"Pale Horse" - Josh's Idle Hands 2026 Winning Evo Chopper

The $10,000 grand prize at the Idle Hands Chopper Show went home with Josh (@doom_cvlt) and his bone-white machine, Pale Horse. Raw, hand-built, and ridden into the show, the bike stood out in a field packed with killer custom motorcycles.

Josh with Pale Horse and the $10,000 grand prize at the 2026 Idle Hands Chopper Show.

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Pale Horse is built around a Paughco frame with a six-over wide glide front end mounted in narrow trees. Power comes from a 110-inch Evolution engine backed by a four-speed ratchet top transmission.

The bike is raw, stripped down, and built with purpose. There is no unnecessary weight and no extra decoration just for the sake of filling space. Every part works with the overall look of the motorcycle.

Josh took home the full $10,000 check raised by the Lowlife Podcast crew for the show. Pale Horse earned the top spot after rolling into Manchester Harley-Davidson alongside the rest of the competition.

Built as a Personal Tribute

The entire build was done in honor of Josh's service dog. Look closely at the bone-white paint and you will find personal details worked into the finish. Those smaller elements give the bike a deeper meaning beyond the parts and fabrication.

Idle Hands Chopper Show 2026

The Idle Hands Chopper Comp & Show went down Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Manchester Harley-Davidson in Hooksett, New Hampshire. The event brought together a strong lineup of hand-built motorcycles and builders competing for the winner-take-all grand prize.

Check out the complete Idle Hands Chopper Show photo dump for more bikes, builders, and coverage from the event.

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