Shop Talk | The ABCs of Edge CodesNext time you have a new set of brake pads in your hand take a look at their edges. Next time you have a new set of brake pads in your hand take a look at their edges. Youâll see a series of numbers and letters that collectively [...]
Damnation And Reincarnation | 1968 Harley-Davidson ShovelheadEditorâs note: We all find two-wheeled piles of junk online and in the newspaper. It is usually a fruitless affair, yet sometimes that trash we search through actually turns out to be treasure. Such is the case with Mr. Jacksonâs Shovelhead. Editorâs note: We all find two-wheeled piles of [...]
Of Gods And Unicorns | 2011 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead RigidI had a lot of fun building this bike. The best questions I get are from the âGuy.â You know, the guy who has on all the latest Harley-Davidson gear on. I mean this dude is a walking clothing depot for H-D. I had a lot of [...]
Ignition | A New Age DawningAinât nobody getting rich building choppers anymore. Sure there are guys who still make a living at it, but gone are the million dollar annual t-shirt sales and $100K turn-key âchoppers.â Ainât nobody getting rich building choppers anymore. Sure there are guys who still make a living at it, but [...]
The Sweet Swede | 1955 Harley-Davidson PanheadThe worst part about going to Sweden was realizing Iâm a kook on at least two continents. I did have the best time ever there being the lamest dude in the room, so I have that going for me. The Swedes are so nice and way cooler than us [...]
The Velvet Hammer | 1941 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead RigidThirty years ago, my old man sat me down at a booth in Tiny Nailorâs; a mid-century diner where each table had its own toaster and the waitresses owned stock in Aqua Net. He decided it was time to school me on what it takes to be a [...]
The New Romantic | 1947 Harley-Davidson KnuckleheadThere is something about the South Bay style of choppers. The style revolves around rigid choppers with decent rake, some upstretch, long, skinny springers, American Racing 12-spoke magnesium wheels, and dual-strut sissybars. There is something about the South Bay style of choppers. The style revolves around rigid choppers with [...]
The Ca-Knuck | 1981 Harley-Davidson ShovelheadFrom our neighbors to the north, they sent a machine magician: Del Uschenko from Delmoâs Speed and Kustom. Known mostly for his hot rods, a rich racing history, and amazing metal fabrication, Del crosses bridges daily, pushing his own envelope. This Cone-Knuck of his is no different. What can I [...]
Classical Funk | 1952 Triumph ThunderbirdI never knew I was going to be building bikes for a living, but here I am. It all started when I was six years old; I received my first model car and loved it. I have built models all my life, and still do. I never knew I was [...]
Magik Vomik | 1999 Harley-Davidson SportsterWhen opening the newest issue of a favorite chopper magazine, we are used to seeing bikes that are well thought out, tastefully assembled, and ready for action. Those are the bikes we all drool over and mentally dissect while jealously coveting the rare parts, proportions, and paintjobs. When opening the [...]
From The Archives | 1959 Harley-Davidson FLHFrom the Street Chopper Archives Back in May of 1972, Eric C. Stark, a.k.a. Gore of Wellsville, New York, scored a â59 Panhead for $750. With another $1,500 and five years of time, he transformed this stocker into an homage to Ozzy and company. Starting with the frame, Gore [...]
Grand Prix | 1975 Honda CB400 Four Café RacerItâs a fact that most custom motorcycles we love are race inspired directly from the drag strip, dirt track, road race or even the old-timey board track. Many of these influences can be seen in the bikes that fill the pages of this magazine. Some very evident [...]
The Perfect Panhead | 1959 Harley-Davidson PanheadJohn Edwardâs Pink Panhead Iâve known John Edwards for close to two decades now. From what Iâve seen over that time John has always been the kind of guy with an eye for what looks right and a talented car, truck, and bike builder. Heâs also one funny dude [...]
The Gas Box | 1976 Harley-Davidson FXE ShovelheadGreg Christianâs Shovelhead Out in Lakewood, Ohio, is a little place by the name of The Gas Box. Since 2009, Jesse Bassett, proprietor of The Gas Box, has specialized in custom fabrication and vintage motorcycles of all makes and models. Having built some nice British bikes, Jesse wanted [...]
Wayback Machine | 1977 Honda CB750AScot Schneiderâs CB750 Leisure suits. The Bee Gees. Pintos, Gremlins, and Pacers. Yeah, in a lot of ways, the â70s sucked. Hard. But the â70s also gave us some serious coolness, especially in the motorcycle department. So, four years ago when Scot Schneider set out to build his latest creation, [...]
