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2008 Arlen Ness Bike Show

2008 Arlen Ness Bike Show

Arlen Ness: Arlen Ness, legendary bike builder.
Arlen Ness: Arlen Ness, legendary bike builder.
Cory  and Zach Ness: The next generation...
Cory and Zach Ness: The next generation...



The 2nd annual bike show and parts extravaganza did not disappoint. There was a wide variety of American v-twins and metric cruisers on display. From his humble beginnings in 1967, custom painting his Harley-Davidson Knucklehead and winning the first show in which it was entered, Arlen Ness has built an empire with hard work and innovative design.

It's no surprise that Arlen's son Cory has been around motorcycles all his life and has the Ness gift for unique designs. Cory is Chief Designer for Arlen Ness Enterprises, and in this role he builds his own rolling artwork.

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Ness Customs

Arlen Ness is considered by many to be the king of choppers, having created an impressive array of custom bikes during his career -- innovative and creative designs that were clearly ahead of their time.

Arlen Ness Custom: The narrow lines on this Arlen Ness custom break with the current 'fat' trend.
Arlen Ness Custom: The narrow lines on this Arlen Ness custom break with the current 'fat' trend.
Cory Ness Custom: The front wheel on this Cory Ness bike is simply beautiful.
Cory Ness Custom: The front wheel on this Cory Ness bike is simply beautiful.
Cory Ness Custom - Side: Corys wild custom was a crowd favorite.
Cory Ness Custom - Side: Corys wild custom was a crowd favorite.


Ness Double Engine: When one chrome engine isn't enough...
Ness Double Engine: When one chrome engine isn't enough...
Arlen Ness Double Engine - Top: Top view of the impressive double engine custom.
Arlen Ness Double Engine - Top: Top view of the impressive double engine custom.

Highly Customized Motorcycles

Custom motorcycles have come along way from simple paint jobs and a few accessories. Paint jobs are airbrushed masterpieces -- many showcasing integrated design themes, unique custom frames, seats and the use of chromed and painted components -- these define the modern custom motorcycle.

Demons
Demons
Castle - Fender
Castle - Fender
Raiders: Go Raiders.
Raiders: Go Raiders.
AFT Customs: Sweet Metric custom built by Jim Guiffra.
AFT Customs: Sweet Metric custom built by Jim Guiffra.


Smokin' Gun
Smokin' Gun
Coffin Tank: The paint on this coffin tank really highlights the shape.
Coffin Tank: The paint on this coffin tank really highlights the shape.
Twin Carburetors
Twin Carburetors


American Flag: The attention to detail of the paint job on this custom chopper was impressive.
American Flag: The attention to detail of the paint job on this custom chopper was impressive.
Supercharged V-Twin Rear: Rear view of supercharged River Rat Customs motorcycle.
Supercharged V-Twin Rear: Rear view of supercharged River Rat Customs motorcycle.
Supercharged V-Twin: Very clean supercharged River Rat Customs motorcycle.
Supercharged V-Twin: Very clean supercharged River Rat Customs motorcycle.

Attention to Detail

It's worth taking some time to look deeply at the custom choppers - the attention to detail is just amazing, even if you think you've seen everything.

Alligator Seat: Many bikes have custom seats, this alligator seat was outstanding.
Alligator Seat: Many bikes have custom seats, this alligator seat was outstanding.
Spike Axle
Spike Axle


No Class Chopper: The chrome and metal flake paint look great on this chopper.
No Class Chopper: The chrome and metal flake paint look great on this chopper.
Nice Tach: The only gauge you really need...
Nice Tach: The only gauge you really need...

Vintage Display

The vintage motorcycle display of Harley-Davidsons and Indians was one of my favorite areas. If you take time to study the vintage bikes you see the influence on some of today's customs.

Indian Inline 4: Vintage Indian motorcycle inline-4 engine.
Indian Inline 4: Vintage Indian motorcycle inline-4 engine.
Vintage Indian - Front
Vintage Indian - Front
Henderson: Henderson Excelsior Motor Mfg. vintage motorcycle.
Henderson: Henderson Excelsior Motor Mfg. vintage motorcycle.


Indian Tank Logo: This vintage Indian motorcycle logo was an eye-catcher.
Indian Tank Logo: This vintage Indian motorcycle logo was an eye-catcher.

Vendors and Distractions

The vendor section was impressive. You could find just about everything, from custom wheels to custom painters - lots of apparel vendors.

2008 Arlen Ness Bike Show - Road Rage Girl: Road Rage apparel had a nice presentation.
2008 Arlen Ness Bike Show - Road Rage Girl: Road Rage apparel had a nice presentation.
2008 Arlen Ness Bike Show - Xcelsior Lineup: Lineup of Xcelsior board track racers in available colors.
2008 Arlen Ness Bike Show - Xcelsior Lineup: Lineup of Xcelsior board track racers in available colors.
2008 Arlen Ness Bike Show - Road Rage Girls with Xcelsior: The Road Rage girls love the Xcelsior Board Track Racer.
2008 Arlen Ness Bike Show - Road Rage Girls with Xcelsior: The Road Rage girls love the Xcelsior Board Track Racer.
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Author: Dwight Domonkos /// submitted on March 18, 2008 - 9:38pm.
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