Words from the Workshop with Jack
POSTED: 08/03/2022
Words from the Workshop...
...with Jack
What's your favourite thing about working on Harley-Davidson® motorcycles?
It’s a growing culture & we see people customising their bikes more & more now. The chop-shop back-street hot-rod builds of the 80's planted the seeds for customisation to grow in to what it is today. People customise their bikes for all sorts of reasons and we are seeing more and more people opt for Stage 1 and Stage 2 upgrades as well as custom paint jobs and rear-end work. We do projects with such class, finesse & professionalism at Harley® and we're able to do more than we ever have done!
What sort of builds do you do a lot of?
We do a lot of Stage 2 upgrades, giving more power at the lower end for performance purposes. We also fit a lot of Air Rides which allow for a rear suspension spring to be controlled by a small button that raises and lowers the seat. The Air Ride can provide a more comfortable ride with the aesthetics of the bike being lowered.
Have you noticed a change in the demand for custom work?
Yes - and a lot more recently too, especially over the last few years. We can do more now than we’ve ever been able to in the past. With social media showcasing awesome bikes and bespoke custom work that is so easily accessible, the content is stepping up and the audience is growing. Our customers find that their bike is a lot more personal than a car, for example - and therefore want to truly make it their own.
What is the craziest thing you've done to a bike?
We did a Stage 4 upgrade and turned a 114 into a 128. It was so loud and powerful that it blew the gravel off the customer's driveway! If you want to set us a challenge... let us know below.
Jack's favourite full custom builds
THE COOLEST
GOLD DIGGER FAT BOY® 114
"This bike is definitely the coolest job I have ever had the pleasure of working on. Every little detail was thought out. This bike has some real swag and some serious upgrades."
THE FUNNEST
THE ROAD HURRICANE
"Transforming what was a standard Street Rod in to one hell of a flat track bike was so much fun. It has inspired so many custom builds since we showed it off in the showroom too!"
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