With the second annual Born Free just two weeks away, the free panhead candle is burning from both ends. Mike, Josh and crew are putting the finishing touches on a machine some lucky sucker's going to snap up with a raffle ticket. A limited number of tickets have been printed for this deal, and if they sell out before the event that's all she wrote. Our point? You better buy 'one while you can. 

Josh was cool enough enough to let McGoo and me shoot the bike before it was finished. Keen observers might notice a few missing bits like wires and fuel line, but the bones are here and you can see it's almost ready to put some fortunate soul's knees in the breeze. Here's the lowdown on what this custom creation is made of.

Engine, year and make, model, modifications: 1950 HD panhead
 

Frame: Original HD wishbone
 

Fork: Original HD springer
 

Chassis mods: Frame was straightend and repaired by Dr. John's
 

Tire/wheel size and style: 21" WM1 with star hub and Speedmaster tire; 18" WM3 with a star hub and Firestone rubber
 

Favorite thing about this bike: The headlight mount! Thanks Shawn
 

Next modification will be: The fabwork is done. We just have to finish some details like wiring and fluid lines

Other mods, accessories, cool parts, etc: Bear Co. seat. Chopper Dave made a Born Free air cleaner & foot pegs. Flanders bars and risers. House Mouse Clutch Pedal, Biltwell seat hinge and pipe kit. NOS Wassel fender and tank. Vintage sissy bar rehabbed to fit. NOS salt 'n pepper shaker exhaust, Linkert carb, knucklehead transmission, custom-fabbed parts and much more. This bike was built like it was one of our own, and we did not compromise on anything

Thanks to: The bike was an idea that turned into a reality with help from many. Josh was responsible for the build and Mike D. reminded him daily of that. Harpoon painted the tank, Shawn was a big help on many things, Grant was there to argue with Josh, weld and make dinner arrangements, Clayton is the master of cleaning things, and Mike D. gathered all the parts, fought with Josh and helped out with whatever was needed. Everyone made this bike happen and everyone is proud of the work they contributed.

Born Free 2 show date and location: Saturday June 12 at Pacific Coast Cycles, 2430 Lewis Ave Signal Hill CA 90755