BF7 Invited Builder Update: Carmine/Jason

About a week to go...See it finished at BF7

 

BF7 Invited Builder Scott Stopnik

Big Scott's video is now live on the Born-Free You Tube Channel. These videos are presented by Street Chopper Magazine and filmed by Motornation Network. Check out Scott's killer 60's style show stopper. See it finished at BF7 June 27& 28 2015

BF7 Invited Builder Update-Carmine and Jason of VCP

The Invited Builder team of Carmine Bellamore and Jason Moss of Visionary Cycle Products in New York are happy to have the motor done for their build thanks to some talented help.
It's based around oem panhead cases that now displace 88-inches using Truett and Osborne lightweight rotating assembly with H-beam rods, a custom Leineweber cam, dual front heads using oem castings heavily modified by Brandon at Mullins Chian Drive to run twin Amal carbs, a cast Morris G5 magneto, Baisley roller top rocker arms and even one off carbon fiber rocker covers for a total package should make for a fast and high revving motor! The engine specs were designed by Adam Munzinger from Milkhaus Speed Research.
We can't wait to hear this beast run! Stay tuned for more and be sure to follow us on Instagram HERE, Visionary Cycle Products HERE, Milkhaus Speed Research HERE, and Mullins Chain Drive HERE.

Big Scott's BF7 Build

Scott made this little video of his build right before he tore it down for paint. His official BF 7 Invited Builder video will be out soon. This should tide you over until then.
Big Scott Cycle Zombies BF7 build from S stopnik on Vimeo.

BF7 Invited Builder: Jason Weber

ATR LET ME RIDE from Mark Choiniere on Vimeo.
Jason checks in for the first time this year with his BF7 Idea: My Born-Free build got off to a rough start. I kept bouncing back and forth between a few different directions to go with it considering the caliber of bikes already being built for the show. In the end, I went with what kinda fits in my skill set range and particular taste and that's just a simple, fairly stock wheelbased 60's-ish style Panhead chopper.

The basic approach is to keep the overall look like that of all those bikes we love in all the old biker flicks but throw in some little tricks here and there. The one thing I wanted to do going into this build was to do a chrome framed bike but at the same time, not build an over the top show bike.  So I'm trying to figure out a happy medium of those two ideas. I'm also narrowing an I-beam springer about a 1/2" per side. It's a lot of work for something that will probably go unnoticed. A little de-raking in the frame, custom bars, 21"+18" wheel combo, a slightly different seating deal and a tall sissybar pretty much sum up where I'm going with this thing.
Be sure to follow Jason on Instagram HERE

 

 

BF7 Invited Builder : Scott Stopnik

Big Scott is back after taking a year off and has big plans for BF7. He has been hard at work and checks in for the first time...He writes::
So again with this bike much like the Zombie Child Knuckle for BF5 ,the  inspiration comes from late 50's early 60's show bike era. This has always been my favorite time for custom motorbikes and cars! I have a ton of respect for the guys building them at that time! Doing things that wasn't being done and as Tom Fugel was quoted saying
"We just used whatever was available! Didn't matter if it was Jap, British ...!wilder the better! As long as it was cool! For me it's all about trying to do something that looks like it was from back in the day and gives tribute and respect to the real dudes that were thinking outside the box!
I am using a 1949 Panhead motor, a modified 53 wishbone frame and a inline BT springer,custom seat, molded tank ect... Kustom paint will be done by the Harpoon! Stay posted for his video and more updates!  

 

 

 

 

 

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

Win this bike! Jason Sheets' Panhead

Looks like Jason Sheets is basically done with his BF6 Invited Builder bike! His panhead turned out soooo sweet and how about that killer paintjob by Travis "Tuki" Hess?
Well kids, just remember you could win this bike on Saturday June 28th at Born-Free 6, but only if you've entered to win!!!! Online sales will stop June 16 so do it now!! CLICK HERE You'll have your choice of roughly 12 different bikes on Saturday and an awesome '47 Knucklehead Sunday!

And if you want to ride your vintage bike right into the show and park on the grass this year you'll need one of these for each day. CLICK HERE Get them before they are gone!

Invited Builder - Tom Fugle Update

Here's a couple update pics of Tom Fugle's BF6 build. Tom has had this project for many years and we are honored to have him build it for Born-Free. See this bike in the flesh & finished at the show.

 

 

 

 

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!!

  

Builder Update-Jason Sheets

Jason Sheets sent in a few pics of his Invited Builder bike before it got torn down for paint by Tuki. Jason's full show Panhead is in a modified VL frame and features tons of subtle tricks that Jason is known for being a skilled machinist. And remember! You could win Jason's bike on Saturday June 28th at Born-Free! His neat VL got picked last year, so this is definitely one to consider. Get your BF6 poster w/free ticket by CLICKING HERE. Don't forget to order your Fast Pass wristbands at the same time if you are wanting to ride in and show your old bike at Born-Free.

Happy Easter-go ride!

Hope you get a chance to hop on your motorcycle a ride this holiday weekend! We were lucky enough to be out all day yesterday on our old panheads. Ran into a bunch of friends too! 

12 hours to party time!

See you starting at noon tomorrow for the Born-Free X Loser Machine party at the Garage Comapny in Inglewood, Ca!!! If you've been to one of these the last couple years you know what a great fun time it is!!! It's this simple: ride motorcycles-have fun! 

We'll have all kinds of goods to giveaway, sell, trade, talk, swap, who knows! Ride out and find out what it's all about! Don't forget someone is taking home a sweet 1952 Panhead engine tomorrow!!! 

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))* 

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.