Not really a build update… but it looked way too good not to take some pictures.

This is basically my take on a bobber-chopper hybrid — somewhere between what a 650 Goan Classic could’ve been and what the Shotgun probably should have been from factory.

Still a long way to go. Plenty more planned, plenty more parts and ideas waiting in line. But summer’s in full swing here in Dubai, so progress is probably going to slow down a bit until the weather stops trying to cook us alive.

As always — DIY everything.

If you’ve been following the evolution of this thing, check the previous build updates on my profile.

It’s been a minute… but we’re back. And this one’s got some monkey business 🐒

With everything going on + winter fading out, I’ve been riding way more than wrenching. Just small tweaks here and there… until this weekend.

Apes. 12-inch ape hangers.

And wow — completely changed the bike’s personality.

Somehow more flickable, leans into corners better (still doesn’t make sense to me), and the comfort upgrade is unreal. 100 km feels like nothing now. Bars sit right at shoulder level, no circulation issues — just cruising like you’re fist-bumping the sky the whole ride.

Also… haven’t really seen this done on a shotgun. And yeah, it turns heads.

But fitting them? Whole different story.

This wasn’t just a bolt-on. Almost the entire bike had to come apart — brake lines, clutch, throttle, wiring, headlights… everything. Definitely doable in a day with the right tools, good music, and a couple of bros — but it’s right on the edge of DIY. Got a few stuck RE bolts along the way… bike wears battle scars now.

Other big changes:

- DNA Stage 2 intake — stronger midrange + way throatier sound

- 16/38 sprocket setup — makes highway riding so much better (honestly a must)

Smaller tweaks:

- Signature rider seat

- Deluxe foot pegs

- Swapped to Air Fly Evo guards

- load corrected sequential LED indicators and tail light

Dialed in with a bit more preload and slightly lower tire pressure for the heat — and the whole thing just works now.

This build is slowly becoming what I had in mind from day one.

More coming. Always. Let me know what you guys think.