by Biker Pros / Photography Manny
The J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show kicked off the 2016-2017 season in Long Beach, CA and the competition was off the chain. Previous winners returned for the opportunity to step on stage for the big check and a piece of the $6,000+ in cash and prizes.
Ultimate Builder FreeStyle Class
The FreeStyle class is an open class for any build with a motorcycle based drive train; any 2 or 3 wheel motorcycle as defined by the DMV.
Andrew Ursich has only built 3 bikes and each bike has won or placed at the Ultimate Builder the last couple of years. He took home another $2,000 for his effort with Pink Panther and has his eyes set on Chicago and winning a good chunk of the $50,000 dollars in cash and prizes that are up for grabs.
Pink Panther is a Panther engine find from Craig’s List.
- Winner – Andrew Ursich, company, Pink Panther – 1949 Panther with custom frame
- Runner Up – Ryan McQuiston, company, 45 Mag – 1941 Harley Magnum
Ultimate Builder MOD Harley Class
Nelson Kanno rolled in Ken’s Factory 2012 Harley-Davidson Softail sporting grips, risers, handlebars, triple trees, pegs, intake, exhaust, push rod covers, neo-fusion gas cap, and shifter rod. But the piece that piece that stood out was the blower perched on the side of the cylinders.
J&P Cycles, Harley-Davidson, J&M Motorcycle Audio and K&N Filters sponsors the class.
- Winner – Ken’s Factory, Big Sucker – 2012 Harley-Davidson Softail
- Runner Up – Jonathon Schroder – 1999 Harley-Davidson Softail
The MOD Harley class is represented by a custom bike with Harley engine cases and frame. Neck may be cut to rake or stretch frame. Hard tail sections and wide tire kits are acceptable. Touring models, Softails, Dynas, FXRs, Sportsters and V-Rods qualify for this class.
Ultimate Builder MOD Custom Class
The AFT Custom racer features race suspension, twin carb, hydraulic clutch, Beringer brakes, digital electronics, exposed stator, 836 kit, sump in front down tube. Raced at Mojave Magnum and is street legal.
Condor provides the winner and runner up with a gift certificate.
- Winner – Jim Guiffra, Aft Customs – 1976 Honda CB836CR
- Runner Up – Jovan Samonte – 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1 Superbike
The MOD Custom Class must have a major OEM engine and frame. Neck may be cut to rake or stretch frame. Hard tail sections, stretched swing arms and wide tire kits are acceptable. Includes OEM cases. Any 2 or 3 wheel motorcycle as defined by the DMV.
Ultimate Builder Retro MOD Class
Retro MOD is an open class for any build with a motorcycle based drive train 1984 or older; OEM driveline with stock, modified or aftermarket frame. No reproduction engines allowed. Any 2 or 3 wheel motorcycle as defined by the DMW.
Anthony Robinson custom built a 1969 Triumph T-100R Daytona featuring hand-built wood fender, Kustom paint, Milled and engraved 19″ front and 18″ rear wheels, hand made Stainless fender struts, Leaf spring seat mount, original Harley Davidson 45″ springer front fork, inverted speedster bars with internal clutch and throttle and 1943 US Navy issued binocular case for battery box.
Royal Enfield and K&N Filters sponsors the class.
- Winner – Anthony Robinson – 1969 Triumph T-100R Daytona
- Runner Up – Nick Okane – 1982 Honda CBX 1000
Best Paint was awarded to Micheal Uriarte of Dirtbag Baggers LLC. His 2003 Road King painted by Custom Candy paint was really outstanding. Troy Kyne of Kyne Customs took People’s Choice and Most Original Award. He won a Custom 500 lid from Bell Helmets. Jay Lossa of Lossa Engineering took the Ingenuity Award for his BMX 1968 Honda CT90.
Anthony Robinson also took the K&N Filters At Large Award. The SHO DOG is awarded to the individual that works the show to promote their business and the custom bike industry. Charles Hollom took to the stage and received a leather solo bag provided by The Leatherworks, the home of the nickel bag.