Invited Builder Update-Jordan Dickinson

Jordan has been busy turning flat pieces sheetmetal and straight pieces of tubing into a motorcycle at his shop in Minnesota. He has a style and an eye for things that doesn't allow himself to use off the shelf or stock parts when he knows he can make something even cooler from scratch! It doesn't hurt that his metal shaping skills are pretty advanced. Follow his work HERE on instagram and be sure to come to Born-Free 7 to see the finished product!  

 

BF7 Invited Builder update-Kyle Edger

If you aren't familiar with the name Kyle Edgar yet, you should be! We poached him from the finalists of the Show Class People's Champ last year and asked him to be an Invited Builder for BF7 after awarding him Best Shovelhead at BF6 which was no easy task!
Kyle's award winning shovel brought a fresh look to the much attempted area of small, skinny, bikes and it looks as if he is working more of his magic with a big twin flathead this year. Stay tuned for more! Be sure to follow Kyle on instagram HERE he has a shop called Leadfist Cycles.

Born-Free 7 Invited Builders Carmine and Jason of Visionary Cycle Products

Its rare that we have "teams" as builders, but sometimes guys just work better together and Carmine and Jason of Visionary Cycle Products in New York are two such dudes. If you haven't seen all the parts that their company VCP makes by now you need to check em out! CLICK HERE for their website.

In addition to running a busy company and working jobs they also find time to build nice bikes. Here is what they say about their BF7 build:

"We are extremely excited to be building a bike for Born-Free 7 this year. We are going to put together a mix of some of our production parts that we make for Visionary Cycle Products along with some custom one off parts for the bike.

 

The base of the bike is built around an OEM early 1937 Knucklehead frame that was modified by going slightly up and out in the front of the frame and shortened and narrowed to rear section of the frame to pull everything in tight and fill a lot of the gaps.

 

The engine for the bike is going to be an early 1950's set of OEM Panhead engine cases that will be setup as an 88" engine. We are running dual front heads with dual Amal carbs which will be modified with accelerator pumps. The internals of the engine are made up of Truett and Osborne custom lightweight flywheels and rods, custom Baisley built OEM rockers modified with roller tips, lightweight cam chest gears, and a custom cam built by Leineweber. The whole engine combination should make for a fast revving powerful engine.

 

The final vision for the bike is basically a trimmed down slimmed down lightweight chopper that can handle the harsh streets of NY where we live, that is capable of weaving through the tight traffic to get where it needs to go.

 

We are really looking forward to being out at Born-Free again this year for the show, and cant wait to see some of the other Invited Builder Bikes that are being done for this years show. See you in June - Visionary Cycle Products"

Stay tuned and be sure to also follow them on Instagram HERE

BF7 Invited Builder : Jordan Dickinson

Jordan returns to Born-Free 7 as an Invited Builder which started for him two years ago as a Show Class Magazine People's Champ contestant. Jordan is known for his intense metal fabrication skills, but does it in a way that is so subtle most of it blends seamlessly in the finished build and seems natural.

He's been heavy on it building his frame for his BF7 build and it's gonna be one for the books! The frame is inspired by the early Harley race frames like Petralli's streamliner/late DAH and is completely scratch built. The frame will house a knucklehead motor and the whole bike will be geared toward the 1930's race style.

Go follow him on Instagram HERE

Check out the process Jordan goes through just making the neck on his BF7 frame!

 

Invited Builder Video Series - Trent Schara

Trent from Atomic Customs in New Mexico has been real joy to work with. He is a professional is it gets, super humble, a very diverse & interesting guy..oh and he builds some really..really nice bikes. Check out his video and come see the finished bike at the show....Its next week!!  

Sunrise Cycles/Chopper Fever

Great Video of Kosuke getting hammered and smoking cigs! Take a look.
Chopper Fever/ Sunrise Cycles from Paul Sun on Vimeo.

Caleb Owens - Uncle Sam Resurrection Episode 3

Caleb's journey resurrecting Uncle Sam. This episode he stops off at Cole's place for a good time.

Cro Customs Born Free 6 build: Uncle Sam's Resurrection, Episode 3: Cole Foster from cro customs on Vimeo.

Invited Builder Video Series - Joe Cano

Defending Builder Invited Champ Joe Cano gives you a taste of his bike, shop and his city. Hands down the best music of any video to date! Come out to Born-Free and see this bike finished and if you want to own it you can! It's in the giveaway Promo.

Invited Builder Video Series : Jason Sheets

Last year we invited a guy not many knew out west... including myself. Quiet , friendly and super talented. He built a beautiful VL and it was selected by the lucky winner of the bike giveaway promo. This year he's back with a complete departure of last years build.Check out the Jason Sheets' BF6 Video & see what he's doing for this year. Jason's bike is also in the giveaway promo so if you like what you see it can be your's!!