RE:
“…Better take builders who are intelligent and know how to talk about custom motorcycles and motorcycle history to judge other builders who may be ok at building but have nothing to say except f….every 3 words…”

Now this would certainly help the “industry”…..
Not to mention help dampen the zeal for the current wave of anti- MC legislation…..

IMHO anyway
-nicker-

Dude, forget about the TV shows and take some time for yourself. First thing, STOP Smoking the cigarettes, you look like walking death. Second thing, get a face lift – the Skelatore look is so 80’s!

Anyway, can we really say Jesse James is a Dead Man series is a success? Didn’t it just make it’s premier? I think it had good numbers for a premier, but let it at least run a few more weeks to see if it holds up before we say it is a success.

I would guess Ness, Hotch, and Goldammer – true bike builders that have years of proven talent at championship shows and the accolades from their peers that respect them. Hank Young or Jim Nasi would be a good choice as well.

Even the toughest critics would be hard pressed to challenge them, and… that’s what you want, no BS.

Not feeling it.

Just kidding Anzac!!

Reckon it is a great idea and format but what about having to ride them as a group say 300 miles in one day or something like that.
I like the builds but bikes should be built to be ridden thats one of the reasons things have gotten out of shape!!
Too many unrideable,unreliable bikes built and left in sheds to rot

I reckon riding an ol UL distance would be fun if somewhat demanding compared to a modern bike

And another thing Allied bikes only ie Pommie,Yank and and…. can’t think of any one else unless you include the Italians but they changed sides at half time..

Better go the frost has melted, so it’s time for a ride

James

We do need good news for the industry. I am looking forward to this and other new projects (like H-D Harlistas) that feature the motorcycle culture in a positive light. Thanks, Cyril

David

the trend is OVER.

At a time when the industry is suffering, we need new programming that prompts people to buy products and support their local builders and the industry as a whole.

Guys don’t forget….motorcycle type TV programs… whether you liked them or not, prompted customers to modify their bikes and attend ralleys and buy product.

Jessie, Billy, Larry, Russell, Keino, Paul and many others would not have been known outside the regular motorcycle magazine readers.

I hope that the new round of productions could help the guys who have sustained throught the tough times.

I think the show is before you and we read it everyday. While I’m a fan of
Top Gear out of the U.K. for car stuff I think you and a couple friends could
turn the site into an amazing show.
Honestly, how many cool niche products and ideas do you see as a result
of this site and those that grow roots and prosper we end up seeing and reading
about. All the new bikes from manufacturers would make great test ride spots.
Celebrity guest interviews with builders, designers, photographers, the girl who
answers the phone in a shop are all good stuff. Pitch the show around this site
and you’ll do well, I think. Mostly, because the site is the essence of customs
as personified by you and no one says it better.

I’ll plug Hank Young for the show on WWII bikes based on the criteria.
It reads like his bio.

K

As i said in my previous post ( before my sausage fingers accidently hit the submit button ) for myself I’d be interested in watching and certainly learning from any old time masters what they would imagine and come build under the guidelines i stated .
Be awsome to see someone work a lead paddle , a solder torch and irons , brazeing and bronze sweating techniques , work annealed copper , or a forge …….Before it’s too late .

But maybe I’m just one of those “Old Guys “

Old School seems to be the New craze…….