Phoenix Results: 2016 Ultimate Builder

Enjoying the Intl. Motorcycle Show

Enjoying the Intl. Motorcycle Show

by Jeff Najar, custombikeshows.com

It was a blustery 82 degrees in Phoenix, AZ as the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show Circus rolled into University of Phoenix Stadium as part of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show.

Phoenix was the final stop in the 10 stop series and showcased one of the most diverse selections of custom sleds including Ducati, Vincent, BMW, trikes, Harley-Davidson baggers, scramblers, choppers and bobbers.

Bob from Bob’s Cycle Supply brought 5 bikes for the showcase. Two of the bikes were Vincent. Clearly, if you were looking for unique and off-the-chain motorcycles then the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show was the place to be in Phoenix.
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2016 Minneapolis Winners: J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder

Tice takes 2nd in MOD Harley

Tice takes 2nd in MOD Harley

The J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show circus rolled into Minneapolis with the weather in the low 30’s. Locals were happy because it was a warming trend in the city. When we rolled out it was frosty 12 degrees.

Even though it was Super Bowl 50 weekend, the show was packed with enthusiasts. The bikes were outstanding with the MOD Retro class full of interesting and diverse custom sleds.
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2016 Cleveland Winners: Ultimate Builder Bike Show

Last year Cleveland was getting a pounding and the Polar Vortex had just begun to extend its icy fingers down from the Great White North. A new year with 60 degrees January days and the vortex is remembered like yesterday’s news.

Lines snaked outside for entrance into the International Motorcycle Show at the IX Center in Cleveland. The quality of the custom builds were stellar this year. It’s unfortunate that there is only 1 winner in each of the four classes as there were so many deserving motorcycles.

2016 Cleveland Builders

2016 Cleveland Builders

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We Interview Chris Eder of MisFit Industries

The custom motorcycle industry is shifting to bigger wheels, lower bikes, and Misfit Industries is at the forefront of the movement. The bike named 17 is a 2012 Road King that runs a 103 Twin Cam and features Air Ride and a polished engine.

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Sofi of GT-MOTO talks custom sleds

Sofi talks custom sleds… The Little Rat is a  restored 1980 Kawasaki KZ440. It fatures a Harley headlight, custom tail section, mono Hagon rear shock, handmade foot controls and ride height adjuster.


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2016 Dallas Ultimate Builder Results By J&P Cycles

The 2016 J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show showcased 48 unique custom bikes in four categories including FreeStyle, MOD Harley, MOD Custom and MOD Retro.

The Ultimate Builder is a show within the International Motorcycle Show series. You will see enthusiasts from all over Texas stop in to take a look around. Rick Fairless of Strokers and reality TV fame was walking the floor and checking out the action as well as world champion motorcycle racer Kevin Schwantz.

2016 Class - Dallas Edition, Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show

2016 Class – Dallas Edition, Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show

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Surprise Winners at 2016 Ultimate Builder in Miami

2016 J&P Cycles Ultimate Builders

2016 J&P Cycles Ultimate Builders

The J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show rolled into Miami with a pronounced Latin beat. The energy was high inside the Miami Convention Center with Cartel Baggers making their presence known by displaying 16 custom Baggers in the MOD Harley and FreeStyle classes.

And if you like a killer Baggers, then the Miami show is a “can’t miss” on the schedule. During the awards ceremony hundreds of Cartel Baggers’ enthusiasts came out to support the competitors and the custom bike lifestyle. [Read more…]