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Doug “Rainman” Jones built this 2005 XL1200 chopper the hard way. Five years in a home garage, late nights after work, and a whole lot of figuring it out as he went. No shortcuts, no fluff. Just a real bike built to ride. Builder Profile Doug Jones is 32 years old out of Greenville, South Carolina, where he runs a small garage setup called Rainman Garage. Before all this, he grew up in South Jersey riding mini bikes, dirt bikes, and skateboarding. From early on, he was drawn to gar …

We just brought Cone Performance Exhaust Systems to Deadbeat Customs. Cone Engineering has been building high quality American made exhaust components since 1970, supplying custom builders and many of the biggest names in the industry for decades. Now they are putting that same experience into complete systems built for riders who want real gains, real sound, and clean fitment. Cone Engineering Since 1970 Since 1970, Cone Engineering has been driven by one goal: building high quality, American …

This week we’re staying local in Massachusetts to spotlight a builder who does things his own way. Meet Junior Burke, 35, of Burke’s V-Twin in Westport, MA, and his FXR inspired 1999 Road King. Junior jokingly calls it the “FLHRSTXRLMNOP,” but most people know it as the Magenta Glide. How It Started Junior built his first chopper back in 2014, but the obsession started long before that. Like a lot of us, it began in middle school during the Fast and Furious era. Nobody …

This week’s Builder Spotlight takes us to the Netherlands with a build that blends real world riding, serious power, and a parts list selected with intention. Meet Martijn Kramp, 30 years old, building alongside @koenwijgergangs and continuously refining a 2022 Low Rider S that’s made to be ridden. Photo by @seventyeight.custom.photo Builder Profile Name: Martijn Kramp Age: 30 Builder Shop: @koenwijgergangs How It Started Martijn’s introduction to Harley culture started du …

This week we’re heading to Qatar to spotlight a builder putting real time and craftsmanship into every inch of his bike. Meet Abdulaziz Alkuwari, 31, a rider who started customizing bikes with friends in 2019 and quickly turned that momentum into a full custom project that stands out anywhere it’s parked. Builder Profile Name Abdulaziz Alkuwari Age 31 Location Qatar How It Started Abdulaziz got started with motorcycles in 2019, working on bikes with friends in Qatar. After learning …