Chopper Time at Daytona Biketoberfest 2015

For many years, Willie’s Tropical Tattoo has been putting on one of the best shows in town twice a year during Bike Week and Biketoberfest. The event is a major “happening” in the Daytona area and there is a huge crowd who show up to participate and show their support for Willie, Tropical Tattoo, Veterans, and The Arni Foundation. The show is sponsored in part by  Horse Backstreet Choppers, Twisted Tea, and Spectra Oils.

The show runs from 11 AM - 4 PM and there's beer, girls, bands, trophy’s and awards … not to mention some of the most amazing artwork on the custom bikes … and on the spectators.

See a gallery of chopper time Old School Bikes. 

Daytona Biketoberfest: Rat's Hole Bike Shows

Famous since 1952 - Rat's Hole Bike Shows @ Biketoberfest 2015

Three ride-in shows will be staged at Indian Motorcycles on Main Street.

Indian Top 20 customer appreciation show. All Indian bikes Welcome: Friday, October 16th. 

Victory Top 20 customer appreciation show. All Victory bikes Welcome: Two Big shows, Friday October 16th.

All entries will receive some FREE Rat's Hole Stuff.  

World Famous Rat's Hole Show with 18 classes on Saturday October 17th. Show Bikes Only. 

The Custom Bike Show will be in the back parking lot at the New Indian dealership at 290 N. Beach Street in downtown Daytona Beach. All bikes, including pre-registered must enter and exit from Dr. Mary McLeod Blvd. and Beach St. 

ALL BIKES MUST BE IN PLACE BY 10 am. Judging from 10 am to 4 pm and awards at 5 pm.
Famous Rat Trophies in all classes. All bikes must fire at the gate.

Register --- online at Ratshole.com 

Kansas Bike Builder Big Winner at Daytona Bike Week 2015

Bike builder Larry A. Moore of Wichita, Kansas is a big winner this year at Daytona Bike Week. 

He picked up a first place extreme-radical custom's award and "Best of Show" at Saturday's Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show, staged for the first time at the new Indian Motorcycle dealership, 290 N. Beach Street.

He also picked up top awards at this year's Daytona Boardwalk Merchant's bike show, near the pier at the beach.

His custom shovel head, Kontrolled Kaos was named "Best Bike of the Year 2015" earlier this year at Easyrider's annual invitational competition -- after a win at the Easyrider's Columbus, Ohio show.

Tattoo Willie's Old School Bike Show: Best of Daytona Bike Week

Photo Gallery: Old School Chopper Show
One week from today, don't miss the best bike show in Daytona during Bike Week. Willie's Tropical Tattoo hosts the Chopper Time Old School Bike Show. Billet or trailer queens need not apply. North of Daytona Beach at 825 S. Younge St. US 1, Ormond Beach.

Daytona Beach Boardwalk Bike Show: March 13

Pipe Bomb: Winner of the Boardwalk Biketoberfest Show 2014

Boardwalk Classic: Registration is 8 to 11 am Friday, March 13th for the 26th Annual Boardwalk Merchant's - Full Throttle Classic ride-in bike show, beside the pier at the end of Main St. Entries will compete in 21 classes for 55 trophies, including Best of Show $500. The awards will be presented at 4 pm.

California Born-Free 2014 To Feature Japan Bike Show Winner

The hottest old custom at Mooneyes' 22nd Customs Show on December 1st in Yokohama, Japan will win the Born-Free Award and a trip to the Born Free 6 bike show event, June 28-29 in Silverado, California.

We just returned from an awesome trip to Japan. The hottest bikes in Japan will be at this show - Details: yokohamahotrodcustomshow.com 

The California Born-Free Show is about the love of old motorcycles and like-minded individuals coming together to have a good time and enjoy these bikes from the past. It is also a family event for young and old alike. The show is meant to unite people from all walks of life, who share a passion for these old machines -- and this year it's a two-day event, June 28th and 29th at Oak Canyon Ranch.

That's two days with thousands of old bikes, top quality vendors, great music and friends. The list of invited builders, special guests, the giveaway bikes, and additional new changes to be announced -- Details: Born-Free 2014

Biketoberfest 2013 Tattoo Willies' Chopper Show & Free Concert

Daytona Biketoberfest 2013 - The best party in town may be the one in the backyard at Willies Tropical Tattoo on Thursday, Oct. 17th during Biketoberfest. 

And this year, Willies is hosting their usual Chopper Show with $2 beer and BBQ, as well as a veteran's charity auction with celebrity bartenders and a FREE live concert by the Jimmie Van Zant Band.

Read more - buy the CD. With a TV pilot completed for his new documentary series, titled Jimmie Van Zant's American DeTour, concert dates pouring in, and his breakout album, Feels Like Freedom, released last year, it has never been a better time to be Jimmie Van Zant -- due in part to the support and love of bikers and veterans!!! For years, he has toured the nation, performing at motorcycle rallies, where he has generously given charity concerts in support of veteran support events. He sings and plays the music that made the Van Zant family into the American music legends they are today. Jimmie s white-hot vocals pay homage to the incredible music legacy paved by his cousins Ronnie (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Johnny (.38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Van Zant), and Donnie (.38 Special, Van Zant).

2011 Biker Build Off Europe, December in Germany

The International Custombike Championships, December 2 to 4, 2011 in Bad Salzuflen, Germany will spotlight 500 radical custom bikes, the Biker Build Off Europe with live customizing, as well as Wall of Death thrill shows, tattoo and piercing contests, and miss custom bike contest.

Artistry in Iron Builder Reports on 2011 Las Vegas Bikefest

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"If you are at Las Vegas Bikefest, come say hello to us today from noon to 2pm at the Cashman Center. Then get ready for Saturday night's Bikers and Strippers Ball," said New York builder, "Copper" Mike Copper.
                                                                        Lady Gaga chose his "Precious Metal" one-of-a-kind motorcycle (covered in platinum leaf, 14K gold, and his trademark copper) to accompany her on stage for the release of her new album, “Born This Way,” in New York’s Union Square earlier this year.            

You will have a chance to see it at tonight's Bikers & Strippers Ball, 6 to 10 pm up on the rooftop at Larry Flint's Hustler Club. "Precious Metal" is one of four one-off customs built by Copper Mike/Gravesend Cycles that will be on display at the Biker Ball.

"I will be judging a few contests at the Bikers and Strippers Ball and it's only $25 per person to attend, including door, a drink and contest entries. Best of all, part of the proceeds will go to my favorite hometown charity, Contractors for Kids."

Copper Mike's newest build, Steam Punk in Artistry in Iron Show

UPDATE: Mike rolled into downtown Las Vegas on Thursday night for the custom builders cocktail party at Hogs & Heifers Saloon. He was busy signing autographs from noon to 2pm Friday at the Cashman Center, and his newest build, "Steam Punk" was a top entry in the 2011 Artistry in Iron Show.

Steam Punk features many antique copper industrial gauges, an old fire extinguisher and even an old maritime compass inset on the copper gas tank: Old Skool with bling appeal.
"A very huge congrats goes to Artistry in Iron 2011 winner for the second year in a row, Chris Richardson of LA Speed Shop!," said Copper Mike. "Tremendous talent and a great guy!"

The 2011 Artistry in Iron "invitation-only" custom bike show presented custom motorcycles by 20 of the hottest custom bike builders in the industry. Chris Richardson of LA Speed Shop was selected by his fellow builders as the 2011 Artistry in Iron Master Builders Champion. Copper Mike's “Steam Punk” was the people's choice winner!

American Cycle Magazine sponsored the show at the Cashman Center, on Friday and Saturday. But there were also many meet & greet, autograph sessions during the Vegas Bikefest, September 29 to October 2, 2011.

The 2012 Vegas Bikefest is set for October 4 to 7, 2012.

His bike, "7 Deadly Sins" is featured in the October issue of Playboy Magazine.

Visit his website for more details: Gravesend Cycles.

The Horse Backstreet Choppers Announces it’s 5th Annual FREE Sturgis Bike Show

After the huge success of last year’s show,
The Horse Backstreet Choppers will bring its fifth annual The Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show to Michael Ballard’s Full Throttle Saloon, once again, during Sturgis Bike Week 2011. 

This FREE show will be held Monday, August 8th, 2011 and will feature guest judges, door prizes and giveaways, a burnout pit, live music and beautiful women. NO registration fee or entry fee, this is a completely FREE show.

The Horse’s mission is to recognize all hard-core, garage-built backstreet choppers, all owners are encouraged to enter.  Open, FREE registration will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, all bikes must be in by noon. The winners will be announced at 3 p.m. Prizes will be given out all day. EVERYONE who enters a bike is eligible to win prizes. Your bike does not have to win and award to win a prize.

This year’s panel of guest judges includes Roadside Marty of Flat Broke Customs, Paul Cox of Paul Cox Industries, Chuck Palumbo of CP Kustoms, Patrick Patterson of LED Sled, Jesse Dupre of Jackyl, Sugar Bear of Sugar Bear Choppers, Matt Olsen- Carl Olsen’s son, special guest judges, Michael Ballard of The Full Throttle Saloon and Angie Carlson of Full Throttle Flaunt, and many more.

“We are excited to be back at The Full Throttle,” said Steve Broyles, who heads up each year’s show. “Last year’s show was a great success so we expect even more great bikes to show up this year and to have an even better show than last year. We have made some changes this year, awards will be done earlier and we have even more prizes and swag to give away.”

Those who enter their bikes in the show will have a chance to win over $15,000 thousand dollars in door prizes from many different companies like Custom Chrome/Jammer, Factory Metal Works, Stevenson’s Cycle, Fabricator Kevin’s, Cycle X, Affliction, Papa Clutch Customs, Chop Docs Choppers, Low Brow Customs, Baker Drivetrain and many many more. Go to the website to check out the list of available prizes. You must have a bike entered to win the door prizes.

There will also be tons of crowd giveaways. But of course, no Sturgis event would be complete without great bikes, great entertainment and great babes, so be sure to enter your bike or stop by and check out all the action. FREE Registration will be open 9am to Noon. Competing bikes will be on display from Noon to 4pm at The Full Throttle Saloon.

The FREE 2011 Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show is sponsored by Evil Engineering, LLC, Stevenson’s Cycles, CCI/Jammer Cycle Products, Baker Drivetrain, Cycle X, Fabricator Kevin’s and many other great companies. For more information or to pre-register contact Kari at (313) 737 8888 or thehorseads@aol.com.

This news post by Lisa M. Ballard, www.dbcustomleather.com and for all of your west coast (USA) marketing needs, www.shinysidemarketing.com.