Bike Week
Daytona Beach, FL – Fri, Mar 6, 2015, 2:30pm – Sun, Mar 15, 2015, 3:30pm
STEEL BENT CUSTOMS
This is us, drop by sometime.
As time passes, the classic bikes of the 60's, 70's, & 80's are slowly fading away/rusting back into the earth. We travel quite a distance to find the right bike in the best condition for the build.
On a few rare occasions, the bikes find us.
We start the polishing, or most of the time, "rust removing". We do our best to reclaim & reuse the original parts by sending them to paint, powder coat, re-chrome, or polishing. Top ends, timing chains, valves, compression, etc are inspected & issues addressed as needed. Wear items are discarded & replaced -i.e. tires, drive chains, oil, plugs, signals, hoses, points, etc. The Japanese engines are a testament to the craftsmanship & reliability, but often need refreshing after years of neglect.
Next the frame endures many hours of cutting/welding/grinding. Fenders, electronics, frame tabs, all pulled & either eliminated or relocated to a more sightly position. We deal directly with the suppliers for the best quality parts, and fabricate anything else we cannot find or has yet to be mass produced. We weld, we grind, we sweat, & we bleed till she is ready to ride. Then, she gets fresh fluids & we fire her to life. Synch the carbs, set the timing, test the brakes, etc. -and she is ready to spend her days in her new owners garage.
The part search is constant. We stock-pile many parts, but what we don't have, we find from one of our many suppliers, eBay or we fabricate them. Seats, seat cowls, fuel tanks, rear-sets, throttle controls, tires, brake shoes & pads, handlebars, gauges, head & taillights, and exhausts -most parts are easily accessible, however, as with any custom -nothing fits without modification. We weld, we grind, we sweat, & we bleed until she is ready to ride.
Once the cutting/welding/grinding is finished, we start to assemble the finished product. We work along with you to design your ideal customs bike. Cafe Racer, Bobber, Cafe Brat, whatever you call it, it's your one of a kind ride. Its better in the wind, contact us & we'll prove it.
This is why you search the internet for countless hours, the Builds. Browse our custom cycles below and click on an image to view additional photos and details. If you have any questions or requests, drop us a line via our contact page or give us a call at 813-679-2754.
If you enjoy the photos throughout our site or need commissioned photography work please visit our friend Erick Runyon at his website ErickRunyonFotosMotos.com
We officer custom builds, carburetor service, wheel refinishing and a variety of shirt and product designs. Click on a product for additional information and ordering. If you have any questions or requests, drop us a line via our contact page or give us a call at 813-679-2754.
If you want to check us out in person, stop by one of our events below or give us a call at 813-679-2754 and we'll set up an appointment at our Oldsmar, FL location.
Daytona Beach, FL – Fri, Mar 6, 2015, 2:30pm – Sun, Mar 15, 2015, 3:30pm
Handbuilt Motorcycle Show - Austin, TX – Fri, Apr 10, 2015, 2:30pm – Sun, Apr 12, 2015, 3:30pm
1st Annual Collective Bike show - Tampa, FL - Sunday, May 17, 2015 - 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Born Free Show - Chowchilla, CA - Fri, Jun 26, 2015, 2:30pm – Sun, Jun 28, 2015, 3:30pm
Southbound & Down Show - Tampa, FL - Sat, September 26, 2015, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Barber Vintage Festival - Rob & Mike - Birmingham, AL - Fri, Oct 9, 2015, 2:30pm – Sun, Oct 11, 2015, 3:30pm
On occasion we upload videos of our finished work and bikes in progress. For motorcycle and instructional videos check out our YouTube Channel.
We are always honored when our work is appreciated by other cycle enthusiast. Find below, articles written about our work and dedication to the craft. Click on a logo to read an article.
This is us, drop by sometime.
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