The 2013 El Diablo Run was the fifth time nutjobs on old motorcycles have decided to descend into Mexico and have a party. Much has been written about previous runs, the first of which was done in 2006. The neat thing about the EDR is that it's different for everyone; for wide-eyed noobs it can be an exotic adventure and for old salts it's like a family reunion. 

"Hey McGoo;want to modify a Bonneville for some Brit bike shows this summer?" When Billdozer floated his idea between the walls of our offices, I took it more as a friendly request than an absent-minded inquiry. After watching me fiddle with my finicky Hinckley chopper for two years, Bill probably thought I was ready for an easy win. What could be easier than stripping a stock Bonnie of its bloated, EPA-friendly essence and turning it into a fire-breathing street flier? Twenty-four hours after hearing Bill’s question, I was about to find out.

Well folks, we are at the end of the Show Class Magazine's People Choice builder's profiles. I have enjoyed watching the six bikes being built and look forward to June 28th to hear who will be crowned the winner. Tim and Clarke went above and beyond with this contest and I would like to thank both of them for their help and dedication to the scene. Please come out to Cook’s Corner, check out the bikes, meet the builders and help us choose the winner. Whoever wins will be parking their bike with the Invited Builders at Born Free 5 on Saturday morning. To Pete, Jordan, Shawn, Travis, Booby Good Times and Jason best of luck, job well done!

Joran Bean and Ken Schmoldt are close friends that co own Blue Collar Cycles Works in Phoenix, AZ. They both possess full time jobs but you can find them in the shop wrenching after hours and on the weekends. Blue Collar Cycle Works philosophy is to create a place where the average guy could get his bike modified at a reasonable rate. Their shop is currently busy and they have a few custom builds getting ready to hit the pavement.  

Tim and Clarke with Show Class Magazine reached out to the People's Champ builders for a update on their builds. We are sharing the first three builders in no particular order then will showcase the remaining three next week. Be sure to stop by Cook's Corner on June 28 and help us crown the winner. The winner of the popular vote from the party will be crowned the People's Champ and their bike will become the FINAL Born Free 5 invited builders' bike. Just like the Invited Builders of Born Free 5, every bike you see here has an insane amount of man hours, modifications, one off parts and endless craftsmanship that make each their own. Best of luck and may the best bike win.

I'm sure the majority of the audience here on Chop Cult knows who Indian Larry is and how he tragically left us in 2004. Since then I have often stopped to wonder who is behind the brand now? Is it a faceless corporation? Some fat cat? Do they do more than hawk t-shirts? Well I was pleased when I found out... Larry's legacy is carried on by some of his closest friends and they do a lot more than sell t-shirts. Indian Larry Motorcycles today i running a propr full on chopper shop Larry himself would be proud of, and Producing a line of builder parts that exude the traditional hot rod chopper style that was Larry's signature.

In honor of Memorial Day, I would like to introduce you to our friends, Butch Lynch, Brian Meyer and Robert Blanton, co founders of Warfighter Made. These gentlemen are creating a buzz in Southern California for their dedication to their fellow comrades.

OK,the time has come to make some progress on this Triumph build that's been collecting dust in the shop corner for a while now. Aside from some basic cutting and smoothing, I will be keeping the front frame section close to stock, only replacing the dented frame sections.

In today's society content isn't found solely by word of mouth anymore. You have to be able to stay on top of all social media outlets like Facebook, blogs and now the ever important Instagram. Instagram has become all the rage for our industry because it is the simplest way to promote yourself, friends and favorite brands. For Chop Cult, its just another “tool” we use to keep up with our members, promote our advertisers and hopefully entice our new followers to become members. Erik starting following us in early February and I have enjoyed watching this bike come together. Here's his story,

As an editor- in- chief for Chopcult, I am bombarded with e-mails and requests to feature motorcycles and their owners stories. I received an e-mail from a Texas native named Jason Ochoa, which included a few pictures of his very clean custom 1976 XLCH Ironhead, and I knew this is a bike Chopcult enthusiasts would enjoy. This bike is an extension of Jason’s personality and although the theme of the bike may not settle well with some radicals, it is undeniable that the overall attention to detail and custom work are what sets some bikes apart from the crowd.