The AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building showcases exceptional builders from around the world and two award-winning builders, Joe Cooper and Chris Flechtner, came to Seattle, WA for the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show and won their classes in MOD Harley and FreeStyle. Chris took the top class with his futuristic design called Beezerker. Joe Cooper’s GunBaby, a 1999 XL1200 Sporty, took first in Mod Harley. For 2011 the Seattle venue was moved downtown to the Washington State Convention Center and the custom bikes were staged between the two exhibition halls. This new venue provided great views to the water and exceptional lighting, giving the presentation a feel of an art exhibit.
FreeStyle Class
1st- Owner: Chris Flechtner, Builder: Speed Shop Design, Name: Beezerker – 1965 BSA 650cc
2nd- Owner: Jay Taylor, Builders: Jay Taylor & Guy LaClair, Name: Machete, 2011 Taylorcraft Pro Street
3rd- Owner: Robert Schultz, Builder: The Drop Shop, Name: Burning Obsession, 2005 Yamaha 1700cc V-Twin
Mod Harley-Davidson
1st – Owner: Joe Cooper Builder: Cooper Smithing Co. Name: GunBaby, 1999 XL1200, 74ci
2nd – Owner: Ron Balich, Builder: Cyclpath, Name: Cyclpath Sickle, 1994 HD FLST
3rd – Owner: Eric Roland, Builder: Urban Customs, Name: Softail Springer, 2009 Harley-Davidson Screamin Eagle
Retro MOD Class
1st- Owner: Jay Bennett, Builder: Cyclpath, Name: Hummer, 1954 Harley-Davidson Hummer
2nd- Owner: Andrew Robinson, Builder: Devil Garage Company, Name: The Kagu Tsuchi Express, 650cc Yamaha
3rd- Owner: Scott Larson, Builder: Cyclpath, 1984Harley-Davidson FXWT
Peoples’ Choice – Beezerker
The Ultimate Builder series now moves to Novi, MI, on January 6-8, and continues in Washington DC, on January 13-15. Entries are welcomed at ultimatebuilderbikeshow.com or call Biker Pros on 919-886-5075 for details. Cash prizes are awarded to class winners who also receive a free entry and automatic place at the 9th annual AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building in Sturgis, August 5-8 2012.
