Atlanta was about paint
From ‘Busas to Harleys, high-end custom paint was the theme of the show. Enthusiasts were treated with some of the most outstanding designs and creativity seen on the circuit.
Ultimate Builder Show #3
The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show rolled into inclement weather for the Atlanta edition of the show. Even so, hearty enthusiasts made their way into the venue to see the latest from the OEM manufacturers and then got blown away by custom sleds on display.
Ultimate Builder FreeStyle Class
Rich Worley of American Biker took the premier class at the Atlanta Edition of the Ultimate Builder with his custom Steampunk Shovel. It’s a 2012 custom with a 1978 Shovelhead. Paint by Chirs Minichiello. It features a circuit breaker ignition, flame thrower exhaust and brass accented parts. Engine upgrades include Delcron cases with dual plug heads, port and polish.
Freestyle Winner
- Rich Worley, American Biker – Steampunk Shovel, 2012 Custom
- Chris Garrison, CG Customs – Animal, ’02 Sportster
- Greg Wingo, Unknown Customs –’04 Harley Road King
Ultimate Builder MOD Harley Class
The 2003 W. T. Customs-built Harley Night Train called El Fuego took top honors in the MOD Harley Class. The competition was stiff with last year’s winner, Michael Lewis of Violent Choppers, missing 1st place by a point.
Paint on El Fuego was administered by Chris Garrision of CG Customs. The sled features a 1550cc mil, swingarm upgrade and Springer front end. Additional fabrication was with gas and oil tank.
MOD Harley Winner
- Chris Garrison, CG Customs – El Fuego, ’03 Harley Night Train
- Michael Lewis, Violent Choppers – Shovel Head, ’71 FX Harley-Davidson
- Andrea + Kevin Clouse – Bling Bling, ’11 Sporty
Ultimate Builder Retro MOD Class
Brad Powell of BradBikes rolled in his Norton Streetracker early on Saturday morning for the Ultimate Builder competition. His top competitors included a Triumph chopper and a sano XS-650 café racer. When the dust settled his custom-built Norton took home the gold with one point to spare.
Retro MOD Winner
- Brad Powell, Bradsbikes – Norton Streetracker, ’72 Commando
- Mark Webster, MW Performance – ’77 Yamaha XS-650
- Zane + Sean Cullerton, WT Customs – Black Beast, ’64 Triumph
Ultimate Builder Performance Custom Class
Paint was on display with Uptown Grafx taking 1st in Performance Custom class and MOD Street class with bikes that featured high-end mural work. Michael Demby of Uptown Grafx brought God of War, a 2003 Hayabusa. It features a 7” tablet, sound system, GPS in left side mirror and a rear camera sync to the right side mirror. The 240 rear tire and stretched swingarm rounds out the mods.
Performance Custom Winner
- Michael Demby, Uptown Grafx – God of War, ’03 Hayabusa
- Kyle Shorey, Shadetree Fabrications – Speedmetal. ’12 Shadetree Custom
- Mark Garwood, Garwood Customs – Apocalypse, ’04 Hayabusa
Ultimate Builder MOD Street Class
When Tyler Hughley rolled his 2010 Can-Am Spyder into the Atlanta hall, he provided the Ultimate Builder with their first Can-Am in their national competition. And first time was the charm as his 3-wheel sled took the 1st in the MOD Street class competition. It features a full airride suspension and killer paint by Uptown Grafx.
MOD Street Winner
- Tyler Hughley – Dark Knight, ’10 Can-AM Spyder
- Mark Webster, MW Performance – Sweet Tracker, 1973 Yamaha TX650
- Steve Studstill, Bikers Dream – Indian Born, Indian Chief
The FreeStyle, People’s Choice Award and IronWorks Magazine Trifecta
Rich Worley of American Biker hits the Trifecta—Not only did Worley win the FreeStyle Class, he also took home the awards for the People’s Choice and the IronWorks Editor’s Choice. With that he receives a custom lid from Bell and a write up in IronWorks Magazine.
Editor’s Choice Award
SHO DOG Award
Micheal Demby of Uptown Grafx and Steve Studstill of Biker’s Dream are the co-winners of the SHO DOG with Studstill securing the Garage Leathers Solo Bag and Demby receiving the Rocking K Customs‘ Chain Wallet.
SHO DOG AWARD
Pics from the Show
