Lagarto Negro


META x British Customs Scrambler

THE BLACK LIZARD - CREATURE OF THE DESERT

Words by Ben Giese


 

When teaming up with British Customs to build a custom Triumph Scrambler we took inspiration from the desert racers of the 1960’s & 70’s. We wanted this motorcycle to be clean and stripped down, without looking too chopped up or taking away from the existing lines of the Scrambler. The idea was to maintain the timeless and classic Triumph look while simplifying  just enough to accentuate its natural beauty. By removing a lot of unnecessary components and replacing them with more stylish British Customs products we were able to easily and seamlessly create a tougher, more minimal and refined look. Not to mention save a lot of weight and add tons of horsepower!

This British Customs "Weekend Project" was an absolute pleasure to work on. You don't need to be a master technician or fabricator to install these products, and that’s the beauty of British Customs. I was blown away by how easy it was and I truly believe that anyone with half a brain and a few basic tools can turn their motorcycle into a full on custom machine.

Self-expression has never been so easy! 

 
 

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Before & After

A few small changes can go a long way.  British Customs makes it easy.

 

 

BUILD YOUR OWN "Lagarto Negro"

Below you can see all the parts I chose to use for this motorcycle. So if you are feeling inspired to customize your Triumph Scrambler, with a solid weekend’s work you can easily build your very own “Lagarto Negro”. 

 
Black Slammer Seat

Black Slammer Seat

Retro Tail Light

Retro Tail Light

Retro Turn Signal Kit

Retro Turn Signal Kit

Shotgun Exhaust

Shotgun Exhaust

Scrambler 900 Air Box Removal Kit

Scrambler 900 Air Box Removal Kit

Air Injection Removal Kit

Air Injection Removal Kit

Direct Mount Resivoir

Direct Mount Resivoir

1" Moto Handlebars

1" Moto Handlebars

Flat Cap Bar Ends

Flat Cap Bar Ends

Offload Foot Peg Package

Offload Foot Peg Package

Headlamp Grill

Headlamp Grill

Single Gauge Bracket, Headlight Ears & Ignition Mount

Single Gauge Bracket, Headlight Ears & Ignition Mount

 

 

Photo Gallery

Photos by Maggie Gulasey

 
 

Create your own British Customs WEEKEND PROJECT!