Russell Mitchell's Choppers and Motorcycles
Color in Exile
What can a bike builder (or rider for that matter) do to make his bike stand out amongst a sea of wild paint and chrome? How about Flat Black paint and Brushed Aluminum! Meet Russell Mitchell and his self-proclaimed "bastard child of the motorcycle industry" - Exile Cycles. Although the flat black "Rat Bike" bobber is fairly common place now, it was an anomaly a decade or so ago when Exile was just entering the custom bike scene. But Russell Mitchell's styling is so much more than just flat ...

Indian Larry Choppers Motorcycles and Choppers
Indian Larry - Biker Shaman of NYC
Indian Larry is one of the most beloved personalities of the world of Custom Motorcycles and Choppers. - Bike Builder - Movie Actor - Stuntman - Sideshow Performer - would-be Bank Robber - Spiritualist - Let's not forget that he had what some have said to be the most meaningful tattoo of all time: In God We Trust Vengence is Mine Sayeth the Lord No Fear (prominently displayed on his throat, the middle two lines being reversed so that Indian Larry could read them in the mirror while shaving)...

Billy Lane Choppers and Motorcycles
BILLY LANE - a Life Turned Around?
You don't hear much about custom chopper builder Billy Lane, lately. Then again, he's not doing much lately - at least not much involving public life. On August 14, 2009, Billy Lane was found guilty of Vehicular Manslaughter and sentenced to six years of jail time. Billy had a reputation for wild and reckless behavior, both on the roads and off. He's expressed, what seems to be, genuine repentance and a willingness to help others to avoid making some of the mistakes that he's made. A life t...

Sparto Tail Light | Sparto Taillight | Sparto Light
Sparto Tail Light
What's the oldest and the newest trends in the world of custom motorcycles? Bobbers. That's right - what's Old is New again... and nothing says Old School Bobber like an Old School Sparto Taillight. Everyone likes Bobbers: kids like them, Mom likes them, you know Dad likes them. People that would never dream of riding a motorcycle like them. Even hardened Sport Bike lovers give a sideways glance when a sick, old school Bobber rolls by.

Custom Bike Builders
Ever-growing List of Custom Motorcycle Builders
Here are some of the best and most influential Custom Motorcycle Builders, complete with links to the bikes that they build. Some of these men are international celebrities known by every soccer mom that gets the Discovery Channel. Others are more obscure, known only amongst the die-hards of the Biker Community. All understand that: Motorcycles are like people; each is customized a little bit different.