propped up by builds like this. He’s even re-shaped and polished some of the engine and drive covers.

Keep digging, and you’ll notice details like the little lever on the end of the front axle, or the cheeky choke pull on the carb.
Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster bobber by 2LOUD Custom
Then there’s the overall finish—dominated by raw and polished metal, and finished off with a luscious two-tone paint scheme. A pinstripe runs through the build to emphasize the bike’s new flow, but it’s more than just a simple lick of paint. The stripe contains gold leaf, mixed with a metalflake paint finish.

Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster bobber by 2LOUD Custom
As far as outright performance goes, there are slightly better options than a rigid rear end and vintage tires. But this retro Sporty has upgraded brakes, a little more oomph and—most importantly—will start every time. It’s a ‘modern classic’ and it makes a ton of sense.

Now consider that Max’s last bike was released just three weeks ago, and that was a banger too. I’d say he’s officially on a roll, wouldn’t you?

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