The impressionist art period is characterized by paintings that appear to be exquisitely detailed from afar, yet the closer you get to the work, the more abstract, and yes, messier, it appears.
Or think of it this way:
You've spotted a chick across the room with a body like a Victoria's Secret model, or, if you're me, a guy built like David Beckham. You decide to introduce yourself and make your way over. Yet, when you're mere feet away, wrinkles, caked on make-up, and bad hair are suddenly up-close and impossible to miss. Your girl, or Beckham look-a-like, is actually a Mick Jagger double.
Male or female; equally cringe-worthy.
There may be a reason for the expression: the devil's in the details.
Eek.
Anyway... the same Monet phenomenon holds true for motorcycles. A bike that looks great from down the street, can morph into a barely passable heap of bolts as it rolls toward you.
Maybe uneven and faded paint job, rusted bits of iron, or pock-marked forks and bars have detracted from the bike's appearance.
Cheap, after-market faring and windscreens can destroy clean lines. Poorly-fitted pipes can also wreck a bike's power and sound.
Even high quality, expensive OEM and aftermarket accessories, if simply thrown on, without thought to how the whole package would come together, can ruin a motorized Monet.
Simply put, it takes great care and attention to detail to create a beautiful bike
All parts and accessories must be carefully considered. Time must be taken to ensure smooth and even paint work. Each part must be properly fitted. And its very important not to ignore a healthy exhaust note.
To no surprise then, while there are many good looking bikes, the beautiful motos are few and far between. Which is why, a certain Triumph Street Triple caught my eye.
With its flawless, custom white paint, myriad and perfectly matched accessories - the a proper exhaust note, and Union Jack hugger, it just had to be:
Pure-Triumph's Facebook February Bike of the Month!!!
Congratulations, Alonso! A remarkable motorcycle:
Alonso's Street Triple has just about everything a motorcycle could ever want. But this doesn't mean it looks like a mash-up of parts and bits.
Each part and accessory compliments the others, creating a seamless, uninterrupted appearance. That is, when you are lucky enough to catch up to the bike or see it at a stand-still.
Little details have been addressed with a Triumph Black Anodized Rear Brake Reservoir, Triumph Black Anodized Front Brake Reservoir, Rizoma Lux 22mm Handlebar Grips, and Rizoma 23.5mm Handlebar Caps. The bars are topped off with Rizoma mirrors. Turn signals have been replaced with Rizoma Zero 11 LEDs.
Protection for a bike doesn't have to be unsightly. This Street Triple sports Rizoma Engine Guards, LSL Front Axle Crash Pad, and an LSL Rear Axle Crash Pad.
For the advice, pieces and parts to make your own beloved Street or Speed Triple, or any favorite Triumph moto, exactly and uniquely your own, its all available and waiting just for you and your bike at Pure-Triumph.com.
If you can't find what you want, give David or Adrienne a shout. They'll get you and your motorcycle hooked up: David@pure-triumph.com; Adrienne@pure-triumph.com; 954-788-9550.
For a chance to have your Triumph featured as the Pure-Triumph Bike of the Month and win a $100 Pure-Triumph gift certificate, check out Pure-Triumph Facebook, post a photo on the Wall, and tell us why your Triumph moto deserves to be the next Bike of the Month.
Again, congratulations, Alonso! Happy riding this 2012!
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| Four-inches from a Monet painting... |
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| A more reasonable distance from the same Monet painting. |
You've spotted a chick across the room with a body like a Victoria's Secret model, or, if you're me, a guy built like David Beckham. You decide to introduce yourself and make your way over. Yet, when you're mere feet away, wrinkles, caked on make-up, and bad hair are suddenly up-close and impossible to miss. Your girl, or Beckham look-a-like, is actually a Mick Jagger double.
Male or female; equally cringe-worthy.
There may be a reason for the expression: the devil's in the details.
Eek.
Anyway... the same Monet phenomenon holds true for motorcycles. A bike that looks great from down the street, can morph into a barely passable heap of bolts as it rolls toward you.
Maybe uneven and faded paint job, rusted bits of iron, or pock-marked forks and bars have detracted from the bike's appearance.
Cheap, after-market faring and windscreens can destroy clean lines. Poorly-fitted pipes can also wreck a bike's power and sound.
Even high quality, expensive OEM and aftermarket accessories, if simply thrown on, without thought to how the whole package would come together, can ruin a motorized Monet.
Simply put, it takes great care and attention to detail to create a beautiful bike
All parts and accessories must be carefully considered. Time must be taken to ensure smooth and even paint work. Each part must be properly fitted. And its very important not to ignore a healthy exhaust note.
To no surprise then, while there are many good looking bikes, the beautiful motos are few and far between. Which is why, a certain Triumph Street Triple caught my eye.
With its flawless, custom white paint, myriad and perfectly matched accessories - the a proper exhaust note, and Union Jack hugger, it just had to be:
Pure-Triumph's Facebook February Bike of the Month!!!
Congratulations, Alonso! A remarkable motorcycle:
Each part and accessory compliments the others, creating a seamless, uninterrupted appearance. That is, when you are lucky enough to catch up to the bike or see it at a stand-still.
Little details have been addressed with a Triumph Black Anodized Rear Brake Reservoir, Triumph Black Anodized Front Brake Reservoir, Rizoma Lux 22mm Handlebar Grips, and Rizoma 23.5mm Handlebar Caps. The bars are topped off with Rizoma mirrors. Turn signals have been replaced with Rizoma Zero 11 LEDs.
Protection for a bike doesn't have to be unsightly. This Street Triple sports Rizoma Engine Guards, LSL Front Axle Crash Pad, and an LSL Rear Axle Crash Pad.
One mustn't neglect the big parts either. The Triumph Bellypan, Coloured Radiator Cowls and Seat Cowl kits give the bike a more finished, stylish look.
A little carbon fiber can go a long way: Triumph Carbon Fiber Tank Pad. Looks good and ensures your zipper, button, or belt won't take a bite out of the tank's finish.
Performance is beauty. And this Street Triple isn't lacking here either.
The Triumph Street Triple Arrow Slip-on Exhaust System takes off weight and does justice to the fierce triple feel and power that is the heart and soul of the Triumph. Alonso also added a K&N High Flow Air Filter and NGK Iridium Motorcycle Spark Plugs.
The Triumph Street Triple Arrow Slip-on Exhaust System takes off weight and does justice to the fierce triple feel and power that is the heart and soul of the Triumph. Alonso also added a K&N High Flow Air Filter and NGK Iridium Motorcycle Spark Plugs.
As for me? I have to admit, that Union Jack Triumph Rear Hugger is what did it for me. And who could possibly resist the red anodized caps for the oil and the clutch, accented just so, playing off the red in the rear hugger?
That is attention to detail:
For the advice, pieces and parts to make your own beloved Street or Speed Triple, or any favorite Triumph moto, exactly and uniquely your own, its all available and waiting just for you and your bike at Pure-Triumph.com.
If you can't find what you want, give David or Adrienne a shout. They'll get you and your motorcycle hooked up: David@pure-triumph.com; Adrienne@pure-triumph.com; 954-788-9550.
For a chance to have your Triumph featured as the Pure-Triumph Bike of the Month and win a $100 Pure-Triumph gift certificate, check out Pure-Triumph Facebook, post a photo on the Wall, and tell us why your Triumph moto deserves to be the next Bike of the Month.
Again, congratulations, Alonso! Happy riding this 2012!