And interesting it is, especially the work he did with the bike’s Redneck Enginuity frame. It’s a rigid, single-downtube chassis raked to 42 degrees with plenty of stretch (4” out, 6” up) that sets up a long, tough profile in keeping with what was big at the time of the build. But if you take a gander at the dentiformed downtube, that’s where the bike comes into its own. CT...

  But while he had plenty going for him in the fabrication department, he’d never built a bike before and needed guidance from a knowing hand. For that, he turned to Jimmy Pacwa at Twisted Twin in South Haven, Michigan. Jimmy’s a custom bike builder whose work has been showcased at events around the USA and featured in magazines. It was his knowing eye that kept Kirkey on the path...

Click here for more photos… This bike feature originally appeared in Barnett’s Magazine issue #63, August 2008. SPECIFICATIONS Bike Name: Special Ed Owner: Ed Syer Year/Make: 2002 H-DFat Boy Fabrication/ Assembly: HBHC Build time: 1-year Engine: 124″ S&S Cases: H-D Flywheels: Stroked S&S Rods: S&S...

  While most authoritative sources think of El Chupacabra as a total sham, Aherrumbrado is as real as it gets. Based on the Leroy-Thompson V.L.A.D. frame, Chup’ has been modified to accept fuel into its top rail, and oil in its downtube. Additional fuel is stored in a hollow rear fender (actually two fenders welded together with a space between) for a total capacity of one gallon,...

  Flush with inspiration from the arrival of the jumbo engine, a scant six weeks later, Revolver was born. Named for the look of the holes bored around the diameter of the flat plates at the end of its custom wrapped pipes, Steve felt that they gave it the look of a revolver and that the no-nonsense, ready for action design of the bike would back up the claim. As no standard frame...

  When Roger first brought H-D’s legendary Softail to Dave, he told him he wanted a custom paintjob, chrome wheels, and lots of other chrome goodies. “That was the first customizing,” Dave says. “I told him, `I know you’re gonna be happy with it, but you’re not gonna be happy with it. I know what you want but this isn’t it.’ ” But a smart businessman doesn’t argue (too much) with...

Diamond Heads – King of Bling ENHANCE THE LOOK OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH DIAMOND HEADSThe Diamond Heads process can only be done while the heads and cylinders are off the bike. Diamond Heads will not only make your bike look better, they are actually good for your engine, because our process creates more surface area, more surface area equals faster cooling. The cuts we make...

  Rucker’s Predator series is Bill’s idea of a balls-out, pro street-style bike that delivers the ground pounding sensation of a top-fuel funnycar. Long and low, it replicates the look of the blown, big-block pro street cars with their fat rear tires and skinny fronts. “I wanted to do a bike you could set down into, that had a real low inseam height,” said Bill. “I wanted a bike...

Click here for more photos This bike feature originally appeared in Barnett’s Magazine issue #55, May-June 2007. No-Limit-Customs: Violence V-Rod Story by Buck Manning Photos by Frank Sander Harley’s foray into the netherworld of water-cooled motorcycles, the V-Rod, is one of those love and hate things like big dogs versus small dogs, everybody...

  This long and low custom, Blown Bayou, built by David Perry, owner of Chopper One in Destin, Florida, presents a different vision using parts that are normally found on all motorcycles. “I wanted to take part in the Florida Biker Build-Off competition. Later I saw that the majority of participants were famous custom builders. I knew I had to build a unique motorcycle with many...