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There is always a first time – but some “first times” are more special than others: Like the first Custombike you built by your own ideas and specifications. But if you handed your dreams and notions to the ones who build and paint, there is just one thing you may need: Patience. Something that Michael […]

We received a call from the Build-Off Chopper King, Hugh, just as the holidays of 2006 loomed ominously overhead. “Roland Sands dropped out and we need a builder capable of tearing up a drag strip alongside a James Compton, super fast Jap bike,” he said and hung up. The phone rang again. “He has six

Name: Golden State. Why? I was born and raised in So Cal, as a matter of fact, my family has been here in California (the Golden State) since 1890. I have watched this area (So Cal) grow and change so much in the last 30 years. Unfortunately, I can't say it’s for the better. This

That’s a helluva way to kick off an article, but it’s the truth and Nash Motorcycle Company is fine example. Four years ago three brothers, a wife, Jenna, and a couple of staffers, including Marlin, kicked of Nash Motorcycles in a high precipitation area of the U.S. They build up to 20 hot rod motorcycles

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