2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R - Fired Up

A 240 wide tire from RC Components rests in a 6-inch-over swingarm courtesy of Trac Dynamics to take care of the stretch and girth, while the hamster turning the cranks on the 220-horsepower motor gets some help from Muzzys' 1375cc big-bore kit, JE pistons, custom retooled Web cams, a total balance and blueprint job, and ported and polished heads that are topped off with a 60-shot dry nitrous kit.

But McCoy wasn't satisfied with merely dominating the three standard pillars of customization. After the basics were squared away he took to integrating a video iPod and speakers into the upper fairing, snaked a custom Muzzys exhaust through the tail section, and mounted an Alpine monitor in the tank.

This project has been a working testament to the advancement and evolution of the West Coast custom sportbike scene. Only a handful of shops were making true customs back when McCoy first started blinging his bike, and the lack of parts and availability of a custom aftermarket spawned Eye Candy Cycle Designs, giving an opportunity to any builder with a dollar and a dream to roll a sick sled.

Buyer's Box
2001
KAWASAKI ZX-12R
Front End: Eye Candy dummy disk, RC Components Wizard wheel

Rear End: Eye Candy air-ride suspension, RC Components Wizard wheel, Trac Dynamics 6-inch-over swingarm

Motor: NOS 60-shot, Muzzys 1375 big-bore kit, JE pistons, Web cams, APE adjustable sprockets, APE valve springs and shims, Muzzys counter-balancer removal shaft, Muzzys clutch kit. Built by Tim Chin at Xdot Racing.

Paint: Mike Vu of MV designs polish/chrome: Eye Candy Cycle Designs

Bodywork: Custom-molded upper with ZX-10R headlight, custom tail section, molded gauge panel

Accessories: Grip Ace bar switches, remote air ride, remote LED lights, video iPod with Alpine video screen and speakers, Eye Candy spike kit, ST Machine levers

Other: Custom seat by J L Vidal (stingray, ostrich and leather)

Owner: Eddie McCoy

Builder: Eye Candy Cycle Designs (http://www.eyecandycycledesigns.com)