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Here’s an original springer photo from the Bob T. Collection.This Halibrand Special started life as a brand new 2006 Springer Softail. I use the Springer as the platform for building Specials because it's the only way I can get the black and chrome motor on a base model. I completely re-fit the springer front ends […]

This wild Indian custom built by Carl Blake of Black Hawk Customs, out of Waterloo, Iowa is an interesting mix of old and new. Carl was kind enough to tell us his story: I built my first custom chopper from parts gleaned fromthe California swap meets when I was in second grade. My father and

As a boy my dream was to own a Harley.I got that chance when my nana past away 7 years ago.She never wanted me to get a bike because her Grandad was a daredevil & she use to say I was just like him. The original. I brought the bike Trader & looked through it

This sweet Panhead had quite a life. It tooled around the San Francisco Bay area in the 1960s and was chopped in true “Frisco” style by its original owner back in the day. When it's owner passed away, the bike was left to Bones, the owner’s riding buddy. The bike was torn down in 1988

I started building a bike for two reasons: I needed something new to ride, and I didn't want bike payments. I had an idea of what I wanted. I liked the looks of the bare bone choppers, with no gimmicks. I like long springer front ends, and I like fat back tires (to an extent).

Click on the image for the Indian Larry Legacy Website. Keino built this sign for Larry's Birthday in 2004. This story will hit home with old school die-hards and young guys still dazzled by metal flake dust. This bike started with a set of 4.25-inch Evo flywheels and rods. “Here’s your next bike,” Indian Larry

The KRV5 Tracker is a creative collaboration between motorcycle designer Roland Sands and racing legend “King” Kenny Roberts. Roberts’ had the idea to utilize one of his KRV5 engines for something other than the MotoGP track. Sands’ was looking for a build project that would challenge and inspire his creative talents. With knowledge of Sands’

They were conversation topic number one at the European Bike Week on Faaker See and easily the most photographed product at the entire event. We are, of course, talking about Marcus Walz’s newest project, “TuNero,” which he is conducting in collaboration with the world famous Ferrari specialist “Novitec-Rosso”. The birthplace of this admittedly crazy idea

The most amazing bagger I have seen to date. 1430 cc, water cooled Road Rod. This Canadian Custom drips of American style and bad assed hot rod flair. With the impending release of the new Harley models due in a week, I am always amazed at what gossip the internet can breed. While there is