Sovereign Raven: A custom Harley Fat Boy by Rough Crafts
As one of its pre-eminent voices, Winston Yeh’s contribution to the modern custom motorcycle scene is undeniable. But where does he draw…
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Harley-Davidson is an icon of American culture and the most popular marque for custom builders. Shortly after the company was founded in 1903 in Milwaukee, customizers started bobbing, chopping and dirt tracking the famous V-twins.
After WW2 Harley motorcycles were at the center of the bobber craze, and kept their lead as Californian bikers turned to choppers in the late 1950s. The 45-degree engines have their own nicknames and folklore: from flatheads, knuckleheads, panheads and shovelheads to today’s Evolution and Milwaukee-Eight motors.
The Sportster is the basis for more Harley-Davidson customs than any other model. Originally fitted with an ‘Ironhead’ motor, it turned 60 years old in 2017. It’s probably the single most customized motorcycle on the planet, and certainly has the largest supply of aftermarket parts.
Pan X: Motocrew’s spicy Harley Pan America flat tracker
Ever since Harley-Davidson went quiet on the future of the seemingly ill-fated Bronx streetfighter, we’ve been waiting for The Motor Co. to…
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Classic Fighter: A punchy custom Street Bob by One Way Machine
Like any master of their craft, Julian von Oheimb has a distinctive style that makes his work easy to identify. His sultry…
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Sportster Attack: A rigid Evo Sporty from Indonesia
Earlier this week, we waxed lyrical about the enduring appeal of the Harley-Davidson Evolution Sportster while profiling David Zemla’s brat style-inspired XLH…
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Sportsters Forever: David Zemla’s custom Harley XLH 883
Harley-Davidson has discontinued the Evolution Sportster, but it’s going to be a very long time before the venerable V-twin fades into the…
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Meteor: A 1946 Harley-Davidson WL flat tracker from Japan
Toshiyuki ‘Cheetah’ Osawa has had a busy year. Hot on the heels of a collaboration with Indian Motorcycle and Sideburn Magazine that…
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Genuine Article: Peter Fonda’s Panhead from The Wild Angels
Warning: Pot-stirring chopper inbound, avert your eyes now. If I asked you to name a chopper film, 99% of those polled would…
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London Calling: 40 images from the Bike Shed Show
Watching thousands of people flood into London’s Tobacco Docks for the Bike Shed Show, it’s amazing to see what can grow from…
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EXIF Picks: Rad Relics from Mecum’s John Parham Collection
It’s not everyday that you can bid on museum-caliber bikes, and Mecum’s upcoming auction at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa,…
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Future Classics: Motorcycles to Buy and Hold in 2023
What makes a brand new motorcycle a worthy investment? If you’re buying off the showroom floor, you’re definitely playing the long game,…
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Torque Wars: Hot Performance Baggers for 2023
You or someone you know is certainly guilty of tossing shade at baggers. Admittedly, they’ve been an easy target for years, with…
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Giddy up: Colt Wrangler’s prizewinning Harley Sportster
With a name like Colt Wrangler, it’s safe to assume that the man is from Texas and probably a bit of a…
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