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2021 Biltwell People's Champ

Februar 22, 2022

The "people's champ" build off has been the ultimate way to kick off the fun vibe of Born free show weekend every year and it was amazing when our good friends at Biltwell took it over several years ago. The Biltwell crew has really kept the spirit of the event alive in a whole new way with builders from not only the United States but all over the globe. This year had builders making it to the final 6 even from as far as Korea and the United Kingdom as well as all over the United States. The premise is simple, you must build a bike show quality chopper that can also be ridden into the show. No trailer queens allowed in the peoples champ if you want to be crowned the winner.

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The Motorcycle: The Unsung Hero of the Military

Februar 15, 2022

It is challenging to comprehend that battles were fought primarily on horseback just over a century ago when troops went to war. Today, countries could battle their enemies half a world away virtually with the press of a button, thanks to advances in technology.

Before World War I, technological advancements brought the motorcycle into military service, and it continues to serve in various capacities today. Though it could be argued that battles, if not entire wars, were won on the back of a bike, the motorcycle does not receive the credit it deserves for its loyal military service.

How A Carburetor Works

Februar 08, 2022

What are carburetors and how do they work?
The carburetor is the device that delivers fuel to your engine for combustion. By design it turns the fuel into an atomize cloud, and mixes it with incoming air that is being drawn into your engine via engine vacuum. Carburetors are engineered for the size of engine they are attached to, with consideration for the amount of fuel that will be required across the entire rpm range of the engine.

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2021 Born Free Motorcycle Show

Februar 01, 2022

The Born Free Show nestled within the beautiful canyons of Silverado, California now in its 12th year continues to remain a beacon of creative energy for the custom chopper scene worldwide. What once began as a small gathering of like minded West Coast builders and moto enthusiasts has since evolved into a motorcycle amusement park of epic proportions taking over every square inch of Southern California's Oak Canyon Ranch. Excited two wheeled marauders flock by the thousands each year to fill the ranch and the surrounding areas with motorcycles from every single genre but one thing becomes clear when making your way onto the grounds and that is custom choppers are definitely the heart of the show. With invited builders from all over the country hand crafting the most wild and amazing new builds each year this event always gives patrons something new and exciting to look forward to.

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Big Twin Evolution: Harley-Davidson Shovelhead

Januar 25, 2022

Through the long and complicated history of Harley-Davidson, there have been several infamous yet well-loved engines.

Among the most infamous and yet the most sought after today is the Harley-Davidson shovelhead. Name for its unique head design that looks like an old coal shovel flipped upside down, the shovelhead represented a troubling time for Harley-Davidson. Despite the challenges, Harley-Davidson sold motorcycles with the shovelhead engine from 1966 to 1984 and enjoyed an ever-increasing market share.