" Fernando Armenteros , organizer of the custom bike show at Motorama , did a great job , combining great custom work with some exciting show ideas , making it dynamic and lively for the enthusiastic visitors . There were special paint demonstrations , engine builders assembling a H-D Evo and many other dynamic activities to hold visitor attention . " On the first day , all the competitors were introduced to the public as each customizer came to the stage to be interviewed about their bike and , for the professionals , about their businesses . The judges made their rounds on the Saturday - scrutinizing the craftsmanship and creativity , engineering ,
fabrication and finish - paying particular attention to self-made parts and innovative design solutions ." Motorama filled two large halls at the iconic Pabellon de Cristal ( Crystal Pavilion ), the center piece of the exhibition and event facilities at Madrid ' s huge downtown Casa de Campo Park , overlooking Madrid ' s Royal Palace complex and cathedral . The lower level was reserved for all motorcycle performance , parts , accessories , gear and apparel vendors , with all the big displays for clothes , helmets etc . The upper level was filled with motorcycle manufacturer displays - including the Japanese ' Big Four ', BMW , Triumph , Harley-Davidson and Indian . Aftermarket distributor Custom Chrome Europe and several other custom parts suppliers had booths , and main stage presentations , shows and live music sets made sure there was action and atmosphere all day , every day - plenty to keep the enthusiastic crowds interested - with the main spotlight , the
Custom class winner , a Viking style chopper ' Drakkar ', built by Lluis of LIC Motorcycles
Street class winner , H-D XR1200 Turbo by Sueca
center piece of the event , being the AMD World Championship affiliate custom bike show , with many new bikes making their international debut . Outside displays included yet more bikes , with rider parking lining the avenues approaching the facility . Adjacent to the entrance , Jekill & Hyde demonstrated its award-winning electronically controlled , three-mode sound management exhaust systems , and the demo ride programs were fully booked throughout three days of great late summer weather in the Spanish capital . On the final day , all the bikes entered into the ' AMD ' were rolled out onto the platform and had
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