Heather from Canada and the Canadian Champ.

Just back from judging the AMD Canadian Championships of Bike Building. Bikernet gets it first.

I'll also have a few more articles for you on the show and the next 2 top winners. I also have a feature on Chica's new 2-Face bike shot in a rustic Canadian back woods setting and a ride feature through the Canadian Rockies and Jasper national Park, but it will take me a few weeks to get to write them up as I'm back on the road to exotic locals shortly.

The lovely Blonde on the bike is Canadian BikerTV's own Heather Ireland. Heather is the equivalent to Michelle Smith but Heather not only talks the talk and walks the walk, but she also rides the ride and wrenches on her own bike. Michelle couldn't hold a candle to Heather.–Tbear

THE HOTTEST CHOPPER IN CANADA

The 1st place winner of the CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS OF BIKE BUILDING, sponsored by Belt Drive Betty's Busted Knuckle Chronicles, MID-USA'S Canadian Division and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, this year was a bike that Brent Law from Manitoba Canada's CycleBoyz has had in his head for a couple of years. Something that he always wanted to build for himself.

The project started in true Hot Rod fashion. Brent was having some beers with an old hot rod buddy, telling him how Brent had wanted to build a frame from original drop axles. Not long after that he handed over three rusty old axles. The rest as they say…

Brent and the Champ.

When Brent came across an old Shovelhead motor with the cam out of it, he bought it and got started. Inspired by Indian Larry's one off motors Brent knew that he wanted a half Pan, half Shovel motor. Unfortunately, you couldn't go to all that trouble, and leave it in a cast finish.

Brent tore the motor down to the cases and spent a week of nights grinding, sanding, and polishing. He had a set of stock 80-inch Harley cylinders that a buddy generously gave him.

Brent took a hammer (his favorite tool) and broke the bottom three fins off both cylinders to give them more of a race look. Another couple of nights of grinding and polishing behind him, he had some killer cases, cylinders, tappet blocks, and one good Shovel rocker.

This far into it, Brent fired up the lathe and spun up some cool finned pushrod tubes and clips. Brent then spun some solid brass pushrod cups and had Brent Graham, a knife maker friend, overlay them with the CycleBoyz winged V2 logo in copper and brass. Finned parts, copper, and brass would be a trend carried out over the entire bike.

All headwork, machining, and assembly was done by Jake of Jake's Cycle. The Panhead received some work to get it flowing as well as the Shovel. All valve train parts are AVV. Roller rockers were used in the Shovelhead to get the rocker ratio to equal that of the Pan. With the combination of the 74-inch bottom end and 80-inch cylinders, CycleBoyz ended up using Wiesco 9:1 pistons for a total displacement of 77 cubic inches.

A Jims oil pump takes care of all oiling duties. With that all worked out all they needed was fuel and fire. A Morris M5 magneto was also sent to Jake which he aligned and installed on the right case.

Now with the motor back in Brent's hands, he added the new SU Eliminator carb, and some coiled, external, copper oil lines, and a Custom Cycle Engineering finned pan cover. A Moon oil pressure gauge lets you keep an eye on the important stuff. The exhaust system was hand made and also inspired by the hot rod culture.

The frame was built by Brent and Carlyle Jorgensen, from three original Ford Model A drop axles given to Brent by Rick Johnson of Low Boys. The axle adjusters are one-off stainless pieces and the transmission plate was welded in one inch higher than the stock location. The Boyz then drilled the frame for that lightened hot rod look. The front end is a reproduction '36 VL springer that was curved and gusseted. All pieces were then ground and polished for chrome.

The oil tank was made from 3/8-inch aluminum, corner to corner welded (over 60 welding rods used). The fins were roughly milled to give them a cast look. The oil cap is a set of brass reproduction wings, hand engraved with the Texaco logo.

The sheet metal was simple but well designed. The holes through the fuel tank were achieved by welding stainless pipe right through the tank and frame. The gas cap is a1927 Chrysler radiator cap. The foot controls are made from old Ludwig Speed King bass drum pedals, “Bare foot” dimmer switches, and a PM master cylinder.

Brent then made the seat pan out of copper and hand tooled a real simple raw leather cover for it.

Both wheels are made by Black Bike, and are actually both wrong, blemmed, and need to be replaced, but who knows when that will happen as it has been ten months now! They’re 120-spoke radial laced.

The taillight is a Honda piston with a Sportster connecting rod. The shifter handle is an old glass doorknob. The kickstand is a Hurst shifter with a Green metal flake knob. The sediment bowl is from an old Ford 8N tractor. With green metal flake dice is there for good luck. The points cover is made from an old 1936 Ford ashtray.

The headlight is a Ford Model T accessory fog light. Master Deluxe embossing on the rear fender is from a chrome badge off of a 1940 Chevy. The Kicker pedal is Cycle Boyz brass knuckle, hand engraved by Heather New.

The sweet paint is metal flake green HOK, with a gold checkered flag on the under side of the tank.

Green is for the Money; Gold is for the Honeys!

This bike is Brent's interpretation of a two-wheeled Deuce Coupe–Hot Rod to the bone. The only two parts on the bike that were made in a CNC machine are the tranny cover, and the axle adjusters. The rest were just blacksmith labor. This sweet ride could have been built in someone's garage.

The CycleBoyz better keep this bike off the thickly iced over Canadian lakes this winter. It's hot enough to melt right through.

You can contact Brent Law and the CycleBoyz at:
365 Pacific Avenue
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
R7A 0H3
http://cycleboyz.com
Email: cycleboy@mts.net
Phone: 204 – 726 – 4641

THE VITALS TECH SHEET

GENERAL:

OWNER: Bert Cosens
YEAR/MAKE: 2006 Cycle Boyz Bobber
FABRICATION: Brent Law
ASSEMBLY: Brent Law/Terry Law
BUILD TIME: 5 months

ENGINE:

SIZE/TYPE: 77″ Pan/Shovel
CASES: H-D
FLYWHEELS: H-D
RODS: H-D
PISTONS: Wiesco 9:1
CYLINDERS: H-D
HEADS: STD Pan front/Shovel rear
CAM: Crane
CARB: SU
IGNITION: Morris magneto
PIPES: Cycle Boyz

TRANSMISSION:

YEAR/TYPE: 2006 Rev Tech
CASE: 5 in 4
GEARS: quite a few
CLUTCH: BDL
PRIMARY DRIVE: BDL 2″ open belt

FRAME/SUSPENSION:

YEAR/TYPE: 2006 built from 3 1928 Ford Model A drop axles. Built by Brent Law/Carlyle Jorgensen
RAKE: Just right
STRETCH: not sure
SWINGARM: Ya right!
REAR SUSPENSION: Mountain bike shock under the seat

FORKS:

TYPE:36 VL
MODS: rolled a modified by Brent Law
EXTENSIONS: Nope
TRIPLE TREES: Stock cleaned up and chromed

WHEELS,TIRES AND BRAKES:

WHEELS FRONT: 23″ x3″ BB Blem
REAR: 15″x6″ BB Blem
TIRES FRONT: Vee Rubber 120/70/23
REAR: Metzler 200/70/15
BRAKES FRONT: Nope
REAR: Kustom Tech hyd. drum

FINISH:

MOLDING: Kenny Lang
PAINTER: Kenny Lang
COLOR: Green
GRAPHICS: Uncle D's Airbrushing
CHROME PLATING: Chrome Pit
POLISHING: Brent Law/Chrome Pit
POWDERCOATING: Kely Mauws

ACCESSORIES:

BARS: Cycle Boyz
RISERS: Cycle Boyz
HAND CONTROLS: Cycle Boyz internal throttle
HEADLIGHT: Ford Model T fog light
TAILLIGHT: LED stop light frenched into a Honda piston with a Sportster Connecting rod
GAUGES: Moon oil pressure
ELECTRICAL: Not much
FUEL TANK(S) Cycle Boyz
DASH:OIL TANK: Cycle Boyz alum.under trans. finned for the cool factor
FRONT FENDER: REAR FENDER: B Cool/Cycle Boyz
FENDER STRUTS: nope
PEGS: Ludwig bass drum pedals
FOOT CONTROLS: Cycle Boyz
SEAT: Brent Law hand tooled on copper pan

The Wildman author, Tbear

And the Bikernet Trophy Girl from SamDixon.com.

I have been fortunate enough to work at the same place, Pearl Harbor, for 25 years. Working may not always be a “bed of roses,” but I am thankful for what the Shipyard has provided me and what it has allowed me to provide for not only myself but my family. With this in mind, I wanted to create a bike as sort of a milestone. I wanted something that I could use for every day riding and something that was “user-friendly.” So, I decided to build a Bobber bike.

But this wasn’t going to be an ordinary Bobber, this one would have an attitude.

There is somewhat of an unspoken club in the shipyard that you become a part of when you work there for 25 years or more. It is affectionately known as the FU Club. It’s the point of no return for most workers. I figured that if I lasted this long, with just a few more years I could retire. And with this attitude, I started building the bike. These emotions were reflected in the fabrication of each element.

I started out with an old Santee frame that we picked up from a Custom Chrome show a few years ago. Then, I purchased some invader rims from China cycles. My partner in crime, Mel, ordered the S&S 93-cubic-inch motor and the transmission. I had several bobber notions doing donuts in my mind. First, I wanted to modify the frame to allow a drop seat incorporating leaf spring action. Next, I wanted to manufacture as many components as we could. From the handlebars, battery box, sissy bar, starter housing, 7-inch front caliper bracket, gas tank modifications, motor mount, rear break mount, oil tank, exhaust, and some of the other bracketing, we made ‘em ourselves.

After all the sheet metal work was completed, it was time to take the bike to Cosmic Airbrushing for some awesome artwork. I told Dennis that a “pimpin” blue color would be the perfect finish for this labor of love. Dennis added blue metal flaking and artwork straight from his imagination.

With the fabrication and paint finished, all that was left was the final assembly and wiring. My next partner in crime, Roger, generously donated parts and time to mentor me through this project. When the bike was finally finished, I was very pleased with how it turned out. It was the perfect way to celebrate this milestone in my life.

I would like to say thanks to Roger, Manett, Butch, Tomo, Mel, Tigman, Bob Arkus, Mike, Gary, Mark & Dennis for the help. And a Special thanks to PHNSY for what it has provided me and taught me.

Roger checkin’ the fit.

DA BABBA TECH SHEET

The man and his machine.

NAME: Darren Ho
COMPANY ADDRESS: KUSTOM FAB,1211 KUKILA ST.
CITY:HONOLULU
STATE/ZIP:HI
PHONE(cell):808-429-0353
WEBSITE:http://kustomfabchoppers.net/index.html

MAKE/MODEL:“Bar Hoppa”
YEAR: 2006
FABRICATION: KUSTOMFAB
ASSEMBLY: KUSTOMFAB
BUILD TIME: 4 MONTHS

ENGINE

YEAR/SIZE: 2006, 93-CUBIC INCH
TYPE: S & S SHOVEL HEAD
BUILDER:S & S
CASES: CASTS & S
FLYWHEELS: FORGED S & S
RODS: FORGED S & S
PISTONS: HEMIS & S
CYLINDERS: CAST IRONS & S
HEADS: CAST ALUMINUN S & S
VALVES:S & S

ROCKERS:S & S
ROCKER BOXES: POLISHEDS & S
PUSHRODS: SOLIDS BY S & S
PUSHROD TUBES: S & S
CAM(S): S & S
CARBURETOR: SUPER ES &S

AIR CLEANER:K-FAB
IGNITION:Hi-4

EXHAUST:K-FAB
FINISH:CHROME WITH WRAP

TRANSMISSION

BUILDER/YEAR/TYPE:REV TECH
FINISH:CHROME
CASE: REV TECH
CLUTCH:Barnett
PRIMARY DRIVE:Billet 4-U
GEARS:REV TECH

FRAME

YEAR/TYPE:SANTEE/ K-FAB
RAKE: 31 DEGREES
STRETCH: ZIP-0
MOLDING: TOMO & COSMIC
FINISH:COSMIC
SWINGARM: NONE

SUSPENSION

FRONT
BUILDER:FRED FRAMES
YEAR/TYPE:NARROW GLIDE, SPRINGER
MODIFICATIONS: CUSTOM BARS
TRIPLE TREES: PURE STEEL

REAR
YEAR/TYPE: RIGID GODDAMNIT
MODIFICATIONS: DROP SEAT
SHOCKS: LEAF SPRING

WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES

FRONT
SIZE/TYPE:21”/SPOOL TYPE 1.85’ WIDE
TIRE MAKE/SIZE:COKER
HUB/SPOKES: Chica, INVADER
CALIPER: PM
ROTOR(S): RUSSELL

REAR
SIZE/TYPE:16”/ 4” WIDE
TIRE MAKE/SIZE:C0KER
HUB/SPOKES: Chica, INVADER
CALIPER: PM
ROTORS: RUSSELL
WHEEL BUILDER: CHICA

FINISH/PAINT

COLOR: BLUE METAL FLAKE
PAINTER:COSMIC MASTER, HONOLULU
GRAPHICS & ARTIST NAME:DENNIS MATHEWSON
MOLDING:COSMIC
CHROME PLATING/POLISHING:HAWAII CHROME

ACCESSORIES

FRONT FENDER:NONE
REAR FENDER:CHICA
FENDER STRUTS:KUSTOMFAB
GAS TANK(S)&CAP(S): KUSTOMFAB/TIGMAN

OIL TANK:K-FAB
GAUGES:K-FAB
HANDLEBARS: K-FAB
RISERS:K-FAB
HAND CONTROLS:PM
FOOT CONTROLS:BILLET 4-U

FOOTPEGS:BILLET 4-U
HEADLIGHT:HEADWINDS

TAILLIGHT:BILLET 4-U
LICENSE MOUNT:BILLET 4-U
SEAT: BOSLEY/BOB ARKUS
ELECTRICAL: KUSTOMFAB

CUSTOM OR SPECIAL FEATURES

MODIFIED SANTEE FRAME

OIL TANK WITH HARD LINES
MOTORMOUNT

SISSYBAR
HANDLEBARS

HEADLIGHT MOUNT
IGNITION HOLDER

That’s Darren’s partner, Roger, on the left. Whatta team.

Never know what you'll find on an island.

El Loco, El Loco, El Loco. The name has been running through my head for days like the faded memories associated with a Tequila sunrise. I could almost hear a faint whisper as the wind tickled my ears, while I rode to work.

El Loco, El Loco, El Loco. Now I remember. Bandit sent a story about a bike built by Larry Curik, the owner of Lone Star Choppers Inc. and also the New Products Manager for Mid USA Motorcycle Parts.

I had a fleeting vision of a bare bones bobber carving up the roads from Minnesota to Iowa during an appearance with Gypsy and Kim Suter’s battle on Discovery’s Biker Build Off. The bikes in the competition left spectators awestruck…or was it the black beast El Loco?

The bikes in the competition left spectators awestruck…or was it the black beast El Loco?

Bare bones, stripped down, it’s muscular, like a champion sprinter. This bike sits low and launches itself at the pavement like a panther attacking its prey. There is nothing gentle about her, and if you aren’t careful, she will eat you alive.

Mid USA wanted to unveil something spectacular at the V- Twin expo in Cincinnati this year. They were going to introduce new products including their new Bobber Chassis Kits. Larry, however, had a vision. He knows the audiences at the show aren't able to grab one piece and visually make a bike out of it. He knows they have too much on their plates. It's almost sensory overload with thousands of new parts and products sparkling everywhere. Larry suggested they build a bike to showcase what they offer. A bike stands out more than just parts, right? Especially if it's a bad to the bone screaming little bitch that runs like a raped ape! The only thing was the show was only 10 days away and the completed bike had to ship in 9 days! Since Larry pitched the idea he wasn’t about to back up when Mid-USA came back and said, “Ok, build a bike. You have 8 days. Good luck.”

One of the Lone Star Choppers products. The ultimate oil cooler/filter.

El Loco began.

Eight days, including 127 hours of labor later, the bike was complete. The bike was shipped to the show only 9 days after the build began. According to Larry, “She was ready to run. The finishing touch, the pinstriping was handled at the show.” Tex, a good friend of Larry’s was flying in and knocked it out in about an hour. www.texefx.com

When asked about the name, Larry simply stated, “It’s because the first name that came to mind “Fucking Crazy” would offend some.” Think about it, 8 days to build a 140 horsepower fuel injected mill, 6-speed tranny, skinny ass tires, 2-gallon gas tank, and it weighs 405 pounds. If that’s not crazy, what the fuck is?”

The design of the PowerHouse 114 engine virtually eliminates all vibration. It uses automotive style bearings in side by side connecting rods, coupled to a one piece crankshaft.

So what was the response at the show?

“Oh, the bike was a hit wherever it went. We even drew a crowd during my recent ride on Discovery’s Build Off. We had a great time.”

This isn’t his first rodeo either. Larry was also involved with two previous Build-Off’s: one with Billy Lane vs. Indian Larry, and also Billy vs. Dave Perewitz. This guy knows his shit.

The bike has sleek lines and enough power to launch it like a rocket ship. It reminds me of what a Sportster should actually look like, the Hot Rod of the motorcycle world.

This bike weighs 405 lbs and is powered by a motor that has made 226 hp on nitrous. I asked if he was satisfied with it. Were there any changes he would make now that he rode it from Minnesota to Iowa?

“Yeah, it’s getting a bigger gas tank. This one is just too small. She might also end up with a little nitrous, just to make it interesting.”

The bike sounds as unreal as it looks. But what’s the point of having all that power if it’s not reliable, right? This bike is also equipped with fuel injection. That’s right, no carb adjustment, no re-jetting. Just start her up and let ‘er rip! Any adjustments to engine tune are easily done with a laptop computer. That includes timing and fuel maps. It’s a simple four-wire hookup to any cone style big twin engine, (watch for more on this system soon).

The power from the motor is transferred to the 6-speed tranny via 2-inch enclosed belt drive from BDL. It also has a ball assisted diaphragm clutch with 32-ball bearings on the pressure plate.

The bikes hand controls are from HHI, which make the bars clean.

I also noticed a shock under the seat which I discovered to be a mountain bike shock. I asked Larry about it and he just laughed saying, “yeah it makes it nice.” I guess you have to think outside the box sometimes.

El Loco is an incredible machine that can be built for a very reasonable price. Give Larry a call or check him out at www.lonestarchoppers.com . He can build whatever you want. His company, Lone Star Choppers, Inc. is a licensed manufacture that contract builds custom bikes and also sells some cool parts.

Check him out; I hear he has a few connections. Or you can shell out 30 grand and steal this bike from Larry’s grip. The point is, this bike it is very available and very affordable. If you’re in the market for a bike that will have enough kick in the pants to keep you hanging on for dear life yet as reliable as a stocker, well you know where to go.

Till next time, ride hard.

Bikernet El Loco Specs

Owner: Larry Curik
City/State: Waterloo , IL
Builder: Larry Curik / Lone Star Choppers, INC
City/state ( or company contact info): www.lonestarchoppers.com
Fabrication: Larry Curik / Lone Star Choppers, INC
Manufacturing: Lone Star Choppers, INC
Welding: Larry Curik
Machining: Larry Curik / Kim Vermillion

There's the ultimate oil filter/cooler by Larry of Lone Star Choppers. Check the tech in our Garage Tech area.

Engine

Year: 2006
Make: PowerHouse
Model:114
Displacement: 114 cubic inches
Builder or Rebuilder: Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts
Cases: Delkron
Case finish: Polished
Barrels: Cast with press in LA Sleeve liners
Bore: 4.255-inch
Pistons: KB Hypereutectic 390 alloy
Barrel finish: Polished
Lower end: Pork Chop crankshaft by Falicon
Stroke: 4-inch
Rods: Carrillo side by side 7.750-inch in length using automotive style bearings
Heads: Billet by Mike Garrison
Head finish: Polished
Valves and springs: 1.750-inch intake / 2.050-inch exhaust with Comp Cams springs
Pushrods: Tapered chrome-moly
Cams: Comp 3070 , .656-inch intake & .618-inch exhaust lift
Lifters: Velva Touch by Comp Cams
Carburetion: BDL / PFI Fuel Injection
Other: High pressure 7075 billet oil pump, Auto Meter oil pressure gauge

Transmission

Year: 2006
Make: Baker
Gear configuration: 6-speed OD
Final drive: 530 chain
Primary: BDL's new Trick SS2. 2-inch belt drive
Clutch: Diaphragm over ball assist, quiet clutch

Frame

Year: 2006
Make: Hardbody
Style or Model: Bobber
Stretch: none
Rake: 30 degrees
Modifications: some

Front End

Make: Hardbody
Model: Wide Springer
Year: 2006
Length: 31 inches
Mods: Handlebar risers shortened and powder coated black

Sheet metal

Tanks: V-Factor, modified for fuel injection
Fenders: Larry Curik
Oil tank: Hardbody

Paint

Sheet metal: Tom Schneider
Molding: Tom Schneider
Base coat: PPG Shiny Black
Graphics: Pin Striping and Lettering by TEX of TEXEFX
Frame: Larry Curik
Molding: none
Base coat: shiny black
Graphics or art: none
Special effects: keeps it from rusting
Pinstriping: At Cincy by Tex

Wheels

Front
Make: 40-spoke
Size: 21 X 2.15
Brake calipers: HHI 4 piston, black anodized finish
Brake rotor(s): Russell full-floater
Tire: Avon Speed Master

Rear
Make: 40-spoke
Size: 16 X 3.5
Brake calipers: HHI 4 piston
Brake rotor Russell full floating
Tire: Avon MKII

Controls

Foot controls: Old style Hardbody
Finish: Chrome
Master cylinder: Kelsey Hayes type
Brake lines: Cool Black from Goodridge
Handlebar controls: HHI
Finish: Black Anodized
Clutch Cable: Motion Pro longitudinal wound
Brake Lines: Goodridge

Electrical

Ignition: PowerHouse by Crane
Ignition switch: Toggle
Coils: 40kv single fire
Regulator: 32 amp
Harness: Larry Curik
Headlight: Mid-USA , powder coated black
Taillight: Small Maltese Cross L.E.D.
Accessory lights: none
Switches: yes, off & haul ass
Battery: 12-volt

What's Left

Seat: Shock mounted solo by Lone Star Choppers , cover by Hytech of Columbia,IL
Pipes: Lone Star Choppers 2-inch Builders Kit
Mufflers: ?
Exhaust finish: High Heat Black with Thermo-Tec wrap
Gas caps: Tri-bar spinner
Handlebars: Stainless steel / Lone Star Choppers
Grips: Rubber OE style
Pegs: chrome and rubber
Oil filter: Signature Lone Star by K&P Engineering
Oil cooler: The oil filter housing act's as one.
Oil lines: Goodyear rubber hose
Fuel filter: High pressure Pingel
Fuel Lines: High Pressure, Braided stainless
Throttle: Old style, powder coated black
Throttle cables: Motion Pro
Fasteners: Chrome Hardware Supply

Specialty items: Stainless steel sissy bar, chain guard, tag mount, battery cover and switch housing by Larry Curik

Comments:

Credits: Thanks to Kim Vermillion and Sean McKee for their help when I needed it and Tex for the striping!

She's always waiting for her Lone Star Chopper…

This wild chunk of functional motorcycle art was recently featured in Hot Bike Magazine. How could anyone pass up a motorcycle with glass gas and oil tanks, velocity stacks and rocker boxes? It’s a strange mixture of old, new, odd, artistic and yet practical. Check the bare metal seat with a Ford leaf spring for adjustable rear suspension, seat height and protection for the iron incased glass oil bag.

The frame and handmade girder lines are reminiscent of a Dr. Zeus illustration, yet the bike rides in a straight line. Alan Lee, the builder, set up the rear and front wheels for perfect alignment and correct rake and trail. He then manufactured the rigid frame and girder front end specifically with 4130 mild steel narrow wall tubing, for lightness and strength. He fabricated the intake manifolds for twin, dual throat Webers, and the exhaust from stainless that he brushed with a soft disc. “I saw the effect in an elevator,” Alan said. “I thought it was cool.” The stainless pipes are glass coated, the intake manifold bare stainless and the other parts are mild steel, textured and immediately clear powder coated for rust protection.

The Webers were tilted then the float bowls adjusted to handle the slant. He tuned them to enhance the power band from the Ed Martin’s, Jammer, 98-inch classic Panhead engine, but check the glass rocker boxes so Alan can monitor his valve movement, even while cutting a dusty trail.

Although the glass bike was a long-term design challenge, Alan was forced to build it in 20 days for the World Build-Off competition. It all began as an unconventional notion spurred to life by Ted Smith, of the Rat’s Hole Custom Bike show in Daytona. Months later a phone rang and a deadline was set. Alan flew from his native Belgium to Los Angeles and worked out of Jack ‘s Lowriders in Fountain Valley, California, where he wrangled Todd Townsend and Tim Dorin of Killer Glass to begin the constantly-shattering glass products. He flew to San Jose and worked with Ed Martin at Custom Chrome, on the Pandemonium engine, with the Jammer team. The girder is also Leaf spring suspended.

Kildee Scientific fabricated the glass tanks from Pyrex glass. Two fuel versions shattered and they were forced to alter the frame to prevent it from happening again. Ultimately the final iteration rested against a mated rubber-layered cradle. The oil tank wasn’t allowed the comfort of rubber, but judiciously cupped in raw metal. Two days on the road led Alan to Killa Cycles in Dallas where details were finalized. This bike currently resides in the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.

But that’s not all for the Glasster artist. He’s currently building a dual RevTech engine speedway sidecar bike with dual magna-charger blowers. With classic Bugatti lines and 400 horsepower, it will rock the world wherever Alan Lee decides to open his shop. Watch for reports on his new creation on Bikernet. Everything is destined to be out of the ordinary.

Glasster Specifications

Owner: Alan Lee
City/State: Huntington Beach / California

Builder: Alan Lee, Todd Townsend, Cris Madison, Tim Dorin, Giani Gallo
City/state ( or company contact info): Gangsta Choppers/ Alan Lee Designs 310.916.8164
email: alan@alanleedesigns.com
alanlee@gangstachoppers.com
Fabrication: Alan Lee, Todd Townsend, Cris Madison, Tim Dorin, Giani Gallo
Manufacturing: Alan Lee, Todd Townsend, Cris Madison, Tim Dorin, Giani Gallo
Welding: Alan Lee, Cris Madison
Machining: Phil at Precision Tooling

Engine

Year: 2003
Make: Custom Chrome/ Jammer by Keith Ruxton
Model: Pandemonium
Displacement: 98 C.I
Builder or Rebuilder: Keith Ruxton
Cases: STD
Case finish: Glossy black coating
Heads: Panhead STD
Head finish: Glossy black coating
Valves and springs:
Carburetion: Double vertical Webers facing the road with 15 degrees angle and handmade stainless manifold
Other: not a lot of info, Keith Ruxton built the motor for Chrome Specialties for the General Lee. It’s one of the three motors Keith Ruxton built to start the production of the CCI Pandemonium

Transmission

Year: 2005
Make: Baker
Gear configuration: RSD 5 speed

Frame

Year: 2005
Make: Alan Lee
Style or Model: Gooseneck rigid with spring leave seat
Stretch: 4 inches
Rake: 45 degrees
Modifications: one of the kind

Front End

Make: Alan Lee/Gangsta Choppers
Model: Spring leave bended fork
Year: 2005
Length: I have no F……… idea
Mods: Hand made

Sheet metal

Tanks: Pyrex Glass on a metallic cradle and with a metallic cover
Fenders: front: none, back:oil bag
Panels:
Oil tank: Pyrex Glass
Other: in glass you have : tank , oil bag, velocity stack and valve cover the credit for the idea needs to go to Todd Townsend and Tim Dorin. I just made it happen

Paint Alan Lee/ Brandon Winter

Sheet metal: Alan Lee
Molding: Alan
Base coat: Alan
Graphics: Brandon Winter
Frame: Alan
Molding: Alan
Base coat: Alan
Graphics or art:
Pinstriping: Brandon Winter

Wheels DB II

Front
Make: DB II
Size: 21/2.15
Brake calipers: NA
Brake rotor(s): NA
Tire: Avon

Rear
Make: DB II
Size: 18/10.5
Brake calipers: 4 pistons/ DB II
Brake rotor: Alan Lee/ Precision Tooling
Pulley: DB II
Tire: 300/18

Controls

Foot controls: Alan Lee/ DB II ( I used 2 brake side and machined one for the cluch side )
Finish: Alu
Master cylinder:
Brake lines: Stainless braided
Handlebar controls: NA
Clutch Cable: hand made
Brake Lines NA
Shifting: Hammer Shifter

Electrical

Ignition: Mallory
Headlight: Fifties police car passing lamp
Taillight: By LED the oil bag” glow”
Accessory lights: LED inside each glass parts, the bike Glow when you light it

What’s Left

Seat: Hand carved by Bulldog leather in Daytona, formerly a saddlebag
Pipes: hand formed by Alan Lee in stainless, Black Glass coating by Mario Cavazos at Killa’cycles
Mufflers: for pussy
Exhaust finish: Row
Gas caps: Fifty’s hot rod hub cap
Handlebars: Alan Lee, Todd townsend and Tim Dorin
Grips: on the pics in rubber, now in red glass
Pegs: DB II
Oil filter:
Oil cooler:
Oil lines: Stainless by Alan
Fuel filter: NA
Fuel Lines: Stainless by Alan
Throttle: inner
Throttle cables: hand made
Fasteners: maximum in stainless

Credits:Ford Steel, Dave Scott, Scott Martindale and Ed Martin From CCI and Jammer
David Demarest from Weber North America
Gloria Ishimoto of DB II
Todd Townsend of Optifoinc
Tim Dorin of Killer Glass
Phil Trenery of Precision Tooling
Bod Maiden of Kildee Scientific
Mario Cavazos of Killa’ Cycles
Barbara and John of Bulldog Leathers Daytona
Warren Vezely of Scooter Shooterz
Gianni Gallo of Iguana Choppers Belgium

This is an interesting example of a fully streetable chopper being featured on Bikernet. It gives everyone a notion on how to get your bike featured on Bikernet and the flexibility we have. The shots aren’t the best, but we’ll make do this time. Plus, on Bikernet we can devote as many pages as we want, so we enjoy posting shots of the build, girls, riding shots, girls, you know.

I like all styles and won’t discriminate, as if master builder status is required to be featured here. That’s not the case. As long as it’s a cool example of the any style and the execution is class, we can feature it. Here’s how it went down. Chad Campbell from Deuxes Choppers sent me a couple of shots of his bike. Our vast editorial staff voted and we moved forward. I asked Chad to send me a CD of at least 20, 2 meg jpg images. He could send me as many as he wished that way. I sent him my tech sheet and he, in this case, wrote the story behind the bike, the build, his wife and newborn.

”I am not really good at writing,” Chad said, “but I gave it my best shop. Look it over let me know what you think. My cell number is 903-539-0225. You reach me pretty much any time. You should receive the photos shortly via the mail.”

Chad, the builder, with the Deux Ex.

Here’s his story, which is cool. If he hadn’t written the text we have a number of writers who can handle the job or work with any builder to bring it to life:

This bike took me over a 1 year-and-a-half to build, not because it was really hard or complicated, but because my wife had our son, and I just did not have as much free time as I thought.

I sold my last bike the weekend my son was born. I was making the deal, at the hospital, while my wife was in labor. I met the guy the next weekend and he took possession of the Deuce. The next Monday I started ordering parts. My intention was to have the bike completed in three months. Well, that didn't happen.

I wanted to build a clean and simple bike with good lines, but like everyone else, I wanted something different. I really liked the lines of Jesse's El Diablos, but I didn’t want to build an exact duplicate. I ordered the frame with 6 inches up and 2 inches out, plus a 10-inch over front end.

I mounted the tank high up on the backbone, and I shortened my risers to 2 inches with drag bars. I placed the rear fender on the bike and kept cutting it till I liked the look. I knew I didn’t want a sprung seat, and I can’t stand the really big fat seats either. So I made a small seat pan and figured out a way to mount it like a flip up seat.

When I originally started this build my intention was to use a stock twin cam and 6-speed transmission, but not knowing when I was going to get to do this again, I talked myself into an S&S 113. Since I went with 113, I continued my plan of the 6-speed transmission, a Primo 3-inch belt drive system and a Spyke starter.

Now that the driveline was complete I spent a day making a set of pipes. I wanted something that was a little trick but loud was the main motivating factor. With the mock up complete, the big question of how not to paint it loomed.

I wanted to do something for the finish that I knew very few people would copy and hopefully piss some people off. I searched the internet for 24 hours and found a patina for metal. The process of applying a patina is kinda simple, you start out by sanding your metal to get it really smooth, you then heat the metal and apply the patina in circular motion let it sit for 12 hours and apply the sealer.

When you apply the sealer this particular patina goes from the look of rust to a dark rich rusty brown finish. Once the Patina was finished I hooked up with this artist named Mike Adair and let him go to town on the tins.

After seeing Mike's graphics, I knew I had to do something crazy for the seat. Since I had this Chulo skull on the tank with a blue rag I wanted to figure out some way to incorporate a blue bandana into the seat. So I tooled and laced a pieces of leather and sewed it to the bandana and wrapped the seat in the rag.

I also made a piece of leather that is riveted to the underside of the seat and then stained the leather with an antique tan finish. Just to let you know there is very little chrome on this bike, I used as many pieces as possible that were polished for the simple reason that as the metal oxidizes I think it will add to the whole look of the bike.

There you go, a rusted $30,000 bike with instant character.

Deux Ex Chopper Specs

Owner: Chad Campbell
City/State: Jacksonville, Texas
Builder: Deus Ex Choppers
City/state ( or company contact info) : WWW.DEUSEXCHOPPERS.COM
Fabrication: Deus Ex Choppers
Welding: Deus Ex Choppers
Machining: Deus Ex Choppers

Engine

Year: 2004
Make: S & S
Displacement: 113
Builder or Rebuilder: Hillbilly Rich
Case finish: Natural
Barrels: S&S
Barrel finish: Wrinkle Black
Lower end: S&S
Head finish: Natural/Chrome
Valves and springs: S&S
Pushrods: Hydraulic
Cams: S&S
Carburetion: S&S Super G

Transmission

Year: 2005
Make: Prowler
Gear configuration: 6-speed
Final drive: Belt
Primary: Primo Brut IV
Clutch: Primo

Frame

Year: 2004
Make: RC Components
Style or Model: Rigid
Stretch: 6 up 2 out
Rake: 42 Degrees
Modifications: Changed Oil Tank Mounts

Front End

Make: RC Components
Model: Glide
Year: 2004
Length:10 inches over

Sheet metal

Tanks: MId USA/Deus Ex Choppers
Fenders: Fat Kats
Oil tank: V Twin

Paint

Sheet metal: Chad
Molding: None
Base coat: Patina by Deus Ex Choppers
Graphics: Mike Adair WWW.ADAIRART.COM

Frame: By Chad
Molding:None
Base coat: Patina by Deus Ex Choppers
Graphics or art: None

Pinstriping: Mike Adair

Wheels

Front
Make: RC Components
Size: 21
Brake calipers: RC Components
Brake rotor(s): RC Components
Tire: Avon

Rear
Make: RC Components
Size:18
Brake calipers: RC Components
Brake rotor RC Components
Pulley: RC Componts
Tire: Avon

Controls

Foot controls: RC Componens
Finish: Polished
Master cylinder: RC Components
Brake lines: Deus Ex Choppers
Handlebar controls: GMA
Finish: Polished
Clutch Cable: Barnett
Brake Lines Deus Ex Choppers

Electrical

Ignition: Dyna
Ignition switch: Marine
Coils: Dyna
Regulator: Spyke
Charging: Spyke
Wiring: Deus Ex Choppers
Harness: Nope
Headlight: Cheap
Taillight: Fabricator Kevin
Accessory lights: Hell No
Battery: Thunderstart

What's Left

Seat: Eleven 11 Leather www.eleven11leather.com
Pipes: Deus Ex Choppers
Mufflers: Nope
Exhaust finish: Black with Copper Exhaust Warp
Gas caps: Choppers Inc
Handlebars: Drag Bars
Grips: ART
Pegs: Nope
Oil filter: H-D
Oil cooler: Nope
Oil lines: Deus Ex Choppers
Fuel filter: Nope
Fuel Lines: S&S
Throttle: V Factor
Throttle cables: Barnett

Specialty items: Kick ass graphics, custom seat, and loud pipes

Credits: Deus Ex Choppers, Redneck Ronnie, Hillbilly Rich, Mike Adair, Eleven 11 Leather

Contact Info:
Chad Campbell
“Deus Ex Choppers”
903-539-0225
903-589-6927 is my other number
mr.chad@cox-internet.com

Had to find just the right babe…

Strange mysterious e-mails flashed onto my screen with images of this sharp Cyril Huze Panhead. At first I didn’t know what the hell was going on. The return address was Accurate engineering, but the bike was signature Cyril Huze. At first I was told I had a sharp feature for Bikernet Readers, then the bike was an exclusive for some bike mag. Some editors don’t care if a bike pops onto Bikernet pages. Some like me to promote the planned issue and some are sorta selfish. I try to work with all editors in whatever way rocks their world.

Then Cyril Huze dropped me a line, “You can feature the pictures I gave to Accurate.”

I spoke to Berry Wardlaw, the master of Accurate Engineering, who was standing in the center of a discount store buying barbecue shit for the 4th of July. “Cyril had a film crew document every aspect of building the 120-inch Panhead motor. He was producing a movie around the fireman tribute bike.”

I went back to Cyril. “I didn't show/gave too many pics because client (International Association Of Firefighters), doesn't want too much released before they unveil the bike at the International Convention, in August. They want to surprise all the Firefighters of this world.

When I get a green light (not before August), I will give you more. Just release what you have as a teaser. The bike features several vintage parts coming for ‘40s US firetrucks: extinguisher, search light, radiator cap, etc. The brand of these fire trucks were “America/LaFrance” !!!!. I could not expect a better coincidence.” Cyril’s from France.

Here’s what Cyril wrote, “Do you remember the surge of adrenalin we all felt as kids when a big red fire engine roared down the street, sporting delicious red paint, sparkling gold leaf and screaming sirens. Daily, firemen experience high speed dashes to roaring flames. The business of firefighting is steeped in high adventure, danger & heroism.”

The bike was built by Cyril Huze to benefit the IAFF (International Association Of Firefighters) Burn Foundation. We'll bring you more info on the auction as it nears.

Just as I thought I was limited to a handful of shots another message arrived. “One more picture for the readers to understand what we are talking about with a name like The Bravest,” Cyril said.

Finally one more e-mail arrived with killer detail shots from Don Rogers, in Florida. Don is one of the best, so I immediately went to work.

Let me say something about Cyril and Berry. Cyril is an artist of the highest order. Look closely, every detail is immaculate. He’s tough on suppliers, painters and chromers. Every aspect of his creation must be supreme. Berry is the same way, in the engine arena. He’s a custom engine builder from the tallest mountain. If you want an exclusive engine, a classic or a hand fabricated hot rod, he’s the man. No one delivers wicked dual-carbed strokers that look sharp and run like raped apes, like Accurate Engineering.

The Bravest Spec Sheet

Designer & Builder: Cyril Huze.

General:

Fabrication: Cyril Huze
Assembly: Gary.Schmitgen- Cyril
Year/Make: 2006 Cyril Huze Special Construction.
Chroming: Chromemasters
Brass Plating: S.A.L.

Frame:

Builder: Santee
Type: Rigid

Engine:

Year/Model: ‘06 Accurate Panhead.
Displacement: 93 CU
Heads: STD
Cylinders: STD
Oil Pump: S&S
Carb(s): S&S E
Motor Mount: Huze
Rocker Boxes: Billet Pan Tops.

Velocity Stack: Carl’s Speed
Pipes: Custom Huze With Brass Tips

Transmission

Gearing: 6-speed

Painter:

Chris Cruz

Parts and Pieces

Coils Bracket: Huze
Front Fender: None.
Rear Fender: Huze/West Eagle
Gas Tank: Huze/West Eagle
Oil Tank: Crime Scene/Huze
Headlight: Spotlight 49 Fire Truck
Taillight: Huze
Extinguisher: Antique
Primary: PM Narrow Painted
Seat: Jeff Phipps

Forks:

Type: Spring Leaf G. Schmitgen

Wheels:

Front:
Type: One-Off Rowe Performance
Size: 16”
Tire: HDS MT 90
Brake: HHI 4-Piston

Rear:
Type: One-Off Rowe Performance
Size: 16 ”
Tire: HDS MT 90
Brake: HHI Sprockster.

Note: The Bravest Will Be Auctioned To Benefit IAFF Burn Foundation

Cyril Huze Custom Inc.
Tel: 561-392-5557
Fax: 561-392-9923
www.cyrilhuze.com

Livia put her seal of approval on the feature–Oh what a seal it is. Photo by Sam Dixon

This story is about a Menlo Park, California, industrial coating shop that started three generations ago, in 1966, with Bob Simpson’s granddad. We’ll cover what they did throughout the history of the shop, info on the bikes and which bitchin’ coatings do what. Not bad for one stinkin’ bike feature hammered out on the Monday before the 4th of July weekend.

The shop, RS Performance Coatings, wasn’t kicked off to paint custom bikes or cars. It originated as an industrial coating service, painting computer cases, industrial components and electronics equipment. Bob’s grandfather painted military stuff, satellite dishes, industrial steel and plastic components. “Most of the stuff was gray or beige,” Bob said.

They didn’t start to dabble with powder until 1986 when the product hit the market with three colors. “It was as thick as pudding,” Bob said. “Powder is basically plastic melted over metal.”

Since their strategic plan was always to stay on top of industrial coatings, they made a point to research each new marketable finish. Today they still wet paint (traditional coatings from House of Kolors and others), powder coat and Chromex, or ceramic coat. “We don’t pinstripe,” Bob said. “We’ve been working with the same pinstriper for years.” But they are capable of any wet paint graphics, flames, scallops, tribal, whatever. Hell, if you’re in the neighborhood, they sell Rudy’s 415 Clothing line in their showroom.

Now I’ll do my damnest to impart some of Bob’s expertise regarding the various coatings. Let’s start with powder coating. It’s generally a heavy, durable and chemical resistant coating that runs 4-6 mils thick. Remember the puddy, but over the years it’s improved immensely, into a substantial, tough custom coating with a ton of color variations including metallics and candies. They even have a powder coating workable body filler, today. The drawback is the UV protection aspect, since some are epoxy based, but hybrids don’t have that affliction. Bob uses mostly hybrid powder coatings from NIC Industries. “Don’t forget to powder your frame first and send a sample to your sheet metal, wet painter, to match,” Bob said. “Not the other way around.”

Next there’s Chromex ceramic coatings, similar to Jet Hot or HPC. They are thinner and some are designed for engine internals. They used one of these interesting piston coats on Gard Hollinger’s recent Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse customs external parts. It was a terrific textured coating and a strange color, but the finish was thin 1.5 to 2 mils thick and fragile to marring. “These interior engine coatings work well as dry lubes, thermal barriors and for heat dispersion inside engines,” Bob said. They can be use externally, but with some care.

”Ceramics are terrific for more precision coatings and exhaust systems, but the color black is the worst,” Bob explained. “Although most ceramics are great corrosion resistant products and terrific against UV they are thinner and more fragile than powder. Black is the worst for heat dissipation and scratch resistance. Grays and silvers work much better, but they’re not as popular.” For textured surfaces some of the ceramics work well because it’s basically aluminum suspended in the ceramic coating.

I asked Bob about painting engines. Donnie Smith regularly paints heads and barrels to match sheet metal. “We used a military spec black powder on my heads and barrels,” Bob said. “We didn’t even mask off the fins. Wrinkle is the best because every edge of the paint reaches out to dissipate heat.” They powder coated the rocker boxes, push rod tubes, nose cone and tranny covers to match the frame.

”You need to evaluate your riding style and climate when deciding on engine coatings,” Bob said. “You can wet paint them, but there’s a longevity problem with standard epoxy coatings. More and more the way to go is with ceramics. They are so thin they will expand and contract with the engine components. They capture textures and thermal resistance is terrific. Stay clear of smooth finishes on engines.”

Both Bob Jr. and Sr. have always ridden, so they started delving into custom applications about 15 years ago. The blue and white pearl bike is Bob’s daily rider. Not long ago he lost a lifter and sent small needle bearings flying around on the inside of his engine. Time for a teardown.

They coated the frame first with a silver base then blue raspberry candy powder. The sheet metal was wet painted with House of Kolors snow-white pearl, then a silver base for the graphics and finally a HOK Burple candy.

He also powdered the wheel rims and hubs to match the frame, then coated the spokes gloss black and left the nipples polished stainless. It gave his bike a tough road-worthy look. “We always tape off and plug mating surfaces,” Bob said. They tape off the entire inside of the wheel rim and plug all the spoke holes in the hub. They also make a point to plug all frame threaded holes and motormounts.

The other bike was dolled up to show off their coatings and finish flexibility at a Rod and Customs Bay Area, California, show. They used a black vein hammer tone, powder coat, finish with candy red fades on the frame. The sheet metal was sponged with silver for the flames then over-coated with candy red. It started with a black base and black metalflake.

“Scott long made the handlebars,” Bob said, “and we painted inserts for the Ness/Battistini pegs to match the grips.” Bob and shop fabricator Josh, built the sissybar, the top motormount, the battery cover and the tubing to hide the wiring. They modified the BDL derby cover for their air cleaner and ran a wild Grandeur auto-clutch to make the bike wild to ride.

So there you have it. Powder coating 101 and the men who studied its applications for over 50 years.

–Bandit

General

Owner: Bob Simpson / RS Performance
City/State: Menlo Park , CA.
Builder: RS Performance / Bob Simpson sr., Bob Simpson jr., Josh Preston
City/state (or company contact info): RS Performance 165 Constitution Drive Menlo Park, CA. 94025 (650) 678-9216
Fabrication: RS Performance / Bob Simpson sr., Bob Simpson jr., Josh Preston
Manufacturing: RS Performance / Bob Simpson sr., Bob Simpson jr., Josh Preston
Welding: RS Performance / Bob Simpson sr., Bob Simpson jr., Josh Preston
Machining: RS Performance / Josh Preston

Engine

Year: 2005
Make: Rev Tech
Model: Evo
Displacement: 110 ci
Builder or Rebuilder: Rev Tech
Cases: Rev Tech
Case finish: Black wrinkle
Barrels: RevTech
Pistons:RevTech
Barrel finish: Black wrinkle
Lower end: RevTech stroker
Heads: Revtech
Head finish: Black Wrinkle
Valves and springs:
Carburetion: Mikuni HSR 45

Transmission

Year: 2005
Make: RevTech
Gear configuration: 6-speed
Primary: 3-in. BDL open
Clutch: Grandure auto clutch

Frame

Year: 2004
Make: Mid West
Style or Model: Rigid
Stretch: 2-in.
Rake: 35 degrees
Modifications: Lots of gussets

Front End

Make: H-D
Model: Duece
Year: 2000
Length: Stock
Mods: RS powdered trees

Sheet metal

Tanks: Jesse James Villan
Fenders: Rear- Fat katz/ RS Performance-Front- none
Oil tank: CCI horse shoe
Other: Battery cover- RS Performance

Paint

Sheet metal: RS Performance/ Bob Simpson sr
Molding: RS Performance / Bob Simpson sr
Base coat: RS Performance / Bob Simpson sr
Graphics: RS Performance / Bob Simpson jr
Frame: RS Performance- Powder coated
Molding: None
Base coat: Black Frost Powder
Special effects: Candy red powder fade over Black frost hammertone powder base
Pinstriping: Apparitions / Rory

Wheels

Front
Make: CCI
Size: 21in
Brake calipers: HHI
Brake rotor(s): Russell
Tire: H-D

Rear
Make: CCI
Size: 18-in.
Brake calipers: GMA
Brake rotor: Russell
Pulley: CCI 70-tooth
Tire: Avon 200mm

Controls

Foot controls: Pegasus Performance
Finish: Chrome
Master cylinder: Pegasus Performance/ 5/8 bore
Brake lines: Goodrige
Handlebar controls: Ness classic
Finish: Chrome
Clutch Cable: Motion pro
Brake Lines Goodrich

Electrical

Ignition: Todds Cycle
Ignition switch: Todds Cycle
Coils: Rev Tech
Regulator: CCI
Charging: Spyke
Wiring: RS Performance / Josh Preston, Bob Simpson jr
Harness: RS Performance / Josh Preston

Headlight: CCI peanut
Taillight: Old Time Stop
Accessory lights: None
Electrical accessories: None
Switches: None
Battery: Big Boar

What's Left

Seat: V Twin solo
Pipes: RS Performance / Bob Simpson jr
Mufflers: None
Exhaust finish: Ceramic Cromex by RS Performance
Gas caps: Jesse James
Handlebars: Z-Bars by Central Coast Cycles
Grips: Ness
Pegs: Ness
Oil filter: Rev Tech
Oil cooler: None
Oil lines: Russell
Fuel Lines: Goodyear
Throttle: Ness
Throttle cables: Motion pro
Fasteners: CCI

General

Owner: Bob Simpson jr.
City/State: Menlo Park
Builder: RS Performance/ Bob jr.
City/state ( or company contact info): RS Performance Coatings, 165 Constitution Drive Menlo Park, CA. 94025
Fabrication: Bob jr./ Josh Preston
Manufacturing: RS Performance
Welding: Bob jr.
Machining: Josh Preston

Engine

Year: 1992
Make: H-D
Model: EVO
Displacement: 80-ci
Builder or Rebuilder: RS Performance / Bob Sharp
Cases: H-D
Case finish: Black wrinkle
Barrels: 80-ci HD
Bore: 3 1/2 .010-over
Pistons: Weisco 10-to-1 comp.
Barrel finish: Black wrinkle
Lower end: Stock
Stroke: 4 1/4-inch
Rods: H-D
Heads: H-D some smoothing & cleaning
Head finish: RS black wrinkle powder
Valves and springs: Manley valves, springs, and collars
Pushrods: H-D Screamin' Eagle
Cams: Black widow 142 (550 lift)
Lifters: H-D
Carburetion: S&S E
Other: The piston tops are coated with our piston coat as is the combustion chamber of the heads and the exhaust ports. The piston skirts are coated with our ceramic dry film lubrication coating. The valve stems are also coated with the same dry film coating. The valve faces are coated with the piston coating. This makes the bike run super cool on hot days. Last week it was about 105 degrees and the oil temp never passed 200

Transmission

Year: 2006
Make: RevTech
Gear configuration: 6-speed
Final drive: Belt 70-tooth
Primary: 3-in open primo
Clutch: Rivera pro

Frame

Year: 2003
Make: Santee
Style or Model: Rigid
Stretch: 0
Rake: 35 degrees
Modifications: Minor

Front End

Make: H-D
Model: FL
Year: 1998
Length: Stock
Mods: Internally reworked- dampner tube brazed up and redrilled and progressive spings added

Sheet metal

Tanks: Sporty
Fenders: CCI front/ Flat trailer rear
Panels: none
Oil tank: CCI round with battery box

Paint

Sheet metal: RS Performance / Bob sr.
Molding: RS Performance / Bob sr.
Base coat: HOK silver-white pearl
Graphics: RS Performance/ Bob jr./ HOK silver base with HOK candy Burple
Frame: RS Performance/ Bob jr.
Molding: None
Base coat: Silver powder coat with Blue rassberry powder top coat
Graphics or art: RS Performance / Bob jr.
Special effects: Powder frame and wet paint match
Pinstriping: Rory/ Apparitions

Wheels

Front
Make: Akront
Size: 21-in
Brake calipers: GMA
Brake rotor(s): Russell
Tire: Metzler

Rear
Make: Akront
Size: 18-in x 200mm
Brake calipers: Performance Machine
Brake rotor Russell
Pulley: H-D
Tire: Metzler

Controls

Foot controls: Thunder heart
Finish: Chrome
Master cylinder: Thunder heart
Brake lines: Goodrich
Handlebar controls: Performance Machine
Finish: Chrome
Clutch Cable: Motion Pro
Brake Lines Good ridge

Electrical

Ignition: Power Arc
Ignition switch: Push button starter
Coils: Power arc
Regulator: CCI
Charging: CCI
Wiring RS Performance / Josh Preston
Harness: RS Performance / Josh Preston
Headlight: CCI
Taillight: CCI
Accessory lights: None
Electrical accessories: None
Switches: Electronic house barrel key
Battery: Standard Interstate

What's Left

Seat: Custom solo
Pipes: Thunder header
Mufflers:
Exhaust finish: Ceramic Chromex
Gas caps: Flush mount CCI
Handlebars: Low rise flander style
Grips: Performance machine
Pegs: Thunder heart
Oil filter: CCI
Oil cooler: none
Oil lines: Goodyear
Fuel filter: CCI
Fuel Lines: Goodyear
Throttle: Performance machine
Throttle cables: Motion Pro
Fasteners: CCI

Specialty items: This bike was built to be a daily rider and haul ass!! This is a no nonsence ride

Comments:

Credits: I would like to give credit to my Pop(Bob Simpson sr.) for the kick ass paint, Josh Preston for the machining and the wiring, and to Bob Sharp for one strong pulling super fast 80ci motor

Contact info:
Bob Simpson
RS Performance Coatings
(650) 678-9216
I am located in Menlo Park CA. That’s dead smack in between San Francisco and San Jose on the peninsula.

Powder coat this…

The two builders and their teams met in Two Harbors Minnesota on Tuesday (6/13/2006) in preparation for the ride that started at the Split Rock Lighthouse just north of the rock, on Wednesday morning at sunup. The lighthouse is approximately 100 miles south of Canada on Lake Superior and very scenic. Oh YEAH! It was Leather and or Thermal weather.

The motorcycles were first viewed by each contestant and the crews at that time. They were beautiful, well built and as different as night and day, as was the builders. Gypsy the small blond female and Kim the tall large male. The motorcycles were reflective of each builder.Engine shot

Gypsy’s bike was a rigid. She designed the frame. Berry Wardlaw, of Accurate Engineering, built the 80- Cubic-Inch Knucklehead Engine with two Rear Heads and Dual Mikuni Carbs. The fire engine bobber hosted a myriad of hand made parts.

Kim had a drop seat frame built by MAXIMUM METALWORKS for a 330mm tire, with a prototype swingarm and a new S&S 120-Cubic-Inch engine.With Discovery film crew in hand, they rolled from the lighthouse to La Crosse Wisconsin. While in La Crosse we all visited the S&S facility for a tour. It was very interesting and entertaining to say the least.

The next morning the motorcycles and crew went for a ride on the La Cross Queen Paddle boat down the Mississippi. They then headed for Dubuque Iowa. Kim had some electrical problems on the way. He’s extremely experienced builder and repaired his bike quickly, on the side of the road, allowing him to finish the ride.

They play pool on the paddle boat?

We stopped at Midwest Cycles to see Glen and his crew and have a few cold beers before heading to the hotel.

Saturday morning we headed for the final show event. The Build-off Bikes would take center stage for voting. It’s named the Sturgis Mississippi River Motorcycle Rally. It was a County Fair type of thing, with motorcycles. The two contestants were displayed promenantly, and the builders were present to talk to the folks attending and voting on what motorcycle they liked best.

When it was all over Gypsy Won!

Gypsy with her main team members, Berry Wardlaw, of Accurate Engineering, and his helper, Bill.

Another major Gypsy team player, Larry Curik of Lone Stare Choppers. He made the pipes, intake manifolds and more.

”I know these guys (other custom builders) don’t want to get beat by a girl,” Gypsy said, “but it’s time for them to realize, it’s not a boys’ world out there anymore. It might be a boy’s club – but not their world.”

The Build Off is scheduled to air the end of August or early part of September. It will be interesting to see what happens next. Will Gypsy be invited back? Will she compete against another male or a woman?

I had a terrific time as part of this whole thing and was able to meet a lot of people and make some new friends.

I would also like to say that I was very impressed with the producer Craig Constantine, the camera man Dillon O’Brien, and the rest of their staff. I just know it will be a great show. I guess I will have to watch it and see. I hope you do too!

–ROGUE

GYPSY’S BIKE “Bitch Slap” SPECS

Frame Built by Bill Dodge. Designed by Gypsy
80 Knucklehead engine with two rear heads built by Berry Wardlaw – Accurate Engineering
Stainless Intakes and Exhaust built by Larry Curick
Paint by Robert Pradke

Parts include
Cory Ness Wheels
Avon 120/70 Tires
Baker 5 Speed Transmission

HSR-42 Mikuni Carbs
Primo Belt Drive
K&H Handlebars

Antique Items
1930 Taillight

1918 Brooks Seat
1928 Moto-Guzzi Front Forks
1950 Unity Headlight With H-4 Bulb
1925 Pyrene Fire Extinguisher Converted To Oil Tank

Everything Else Hand Made

There are reports on the Gypsy/Kim Suter Ride on INNER CIRCLE BIKER RADIO this Saturday.There will also be reports from the party in Dothan, Interviews and the New Song about GYPSYPLEASE LISTEN TO IT at http://www.big7productions.com/

There’s Hugh King, Chopper King, producer of the Build-Offs for Original Productions. Yep, he is the king.