{"id":319,"date":"2026-05-22T17:54:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T17:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jodexengravings.co.uk\/?p=319"},"modified":"2026-05-22T17:59:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T17:59:20","slug":"jodex-legend-george-c-radu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jodexengravings.co.uk\/?p=319","title":{"rendered":"JODEX Legend – George C. Radu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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1st Mistake…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

George came to me wanting to complete this project motorcycle, he requested an anime\/cartoon type look for his Slabside 1100cc GSXR, which originated in Italy in 1988, then imported to Romania, then imported to UK, and George named it “1st Mistake”.
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I managed to complete this with a rapid turnaround, as it urgently needed to be done for a show he was attending. It just so happened, that with our work combined, the bike won 1st place in it’s show category, subsequently getting invited to another show in Gloucester Prison, and appearing in a magazine. It’s now usually referred to as the 2D bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

George trusted me completely and refused photo updates, he let me go wild and it was a complete surprise for when he came to collect the bike back from me.

This was very fun to work on!
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Here’s what George has done to 1st Mistake:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Fuel tank and callipers cerakoted in matt black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Frame, swingarm and wheels powder coated in gloss white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Fully hidden electronics like CDI, fusebox, relays and battery under the tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Integrated LED tail light and indicators in tail unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Original 36mm Mikuni carbs jetted to stage 4 with lighter sliders and bigger jets to have linear and smooth acceleration with air filter pods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Engine recommissioned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Fully rebuilt wiring loom to adapt digital instrument panel and keyless system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Digital LCD instrument panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 PKE (proximity keyless) ignition with start button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 LED headlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Fat bar Metal Mulisha comic style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Much newer gsxr 1000 front end and wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 One off fibre glass tail unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Subframe shortened and rewelded in a much steeper angle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Cartoon style artwork by Jodex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Mistake won the Best Streetfighter Award at Kickback Custom & Classic motorbike show in 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

George runs Wicked Motorcycles<\/a> in Worcester and you can find his Instagram: @Radu_cg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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