Duas Caras Cycles / Born-Free 6 Special / Guest From Nagoya

In early December we went out to the Mooneyes HRCS show in Yokohama Japan and presented an award " The Born-Free Pick". The winner of this award was invited to Born-Free 6 as a special guest along with their bike. Tatsuya Fujii ( aka Ron) from Duas Caras Cycles in Nagoya was the recipient of the award.
 There were so many nice bikes at this show and it was very difficult to pick just one as the winner.. but his crazy 1938 Knuckle chopper was a mind blower & definitely deserved to take home the award.
Duas Caras Cycles is based in Nagoya which is a hot-bed for old choppers & vintage motorcycles. The scene is very strong and the guys & girls build & ride some of the coolest choppers anywhere in the world. It's truly an honor to have him & his Knuckle at BF6. Check out what Ron is bringing to BF6 and some past builds.

                                                               1938 Knuckle (( BF Pick )) 

       

Invited Builder-Jesse Bassett of the Gasbox

We would like to introduce to you one of our new Invited Builders, Jesse Bassett and his shop The Gasbox. Jesse has been building bikes for years in the Midwest and you'll probably recognize a few of them like his Indian. We didn't know Jesse other than seeing pics of his bikes, but people that know him gave high recommendations, so we decided to give him a call and see if he wanted to be a part of Born-Free 6.

He and his wife just gave birth to twins and showed a bike at the One Show in Portland, now Jesse saws it's full speed ahead on his BF6 build, he has this to say about it:

"The bike I am building is based around a knucklehead engine that has been in the Cleveland motorcycle family since the 60's. I actually know of every owner since then. It was built with 80ci flathead flywheels, panhead cylinders with heads modified for the fire ring, and shortened shovel head valves. I modified a stock VL frame and am fitting a Norton roadholder front fork. 

This is something I have wanted to build for awhile and am us BF6 as an excuse.

I also included some pictures of some previous builds as sort of a bio.

We are on Facebook and Instagram and Tumblr and Pinterest and every other social apparatus as "The Gasbox" also the website is www.thegasbox.com.

Garage Company Party Fyler

Here is the official flyer for the Born-Free/ Loser Machine party at the Garage Company in Inglewood California on March 22nd 12 pm to 6 pm. Free BBQ /Free Drinks/Giant Boob/ Giveaways/Live DJ/Girls/Guys...what more do you need? How about a completely rebuilt 1952 HD Panhead Motor? We are.. and we will give it to some lucky duck at the party. Go to the Lowbrow Custom Born-Free page and get your 2 Posters/w Free tickets that will enter you to win this motor and the 2 giveaway bikes at Born-Free 6 June 28-29-  http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/p3312/buy/misc/born-free-6/born-free-show-born-free-6-poster-amp-raffle-ticket/      

You do not need to be present to win the Panhead Motor! If you win it we will ship it to you!

 *((You must to be present to win the bikes at Born-Free 6))* 

Born-Free 5 "Event of The Year"

The Cycle Source Magazine year in review issue is out now and Born-Free 5 was named " Event of the Year". Thank you to Cycle Source  Magazine, all those who voted , those who attended the show and made it worthy of consideration for this award. There are so many great shows out there so we are proud to have made the list. Every year we try to add new ideas, new elements, new people, keep it exciting and folks talking. This year's 2 day event will keep your interest we promise. We have so many new things happening it's hard to keep up....even for us. We still have so much to announce so stay tuned. Make your plans now for June 28-29 2014 in sunny Southern California... Born-Free 6 is coming! 

People..Places..Motorcycles

We just got back from The Mama Tried Show in beautiful Milwaukee and it was a huge success. Congrats to Warren & Scott and all those involved. The place was perfect, the bikes bitchin and the people were top notch.
 The huge turn out they got in 10 degree weather with people from all over the country was truly amazing. The fact this show was conceived just a few months ago is really saying something about our community. People will travel & support their friends.
 These guys really did a great job working with Harley Davidson and the Iron Horse Hotel. The free shuttle to the Harley Davidson Museum throughout the day was awesome and having the hotel right next door was perfect. The folks at both of these companies sponsored the event & were very very hospitable.
 Milwaukee really understands people who ride motorcycles and want to have a good time. There really is nothing better than hanging out with your friends ( new & old) in a fun place...Milwaukee is a fun place. I was informed that it was voted: The fattest city, The drunkest city and The sexiest city in America...what more do you need. This is going to be a can't miss event in the coming years!

       

Win-A-Welder from Miller Electric at Born-Free 6!!!

We are proud to have Miller Electric AKA Miller Welders as a returning sponsor of Born-Free! We've always been true blue to the Miller brand, for close to 10 years we've had working relationship with the company outside of Born-Free which has been very rewarding. Their products AND people make all the difference when put up against other welding brands!!!

This year at Born-Free 6 we will be giving away a Miller Diversion 180 TIG and also a Miller Autoset 211 MIG. One will be given away Saturday June 28 and the other Sunday June 29, 2014, both will be consolation prizes after the bike giveaway. So even if you don't go home with a motorcycle you could still win big!!! And if you don't win Saturday, you could win Sunday!!! Click the links above for details on either machine.

To be entered, you need to buy one or more Born-Free 6 posters w/free ticket. Get them online from Lowbrow Customs by clicking HERE.  

These welders are both high quality machines and can basically do most anything you would need when building or fixing your motorcycle! Don't miss out!

Proud Sponsor of Mama Tried

Warren and Scott have put some serious work into getting this show together and we are proud to be a sponsor. The Dice Party is Friday night at the HD Museum and Saturday is the show. Come out & support these guys! Bikes from all over the country are headed to Milwaukee.  

 

Born-Free 6 Promos...Win Bikes ..Win a Pan Motor

 

Attention Born-Free'rs, in case you did not know the BF6 Giveaway Promos are fully underway and are loaded with the good stuff.

 Here's what's happening:  We are giving away 2 bikes at Born-Free 6. One is a builder bike of the winners choice( 12 builders participating in giveaway ) the 2nd is a 1947 HD Knucklehead chopper. How do you enter promo? Buy a BF6 Poster w/ Free Ticket and you are in. You must be present at BF6 to win the bikes!

If that's not enough we are also giving away completely rebuilt 1952 HD Panhead motor. Matching cases, Ca. Title and zero miles. We are giving this away at the Garage Company Party on March 22nd. How do you enter? Buy 2 BF6 Posters w/Free Tickets in the same purchase and you are in. If you already bought 2 in the same purchase prior to this promo being announced you are automatically entered.. You do not need to be present to win the motor!

 Win or not all ticket stubs will be back in the running for the bikes@ BF6.* We will set an online purchase deadline soon for the motor promo soon... So don't delay! Go to the Lowbrow BF6 page right now and get a chance to win all of these fine prizes. http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/p3312/buy/misc/born-free-6/born-free-show-born-free-6-poster-amp-raffle-ticket/   

 

 

 

 

Jason Sheets-Invited Builder Update

Jason Sheets has been working hard back at his shop in Maryland on his Born-Free 6 bike. You probably remember his clean Harley VL he built for Born-Free 5 that was also the bike that got picked by the lucky ticket holder!

Well, the panhead that Jason is building now is shaping up nicely. He's heavily modified another VL frame to fit the OHV motor and four speed trans. As a machinist and fabricator, he's naturally making a lot of parts to suit this one-off build like the oil and gas tanks. The cases are fully polished and there's a clean, extended K-model frontend giving this bike a great look. 

You could have your shot of picking this bike (or 12 others!)  June 28th or June 29th at Born-Free 6 if your lucky number gets pulled!    CLICK HERE to get your BF6 poster/ticket combos and remember if you buy two or more in one transaction between now and March 22 you are also entered to win a rebuilt '52 Panhead engine!!

You can follow Jason on Instagram HERE.

Vendor Cut Off Date Is Approaching ( PLEASE READ )

Hey folks the Vendor cut off date is ((March 15th !)) If you want to vend at Born-Free 6 you must have the Vendor Agreement Form & $Payment$ in by ((March 15th.)) We have cut back the total number of vendors by almost 30% this year and we are almost full. We are looking to be much more organized than ever before with a complete vendor map, space numbers and even links for each vendor on our new ( soon to launch) website. To do all this we need your help! So please secure your vending spot at BF6 now! Email Holly @ holly@bornfreeshow.com to get on the map today.   

Tom Fugle BF 6 Builder

 

Every year we really try to get a unique mix of builders in the BF Builder Invite. We have had father & son, father, sons & nephew, builders from across the US & the globe,some well known dudes & some you have never heard of.

This year we have the privilege of having a living legend Mr. Tom Fugle of Sioux City Iowa. Tom has built some of the most iconic bikes known to man and his art & leather skills are legendary. He has inspired so many with his builds & paintwork and it's evident everywhere you look. Tom is our oldest builder we have ever had but his attitude, energy & spirit is that of a young man. I talked to Tom a couple days ago and he was telling me about his ribs ( he broke some a few months ago) and said he feels great and the milk healed him quick. For those of you who know Tom you know what that means. This year Tom is building a full blown Panhead show bike..Here are a few pics of Tom's crazy build and we will have the full story soon.        

 

 

Invited Builder Update-Larry Pierce

Invited builder Larry Pierce out in Alabama has been slaving away on his Harley big twin flathead chopper! Things are shaping up and don't forget you can choose this bike to take home if your lucky number is drawn either Saturday or Sunday at Born-Free 6!! Click HERE to get your BF6 posters/ticket combos to win. Follow Larry on instagram HERE and his blog HERE


From Larry about the build so far:
The frame is done. It's an all stainless loop tail frame with 7/8 tubing and 1 1/4 tubing for the backbone. It's 3 inches shorter than stock with 26 degree rake. I was gonna polish it but going with paint now.  I've got the tanks mounted, I narrowed stock panhead tanks and offset them.  I've still got to make gas caps and I am trying to decide if I am gonna run a dash.  Buchanan's built and polished the wheels. They are shouldered Morad rims laced up to Timken baring hubs. I am aiming to have the oil tank and fender done by end of this week and the whole bike torn down and shipped to chrome and paint by March 10th so I can finish the motor. Hopefully it all goes according to plan....but we will see.
Larry