Len and Gord threw every piece Azzkikr makes for baggers and then some along with some choice aftermarket parts until the heavily-modified profile of a Road Glide was all that was left. Take the signature look of a Road Glide, the frame-mounted dual light fairing You can still see the RG’s DNA in the fairing’s twin headlamps, but the grill over them is more auto reminiscent than cycle related. Definitely has its own unique look with the lights off (on too) and that’s not something easily said with all the custom FLs out there today. And, speaking of fairings, the revised view from the rider’s seat is unlike anything you’ll see in your local dealer’s showroom. There’s a whole new expanse of scenery and accessory placement that lets you know you are on this bike and this bike alone.

  One tricky little setup is Azzkikr’s Free Bars that look radically higher than they really are with their hand placements being much lower than their peak. Also, they’re easier and much quicker to internally wire with that removable cap, five minutes versus hours, according to Azzkikr and they do look trick. The reach from the beautifully shaped to the body lines and beautiful looking in-house saddle adds cohesiveness to the side view’s sleek profile while just blending in and mating the rear fender to the tank like it was one piece. And, they didn’t forget the taillights as you might think, but integrated them nicely so you don’t even notice them unless you really look as this video shows. Don’t be fooled by that high-mounted plate, that’s not it.

   Len and Gord put a lot of thought into the finish with tons of tasteful brass accents throughout the bike that led to its name, Brass Tax. Whether it’s the trim of the extended bags or the spokes on the Primo Boss wheels, the brass contrast really adds a flash of warm color to the cool two-tone paneled burgundy and white paint. There’s a feeling to the paint scheme that reminds me of custom auto show vehicles from the recent past and that’s not a good or a bad thing, it just reminds me of two-tone custom cars for some reason. All in all, it’s a look that you don’t find other bikes copying ─ yet.

   Where dad and son took this to the limit and probably shows what they’re really into is the performance aspect they’ve instilled in this ride. When people go looking at showbikes, performance usually isn’t something that’s on their radar, but that isn’t the case here. Yeah, the engine is white with gold pinstriping and for most showgoers, that’s pretty radical stuff just by itself. But, dad and son hung a little performance enhancer in the form of a turbo mit intercooler that will add more performance per dollar than anything else while carving a permanent smile on anybody who gets a chance to experience full boost. They are also nice enough people to want to share this lovely experience with willing bystanders courtesy of the header-wrapped 2-into-1 exhaust that just kinda rolls around and looks curvaceously comfortable doing it.

   Brass Tax is just one more of the many, many totally different customs coming out of Azzkikr Custom Cycles. To see their wide range of custom bikes and parts, please visit http://www.primoforged.com/ and tell them Vincenzo sent you.