The Big D Edition of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show featured 34 custom bikes in 5 categories. The show presented outstanding builds from Rick Fairless, Kent Weeks, Shade Tree Fabrications, Live Fast Customs and Dallas Harley-Davidson to name a few. It was an outstanding weekend with record breaking crowds attending the event.
Ultimate Builder Class: FreeStyle
Daniel Sanchez of Cut Throat Customs hails from Houston, Texas and brought in El Deguelo, a 2010 CTC Custom that features a cantilevered front air suspension that is hidden under the gas tank. Paint by Dustin Hobert, H-D Airbrush Studio. Engine: 1975 Honda 750.
- Daniel Sanchez, Cut Throat Customs – El Deguelo, 2010 CTC Custom
- Kyle Shorey, Shade Tree Fabrications – Priceless, 2013 Shadetree Customs
- Nick Morale, Dallas H-D / Live Fast Customs – Hated, 2012 Harley-Davidson
Ultimate Builder Class: MOD Harley
Juan Gandara of Lubbock Custom Motorcycles rolled Firm Sueno into heavy competition. After the smoke cleared Gandara came away with first place. It features a stretched gas tank, custom dash, custom paneling around oil tank and rear fender.
- Juan Gandara, Lubbock Custom Motorcycles – Firm Sueno, 2007 Deluxe
- Sean Stimel, Dallas H-D – Big Slim, 2014 Harley-Davidson Slim
- Jeff Halsted – Altered, 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail
Ultimate Builder Class: Retro MOD
Mark Webster builds slick street tracker and café racer. He won the Retro MOD class with his ’77 Yamaha XS650 Café Racer. It features forks from a 2008 GSXR 750, Custom triple trees and custom aluminum tank and tail section from Christen Dotson.
- Mark Webster – 1977 Yamaha XS650
- Brian Jones – Netter 1962 FL Panhead
- Brad Durest – 1979 H-D FLH
Ultimate Builder Class: MOD Street
Chop Shop Motorsports’ 2003 hardtail bobber took 1st place in MOD Street class with Gold Digger. Engine is ported and polished with Boss 429 cams. The features Firestone military tires with a springer front end and dirt bike handle bars.
- Chop Shop Motorsports – Gold Digger, 2003 Yamaha VStar 1100
- Leonard Mosley – 2007 Suzuki M109R
- Jeff Azcona – Tequila, 2012 Royal Enfield, CS Bullet
Ultimate Builder Class: Performance Custom
Kyle Shorey’s Speedmetal is a handmade custom sled. The bike began life as a Saxon Crown motorcycle. It features handmade frame, tank, S&S 100 and girder front end. Paint by Chemical Candy Customs.
- Kyle Shorey, Shade Tree Fabrications – Speedmetal, 2012 Shadetree Custom
- Arynn Akins – King, 2005 Yamaha R1
- Platinum Motorcycles – Inferno, 2004 Honda CBR 600rr
Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show Pictures
