REVOLUTION MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE - English - Issue 47 Winter 2018

EVENTS & SHOWS 14 Home to the Mothership 40 2018 Summer Stomp

FEATURED BIKES 8 SilverWax 24 Celtic Warrior 58 AMD 2018 76 Hippie Freak

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Western Canada

INTERNATIONAL Revolt Custom Cycles

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COLUMNS New Generation

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52 Her Say 82 Our Readers 88-92 Old School

Editorial

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Coming Soon

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Chief Editor : Pascal Richard Editor : Geneviève Fréchette Writers : Charles-Édouard Carrier, Catherine David, Geneviève Fréchette, Becky Goebel, Dan Lim, Pascal Richard Translation : Kathy Blais Special Collaborators : Lee Sipes, Pat Dessureault, Marcello Bruno, Erik Gendron, Gilles Raskar, Wade Steward, Micaela Wallace, Johnny Basler Photographers : Dam Lim, Laval Gagnon, Becky Goebel, Marcello Bruno, Pascal Richard, Gilles Raskar, Geneviève Fréchette, Johnny Basler, Ben / Havok Industries, Onno Wieringa, Frank Sander Model : Hippie Freak : Melissa M. SilverWax: Audrey Sirois Graphic Design : Suzie Gauthier, Revolution Motorcycle Magazine Proofreader : Nicole Duchesne, Lorie Richard Prepress : Photographique MF Inc. Printing : Imprimeries Transcontinental Distribution : Messageries Dynamiques (French) Coast to Coast (English) ISSN 1913-0082 Copyright 2007 Bibliothèque Nationale du Québec Bibliothèque Nationale du Canada Registration number Post Publication : 41471522 Advertising Consultant : Pascal Richard : 514 726-5742 Web Site : Suzie Gauthier Social Media : Pascal Richard Revolution Motorcycle Magazine is published 4 times a year.

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New on the Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle market.

Last August, Harley-Davidson introduced the new highperformance FXDR 114 motorcycle, built on a Softail frame, a beautiful combination of the Softail Breakout and the defunct V-Rod. Very soon in 2019, it will be the turn of the electric LiveWire motorcycle to make its appearance. The Streetfighter 975 will follow in 2020 and many other big changes are coming. This will make many happy, but not the hard-lined HD enthusiasts. We must however mention that the older Harley-Davidson models will remain as they are.

Personally, I find a positive side to the arrival of these new models. Harley-Davidson was somewhat late in catching up to expand its circle of consumers. Yes, these models are aimed at a new, younger clientele but the question is to know if this new cohort will welcome the higher price required for these new models. Will the company be able to keep up with the market trends ? It remains to be seen.

Regarding the LiveWire, an electric motorcycle, I have nothing against doing my part for the environment and saving the planet but I am less enthusiastic because of the low runtime and battery charge time. I do not see myself stopping halfway through my trip to plug in my battery and wait for several long minutes before leaving again. This motorcycle will be intended mainly for urban driving until they invent a much better charging method. They have to start somewhere ! We need to realize that gas will disappear one day. So, to be continued.

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The Streetfighter 975, which will be arriving in 2020, is more of a sport motorcycle, a combination of the defunct Buell and the XR 1200. So the question is : why take the V-Rod, the Buell and the XR 1200 off the market ? All these motorcycles were intended for a younger clientele ! They only needed a little reworking and updates in keeping with todays trends ! Don’t forget that in 2008, Harley-Davidson bought MV Agusta and resold it in 2010. I thought the company had the capacity to satisfy a younger clientele but was their vision for the future the right one ?

In the end, let’s hope that Harley-Davidson does not lose its identity and that over time, the rebel myth that has made a name for itself, does not disappear.

As for the Indian Motorcycle, on October 1st came the new Indian FTR 1200, inspired by the FTR750 racing motorcycle.

The flat track motorcycle for the road has finally arrived !

With this motorcycle, Indian has successfully targeted a younger clientele thanks to its sporty and aggressive style, its 1203 cc, V motor with 120 horsepower. Its affordable price will surely make it a best seller.

Competition will be fiercer between these two motorcycle brands. Competition is good. You need to keep an eye open and continually do better so as consumers and bikers, we must seize any opportunity to make our desires and tastes known.

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Text  and photos : Dan Lim | The Moto Foto

Everyone knows a secondhand story of the guy that found some old survivor motorcycle at the back of a barn. The details got exaggerated and embellished a little more with every telling of the story.

This story starts with a sketchy auto trader ad and a pile of luck. The ad was simple, it read, 1964 Harley-Davidson, accompanied by several grainy cell phone pictures of the front half of the motorcycle. It was a boring Wednesday night in October but the bike was only a half an hour drive away, just something to go look at. The price on the ad was far more money than the college student had, so this was just a window shopping exercise.

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When he arrived at the small town house, he was greeted at the door by an older woman and her daughter. The house was in disarray and full of boxes as they were preparing to move back to England. Her husband had passed away shortly after they moved into the townhouse, some time before, and they were looking to leave it behind. Friendly greetings were exchanged and the question of the location of the Harley was brought up. “In the garage,” the old woman said. As the roll door opened, things started to roll out. Barely visible were a pair of handlebars and a black gas tank obstructed by a long-dead Christmas tree and a large glass fish aquarium. As the junk was removed from the garage and placed unceremoniously on the driveway, the Panhead FL was revealed. Although it was missing a few pieces, like the carb which the old lady said was stolen by the movers that put the stuff in the garage, and some flat tires, it was fairly complete with a few extras lying around the garage.

It was all black, done in a kind of 80’s tough guy bobber style with 16-inch wheels front and rear, flat fenders, split tanks and a shovelhead wide glide. On further inspection, the bike had an early swing arm frame that had an old weld on a Hardtail, but the V.I.N. number looked good and not messed around with, and the cases had matching belly numbers. Then the woman dropped a bomb. She said that the bike had a clear title, she had the ownership in hand and she handed every receipt her late husband spent building the bike back in the early 80’s. So with no money, speaking out of pure adrenaline from the find, an offer was put forth, low offer, so low there was concern about offending the woman. She quietly looked at her daughter and answered “that will be fine we were expecting less.” Unsure on how to respond nearly passing out from excitement the deal was anxiously accepted. Less than a week later with a combination of credit card, student loan and loose change, the bike was purchased and was transported home the day after Oktoberfest ended accompanied by a very hungover friend and his old van. Then the planning began.

The bike sat as funds were raised, the Softail was sold, two shovelheads were bought and sold and parts started to accumulate.

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Swap meets became a common weekend activity, parts were traded, the wide glide became a 2-over narrow glide, but was later exchanged for a 10-over aftermarket springer. There are so many pieces on this bike from different friends that all have a story like the hand-carved Skull on the headlight that carries with it the memory of sleeping in a bed full of broken glass from a lamp that the drunk buddy smashed at the fleabag motel in Ohio. The 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix fog light bought for five dollars at a flea market up the Bruce Peninsula. The old stock purple metal flake supplied by one friend and painted in another friend’s parents townhouse basement using the furnace as an exhaust fan where the small purple flakes still permeate every crevasse. The horn and kick pedal and many other things acquired during many hangouts with Adam kind of Black Horse Cycle in Underwood Ontario. The pistons were given as a wedding present courtesy of three guys Jay, Neil, and Ivo, that are like older brothers and are fellow organizers of the custom bike show Freedom Machine, they take care of their bro. The motor, the crown jewel of the bike, built twice due to a poor workmanship and things not done right the first time around, followed by a yelling match in the showroom of that bike shop that sent customers bolting for the door, only to be fully resurrected by the Panhead wizard himself, Jason Parker of Jason Parker race cars in Brampton, Ontario. Through the build process, he became a good friend and he would end up becoming an invaluable resource for advice, fab work and relentless shaming over lame ideas.

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OWNER CITY

Lee Sipes Waterloo, ON

SPECIFICATIONS AccessoirIes

GENERAL Jason Parker / Lee Sipes 1964 Harley-Davidson FL Panhead Jason Parker / Lee Sipes Damn good time

Manufacturing Year / Make Model Assembly Time

ENGINE 1964 Panhead Jason Parker Points 74 CI Harley-Davidson Dynamic Wisco Harley-Davidson S&S — S&S Super E Fishtails

Year Model Builder Ignition Displacement Lower end Balancing Pistons Heads Cam Lifters Carb Pipes

VEE MFG 8” mini apes Bars Internal throttle Handlebar Controls 66 Grand Prix Headlight Harley-Davidson tombstone Tail light Fast Speedo Fell off Dash Swap meet special Pegs Couple wires Electrics Modified lowbrow sporty Gas Tank Horseshoe / dented Oil Tank — Oil System Open belt, Barnett scorpion clutch Primary Curtwood customs, King / Queen Seat Lame Front Fender Lowbrow warehouse freebee Rear Fender Don’t look back Mirrors Harley-Davidson waffle grips Grips

forkS Springer 8 over Mid USA, modified

Transmission

Type Size Builder

Type Harley-Davidson 4 speed ratchet top Foot Clutch, Suicide shift Shifting

WHEELS FRONT

painting

Size Wheel Tire Brake

Mighty Paint — Purple heavy flake Craft store gold leaf

Painter Airbrush Color / type Special

FRAME Year Builder Type Rake Stretch Shocks

1964 Some hippy Harley-Davidson Stock Stock Weld on hard tail from the 70’s

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Dan Lim | The Moto Foto

21” Spoke Avon speedmaster Springer drum

REAR 16” Spoke Shinko double white wall Drum

Size Wheel Tire Brake

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Model : Melissa M. Thanks to everyone who helped me out Jason, Jay, Neil, Ivo, my parents and my wife Michelle. A special thanks goes out to Matt and his old man for helping me with paint and lending the use of their basement for the job. Sorry about all the flake.

Over time, the machine developed the moniker “Hippie Freak,” a name that was spelled out in gold leaf on the underside of the gas tank. It became a feature, constantly in the background over the course of big life milestones like marriage, unemployment, financial hardship, and a new job. But it all ended in a cherished custom Panhead that had so many stories to tell before it ever hit the road. It takes lots of hours, an understanding wife and way more money than most are comfortable letting go of, for an object that can only be ridden a couple months a year due to the Ontario winters but to others, it’s a life-altering thing that with reckless abandon they gladly give anything needed to make it come to pass. It’s not an accessory it’s a lifestyle decision, and the next Panhead project is already on the bench being dreamed over and the now much more familiar process is starting again.

Panheads forever.

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Text and photos : Becky Goebel @actuallyitsaxel

The Summer Stomp – The biggest charity bike rally in British Columbia and one of the longest running motorcycle events in Canada, the Stomp has been happening for almost 30 years and did not seize to amaze me, my Dad or my best friend Carle who rode up to the event for the first time.

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Wade Steward and Steve Hammer organize the Summer Stomp and are helped out by a whole host of volunteers doing everything from selling wristbands and Stomp merchandise, pouring beer, setting up and driving shuttles. The Stomp has become a major part of the growing Sicamous Bike Days celebration, and now in its 29 years, it has contributed over $ 250,000 to local charities.

My bike was still running rough from my ride to Mexico so I hit up International Motorsports and got them to lend me a new Triumph Bobber.

Thanks guys ! So my good friend Carle Brenneman and I cruised up the Coquihalla highway 550 km from Vancouver to check out the event for Revolution Motorcycle Magazine. Even though it’s mid-July, that highway is totally indeterminable. At the summit of the Coquihalla pass, we hit rain that felt like it was going to turn to snow at any moment. Safe to say, it was nice to have a bike with a fender on it for once !

As we rolled into Sicamous, we noticed that our little bikes were probably going to be one-of-a-kind this weekend. Loud baggers, big Indians, new Harleys and big wheel big-daddy bikes surrounded us at every light. The bars were packed with bikers, with their steeds lined up at the front doors. We proceeded to join them in drinking beers immediately.

My Dad showed up on his 97’ Heritage Soft tail. He rode it 350 km from where he lives in Castlegar, BC. My Dad and I have rode together a ton, including a 7,000 km trip across Canada last Summer. He knows how to party and loves biker rallies, so he was a perfect person to accompany Carle and I at our first ever Summer Stomp.

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We rolled into the Stomp together, right as the burn-out contest was going on. The rules : blow your tire out, get a new one for free. These big bikes were going for it. The clouds of smoke coming from the spinning tires engulfed the entire event grounds. Not everyone successfully got their tire to give and some even came back the following night to finish them off.

One of my favourite things about the Stomp is that you can ride your bike right in through the gates and around the grounds, sit on it to watch bands, ride it over to the food trucks, eat your lunch on it, see what everyone is riding, etc.

It’s cool. My other favourite part of the event is the VIP section.

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one topped them all. It was an old, huge, two-story house boat parked on the grass right by the stage that looked out over the whole event. There were buckets of cold drinks sitting around, snacks, midnight lunch delivered to us and good people. We sat in the empty hot tub for hours on end watching bands, biker games and people getting wild.

We participated in the Poker run the next morning. The ride departed right at 11 am and had about 80 people ride from location (bar) to location (pub) in a big loop through Vernon & Salmon Arm. It was really cool to ride tight with that many people through the interior. The roads went along lakes, rivers, up through mountain sides, through little towns, and through miles of farmland.

Even though the hangovers were real, we completed the Poker Run just in time to check out the stunt show back at downtown Sicamous. The whole town is basically taken over by the Stomp and Bike Days. We got coffee at the local coffee shop, put some espresso-flavoured moon shine in it from the local distillery, got hot dogs from the local legion and watched freestyle dirt bikes do back flips, whips, and wheelies up and down Main Street.

There were so many things to do that day that it was hard to choose. There were multiple activities going on at the same time and so much to see. We basically had to race from the Free Style show to the Biker Games at the Stomp. At the Games, they had a full-size teetertotter that was part of the obstacle course, barrel races, team races to find potatoes in a pile of hay, and more. It went on all night. We saw people dump their bikes, do the biker games with bare feet, see people get in cat fights with each other over a potato, and watched a women named Leslie give her try at the games on her old Flathead.

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The bands that played that night included : The Darby Mills Project, Aviator Shades, High voltage, and Robin Brock. We rocked out til’ the wee hours of the night. Organizers of The Stomp pride themselves on having the event go all night long.

The Stomp has had its fair share of issues keeping a venue open to their craziness every year so it’s pretty awesome that the district of Sicamous hosts the Stomp and helps contribute to the event every year.

I spoke to Wade, one of the main organizers of the Stomp about the logistics of the event. He told us : “In 2013 the District of Sicamous Council welcomed the Stomp with open arms and never looked back. The help that we receive from the District Staff and council is amazing, and we look forward to working together for years to come.”

“Sicamous has brought out many local sponsors as well, who assist in a variety of ways : financial support, advertising in our

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local ride guides or donation of infrastructure. A huge thank you to Twin Anchors Houseboats, TA Structures, H204U, Inkz Design and Printing, Joe Schmucks Roadhouse, The Anchor Hotel, Brothers Pub, Serge’s Repair and Rescue, Konquer Motorcycles, and so many more.”

Wade and crew spoke to me about their events’ changing demographic. On the question of upcoming years, Wade told us, “We’ve already got a ‘drawing board’ if you will of what the Summer Stomp looks like for next year. There are still some puzzle pieces to fit yet, but next year will be the 30th Summer Stomp, and we’re determined to make it a great one. The only hint I’m going to drop is that if you liked the Stomp in the early days, you’d best get to the 30th.”

Thanks for having us Stomp ! We’re excited to see the changes next year and appreciate the efforts towards the Canadian motorcycle culture and local charities.

Until next year, Stomp Stomp.

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Text : Charles-Édouard Carrier Photos : Ben / Havok Industries & Pascal Richard

Patrick Dessureault of Hardcore Cycle was one of the first to perfectly represent the new generation of builders. From the café racer to the chopper, his art has evolved with the requests of his clientele.

Following his participation in the Common Ground documentary that celebrated 100 years of the Harley-Davidson brand in Canada and an appearance in the “Filles de moto” series, he has just completed a 16-episode series about the preparation of a bobber for the Silverwax company.

He barely has time to finish one project that another one is underway in his Portneuf shop.

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Well before motorcycles, he modified bicycles. Bikes such as low riders and choppers. “I always had a passion for mechanics and one day, around 2007, my friend Éric decided to assemble a bobber. He had a garage and asked me to help him out. It was the first time we worked on a motorcycle,” recalls Pat admitting at the same time that he knew very little about motorcycles at that time. The idea of having a motorcycle shop had not yet crossed his mind. “The bobber-style was more attractive than anything else we had seen on the road. We leafed through France’s Café Racer magazine as it had just started to appear on the Internet, and discovered a new world.”

A graduate in industrial mechanics, he realized early in his career that factories were not for him. To get satisfaction from his work, he spent his free time in his small garage transforming old Honda CBs into café racers or bobbers. “On the road, these motorcycles really turned heads. People started asking for them… and that is how Hardcore Cycle was born.

Without even realizing it,” reflected the builder.

In 2011, he decided to leave his job to concentrate on motorcycle modifications : “I started working in my small garage full-time, the jobs were there so I took a risk, I believed in it.”

From his first bobber to his current projects, things have certainly changed for both Hardcore Cycle and on the motorcycle scene. Humbly describing himself as a trendsetter, Pat recalls that in his beginnings, an XS650 did not interest many people. “For our first show with this motorcycle, we

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arrived at places exhibiting only modified Harleys… We did not really know if it was right to be there with a modified Yamaha ! People said that we would never succeed in selling it, but they had no idea what the expression café racer meant.

Of course, we didn’t know much about the motorcycle world either…”, admits Dessureault.

For two or three years, Hardcore Cycle was only one of the few, or maybe the only underground shop to attend motorcycle exhibits, shows and events. With a booth made of barn wood and rusted metal panels, a bar and bar stools, Pat Dessureault definitely clashed with the manufacturing and the modified Harley-Davidson exhibits. So much so, that the visitors thought we were selling paints or garage décor rather than motorcycles… “Then, I saw the Purebreed arrive and it all snowballed. Year after year, we saw other shops appear, a sign that things were going well, and there was a market.”

Today, we no longer count the shops that have opened and later closed their doors. How do some make it through the years and manage to survive ? “In my opinion, it is a question of passion. You have no choice but to give it your all in order for it to work in this world, even when it does not work out the way you hope. I think I am in the right place. My passion for mechanics, design, artistic creations, client requests, their expectations, all came at the right time. I love what I do, even during the hard times at Hardcore Cycle, I never lost my passion. It is truly not an easy world. As I see others starting out, I wish them all the best of luck and hope they succeed…”

Since he moved his company to Portneuf in 2015, Pat has been in expansion mode. “You need to grow and find new associates while keeping production stable and the clients satisfied. I hope to expand my team so I can concentrate more on bikes.”

Currently, he does a lot of work with the painter, Kenny Degeorges, who we know from El Nervoso Kustom Paint. “Kenny does not count his time, he is talented and passionate, essential elements for Hardcore Cycle. His work is exceptional.”

Pat Dessureault prefers not to produce too many motorcycles for fear that it will become an assembly line job. He prefers to create bigger projects with fewer artistic barriers while maintaining a rhythm of 10 to 12 deliveries per year. He also hopes to put his space of 4,000 square feet that he occupies about sixty kilometres from Québec to better use.

Will the new generation’s motorcycle craze resist the passage of time ? “We sometimes feel it is new, however we did not invent anything. Motorcycles have always been modified. People are more open-minded and that should remain. I saw the café racer start off with a bang but it is not as much in demand anymore.

The chopper is making a comeback. Tomorrow it will be something else…”, believes Pat Dessureault.

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Text : Charles-Édouard Carrier Photos : Chuck Photographe

During an already very busy summer, Pat Dessureault accepted a challenge by the Silverwax company. In collaboration with the AMS Moto show on the Télémag channel, Hardcore Cycle was asked to assemble a bobber for Richard Pelchat of Silverwax. The result was 16 episodes entirely devoted to the preparation of this motorcycle, from starting plans to the final unveiling. A true marathon that started late in the season. “We started the project one week before the first episode was broadcast !

There was so much pressure, from beginning to end,” exclaimed Pat Dessureault.

For the builder, creating before the cameras was the chance to explain to the viewers, step by step, what real motorcycle modification and customization are. “We worked very hard on the motorcycles, often on small details that very few will notice. It is like a work of art. It was the perfect opportunity to reveal how we manufacture our parts, how I find parts at antique dealers, what is necessary for a metal flake paint, etc. For Silverwax’s bobber, we could better follow the process to arrive at the final result. Sometimes our modifications are so subtle that not all people will understand the number of hours spent on these motorcycles.”

All the episodes of the series are available for viewing on Silverwax’s Youtube channel.

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OWNER CITY

Richard Pelchat Quebec, QC

AccessoirIes

GENERAL Manufacturing Year / Make Model Assembly Time

Hardcore Cycle Harley-Davidson 2002 XL Sporster 883R Hardcore Cycle 200 hours

ENGINE Year Model Builder Ignition Displacement Lower end Balancing Pistons Heads Cam Lifters Carb Pipes

2002 Harley-Davidson 883R Harley-Davidson 1200 883R — 1200 Thunderstorm — — Mikuni Hardcore Cycle

Transmission Type Shifting

Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson

painting Painter Airbrush Color / type Special

Kenny “El Nervoso” Kenny “El Nervoso” Candy apple red Silver leaf by Pierre Tardif

FRAME Year Builder Type Rake Stretch Shocks

Photographe R

SPECIFICATIONS

2002 Harley-Davidson XL Stock 4’’ Nope !

Chuck Photographe

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Bars Handlebar Controls Headlight Tail light Speedo Dash Pegs Electrics Gas Tank Oil Tank Oil System Primary Seat Front Fender Rear Fender Mirrors Grips

Lanesplitter Stock Harley-Davidson Original Garage Hardcore Cycle Koso Nope !

Original Garage Hardcore Cycle TC-Bros TC-Bros Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Hardcore Cycle What’s that ?

TC-Bros Yes… TC-Bros

forkS Type Size Builder

Springer -2” DNA

WHEELS FRONT Size Wheel Tire Brake

21” Hardcore Cycle Shinko 3.00-21 Yamaha R6

REAR Size Wheel Tire Brake

OTHER

16” Hardcore Cycle Firestone 5.00-16 Yamaha R6 Model : Audrey Sirois

Chrome : Plaquage Royale Shift Link : Hardcore Cycle Licence plate : TC-Bros

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Japan Invades the USA !

Text and photos : Gilles RasKar

Masa is the boss at Revolt Custom Cycles motorcycle workshop located on the outskirts of Osaka. I got to know him the last time I was in Japan, for HRCS Yokohama, and photographed his two latest creations, one of which he brought to conquer the American shows. A Dream Come True !

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INTERNATIONAL Although he seems quite cold at first, Masa Inoue is actually a very cool guy. An unconditional fan of Harley-Davidson since the age of majority, he spent his childhood on the streets of Osaka, Japan’s third largest city. Strong-willed and inclined to fight at every opportunity, Masa rarely brought home good news to his parents as a teenager. He got his motorcycle license at the age of eighteen, already driving a big Japanese cube, night and day through the streets of the sprawling city made of concrete, steel and glass. On the eve of his twentieth birthday, he discovered the extraordinary world of Harley-Davidson. His penchant for the dark side,

which he maintained with the local Bõsõzoku, resulted in a few scrapes with law enforcement. He then decided to change his course and join the global family of HarleyDavidson owners, turning his back on recurring problems.

At about the same time, Masa decides to become an H-D professional. He maintained his Shovelhead as best he could, relying on advice from friends, but a lack of information and practice produced uninspired results.

It’s not easy to start from scratch in your professional life.

But for Masa, it was like a deliverance, as if he was being thrown a lifeline before things went south !

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Starting from Scratch /// He becomes an apprentice at a chrome plant.

An interesting but thankless job, considering the harmful fumes that abound in this kind of factory. At the same time, Masa buys books on mechanics and the Shovelhead manual and begins teaching himself as he rebuilds the worn engine. He makes a lot of mistakes, but learns a lot. After two years of intensive chrome plating, Masa finds a job at a small company that specializes in machining parts and welding different metals. He stays on for four years, long enough to perfectly master the tools required to build a bike, apart from the mechanics. During these four years of training, Masa continues to read books and tinker on the bikes of his friends, who are riding rather nice machines…

In his spare time (rare when you’re an apprentice in this country !), Masa visits local motorcycle builders, without really finding anything to get excited about. The only creations he admires are those of Mr. Doc, the boss at the famous Wild Road Choppers motorcycle workshop. This guy is a real legend in the land of the Rising Sun.

Wild Road Choppers /// Much to Masa’s despair, this workshop is located in the suburbs of Sendai, about 1000 kilometres from where he lives. Masa sends resumés to Mr. Doc, without success. Even when he calls, the boss is never available. So, he takes advantage of one of the first motorcycle shows in Kobe (New Order Chopper Show) to go to meet Mr. Doc. After an alcoholfuelled evening, the master gives him a trial month on the condition that he shows up on Monday morning in front of the garage door.

Not really easy when, twenty-four hours earlier, he was still 1000 kilometres from the meeting place ! Yet, without dismay, Masa gives his resignation to his employer, throws a suitcase in his car and heads north. He was supposed to stay in the region for a one-month trial. He remained for nine years, climbing the ladder one rung at a time to finish as a Mr. Doc’s right-hand man. After nine years of loyal service, taking

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apart and rebuilding motorcycles, machining and twisting bars with a torch, taking apart and rebuilding motors, Mr. Doc tells Masa that he has nothing left to teach him and he is ready to stand on his own two feet. Which is exactly what Masa does the very next morning, after thanking his boss, without whom he would probably never have reached this level.

He returns to his native region and, in the following week, finds a place where he still lives today. The fact that he had been the right-hand man of Mr. Doc, the legend of crazy choppers in Japan, enabled him to start up his business immediately in Osaka, since practically no one builds old school choppers in the region. And that is how, early in 2012, Revolt Custom Cycles was born.

/// Invading the USA Masa recruits a small team and starts repairing and preparing motorcycles, specializing in long fork choppers ! In 2014, just two years after opening his shop, Masa wins the Best of Show at Kobe’s New Order Chopper Show.

In 2015, he finished third in the same show.

In 2016, he again won the Best of Show at N.O.C.S. of Kobe with Trident, with the blue Panhead chopper pictured here. Just like his former boss did in the ‘90s, Masa has only one dream in mind : to bring his chopper to the USA to win shows in the land where choppers were born ! Early 2017, he sends his chopper to California and starts to skim the famous shows like the Easyriders Bike Show Tour that is held in five big American cities and where the winners from each city go to the final in Ohio.

Masa wins Sacramento’s Best of Show and ends up in the final, where he wins the National Best of Show with his chopper ! Overjoyed, he takes a trip to Kutty’s Hippy Killer Hoedown, leaving with a Best of Show prize in his pocket, then travels to the Denver Choppers Bike Show, in Sturgis, organized by Mondo for the 50th anniversary of Denvers Choppers. He hits the jackpot with the first place Chopper Class, first place Radical Class and the Best of Show ! A tour of the US shows that will remain forever etched in his memory : recognition for his work in the land of the chopper.

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/// Ocean Weapon and Peaceful Knight A literal translation of the bike’s name would be something like “Peaceful Knight.” But as you can imagine, there is nothing peaceful about this motorcycle ! The only thing that remains from the original model, a 1974 Sportster XLH 1000 cm3, is the engine ! It was rebuilt from top to bottom and polished to a brilliant shine. Masa and his team made the entire rigid chassis before chroming. They also made the narrow springer fork. They sat the chopper on a pair of 16-inch and 21-inch Invader rims. The fuel tank is from the aftermarket, but the oil tank in the form of old horseshoes was made in the shop, just like the handlebar and the sissy-bar. Only the body is covered with a psychedelic painting with impressive details.

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Masa named this chopper Trident to evoke a weapon capable of defying the ocean in order to participate in shows in the United States. The ocean is the general theme of this bike. There are reminders everywhere on the machine. For example, the process of twisting and waving of the tubes is inspired by wave fluctuations. The work is flawless, like this dummy oil tank that holds all the wiring while the real oil tank is in the lower part of the rear fender. Or like the braking system, which works by turning the left handle. The long girder fork is unique, made in the workshop inspired by the 70s models, just like the gas tank handmade by Masa and reflecting the chopper’s complexity and aquatic spirit.

Is is obvious that Masa has put his training into practice and that his attention to detail enabled him to build these two bikes with Californian lines but 100 % made in Japan !

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It’s no secret when you ride a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, people look. It could be a custom chopper, decked out custom bagger or even a stock bike straight out of the showroom. People Look. The turning of the head watching you roll by, or a thumbs up, or gawk, or merely a small smile of acknowledgment, saying “Yeah. Shit, I wish I was on that bike”. When you’re on two wheels, common to expect you’re on a Harley, and anything short of that is well, short. The cache of riding a Harley is strong among bikers in general, even if you ride another brand of motorcycle. For most, the goal is to own one eventually.

Widely known for its loyal following, the pride of ownership among Harley owners is evident when you’re into the HarleyDavidson world, and once you’re in, you’re most likely in for the long haul. So when Harley-Davidson Milwaukee calls you home every five years, because they’re throwing their 115th - Anniversary party in your honour, well, you GO ! What started in 1903 in that famous little shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the Davidson brothers (Arthur, William, and Walter) and William

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S. Harley, the motor company, has turned into a global powerhouse, the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer that has defined the essence of freedom, independence and good ole American bravado.

And like all things American, you either “Go big, or go home.” The Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary party was BIG. Five days of an event filled with motorcycle activities where you can literally be busy every minute of the five days, either participating in one of the many planned activities or doing local planned rides. All while doing so without wearing a helmet if you chose to do so. My brother’s and I did and must admit there’s something liberating about riding your motorcycle without a helmet (admittedly not for everyone, but what’s that old saying ? When in Rome…).

The City of Milwaukee catered to, and to some instances, shut down for the hundreds of thousands of bikers who flocked to this Midwestern U.S. city between August 29th to September 2nd, 2018. And the bikers came. It is estimated that over 200,000 plus bikes were in attendance. Well, it felt that way for sure as everywhere throughout the city, there were bikes parked or bikers on the road. My buds and I, five of us from the Toronto HOG Chapter, rode to join fellow bikers from all over the globe. Some bikers were easily identifiable because they are members of HOG (Harley Owner’s Group) wearing their cut proudly, displaying their country of origin. Countries and Chapters representatives came far and wide from places like Japan, Indonesia, India, Mexico, Columbia, South America, Italy, China, Russia, South Africa, England, Australia, Czech Republic, Canada and of course, scores of bikers from all over the United States. Those were only the ones I saw and could identify as HOG members. I’m sure there were many, many others there who weren’t HOG but ride Harleys, as well for the first time in these anniversary celebrations, Harley-Davidson extended their party to riders who don’t ride Harley’s or even ride at all. The idea was to expose the masses to what the Harley culture is all about : the passion of riders united by the universal love of the brand. The vast majority of attendees were, of course, Harley owners and that’s awe-inspiring when you think about the brand loyalty on a worldwide scale.

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The festivities began on Wednesday as the first of the riders/ attendees started to arrive. At the centerpiece of it all and acting as the central hub is the Harley-Davidson Museum where Harley-Davidson history, heritage and culture come to life. If you’ve never been to the museum, I highly recommend it as it’s a must-see for all motorcycle enthusiasts whether you’re a Harley fan, or not. You can spend the day taking your time and experience what the museum has to offer. There is that much to see. In addition, on the grounds every day from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. there were free activities ranging from scores of bands on the main stage, vendors, food vendors, bike games, bike stunts, live tattoos, custom culture artisans including art and photography exhibit, and the full line up of 2019 models including their foray into electric bikes with the “Livewire” motorcycle. What was super cool on a personal level, was being invited to be part of a group exhibit of moto-centric photography called MotoPhotoShow at the Harley-Davidson Museum. What an honour it was to exhibit amongst some of the most talented moto photographers in the country. I am forever grateful to have shown at Harley-Davidson Museum, no less !

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Throughout the following four days and nights, our time was filled with events from one venue to another throughout Milwaukee. It was near impossible to do all of it, despite wanting to. We visited some of the local dealerships within the greater Milwaukee area (there are seven dealers, and we managed only to visit three - LOL). Each of them had their special celebration and festivities with food, music and vendors and of course, great deals and sales. It made me remember a statement I heard when I bought my first Harley, when a fellow Harley rider said to me, “You know that H-D stands for ‘hundreds of dollars, right’ ?” And that my friends, is the truth from personal experience. Since you’re in the city where it all began, visiting the global headquarters on Juneau Avenue was a must. The building has been around since 1913 and is in fact, the second location for the MoCo since the woodshed days in 1903. The building gets lots of visitors every year, but during the 115th, many bikers made the pilgrimage to have a photo taken of themselves and their bikes in front of the Mothership. It’s quite endearing to see so many bikers wanted their pictures taken in front of the building and plaque, as the lineup to get their photos taken was ridiculous, but worth it.

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Among one of the other highlights for me was the beach racing with vintage bikes as well as new bikes at Bradford Beach.

This was organized by the fine folks from The Race of Gentleman that came all the way from New Jersey to put on a show for the attendees while paying tribute to the early days of racing. The opportunity to see old vintage Panheads and Knuckleheads race on sand was beautiful. It made for some impressive visuals and one nasty wipe out. Fortunately, the rider was not seriously hurt although it could have been bad. Some of the local attendees got into it too by dressing up in vintage fashion and adding to the ambiance of the event. It really felt like we traveled back in time, on the beach. I can only imagine what it was like in the old days where these daredevils ripped it up on a weekly basis. On the same vein of retro, checking out Rhet Rotten on the Wall of Death was unbelievable. Never been to one of these before and was excited to see Rhet do his thing.

The experience was even better when Rhet was gracious enough to allow me to photograph him from the pit. That’s right, inside and from the bottom of the cylindrical wall. Wow, that was an experience ! He was going so fast I almost got dizzy and lost my footing at one point. Watching him go round and round and picking money out of the hands of the spectators as he ripped by was just amazing.

As I alluded to earlier, there was so much going all over the city was impossible to do it all. Sad to have missed the Hillclimb competition in Little Switzerland, about 35 minutes outside of Milwaukee. Different classes from 50 cc to 1200 cc bikes rip on dirt going up a hill, competing for best time and distance. This event happened on the Saturday after a downpour Friday overnight and continued rain on Saturday morning. One can only imagine the conditions for the riders as they competed - a mud fest that would have been super fun to watch. Flat Out Friday, indoor flat track racing at the Panther arena was another awesome event that I heard good things about from people who attended. Throughout the whole week, there were all sorts of street parties and public park festivals, all sponsored by Harley-Davidson, and they were not exclusively for the bikers.

Citizens from the city partook to Beer Gardens, Party In The Park, Historic Third Ward Street Party, and Jazz In The Park. It was great to see the mix of bikers and non-bikers interacting and mingling, which only helps in dispelling the image of the big, bad biker and Harleys.

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Then, of course, there was the Brady Street party, which Harley-Davidson has dubbed The Brady Street Experience. This street party alone was worth the price of admission to the event. I remember experiencing it for the first time at the 110th Celebration, and I was in awe, then. The 115th edition was no different, maybe even better. Happens only on the Friday and Saturday night, Brady Street which is about 5-6 blocks long, shuts down to local traffic as thousands of bikers descend on this cool, trendy, street full of bars and shops. Bikes parked like dominos one beside the other. Custom bikes and souped-up baggers like you’ve never seen before, with sound systems that make you feel like you’re in a freaking nightclub blaring from one end of the street to the other. People were enthusiastically partying on the road and sidewalk, dancing, socializing, and having a great time with no issues what so ever (even with police presence). At certain points of the night, there were so many burnouts happening that the entire street was covered in thick smoke that made you feel like you were walking in a fog.

Ah, the sweet smell of burnt rubber and exhaust is a biker’s favourite aroma, hahaha. Still, the party went on rocking till wee hours in the morning, and I am happy to report there were no issues in both nights I was there. People just knew how to party and regulated themselves accordingly. Obviously, a party/ event of this magnitude takes a lot of planning well in advance to pull off. That’s why it happens only every five years. Harley-Davidson has been doing it since their 75th Anniversary in 1978 till now so they’ve had lots of experience doing it. I had the privilege of attending the 110th Anniversary Celebration, which was my first. So I had a pretty good idea what to expect five years later. Although both celebrations were fabulous in all its events and activities, the one element that remains true and perhaps my favourite part of all is the people. The opportunity to meet, converse, laugh, compliment, bitch and otherwise enjoy the company of like-minded people from all over the world with the common bond and passion for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles was definitely the highlight for me. It really does make the world seem a bit smaller and more intimate and happier place to be. I’m already looking forward to the 120th. Congratulations and Happy Birthday Harley-Davidson !

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To locate the intersection of art, history and culture, one must travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, home to Harley-Davidson motorcycles. What better time to go ! Harley-Davidson was celebrating the 10th anniversary of the (new) museum, the 70th anniversary of the Panhead motor and the 115th year of “a way of life.” The Panhead production started in 1948 after the Knucklehead and ran until 1965 when the Shovelhead was introduced. I packed up My Pan, a 1955 FLH Panhead and headed west out of Cornwall, Ontario.

Travelling both on two-lane roads and super slabs, we arrived in Sarnia, Ontario. Clearing U.S. customs we were in Port Huron, Michigan heading west to Flint, Lansing, Grand Rapids and finally to Muskegon, Michigan. After dodging potholes and swerving speed bumps, my battery vibrated enough that the cathode and anode plates grounded together killing the battery dead. Just by chance, the exit ramp where My Pan stopped was half-mile from a truck stop.

I thought it could not be too bad to push it there. Well, within minutes, Greg, a resident, stopped to inquire about my predicament.

While Greg and I discussed options, the Harley Gods reached out to me with Fred, a second resident. There I was with two good Samaritans. In what seemed like 15 minutes, My Pan was rolled onto Fred’s pickup truck heading for Capitol Harley-Davidson, just 10 miles down the road. Greg and I followed in his wife’s pristine Jaguar. I couldn’t believe this was really happening ! With My Pan unloaded in the service department reception area, Greg and Fred were on their way after many thank yous and handshakes. Jill Bell, the owner, and her staff welcomed me and wanted to assist in any way possible. What a great dealership ! I was treated with admiration.

Although they admitted they could not help get Mel on the road that night, they allowed me to do the repairs myself !

The parts department had one battery that could replace the dead one, so I wrenched on Mel right there in the service department reception area. The air conditioning sure felt good at that point ! With a kick of the pedal, My Pan was running.

Woorah ! I was packing my tools and saying goodbye to the dealership personnel. Delaying my trip by a couple of hours and with road construction, I stopped just west of Grand Rapids to fuel up. As I silenced the 74-cubic-inch at the fuel pump, Riley, a local retired veteran, walked over.

He said that there was a clanking sound. As he walked closer, he saw I had a Pan. He corrected himself and said, “oh sweet; it’s a Pan.” No Sir, that ain’t no clanking sound that’s Panhead Melody. We talked so long about the Panhead Reunion in Milwaukee at the fuel pump that the gas attendant voice came over the loudspeaker reminding me to come in to pay. Hahaha ! Riley mentioned he wanted to invite me to stay over with him and Marge, his wife, but the grandkids were staying in the spare room. At that point after handshakes, we departed, and I headed down the road until I reached the next Quality Inn. After a good night’s rest, I was up early singing “Going Down the Road Feeling (Sad) Glad”, an Allman Brothers tune. Able to switch my reservation on the Lake Express ferry to cross Lake Michigan, I arrived at the loading area in Muskegon, Michigan. I knew I was getting close to the Panhead Reunion when two Panhead riders from New York State were also waiting in line for the ferry to Milwaukee. It seemed that from that point on, there would only be good times ahead.

Arriving at Tom’s property, aka “Panhead Central Station,” it’s where the meet & greet and partying started.

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During five days Panhead owners came riding in causing the Panhead population to slowly increased from a half dozen to roughly 300. Riders mingled with other interesting riders at “Panhead Central Station” without any drama, just camaraderie with Panheads in common. People came in from Florida, California, South Dakota, New York, New Jersey, Iowa, Idaho, Michigan, and with a couple of good ol’ boys from Kitchener, Ontario, and Bob from British Columbia. The notorious Panhead Billy Burrows came riding in. I had met Panhead Billy in Florida at the Panama City Beach Bike Rally a couple of years earlier, and he was among the few legendary travellers that were attending this event.

Early Saturday morning the Panheads congregated at a parking lot waiting for the moment when eight Milwaukee motorcycle policemen would arrive to escort the group to the Harley-Davidson Museum. With red and blue lights flashing, the procession snaked its way along I-795 heading for downtown Milwaukee. There was a magical moment when the line of bikes was descending over the Milwaukee River Bridge with the fog lying so thick over Lake Michigan that only the lighthouse lantern room could be seen. I can’t explain the feeling I got when all the Panheads rolled onto the grounds. It sure was an adventure. To greet us and witness the event was Willie G and his wife Nancy. What bewilderment ! Wow, that was a tremendous excursion !

The Pan-demonium Ride was scheduled for Monday morning.

The ride departed from the Harley-Davidson Museum and rolled north out of Milwaukee towards Cedar Grove, Sheboygan Falls then to Manitowoc, Wisconsin. We boarded the SS Badger, a historic car ferry that still operates with coal burning engines. After lunch, there were many riders still grouped together locked in conversations. When we landed in Ludington, Michigan, no one realized the vast reception that was awaiting us. Lined on both sides of the exit ramp from the ferry and along the main street, the local town people cheered and filmed us like we were celebrities. What a sensation !

The following day, everyone was ready to ride to the Gilmore Car Museum and then to Wauseon, Ohio for the swap meet where I said my goodbyes to my new found friends, wished them well and set my compass to ride solo, homeward bound.

I have been to Laconia, Daytona, Panama City Beach, Leesburg and David Mann Chopperfest. In my personal opinion, nothing was as exciting as the 70th Panhead Reunion. I guess it’s all because I own a Panhead.

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I was at the Montreal airport trying to get back to Vancouver after my trip to Roll the Bones when I met Doug Craig. I was waiting for my delayed flight when a couple of people around me starting piping up about the delay.

After a while, we started talking about things besides the delay. The women across from me noticed my helmet and told me a story about how she rode into a bear on the highway on her Harley. Even though I was not in a chatty mood, her story was wild, and I ended up telling her I was a writer for motorcycle magazines. That’s when her friend chimed in about how he had a Panhead I should “take a look at.”

The photos he showed me were a bit blurry, and I remember thinking they were screenshots of screenshots of a crazy low-quality image but I could tell behind the blur that this dude owned a crazy New York style bike. Next thing you know, I’m riding my chopper up the Sea to Sky Highway with my camera to meet up with this guy.

It took over two months for the bike’s owner and me to align our schedules. It turns out that Doug Craig is the lead singer and guitarist of a popular Canadian band called the Hairfarmers. He has a place in Squamish which is about one hour ride from my place in Vancouver, so that’s where we finally met.

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We linked up at Squamish Motorcycle Shop where I first saw the bike with my own eyes. It was up on a stand, getting shined up by Doug who I had still only ever seen in the Montreal airport. I knew right away the bike was going to be great for Revolution. The bike was a beautiful gold, and yellow colour with brass and chrome spotted everywhere.

The workmanship of the spokes, the frame and the paint was so much to take in. It seemed like every time I took another look at the bike; there was something I hadn’t noticed before.

Doug had an idea in his head about this bike back in 2010 when he walked into Paul Cox’ shop in Brooklyn, New York.

He saw a frame up on the wall, and he couldn’t stop thinking about it. Paul Cox is a fabricator, motorcycle builder, leather worker and knifemaker from New York who worked closely with Indian Larry at Psycho Cycles. Paul, Larry and crew

created Gasoline Alley in Brooklyn, New York and after Larry’s passing, the shop continued on under the name “Indian Larry Legacy.” Paul then went on to create his own brand and shop where he builds everything from knives to motorcycles to probably anything you could ever ask him to make. His brand is called Paul Cox Industries, and this is where Doug Craig’s bike came to life.

Doug called up Paul and told him some of his crazy ideas for the bike. Together their Celtic Warrior was born. Although this bike was built and pieced together in Brooklyn, the bike now resides in British Columbia where Doug rides it like a daily rider. Amongst the old growth rainforest up Paradise Road in Squamish, Doug’s bike was beautifully out of place.

Riding beside Doug and his New York style chop in the deep Canadian forest just didn’t make sense, and it was awesome.

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The Partnership of the Build “This bike was mostly Paul’s creation. I had some parameters : I knew I wanted a Springer front end, twisted forks and I knew I wanted to pay tribute to Larry’s builds. He just created this mechanical look that I love. Paul suggested I go with the low profile primary that he invented. The open primary is his design. The Sportster tank was similar to what Larry used. The gold flake paint job was all Buck Wild – basically a surprise to me since I had no idea what it was going to be. I knew I wanted some armour, like the leather on the one and only Paul Cox/Indian Larry “Berzerker” Bike – so they made that in paint form.

Paul had built a bike called the “Barracuda” that had speckles of brass I liked. So I asked for that as well.”

“The wheels were my idea. I had seen some wooden block art where an artist had come up with a carving of the endless knot, and I thought that would be cool to incorporate. So the routers, the sprocket, and the wheels all match with the knots that coordinate with the paint and frame. The whole theme of this bike is that we’re all connected. If you were a fan of Indian Larry, you’d know that these builds are seen as spiritual vehicles and high art. I wanted that all to be a part of this build.”

“The two of us were discussing on the phone and Paul came up with the idea of the braided down tube.

It had never been done before. Initially, my idea was for it to be twisted. I just never thought it could be structural. Paul said that it just had to be tougher than doing a wishbone or straight leg. I fully agreed to it, and when I finally saw what he was doing, I was blown away.”

“The brake reservoir is a Steam Punk influenced idea.

It’s so cleverly hidden but yet you can see it down low if you look. It’s in a really cool, remote location.

I thought it was brilliant. It keeps my foot peg area clean. For the pegs, he used two iron spikes that he scored from the Iron Railroad in New York, twisted them, fitted them and engineered them into pegs.”

“One of my favourite parts of this build is Paul’s beautiful design of an air-rise seat. Having that on a hard-tail is nice. It’s completely hidden and concealed.

My back is in great shape; I don’t get tired. Being able to ride it hard is awesome. It’s a light bike – only 350 pounds. That S&S engine sends 100 pounds of torque to the rear wheel. It’s a jockey shift, so when you really go, you really gotta’ hold on.”

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“I ride the shit out of this bike.”

“The first shakedown I did on this thing was through downtown New York in a heat wave. A delivery truck door broke open in front of me, and a metal wheel came out of it and rolled right towards me. I quickly jammed really hard on the throttle and got out from in front of its path. The thing had so much power. It’s built to tear through and get the hell out of the way in New York. I then rode it out to Coney Island when Larry used to perform – people swarmed around it. It was really amazing.”

“I put a hell of a lot of miles on this thing. I ride it so much that parts are actually wearing out. Paul engineers things so well, but if anyone rode his bikes as much as I do, you’d have things wear out. I’ve ridden this thing across BC, to the States and beyond. That’s’ what Paul asked me to do; he said : “I want you to ride this thing.”

-Doug Craig, owner of the Celtic Warrior

Doug Craig Squamish, BC

AccessoirIes

GENERAL Paul Cox Industries 2010 Paul Cox Industries S&S Panhead Paul Cox Industries 1 year

Manufacturing Year / Make Model Assembly Time

ENGINE 2010 S&S Panhead S&S / P.C.I M5 Morris Magneto 93’’ S&S S&S S&S S&S S&S S&S S&S Paul Cox Industries

Year Model Builder Ignition Displacement Lower end Balancing Pistons Heads Cam Lifters Carb Pipes

Transmission Type Shifting

Baker 6 . into 4 / Jockey Shift Zero Nutrel

painting Painter Airbrush Color / type Special

Buck Wild — Gold Metal Flake Celtic Armor

FRAME Year Builder Type Rake Stretch Shocks

Photographe R Doug grew up in Montreal and Edmonton where his influence came from the chopper scene that was happening in the 1970’s. His Celtic lineage gave way to the idea of the bikes’ theme along with his philosophy that “everything in life is connected,” which is the inspiration for the knots in the spokes of the wheels. He also casually told me he also has a 47’ Knucklehead and that he used to ride on the back of some chopper dudes bikes as a 13-year-old kid.

He’s a pretty interesting guy. He’s one of those dudes that you just know has some stories. He’s been playing in the Hairfarmers band for over 17 years.

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2010 Paul Cox Industries Braided downtube 30 degrees 2’’ up —

Bars Handlebar Controls Headlight Tail light Speedo Dash Pegs Electrics Gas Tank Oil Tank Oil System Primary Seat Front Fender Rear Fender Mirrors Grips

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REAR Size Wheel Tire Brake

Twisted Springer — Paul Cox Industries Gorbys Machine 21’’ Celtic Knot Metzeller Jay Brake Gorbys machine 18’’ Celtic Knot Metzeller Jay Brake

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The Hairfarmers are one of those “après-bands” that are a huge part of the Whistler and the ski/snowboard culture across Canada. They’ve got a cult following, and when I met Doug at the airport, he told me he was just coming back from a gig in the Bahamas where they were flown down to play for someone’s birthday party.

It was a pretty cool situation watching Doug rip around and standing up on his bike under the branch covered roads in Squamish. You never really know when you’re going to come across a new friend, a crazy Paul Cox Panhead or a new story for Revolution. For me, it was in an airport in Montreal.

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Where can you find a diversified culture, friendly people, landscapes to take your breath away along with good food and drink ? Right here at home, of course ! We often forget how beautiful Canada is.

From one coast to the other, we have no reason to envy our southern neighbours.

I have visited all of North America and Western Canada is still one of my favourite places. From Alberta to British Columbia, it is simply beautiful. You would think you were in a movie landscape : snow-capped mountains surrounded by a crystal-clear lake to a hot, dry desert, we ride along beautiful, winding roads.

This year, we decided to send our motorcycles directly to Calgary using our Fly & Ride friends who offer a high-quality motorcycle transportation service. We were not the only ones to have this idea. The trip included transportation of 35 motorcycles. When you calculate the travel costs, hotels, food, gas, lost work days to ride to Alberta, it is practically cheaper to have your motorcycle transported and to take a plane. You can arrive fresh and relaxed to get the most out of your trip. Montréal to Vancouver, for example, is 5,000 km, so by leaving directly from Calgary with our motorcycles being delivered to the Harley-Davidson dealer in Calgary, we were able to travel 4,000 km in 2 weeks. We travelled back and forth between Calgary and Vancouver at a more relaxed speed riding the most beautiful roads, enjoying the beauty of Western Canada and visiting the main attractions.

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It is always more enjoyable to avoid the highways and take the secondary roads and that is why we took Highway 1A after leaving the Harley-Davidson dealer in Calgary. It is a beautiful, quiet road that runs alongside the mountains and passes through Canmore, the beginning of the famous Rockies.

The size of these mountains is always impressive. The neighbouring city is Banff, a must-see city where it is worth it to spend the night. Lots of animation, great restaurants and considerable nightlife. There are also thermal springs such as the Upper Hot Springs, that are probably nothing more that a heated pool, but what a view ! There are several other springs that I hope are more “natural”. You should arrive early in the morning or late in the afternoon because lots of people come here to enjoy the hot waters. Magnificent paths allow hikers to make their way up to the observatory. We preferred to take the cable car since dressed in jeans and motorcycle boots, hiking would not be too much fun. From the top is a spectacular view of the Rockies and the city of Banff, worth a visit despite the high cost of the cable car ride.

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Second day // A stop at the mythical Lake Louise. I remember visiting here about twenty years ago. It is still the same fabulous, very touristic, lake renowned for its turquoise waters and towering glaciers. It is great when you arrive by motorcycle, you are allowed to park very close to the lake, otherwise a shuttle is available for the more distant parking lots. Then, about 15 km away is Moraine Lake, which is just as beautiful but has less visitors. This lake was pictured on our old 20-dollar bills.

It is worth the (small) detour. Our route continues through the mountains to Revelstoke, a small, quiet town to spend the night.

It must be busier in the winter since there are several ski hills nearby; you can also visit the railway museum. Planning the routes and hotels is important since the cities are quite some distance apart.

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Third day // Each day, we planned to cover a certain distance, not too far. I learned with time that it is better to stop early and take the time to visit each place. Isn’t that what a vacation is all about, to take your time ? On the TransCanada Highway 1 to the 97 toward Kelowna, we notice that the mountains have already shrunk into hills; we enter the Okanagan Valley. This region is by far my favourite in British Columbia mainly for its lakes, hot water, fruit harvests, and good wine. For all the people whom I have talked to in the area, it is unanimous, Kelowna is a great place to live. We stay in Kelowna for two days to enjoy the magnificent lake, to swim and pick cherries that were at the end of their harvest. A tour of the vineyards is a must. Some of them have excellent restaurants, so after some generous winetasting, you can enjoy a good meal with a proudly Canadian wine and a breathtaking view of Lake Okanagan.

What more can you ask for ?

Fifth day // We continue along Highway 97, one of the most beautiful of the valley, toward Osoyoos. The more we descend toward Osoyoos, the more the décor changes. The green hills become dry, yellow-coloured valleys. With less and less trees it is getting hotter and hotter; we are in the Canadian desert. The “Far West” style scenery is home to some worrisome occupants such as the rattlesnake, the scorpion and the black widow. We are told “don’t ever leave the trail”. Osoyoos is renowned for its fruits, cherries and peaches, that can be found everywhere along the road at fruit and vegetables stands. Nothing is better than these ripe fruits, freshly picked from the trees, particularly a delicious peach so juicy that it trickles between your fingers. This region also has about fifty vineyards. For horse-lovers, this is a dream come true to ride a horse in the desert and why not take a swim on horseback in the Osoyoos Lake that is said to be the hottest in Canada (about 24˚C). Osoyoos is located 5 minutes from the US border and the state of Washington, in case you want to visit your neighbours…

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Sixth day // Toward Vancouver on route 3 that zigzags along the US border to arrive at the city of Hope. On the road, we leave the desert scenery to return to the mountains and a cooler temperature, which is quite welcome. We must say that 2018 was exceptionally hot in Western Canada (as it was across Canada), it was 30˚C or more during our entire trip. We hope to rent a hotel that night in Vancouver, but surprise ! There were no hotels available. We manage to reserve one in Abbotsford that I knew well since it was in this city that held the Vancouver Motorcycle show. We reserve a Best Western Hotel at $400 per night, Ouf ! You need to prepare yourself mentally, Vancouver is very expensive…

Seventh day // We arrive in Vancouver located on the Pacific coast and bordered by the Rockies to the east. It is the 8th largest city in Canada and is one of the most cosmopolitan in the country with 52 % of its residents speaking a maternal language other than English. We went for a walk in Gastown, a wonderful neighbourhood in Vancouver along the coast, adjacent to Downtown and Chinatown. With paved roads, stores and resto-bars, the ambiance is very relaxed. But even better, for an immersion in nature, the magnificent Stanley Park is 2 minutes from downtown where you can enjoy a refreshing dip at one of the beaches, a walk along the pathways or a visit to the aquarium. This park is the 3rd largest urban park in North America and 10 % larger than New York’s Central Park. It is quite remarkable that in Vancouver, the ocean and the mountains are both only a few minutes from downtown.

More in keeping with our interests as bikers, a visit to the HarleyDavidson Trev Deeley dealer and its motorcycle museum is recommended. I visit each time I go to Vancouver since the theme changes every two years. This year, they presented 100 years of the motorcycle, which was very interesting. The exhibit is located directly at the dealer and entry is a voluntary contribution.

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Eighth day // Toward Whistler on Highway 99 called the Sea to Sky Highway. This stretch of highway, which starts at the ocean and runs along the shore of Howe Sound to reach the immense mountains reminds me a little of Highway 1 along the US west coast, with its superb panoramas. We expected the temperature to be cooler in Whistler because of the altitude but no ! It was 35˚C that day. The hotel clerk told us that they beat the heat record that year. The only way to cool off was to have a nice cold beer or to imagine ourselves atop the snow-capped mountains so we opted for a beer !

Whistler strangely resembles the village of Mont Tremblant in the Quebec Laurentians only bigger. We may also recall that the 2010 winter Olympic games were held here.

Ninth day // We continue along Highway 99 and the TransCanada Highway 1 toward Salmon Arm. This other stretch of Highway 99 brings us into the wooded mountains, curve after curve, we are almost dizzy. From Lillooet, we follow the Fraser River, the largest river of British Columbia that we can observe from several magnificent viewpoints. This was one of my favourite routes.

Further along Highway 1, we arrive at the city of Kamloops.

This is where we find the junction to Highway 5 that we will need to take toward Jasper. However, we stayed on Highway 1 since I absolutely wanted to visit the Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum in Sorrento. Upon arrival, we learn that the museum is closed on Tuesdays (and it is Tuesday !). The young girl at an adjacent café tells us that we must come back the next day, that the museum is really worth seeing. We decide to stay overnight in Salmon Arm. Tenth day // We returned to Sorrento to visit the museum. For both motorcycle amateurs and connoisseurs, Dreamcycle is a must-see, the price is $12, a visit well worth

the cost. Mark, the owner, is passionate about his machines.

He tells us some stories about the history of some of the motorcycles and would have continued all day. If you want to find out more, you can enter the number associated to the motorcycle into a device at the entrance and listen to the narrative that shares all of the information about the motorcycle, its origin, the company history, any special details, etc. It is very well done. All the brands of motorcycles are exhibited and some of them are very rare. Mark also let us visit his workshop that contained several other motorcycles being restored. A souvenir shop has several interesting items and there is also a restaurant attached to the building.

A great day packed full of wonderful information.

We then continue along Highway 1 toward Golden, the last city in British Columbia before re-entering Alberta. Several mountains nearby are perfect for skiing and practicing winter and outdoor sports. From a small pedestrian bridge, we can see the water of Kicking Horse River that is light milky blue, and the results of the melting glaciers that persist again this year because of the exceptional heat.

Eleventh day // We return to Calgary with a quick stop at Lake Louise for a final souvenir. For a perfect ending, we take a walk along the streets of Calgary to arrive at Kane’s HarleyDavidson dealer located downtown, then at the Calgary Harley-Davidson dealer near the airport, we are ready for our return. Our motorcycles are loaded, we say good-bye to all the dealer’s collaborators and our transporter, and it is over.

I hope the western provinces fared well after the devastating forest fires that raged. We did not really witness them but we could smell the smoke and breathed it in for a good part of our trip. See you soon !

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Sponsored by leading custom tire manufacturer Avon Tyres, the Freestyle class at the AMD World Championship is internationally recognized as being the premier showcase for originality, innovation craftsmanship and advanced custom motorcycle design and engineering.

Russia scoops 2018 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building, 98 bikes, 85 competitors, 30 countries.

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Russian customizer Zillers Garage scored a convincing first place in the 13th annual AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building at INTERMOT Customized, Cologne, Germany, on October 7.

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With “Insomnia,” Zillers’ Yamaha SR 400 based masterpiece, rising star Dmitry Golubchikov takes the coveted title of Avon World Champion of Custom Bike Building for the next two years, and becomes the first winner of the AMD World Championship from Eastern Europe.

In a very broad international spread of top honours, second place and first reserve champion went to Omar Jumiran, all the way from Malaysia for “BoneX”, his exquisite handbuilt, race-inspired AJS 350 engined drag style one-off special. Omar qualified to compete at the AMD World Championship as a result of his win at MotoNation, Kuala Lumpur in 2017, one of the international network of AMD’s official affiliate custom bike shows.

Third place and second reserve champion went to Károly Orkonyi from Hungary for “Speedster King,” his futuristic 1700 cc handmade rigid.

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Altogether 51 bikes competed in Freestyle, with no less than 13 different countries featuring in the top 20.

In total 98 bikes competed at this year’s AMD World Championship, entered by 85 individual competitors from 30 different countries, including as far afield as the United States, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia and India.

The ever-popular Modified Harley-Davidson World Championship was won by Julian von Oheimb of One Way Machine with “Silver Storm,” a 1450 cc 2001 Softail Deuce.

In an extremely high-quality field, this year’s Retro Modified win was taken by VM Cycles of Italy, with a 1942 WLA SV 750 cc engined Flathead with a BSA military style M20 drivetrain – almost entirely handmade with stainless steel and brass accessories.

Also flying the flag for Italy, the Cafe Racer class was won by FMW Motorcycles with “Hurakan,” an S&S Superstock Avon Tyre-shod 1968 Shovelhead.

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Staged as the lead feature at “INTERMOT Customized,” the show-within-a-show concept created to showcase custom industry excellence at INTERMOT (Cologne, Germany, October 3-7, 2018), the AMD World Championship was widely praised by exhibitors and visitors alike as delivering an inspirational and aspirational show environment that champions the outstanding craftsmanship and innovation of the international custom motorcycle market.

In addition to the AMD World Championship bikes, the 150,000 plus high-mileage riders that visit INTERMOT Customized saw presentations of custom excellence from a wide range of exhibitors that included several of the leading OEMs such as Harley-Davidson, BMW, Yamaha and Kawasaki.

The 14th AMD World Championship will be staged at INTERMOT Customized at the Cologne Exhibition Center (Koelnmesse) in October 2020.

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Micaela wallace & Angela Piper

BY Catherine David

Text : Catherine David – Photos : Micalea Wallace & Randee Lee Armstrong

There are few women like them. Beyond the stereotypes, they are strong and confident. In the social networking era, the women are young, cool and sometimes appear to stand a bit above the others. Not her. Authentic and true, she is the initiator of Rebelle Moto, a project in her image that highlights real women who have their heart in the right place, who are always ready to give a hand, women who are inclusive and positive, impassioned by motorcycles. Presenting Micaela Wallace and the nominees for the Rebelle Awards.

I met Micaela for the first time in 2017 during our first project : Women of Moto. This project, developed in collaboration with Asleigh Kaliszuk, aimed for the emancipation of women in a world where they are still too often confronted with sexist stereotypes. “Rebelle Moto falls within the continuity of Women of Moto,” says Micaela. “I could have kept the same name but since this project is a solo development and aims for the recognition of women involved in their community, I wanted to give it a specific identity.” This year, with the support of Harley-Davidson Canada, she has travelled the country to promote the exceptional, but often unseen, involvement of certain women in their regions. Five Rebelle Awards have been distributed and a sixth one will be shortly.

On rebellemoto.com, Facebook and Instagram, men and women are invited to nominate a motorcyclist who inspires them. “Rebelle Moto does not look to compensate the

Instagram stars, or the local stars,” Micaela shares over a glass of rum and coke before the glow of a campfire. I am looking for women who are struggling who we don’t hear about. Those who are actively involved in a group, positive female leaders who volunteer for events or offer their companionship for novices. Rebelle Moto wants to compensate the generous souls, inclusive, involved and inspiring women.”

I had the privilege of accompanying this mobilizer during her amazing adventure. Our journey began in Quebec, at the Mamzelle Ride & Ramble, accompanied by her friend Angela Piper. Much like her friend, Angela is generous, attentive and easy going. She is also hilariously funny. These were two dream partners for this type of road trip. The ladies of Quebec were especially numerous in responding to the Rebelle Moto request.

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Vénus St-Onge was the first woman to receive the award for her participation in the creation of the Litas Montréal branch and for her implication with women. “I was seduced by the inclusive aspect of the Litas and felt the need to support and encourage others. Women who affirm themselves, who dare to support other women are a source of inspiration for me. I felt I needed to act in order for this vision to shine.

I suppose this is what the girls want to honour,” she confides humbly. Vénus, who prefers to give a voice to “all women who dare to go outside their comfort zone, regardless of the size of the challenge,” has received a massive amount of nominations. Through her approach and caring character, Vénus has definitely contributed to the development of the women’s movement in Quebec and people love her !

We then headed to the Maritimes for the second award.

The task to determine the winner became more intense in Nova Scotia. Micaela was unable to decide between two ladies who distinguished themselves by their numerous

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nominations and respective implications. Finally, Kristin Whitehead and Kira Williams were tied and shared the award. Kristin has been in the world of racing (a world dominated by men) since 2010. This atypical mother is supported in her sport by her friends and husband Chad. “I would like to nominate my wife,” Chad writes to Rebelle Moto.

“She is the motor of women’s racing in our region. She has inspired several women to try the sport, to overcome their fears and be courageous in the face of doubt. I am proud of her and I believe she should be recognized for her hard work.” As for Kira, she is not afraid to get her hands dirty. She is curious, empathetic, generous and inspires women through her positive leadership. This passionate woman also organized the International Female Ride Day in Darmouth this year and formed a starting group at Pro Cycle to accompany beginners to the Backroad Ball in the neighbouring province. She is a skilled craftsperson and owns Windburn Jewellery, an online jewelry boutique inspired by the motorcycle world.

The fourth award was given during the Backroad Ball in Penobsquis, New-Brunswick.

Marie Mourant was who the ladies of the Eastern community wanted to reward for organizing the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Moncton, her contribution to the promotion of the motorcycle culture and her good nature. I was particularly moved by this nomination since I had the chance to meet this friendly woman during the filming of the Filles de Moto series. “I was profoundly touched by this award,” confided Marie. “I have never won anything before. And I was especially touched to see many women that I didn’t know come up to congratulate me and talk about my projects and implication. Recognition by one’s peers is motivating and makes you want to do more !”

That evening, Angela mounted the stage of the Backroad Ball to warm up the crowd before the nominations. It was an incredibly funny moment.

This woman has the charisma and the talent of the world’s greatest comedians. After giving the award to Marie, Micaela asked Angela to return to the stage for a surprise honourable mention.

She wanted to highlight the unbelievable support that she had received from her friend when she was told she had a tumour on her parotid gland attached to her facial nerve. Before the surgery, Angela organized a funeral for Micaela’s tumour.

This surprise nomination was both moving and funny reflecting the bond between these two friends who met during a gathering of the Litas in Edmonton.

After these trips in Quebec and the Maritimes, Micaela asked me to accompany her out West for the next award. It was at the Renegade Riot in the majestic region of Kootenay Central that the Albertan, Lindsay Aubin, was honoured. Lindsay has been a volunteer for two years and her contagious passion is an inspiration for many.

“The motorcycle has changed my life. As a result, I have met several good friends with whom I have experienced my best road trips and met my fiancé through a motorcyclist friend. I have also witnessed a similar effect that the motorcycle has on other women,” remarks Lindsay. “I wish everyone could experience it ! This is what motivates me to be involved and promote motorcycling.”

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The love story between women and motorcycles did not start yesterday. Several women have made their mark in history, others have defied the rules at times when the morals of a right-thinking society were 100 times stricter than they are today. What is the relevance of such an initiative ?

Marie de Moncton views projects such as Rebelle Moto, a means to mutually support and positively recognize one another. “Together, we are stronger and can accomplish great things.” Indeed, Canadians are making more and more noise on the motorcycle scene and this loud roar of motors will not die down any time soon. For Rebelle Moto, with this positive wave vibrating in the hearts of many motorcyclists, Micaela Wallace deserves her turn in the honours.

Will you be the next nominee ?

Rebelle Moto invites you to the last nominations of 2018. To participate, follow the Instagram page @rebellemoto. Post a picture of the person you want to nominate along with her complete name, nickname and specify how this woman has inspired you. To be eligible, you must use the hashtag #rebellemoto_revolution. You can also make a silent nomination by filling out the online form at rebellemoto.com/rebelle-awards. All Canadian women who drive motorcycles are eligible. You have until January 4, 2019 to share the person who inspires you ! The winner will be revealed during a Live Facebook event at the Edmonton Motorcycle Show to be held from January 11 to 13, 2019.

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Text : Erik Gendron Photos : Pascal Richard

The Custom Bagger style is not yet coming to an end !

A long-time sport motorcycle enthusiast, I watched the customs on the road and told myself that one day, I would go a little further in the bagger concept. From this was born my desire to assemble my Punisher-edition bagger, although I had no idea where to start.

A stop at MG Performance helped me to see more clearly and to better orient my project in the right direction. I let Yves, the owner of MG, have the task of customizing my 2015 FLHXS using the parts we selected together beforehand, to finally create a project to my liking.

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I am a sport motorcycle enthusiast and I was in a serious motorcycle accident in 1998 after which I was declared dead as I was being transported to the hospital. A few days later, I was told that I would never walk or ride a motorcycle again. There is nothing as strong as positive thinking as two years later and with lots of determination, I was back riding a motorcycle and in great shape. The motorcycle was always a way of life for me. It is an unparalleled freedom to be able to discover spectacular landscapes from behind the wheel of a motorcycle.

I had wanted a custom motorcycle for many years and finally this year I let myself be tempted to transform my 2015 Harley FLHXS. My choice of colour was flat white with a customized logo all done by Raccons Custom. The other parts are a glossy black done by powdercoating, which outlines the white and gives the motorcycle a more sombre look.

A bag and a rear fender kit extended by 8 inches gives the motorcycle a lower and longer profile. Among other particularities is the front and rear air suspension, the electric central kickstand, the 23-inch wheel with Fat Spoke spokes, the digital dial, and the 13-inch handlebars to name a few.

I am in a good position to tell you that with plenty of perseverance and willpower, you can realize your wildest dreams !

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OUR READERS Text and photos : Marcello Bruno

My name is Marcello Bruno and this is my first creation – a one-of-a-kind Sportster. Cars and motorcycles have been my passion since I was about five years old. Throughout my childhood, I would take apart and repair motorcycles, bicycles, Go-Karts, anything that had a motor. They called me “McGyver” because I could make anything work using very few tools. In the summer, rather than playing with my friends in the park like other kids, I would modify bicycles, lengthening the forks to make “Choppers.”

In 1997, at the age of 18, I started working at Canadian Metal Fashion, a company that now belongs to me today and employs 11 people. We specialize in the production of custom steel furniture. So I learned to weld and use a few machines and this gave me the opportunity to carry out several projects.

I started in the 2000s with the production of low rider frames and bike parts. Then I made scale model motorcycles and sold them to several small gift shops. In 2003, I built my first mini gas chopper since these small machines were all the rage at the time.

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In 2008, I took possession of my current company and I promised myself that one day I was going to build a real custom motorcycle. This dream lived on and the day finally arrived, in the summer of 2015. I bought my first 1994 Harley-Davidson Sportster. Full of wonderment, I threw myself into the project with determination.

This bike is proof that you don’t need a $ 20,000 motor and expensive parts to create a show bike. This was the main reason that I chose a Sportster.

I obviously started with the frame. It was cut and advanced 8 inches forward, tilted 35 degrees, with Springer forks shortened by six inches. The fuel tank was entirely made by hand. I made it myself with using an English Wheel, a hammer and a sandbag. The rear wing and all the metal casting are handmade. The swing arm was built for a 240 tire with precious curves.

The beauty of this bike is its shock absorber in the centre, like a Japanese motorcycle. It was made for me by Works Performance because the geometry has completely changed.

The oil tank is hidden underneath the swing arm. In the gas tank, half of the tank contains gasoline and the other side contains the battery and all the wiring of the motorcycle.

The bike has no visible wiring, everything is inside the frame to give the bike a sleek appearance. This was a big challenge.

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The look of this motorcycle is both vintage and very modern, thanks to its curves. With a little brass, plenty of chrome, some awesome air filters on each side and a truly original exhaust system, it’s really unique. The engine bears a certain resemblance to a 1950s Panhead with the cut cam cover for a vintage look. The sound of the engine is like Pavarotti at the microphone.

I worked with people I trust. First with Deshaies Motosport who rebuilt the engine : Cylinders from 883 with 1250 cc, compression 10:1, Andrews cam and much more. We estimate its power to the wheels at 110 hp… not bad for a little Sportster ! All the chrome was made by Placage GG. The molding and painting were done by one of my good friends, Alex Laurendeau of Ace Customs.

After completing this project, I started a new division at my company called Bruno Motor Works. We will produce exhaust systems, air filters, handlebars and rear fenders.

For me, shaping metal is an art, but it’s a practice that is disappearing because more and more people are buying prefabricated parts online.

Those who understand the work and the time spent in this kind of project will appreciate all the details. I am very proud of this machine made entirely by hand. My dream would be to participate in a Biker Build Off in Quebec ! I’m putting out a challenge anyone who is ready to face me !

Anytime, anywhere !

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