Like many a project that started with a single part and grew from there, the trade show introduction of Vee Rubber Company’s gargantuan, first on the block, 360mm tire caught both Kevin and Peter by the cojones. They had to somehow have one, despite the fact that initial production would be limited to a handful at best. Because of the time difference between Turner Falls and...

As with many other areas of their business, the plan for selling these bikes is well thought out and will probably lead to success.  Many builders try to jump up to big numbers quickly and end up requiring tens of millions of other people’s money to tool up.  Cory and Arlen plan to build the bikes in California, at first at a rate of 11 to 15 month and eventually settling in around...

  Nelson’s F-300 came about after seeing other Covington Cycle City (CCC) customs in Daytona and he liked what he saw.  Heading out to Jerry’s huge custom complex inWoodward,Oklahoma, Nelson tried out a few different bikes until he found exactly the frame dimensions he was looking for and Jerry and he formulated the rest of the design. Viola! Five months later, the F-300 was ready...

Mike Campo started this bike with the plan to build something he could ride and still catch all the attention wherever he went. That’s a pretty tough order considering he is in one of the most talent-drenched motorcycle areas in the country,New York. Still, he has created something that catches your eye the second you see it. The frame has been cut down to give it a gooseneck...

The basis of any metal music begins with a strong bottom line that carries the rest of the song while additional musical elements are added to give it a unique sound. Ballistics’ ode to heavy metal laid down the groundwork with a strong and flowing Hardlife frame from Jesse Jurrens of Independent Cycle Inc. This aptly named frame continues to be the basis of many a custom builder...

“A 900 lb. block of T6 aircraft grade aluminum.  That’s right.  I’m building a motorcycle.” “A motorcycle?” “Yeah, a motorcycle… out of a 900 lb. block of T6 aircraft grade aluminum.” “A motorcycle, sir? … out of a 900 lb block of aluminum?” (long, awkward, uncomfortable pause) “How’s your credit, sir?” “Excellent.” “We’ll send one right over.” This is just one snippet of the...

The two air cleaners protruding through the top of the air box cover is a rare design, and it quickly reminded us of an old fifty something Chevy that hot rod owners ran air filters out the top of their car’s hoods.  “We built this bike for a special show and we wanted to build something really different and something like no other V-ROD.  The hot rod idea started with the chopped...

Owner and fabricator Chris Shoemaker, along with master fabricator Billy Greene, came up with the idea for the Legend over a couple of beers and wanted to build a bike a little different from the usual sleek modern creations they are noted for. Basically an old school styled chopper, it also has all the bells and whistles featured on all their bikes. The ape hangers, seat, sissy...

When Romuald Guarino rolled in on his Fishbone custom, the crowd gathered around the machine so quickly one would have thought that he was passing out hundred dollar bills. The main attraction on this bike is the fish tank, which is part-time home for a few real live goldfish.  The fish tank is constructed of hard, red-yellowish plexiglass and is positioned on the bike where the...

  There are professions that are dominated by men and there are professions that are dominated by women, and some that are equally shared by both sexes.  But in most situations, whenever a profession is dominated by one particular gender, we have a tendency to feel more comfortable when only that gender provides our needed services.  For example, if I go to the hospital tomorrow...