Jeff Leighton's BF 5 Build Update

Here's some progress shots of Jeff's Panhead build.. See it for yourself live in person at Born-Free! 

Joey Cano's BF5 Knucklehead

Joey is in this to win it!! His fully molded narrowed Knuckle is looking mighty fine. This is high quality bike by a highly skilled guy and he's offering it up to you to win! It's getting really close to the show and all the builders are killing it and we really appreciate all the hard work!! 

Born-Free Invited Builder Series-Caleb Owens of Cro Customs

Many of you know Caleb Owens of Cro Customs, but some of you don't. He's a hard working family man and was brought up around bikes in Florida with his older brothers showing him the ropes. Fast forward decades and he's turned into one hell of a fabricator and custom motorcycle builder! In fact, he's been voted #1 amongst his fellow Born-Free builders the last two years in a row and has been invited to attended this years Mooneyes Hot Rod and Custom Show in Japan! Caleb is trying his hand at a different approch to an old panhead for this years Born-Free show which you could win and take home the day of the show! if you don't have your poster/ticket combo, CLICK HERE and order some now. You'll be bummed if you miss out on this opportunity!

Enjoy these few minutes shot by Michael Schmidt of Caleb, Gilby Clarke, and Matt Davis talking about bikes and Born-Free.

Born-free 5 invited Builder Series-Caleb Owens of Cro Customs from Born-Free on Vimeo.

In case you missed it, here is Caleb's video from last year:

Born-Free 4 Builder: Caleb Owens of Cro Customs from Born-Free on Vimeo.

Loser Machine BF5 Invited Builder Feature On...

...Yaniv Evan from Power Plant. Check out the photos and feature the guys from Loser Machine did on Yaniv... CLICK HERE to read more.  

Max Schaaf BF 5 Builder

Max is back for BF 5...He has built a insane bike every year for the show and always delivers.Every bike I have seen built by Max is something I would love to own...probably like most you too.He has his own unique style with his paintwork & what he builds it's always different & always cool!! He has also built an incredible fan base over the years who digs what he does and that's a very hard thing to do!! We are very pleased he's back with us for BF5 . This year Max has agreed just like the other 17 builders that are involved in the Giveaway Promo to build a killer bike and then give one of you the opportunity to take it home at the end of the show.This is a chance of a lifetime and may never happen again.Is 25.00( You are buying a poster w/ Free ticket) too much money for the chance to win Max's build or 17 other highly talented dudes? Think about it and if you think it's worth a shot CLICK HERE   and get some...

 

Points Of Interest

While you are out for Born-Free 5 and looking for things to do & see there are several bike shops & stores you should check out.We have a list of some and will be adding more as they come in...
Please visit TriCo in Hollywood :The Garage Company in Inglewood :Long Beach Trading/Dixie in Long Beach :Winks Custom Cycles in Orange : The Tiger Shack in Orange :Classic Cycles in Orange, and Moore's Cycle In Anaheim....If you have a shop and want to be on the list please email me mike@bornfreeshow.com   

Born-Free Builder Series-Kevin "Teach" Baas

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.

Petrol Moto Party

Petrol Moto is having a party on June 22 2013..the Saturday before the show in downtown Los Angeles. If you are in town and looking for something to do this is a good start.Bands, Babes and Bikes More info to come. If you are interested in sponsoring or helping out contact Oscar at Petrol.. petrol-moto@hotmail.com  

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..  CLICK HERE! 

Or we have them in select stores in Southern California. They are at 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 

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

 

 

 

 
 

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....    

 

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

HRCS in Yokohama Japan. This amazing experience is provided by the generous folks at Mooneyes.This is a ride in show..so ride in, park your bike ( we will have parking help) go to the BF bike registration booth and get a orange tag for your bike. Fill out info put on your bike and you are eligible to win..without a tag the judges will not pick your bike. The awards will be held approx at 3:30 to 4 pm. See you all there on June 29 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!!

NOISE CYCLES BF5 UPDATE

T-Bone is doing a little light woodworking his BF5 Panhead build...

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.

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.