Revolution 1–The Wondermatic

This is Rev 1, the first in a series of customs built around the Revolution motor at Wonder Customs in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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.

This is how the bike looked several months ago in Jason’s shop. When I first saw this picture on his blog, I never envisioned the road searing beast would be running in such a short time.

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.

Jason’s original inspiration for the build. Check the tail section to really understand the idea behind his seat design on the Rev-1.

Another build photo.

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.

When I first eyed the pics, I envisioned a small, compact bike with a much shorter stance. Once I saw Jason’s 6’5” frame saddled, I realized this is a very big bike.

“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.

With an aggressive stance and plenty of ground clearance, this bike looks at home at either the dragstrip or the local twisties. With the higher rpm range of the Revolution motor, I bet this thing is an absolute blast to ride.

“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…

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Regular Stuff

Owner: Jason Wonder
Bike Name: Rev-1
City/State: Wichita Falls, Texas

Builder: Wonder Customs
City/state: Wichita Falls, Texas

Company Info:
Web site: wondercustoms.blogspot.com
E-mail: wondercustoms@yahoo.com

Fabrication: Jason
Welding: Jason
Machining: Jason

Engine

Year:2006
Make: Harley Davidson
Model: VRSCR Revolution

Displacement: 1130cc
Carburetion: Fuel Injected
Air cleaner: Twin Velocity Stacks w. internal Filters
Exhaust: Full Titanium on the way!

Transmission
Gear configuration: Higher than stock
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Hydraulic

Frame

Year: 2009

Make: Wonder Customs
Style or Model: Rigid Racer
Rake: 40

Front End
Length: 2 under

Sheet metal

Tanks: Jason
Fenders: Jason

Paint

Sheet metal: Strobes Paint, WF Texas

Wheels

Front
Size: 21×3
Tire: 120 Metzeler

Rear
Size: 18×8.5
Tire: 240 Metzeler

Electrical

What’s Left

Seat: Wonder Customs

Specialty items:This is the first bike of the Rev series being built by Wonder Customs. The others will be treated to single sided swingarms, GP front ends, shorter stances, and also better handling characteristics.

Comments:Check out Rev-2 at the AMD World Championship show in August.