California Customs has built the fine ride you see on this page. The company has a long history of creating one-off customs. They describe it best on their website. Here’s a brief history to give you an idea what they are all about:
CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1991 IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. ORIGINALLY KNOWN AS A PERFORMANCE AND CUSTOMIZING SHOP, CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS QUICKLY EXPANDED AND BECAME WELL KNOWN FOR THEIR EXTREMELY HIGH ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND PERSONALIZED CUSTOMER SERVICE. CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS THEN ADDED A LINE OF four MODELS OF CUSTOM BUILT MOTORCYCLE PLATFORMS FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS TO START FROM AND HAVE THEIR OWN CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE BUILT TO THEIR EXACTING SPECS.
WITHIN A FEW YEARS THE FIRST CUSTOM BUILT TOURING MODEL, THE NOMAD CONVERTIBLE RS WAS BORN AS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN CORBIN AND CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS. THIS WAS AND STILL IS THE ONLY TRULY CUSTOM BUILT TOURING MOTORCYCLE WITH REMOVABLE SADDLEBAGS AND FAIRING, THEREBY BECOMING A CONVERTIBLE MOTORCYCLE OR AS SOME HAVE DESCRIBED, TWO MOTORCYCLES IN ONE. THE NEXT STEP WAS DESIGNING RUBBER MOUNTED VERSIONS OF THE MOST POPULAR HIDDEN SHOCK MODELS.
ONCE THOSE WERE DONE WE SET ABOUT LOOKING FOR NEW STYLES TO DESIGN. THE RIGID FRAME MODELS WERE STARTING TO MAKE A COMEBACK SO THE VIOLATOR SERIES OF BIKES WAS BORN. NEXT WAS DESIGNING A LINE OF CHOPPERS THAT COULD BE RIDDEN ON A DAILY BASIS. THE CHOPPERZ WERE BORN. WE ALSO ADDED WIDE TIRES TO THE MIX SO WE CURRENTLY HAVE WIDE TIRE MODELS IN HIDDEN SHOCK, RUBBER MOUNT, RIGID AND CHOPPER FRAMES.
OUR GENERAL PHILOSOPHY IS TO TREAT EVERY BIKE BUILD AS IF IT WERE A TRUE ONE OFF BUILD. WE DON'T DO COOKIE CUTTER PRODUCTION BIKES; OUR GOAL IS TO BUILD CUSTOM, HANDMADE MOTORCYCLES FOR PEOPLE TO RIDE AND FOR AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. OUR SPECIALTY IS OLD S'COOL STYLE BIKES WITH MODERN TECHNOLOGY.
This bike is a beauty that California Customs has designed to resemble the Frisco themed choppers of days past with today’s technological advantages. The list of parts that make up this bike are listed at the end of this article as well as their website: www.calcustom.com.
Tim Granger, a contractor for the U.S. government, contacted the guys at Cal Customs requesting an old school ride that would kick ass and take names. He wanted an American machine that would let the world know who was in charge no matter what continent he decided to ride in. Having Harleys in the past, his last being a Dyna Glide, Tim knew he wanted a Harley based bike, but one built specifically for him.
Cal Customs makes the entire bike to your exact measurements to include the rake and stretch. You pick the bars, pegs, seat, and even the paint job. You basically get the bike of your dreams built specifically for you!
This bike started out a very different bike than what you see here. She was originally supposed to have a blue paintjob with flames on her to name a few differences. Tim changed his mind several times during the build process, and the guys at Cal Customs finished the bike to exactly his specs. While some of the newer celebrities out there build what they want and charge you a mortgage sized fee. Cal Customs builds one hell of a bike exactly the way you design it. Give them a call at 1-888-707-CUSTOM. They will be glad to build you a slick ride just like this Frisco based chopper.
Tell them Bikernet sent ya!
CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS SPEC CHART
Owner: Tim Granger
City/State: Lancaster, CA
Builder: California Customs, 650-254-0963
City/state: Mountain View, CA
Fabrication: California Customs
Manufacturing: California Customs
Welding: California Customs
Engine
Year: 2005
Make: S&S
Model: Shovelhead
Displacement: 93 Cubic inches
Builder or Rebuilder: S&S
Cases: S&S
Case finish: Cast
Barrels: S&S
Pistons: S&S
Barrel finish:Black
Lower end: S&S
Rods: S&S
Heads: S&S
Head finish: Cast
Valves and springs: S&S
Pushrods: S&S
Cams: S&S
Lifters: S&S
Carburetion: S&S Super E
Transmission
Year: 2005
Make: Prowler
Gear configuration: 6 speed
Final drive: Cahin
Primary: BDL 3″ open
Clutch: BDL
Frame
Year: 2005
Make: California Customs
Style or Model: Frisco rigid
Stretch: 4 up, 4 out
Rake: 38 degrees
Front End
Make: Redneck
Model: springer
Year: 2005
Length: long
Mods: powdercoated and chrome
Sheet metal
Tanks: California Customs
Fenders: California Customs
Oil tank: Exile round
Paint
Sheet metal: Daneen Bronson
Molding: None
Base coat: Matte black
Graphics: Betty page murals and pinstriping
Frame: Powdercoated matte black
Pinstriping: Daneen Bronson
Wheels
Front
Size:21 x 2.15
Brake calipers: PM
Brake rotor(s): Polished vented
Tire: Avon
Rear
Size: 18 x 5.5
Brake calipers: PM
Brake rotor 11.5 polished vented
Pulley: sprocket
Tire: Avon
Controls
Foot controls: Set up for suicide shift with foot clutch
Finish: Chrome
Master cylinder:
Brake lines: Goodridge
Handlebar controls: PM
Finish: polished
Clutch Cable: Custom for foot clutch
Brake Lines Goodridge
Electrical
Ignition: Compu-Fire
Coils: Spyke
Wiring California Customs
Headlight: Chrome
Taillight: Sidemount
Accessory lights: None
What's Left
Seat: Custom Corbin
Pipes: Shotguns
Mufflers: None
Exhaust finish: Chrome
Gas caps: Flush mount
Handlebars: 10″ apes
Grips: black
Fuel Lines:
Throttle: Internal throttle
Throttle cables: Hidden
Specialty items:Custom made hand shifter for suicide shift
WAIT, THERE'S MORE–TACKY GLOVES FROM CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS
California Customs, long time innovators in the custom motorcycle industry, have designed and the most unique riding gloves on the market today. Tacky Gloves have been designed for rider comfort by using a patented tacky palm and finger section to allow for a better grip with less hand pressure. This means less rider fatigue and more control, even in wet weather.
The gloves are also machine washable to restore the gripping surface. In addition to being highly innovative and practical they are also stylish. They are available in several different patterns to match any riders' personality.
For more information see our web site at www.calcustom.com or call California Customs at 650-254-0963.
