# The Machine by Yuri Shif Customs

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- Published: 2015-07-29T10:02:09-04:00
- Author: Manny Costa

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**The Machine** is a striking custom motorcycle credited in the supplied material
to Trollworx Choppers, built around a deliberately exposed mechanical centerpiece.
Its deep violet frame, polished metalwork and sculpted white body panels create 
a look that sits somewhere between a streamlined special and a hand-finished engineering
display.

## A frame designed to stay visible

Rather than hiding the structure beneath broad bodywork, the design leaves the long,
squared-off frame rails in clear view. The purple finish gives the chassis a strong
visual outline, while polished fasteners and metal brackets add detail along its
length. The result is a motorcycle whose silhouette is defined as much by its frame
as by its wheels or engine.

The front end carries a compact white fairing with a clear upper screen. Its pointed
shape gives the bike a forward-reaching profile, but the open sides keep the engine
and exhaust prominent. At the rear, a rounded silver section echoes the fairing’s
smooth surfaces and is secured with brown leather straps, bringing a warmer, more
traditional custom accent to an otherwise highly mechanical composition.

## Mechanical detail as bodywork

The engine is the visual centre of The Machine. Large polished covers with horizontal
fin lines dominate both sides, framed by black finned sections and stainless-coloured
exhaust tubing. Above the engine sits another substantial polished assembly, complete
with visible ribs, fasteners and a dark intake element. Whether viewed from the 
side or from the front quarter, there is very little attempt to disguise the hardware.

That emphasis makes the motorcycle feel assembled around its powerplant rather than
styled first and engineered afterward. The low pipes follow the frame before turning
outward, and the exposed linkages, cables and brackets reinforce the impression 
of a machine intended to be examined closely.

## Contrasting surfaces, consistent proportions

The wheel treatment keeps the design grounded. Dark, chunky tyres sit on purple-
painted rims, with polished hub and brake-area components providing a visual break
from the colour. The front wheel is partially framed by a substantial white guard,
while the rear section uses a broad silver fender and a small, carefully shaped 
saddle.

Brown leather appears again on the seat and on the grips, tying together the saddle,
rear straps and controls. Those touches prevent the metallic surfaces from becoming
too clinical. The overall effect is unusual without relying on excessive ornament:
colour, exposed structure and carefully selected finishes do most of the work.

## A custom built for close inspection

The supplied description presents Trollworx Choppers as a family-run operation associated
with Terry and Dorothy Marino, with paintwork handled by their son Todd. In that
context, The Machine reflects the shop’s stated preference for detailed, individually
built motorcycles rather than a uniform production formula. Its strongest quality
is the way every major area—the frame, engine, bodywork and upholstery—remains part
of the conversation.

[Trollworx Choppers](http://www.trollworxchoppers.com/)

## Photo Gallery

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Mashine.jpg  1⌉](https://custommotorcycles.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/The-Mashine.jpg-1.jpg)