Kinetic Art: A handbuilt board tracker with a Harley Sportster engine
Tourists flock to Indonesia for its beaches, volcanoes, and temples. But our interest in the Southeast Asian archipelagic state is more mechanical in nature. The Indonesian custom motorcycle scene is brimming with creativity and talent, and the country’s top custom builders have become a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.
Andika Pratama is one of the Indonesian scene’s shining stars. He runs Krom Works?a three-man operation in South Jakarta. But the commission for this elegant custom Harley Sportster came from 7,000 miles away in Geneva, Switzerland.
The project kicked off when Andika got a call from the M.A.D. Gallery in Geneva. It’s an art gallery run by MB&F?a watchmaking company that creates intricate and neo-futuristic timepieces. Sharing that ethos, the gallery houses carefully curated pieces that epitomize the intersection between art and machines. If you’re familiar with Krom Works’ portfolio, you’ll know that that pretty much describes Anika’s signature style. Using skills passed down from his father, he’s a master of manipulating metal into organic forms to create highly imaginative machines. But this build is no static sculpture; peruse the Krom Works Instagram feed, and you’ll see photos of it out on the road.
Andika picked a Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 as a donor for the build, but he hasn’t used much of it beyond its drivetrain. The V-twin motor is now cradled in a besp...
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