[asphaltgambler]

I've always take pride in designing/building one off stuff. I like being'the guy' that made that part or came up with an original thought. I see the real enthusists as "sweat, $$$, blood, $$ and tears". Oddly enough I see more real P-car enthusists than custom Harley guys. It's almost sad because I've been around it for most all my life.

I have been to many shows, runs and see too many store bought 'choppers' where the guys total time and effort investment was laying down 35+ large for someone elses idea of cool.

TV shows have really brought custom Harleys into everyones home and fueled $$$ into the sport in a big way. But the downside I see is much less heart and soul now-a-days.

BlueSkyJaunte; when you're done and some dude on a $40K cookie-cutter pulls up, asks who made your bars or pipes reply that "I made them" watch for the puzzled look they'll give you.