When does an off the shelf mini become a custom build?

[Suspect]

I was sitting down fitting my engine to my new frame today and the topic came to mind..

What do people think in regard to it?

 

[Le|Garage]

Ah yes, i consider my bike a custom bike. basically built it from nothing.

Started with a foxico type bike then got new
-Frame
-forks
-swing arm
-shock
-plastics
-chain
-engine
-brakes
-controls

then modded the engine with the mods in my signature.. Not the best bike, but it's diffrent

Suspect, would you be able to show me a picture of your bike with the new frame? I would like to purchase one soon. Thanks

 

[no_crf50_here]

I guess i've played with all my bikes but this is the only one i'd call custom.
Before and after pics...

 

[goodytod]

i class my bike as a custom as the only original part from when bought that is left is the rear wheel.. everything else i have replaced.. and the rear wheels will be replaced soon aswell..

so i class mine as a complete custom aswell

 

[Hillz]

i would say a Custom build is when you change major parts IE Frame or the bike is pulled down totally & the china parts are replaced with good quality ones which would make it not the bike it use to be coz it won't fall apart