We at Bikernet pride ourselves on bringing many aspects of the biker lifestyle to the computer screen for our faithful readers. While we have tried to look for the uncommon street machine, we have always tried to bring you the latest and innovative designs. I personally love it when someone tries something new and makes a decent ride out of something that people normally would scoff at, saying, “That’ll never work.” Obviously, Jason Wonder is cut from the same thread.

Jason Wonder is the owner of Wonder Customs in Wichita Falls, Texas. His small shop has been garnering quite a bit of attention because of his attention to detail and penchant for fast motorcycle builds that run with sport bikes. Based on his introduction to bikes from his father’s flat track days, Jason has always leaned towards the faster, more agile bikes. While he will build any style bike a customer wants, his personal favorites are the bikes that really scream. This build has a Revolution motor and is based on the idea of a Ducati racer in a rigid frame.

Check this youtube clip to see this bad assed racer in action. Jason and his cameraman, Chad Crowley Productions, created a cool little montage to the first in a future line of bikes he plans on constructing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=o8CRMKWHnxw

Jason bought this Street Rod brand new and rode it less than 2000 miles before tearing her down. Being 6’5”, Jason has a hard time fitting on a stock bike. Much like our fearless leader, Bandit, he has modified every bike he could get his hands on since all with the hopes of finding the comfortable riding stance he is after. With the Rev-1, Jason said he can rip this bike up through Northeast Texas all day without a problem. Judging from the tall stance, I’d bet this bike can take some mean corners.

“It’s much faster than a stock V-rod. I think I cut away close to 200 lbs from the factory weight,” Jason explained to me. With the stock 11:1 compression, this 1130 cc machine can surly move with the best of them. Of course we asked about the pipes and Jason explains that it has run fine even with the shorter rear pipe. He has had it tested and the backpressure isn’t an issue.

“The rear pipe is about a foot long, short but no problems. I am running velocity stacks right now with a feed under the tank. Neither low or midrange is effected. This thing is alot faster than a stock bike through every gear.”

With the looks of a streetfighter coupled with the technology of a Revolution motor, I think Jason has definitely stepped outside the box on this build. Check back soon for more customs Wonder Customs in Texas. If any of his other builds turn out as sharp as this one, I am sure we will want to see it.

When I called and talked with Jason, he was busy cleaning the shop. It seems he was preparing for a highschool shop class to come and see his facility the next day. He wanted to reach out to the kids and show them that you don’t have to have a million dollars and a colleger degree in engineering to run a shop. He wants to show them he is still young and seems to be on his way to a successful shop. Newly married, I am sure he will have all the motivation necessary to make sure he is on the right track.

Jason, I raise my bottle of Bud Light Lime to ya. Best of luck and I can’t wait to see your next build. Until next time…

On to Page 2...