Many of you out there know of Kevin Baas and his work with old bikes and his career at Kennedy High School teaching his chopper building class. Well, Teach is just the kind of guy we like at Born-Free! He's all about old iron and rides the crap out of everything he owns. He's building a cool dual carb panhead for the show this year, stay tuned! For now enjoy his video.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Petrol Moto Party
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
39 Days To ShowTime & ....
...Your chance to win a very special Motorcycle...18 of the 32 BF5 Invite Builders and possibly the Show Class Magazine winner will have their bikes in the giveaway promo.Start thinking about what bike you would choose.The group of guys we have are so diverse in their styles and all so very talented it will be a tough decision.All of our builders are putting maximum effort into their bikes and it shows.This could be the greatest group of bikes ever built for a single show and we are very proud of them and extremely happy to offer this incredible opportunity to you. It's up to you to do the rest. We have posters and tickets available right now online from Lowbrow Customs.. http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/p2800/buy/misc/born-free-5/born-free-show-born-free-5-poster-amp-raffle-ticket-with-limited-edition-of-500-screenprinted-poster/ or we have them in select stores in Southern California. They are> TriCo in Hollywood, The Garage Company in Inglewood,Long Beach Trading/Dixie in the LBC, Classic Cycles in Orange & The Cycle Lodge in Orange. These stores have a limited number and once there gone that's all folks. Now it's up to you!!! GOOD LUCK & see you all on June 29th 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Duane Ballard BF5 Builder Update
Duane sent in some progress pics of his BF5 Kawasaki Drag bike build. He is looking right on track to be done and running at BF5..stay tuned for more updates from Duane and the other builders...HE WRITES...Here it is as of this morning( LAST WEEK). I should have the head back from APE this week do I can finish the motor up and get it in the bike. Pete Hot Dog Finlan is in the middle of paint. I have no idea what he is doing except the main color and a VERY vague direction for him to do his thing. That tiny gauge from Dakota Digital is a speedometer, tachometer, odometer, oil pressure light, neutral light, turn signal indicator, etc. Im looking forward to having a gauge on one of my bikes. I like diggers but think if the originators of that style had the performance brakes, controls, etc. that are available today they would of used them also. Thanks! Duane
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Born-Free 5 Builder Series Video-Jeff Leighton
We are proud to present Jeff Leighton's Invited Builder video for Born-Free 5. Jeff is building a special bike this year with a panhead motor from a living legend. Enjoy and please repost!
Born-Free 5 Builder Series-Jeff Leighton from Born-Free on Vimeo.
Harley Davidson & Born-Free
This year Harley Davidson is the Top Sponsor for Born-Free 5. We just spent a few days in beautiful Milwaukee touring the Power Train Plant,The Corporate Offices and The Museum.It's absolutely amazing to see where the motorcycles we covet so much originate from.The museum is indescribable in words you must see it for yourself to fully appreciate the history and tradition of the greatest motorcycles ever made and still being made today.Harley's participation in this year's show has been a blessing to say the least and is letting us do even more for the show and all of you.Harley Davidson will award their new 2013 Screaming Eagle 120R motor to talented someone at Born-Free to build a bike around for BF 6. This a very special & generous award can go to anyone who attends Born-Free with a bike they have built that exemplifies the creative & artistic expression of what this show is all about.There is no ticket to buy... no rules to this promotion and is open to all...so if you are building a bike as an invited guest or one of many who are simply regular guys working on a bike in their garage's at night...you could win this motor and be part of something very special at next year's show!! This is an incredible opportunity for someone and a great honor for The Born-Free Show. Here are a few pics of the trip & the Power Train....
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Awards @ BF 5
We will have an award ceremony this year as in years past. We will be giving away 12 awards ranging from Best Knucklehead to Best Modern Bike.We also will be giving the BEST IN SHOW AWARD (all awards are open to everyone entered) which the winner will receive a trip with their bike as an invited guest to the MOONEYES
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Michael Barragan BF5 Invited Builder
Michael is back for his 2nd straight year as a BF builder.His killer gold Knucklehead from last year took 2nd place in the BF4 Builder Invite & then he took it to the Mooneyes Eyes HRCS show in Japan as an invited guest.Long, Lean & Sexy machines are what Michael has been known for and by the look of this year's build the formula is still working....and working real good!Rumor has it he is building two bikes... one for the invite and one to show in his Evil Spirit vendor booth.Michael is very excited about his build and there's some secrets he's hiding, so if you want to know... come to the show!!
Show Class Magazine BF5 Cover Art Contest
Last year the Show Class Magazine guys did an entire issue on BORN-FREE 4. It was loaded with bikes,interviews,people and really showed what BF is about. They had an art contest for the cover and there are at it again. http://www.showclassmag.com/2013/05/born-free-5-issue-art.html Get started now on something to send over to these guys. If you were part of the BF5 Flyer contest send over what you did!! It might be exactly what they are looking for.Do something cool & Get Involved Today!! They are also looking for advertisers for this very special issue.. (( Below is last years winning cover))
Zac Doom BF5 Sponsor Video
Zac Doom has always been a good friend to us and the show. Last year he and few other dudes really stepped up & handled all the music at Born-Free. This year he has become a top sponsor. Zac is a very multi talented guy and here's a little insight on one of Minneapolis's finest.
Portrait of Doom from Show Class Magazine on Vimeo.
Portrait of Doom from Show Class Magazine on Vimeo.
Born-Free 4 DVD showing in Denver tonight!
Just saw this online, but if you are in Denver and need something to do tonight they are showing the Born-Free 4 DVD that Lowbrow Customs put together as well as 6 Over. check it out! if you want to buy either DVD you can always get them from Lowbrow, CLICK HERE.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Mike ( Old Stuff )Pilaczynski
Where to begin on Mike's BF5 Panhead build is a tough one..He has put his hands on so many things it's crazy.Here are a few highlights of what's shaping up to be a show favorite. NarrowedTanks,Narrowed Trees w/ Narrowed Nacelle,Killer2 into 1 Exhaust,Crazy Taillight in Shock,Trapeze Controls and he Cast his own Oil Tank!! All this work and Mike is putting it up for you reading this right now to win!! Support this effort and buy a poster/ w free ticket that enters you to win this bike or one of the other 17 invited builder bikes!! http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/p2800/buy/misc/born-free-5/born-free-show-born-free-5-poster-amp-ticket-with-free-lapel-pin-while-supplies-last/ 
Jason Sheets BF5 VL Update
Invited builder Jason Sheets is finishing up the VL and sent in a couple photos. If your number is called ...You could ride this amazing machine into the California sunset on June 29 2013...bring your Raybans!
Monday, May 13, 2013
CHOP CULT FEATURE
Wink Eller BF5 Builder Photos
Wink is the first builder completely done with his build. We have had the honor to see Wink building his bike first hand and he is a machine.Wink can big bore a new bagger and time the oil pump of a 38 ULH in the same day...Knowledge is an understatement..Please make it a point & do yourself a favor when you come to the show...stop by Wink's booth and meet a legend. Wink just had his Born-Free 5 Builder Bike shot for the cover of a major magazine & we got a spy shot. Thank you Wink for being a part of this!
Matt Olsen BF5 Builder Update
The Olsen's BF 5 Builder Invite bike is almost done & spent a few days at the track to fine tune. Matt & Britt sent in a couple photos of the fun.We will have his full build update soon.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Builder Updates are Coming..
Josh Conely is on the gas to get his bike done. He just sent in a progress shot.. We don't have much time... But he promises to deliver. 47 Knucklehead , perfect frame with a XA springer, narrowed tanks, Stelling & Helling risers, aluminum wheels and some special fab tricks is the end game. You can win his bike for only 25 bucks.
WIN THIS KNUCKLEHEAD AT BF5
You can win this custom made Knucklehead chopper built by Masa from Luck Motorcycle in Japan at Born-Free 5 June 29 th 2013...Please process this ...You can pick this bike or one of 17 other invited builder bikes if your number is called.Do not wait to get your chance...go to the Lowbrow Custom BF5 page and buy your poster/w free ticket and get some other free goodies when you buy. Support this FREE show and get a 
chance to win one of 18 custom built motrocycles. http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/p2800/buy/misc/born-free-5/born-free-show-born-free-5-poster-amp-ticket-with-free-lapel-pin-while-supplies-last/
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