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Read More »couple more pix of the ForD
Here are a couple more photos of the FREEDOM OR DEATH MACHINE. Please visit this page and check out all the sponsors who donated killer parts for this build. We could not have done this without their help. In the ...
Read More »FREEDOM OR DEATH MACHINE, the motorbike bash, a story of madness
I’ve designed my first custom metric chopper and whew…. Jeff and his son just left for their return trip to Maryland. It was interesting to finally meet him. He said he understood my mad vision of a radical gooseneck XS650 ...
Read More »freedom or death build #9: in transit!
Well motherf***ers, it’s happening. There are a few little touch-ups to do for the FREEDOM OR DEATH MACHINE when she arrives tomorrow, such as putting on the phenomenal saddle using my old “misteradiant” logo, and some massaging of throttle lines ...
Read More »jeff’s ***
Wish I had time to tell you all about the last-minute build of the FREEDOM OR DEATH MACHINE and the ensuing FREEDOM or DEATH Motorbike Bash that’s happening in 72 hours, but all I have time for is to thank ...
Read More »freedom or death build #8: slammed!
Chris has done some work on the tanks. [UPDATE 06.07.12: paint looks nice. too bad it began to bubble within a month and it had 1/2″ of bondo underneath.] [UPDATE 06.07.12: the best thing jeff did on the bike. the ...
Read More »latest freedom or death sponsor: lick’s
Bandit from Bikernet helped us score a distressed Lick’s solo bag for the FREEDOM OR DEATH MACHINE. I want to thank AJ from Lick’s for donating such a cool and functional piece for the bike. It’s going to get a ...
Read More »freedom or death machine build #7
FREAK OUT! Lets see what has changed since that photo was taken Tuesday morning. First, this whole project couldn’t be more last minute. Those two-week timeline dudes from the old chopper build off shows had it easy. Jeff works a ...
Read More »freedom or death machine build #6
Here’s a pic of the FREEDOM OR DEATH MACHINE as of last Friday. The tanks are still too angular and the spot where the downtube meets the bottom rails sweeps up in an unappealing manner. Down to the wire, Jeff ...
Read More »rock’s plate bracket & brake light
Rock sent a killer one-off side-mount license plate bracket with an old school brake light for our FREEDOM OR DEATH MACHINE. Dig: I’m a big fan of Rock. His numerous handlebar designs are really unique and he’s gained a decent ...
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