In the annals of dirt track history, one of the most famous race bikes is the BSA Trackmaster. Dirt fans will know that it was campaigned by the charismatic but crash-prone Dave Aldana, who also featured in the movie On Any Sunday. In 1970 Aldana was beaten to the Grand National title by Gene Romero,…
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A jewel-like Hartford from Cowboy’s Chopper, a body kit for Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 owners, a killer vintage drag bike and a Ducati Paul Smart still in its crate. Now that would make a nice Christmas present, wouldn’t it?
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For every pro custom builder out there, there are countless hobbyists and enthusiastic amateurs. But whether you’re rebuilding a motor to factory spec or simply swapping out handlebars, you need two things: tools and space. Not everyone has a Walt Siegl or Max Hazan level workshop at home though. And so, over the past few…
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If you lived in the 1900s or earlier, your career was probably dictated by the line of work that your father happened to be in. Entire lifetimes were spent honing skills that were passed down from generation to generation. The formula bred quality and craftsmanship. But the modern world has increasingly turned its back on…
Read more »We all know that car and motorcycle design studios are packed with supercomputers. But they still rely heavily on low-tech, life-size models…
Read more »Motorcycle collectors are the unsung heroes of the custom scene. Most keep a low profile, but they all provide an essential service:…
Read more »Everyone loves a good barn find. But the story behind this adorable BSA has a different twist: It’s a charity find. When…
Read more »Most successful custom builders operate a production line: Not just bikes, but also hard parts and apparel. They stay afloat on the…
Read more »Classic hardtails aren’t our regular fare, but we can’t resist the subtle beauty of a Factory Metal Works build. Three years, shop…
Read more »Six months ago, Max Hazan shifted his workshop from Brooklyn to Los Angeles. But the cross-country trip barely interrupted his stride. This…
Read more »You probably don’t know the name Maxwell Paternoster. But you might recognize his alter ego Corpses From Hell, one of the foremost…
Read more »If there’s a growing trend in custom motorcycles today, it’s towards street trackers: road-legal versions of the flat track bikes that raced…
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