Atten VendorsWe are starting to fill up and we will be sold out before the show...so if you are interested in having a vendor space at Born-Free 5 now is the time to act.There are only 60 days until showtime. We have the vendor agreement form (VAF)on the side bar of the blog, you can download and email back or p…
Petro Moto New Product ReleaseOne of our Top Sponsors for BF5 PETRO MOTO has just released their new Barney's style steel skinny lower legs for 41 mm front ends. These are just like the originals and are available in two lengths and ready to ship. Check out their website for the details. http://www.petrolmoto.com/pb/wp_bd08f091/…
BF5 Builder Update Yaniv EvanYaniv from Power Plant choppers is one of our 32 invited builders for BF5. Yaniv has built some really cool bikes..American as well as British machines.He has a style & flair that screams Hollywood and is a nice addition to a very deverse group of guys. We hope to have some newer updates on his buil…
BF 5 Best In Show Award Hey folks we are pleased to announce that the generous guys from Mooneyes have agreed to reward the BF5 Best in Show winner with a FREE trip with their winning bike to the Mooneyes HRCS in Yokohama Japan.The Moon show is one of if not the premier event in the world. Last year this award was given to…
Andy Carter BF5 Builder UpdateAndy Carter from Pangea Speed in Salt Lake City, Utah is back for his 3rd. time as a BF builder. His last 2 bikes were so unique and innovative he was a definite standout amongst our builders and a fan favorite for the spectators. Andy is kind of a mad scientist of the motorcycle world and is always…
Todd Asin's BF 5 Pre Unit BuildLike most of the 32 Invited BF5 builders it's crunch time. With just 9 weeks to go these guys are under some serious pressure to get there bikes fabbed and to paint. Todd just sent in these pics right before taking the bike apart and sending it to Harpoon for some magic. If your not a Harley guy Tod…
Jason Sheets BF5 Update PhotosJason's VL is getting closer. Here are a few update pics he sent it.If you ever wanted to own a VL now is your chance!!Win this bike on June 29 th. 2013@ Born-Free.…
Kevin Baas BF 5 BuilderIt's our pleasure to have one of the all around nicest guys in the business in the Born-Free 5 Builder Invite..Mr. Kevin Baas! Family man,teacher,metal nut and road warrior.Kevin is one of the most enthusiastic/ high energy guys we know and has always been a big supporter of the show.. he even rode …
BF 5 Builder Update Domenic Mingiruli This year we have some great builders...also a big variety from all walks of life.We have Masa from Japan, Mattias from Sweden a family thing with the Stopniks and a very unique father ( Domenic) & son(Dylan)dynamic duo. Domenic has motorcycles in his blood, his father( Papa Joe) built well over 300…
Born-Free 5 Invited Builder Series-Larry Pierce of Garage Company CustomsWe met Larry Pierce and his girlfriend Ashley last year at Born-Free 4 behind their box van where they had been selling moonshine to help pay for gas money for the big trip out west to Born-Free. We had seen some of his stuff in a few of the magazines, but were taken by the bike he built and brought…
BF5 Invited Builder Dave PolgreenIt's great to have Dave back this year in the invite and he also stepped up and committed to be in the giveaway promo too..so if you like Dave's builds and style( check out some of his builds below) you can choose his bike at BF5! Here is what he is building... The bike is a 1937 UL motor in a VL …
Hotel Info for Born-FreeWe have found two hotel's that are pretty close to the show,decent rooms, rates and ez access to freeways. Howard Johnson in Orange is right off the 55 and Katella ( 15 minutes from show ) http://www.hojoorangeca.com/ and La Quinta Inn in Irvine right off the 5 freeway/Sand Canyon Rd.(about 20 minut…
Chopper Dave BF5 Builder UpdateIt's great to have Chopper Dave in the Builder Invite this year. The first version of his Panhead is probably the first bike I saw that made me really want to get an old bike. He has made a hugeimpact for many guys making parts and building bikes. Loser Machine caught up with Dave at his shop and sn…
Our First Video From Born-Free 2 Great show and great people. It's much bigger now and we can't turn back but...we can remember! Born Free Show from BornFreeShow on Vimeo.…
Born-Free 5 Invited Builder Video Series-The Cycle ZombiesWe are very pleased to present the video for our invited builder Big Scott Stopnik of the Cycle Zombies family. Big Scott is lucky to have a large family that all hangs out and does things together-like put together old choppers and ride! Please watch and share this video and remember you could win …
The World of Chopper DaveDave is out of hiding and we have a few sneak peak pics of his BF 5 build. He said this is the bike that's been in his head for a while and now is the time to do it.If you have been following him on Instagram you have seen the insane amount of work he has done!! Its unreal and inspiring. Dave's quot…
Caleb Owens BF5 Builder UpdateCaleb is on track with his BF5 build.It's definitely a different direction from the his previous builds which is why we want him to be part of Born-Free. Caleb was involved in a serious accident in December but was still confident and committed to build his bike and we truly appreciate all his effor…