landing , Katharina Weber and Carsten Heil , founded Garage 21 Editions , taking on heavy financial risks to recreate the print magazines Custombike and Dream Machines . An especially risky undertaking given the current paper , print and distribution cost price explosions that are still hanging over all printed magazines . It took some time for both partners to approach each other again , but they finally did in time to organize a very successful Custombike Show 2022 , with the magazine organizing the bike show and Messe Bad Salzuflen fully taking over event and show organization . However , from an exhibitor perspective , the transition has been almost seamless . Even after the twoshow , three-year break , the exhibitor booking and set-up processes went well . The decision to only occupy the two main halls of the Bad Salzuflen complex was deliberately conservative . Andreas Reibchen ' s declared objective is to move the show upscale with more , higher quality exhibitors and he has clearly also been mindful of the fact that it would be
' Best Old School ' was won by " Digger ". Owned by German custom bike enthusiast Stefan Rüll , this " Digger " was originally built and painted by Arlen Ness , very likely in his San Leandro workshop . The bike has been restored , and the tank ' s paintwork and style are new , but many original parts have survived .
better to under-promise and overachieve . Many of the " traditional exhibitors " and some big names in the German custom industry were hesitant and first wanted to see if the show could be brought back successfully . One of the primary areas of concern had been the way in which the German authorities had been handling Covid restrictions - been seen by many in Germany as overly restrictive and less than commercially enlightened .
However , the show ran well and without restrictions being imposed . The major custom parts distribution names were all present - such as Zodiac International , Motorcycle Storehouse , and Custom Chrome Europe using the event as a world premiere showcase to introduce its new line of RevTech exhaust pipes for various H-D models [ see report on page 34 of this edition of AMD ]. Fred and Len Kodlin introduced new Sportster S parts , plus a stylish new line of CNC-machined risers . Dutch exhaust manufacturer Dr . Jekill & Mr . Hyde introduced its new Sportster S exhaust , already mounted to numerous Sportster S conversions in the halls . The rising interest in BMW ' s R 18 Cruiser was highlighted on several displays , including BMW ' s own " Custom Booth ." All variations of the custom theme were covered , showing how the concept of custom continues to evolve and broaden - delivering on the trends that the AMD World
' Best Café Racer ' was won by CB-Café ' s " 750 Four ." This 1975 Honda CB 750 K6 is a great base for a " second generation " Café Racer and perfectly modified into a seventies style Café Racer . Michael emptied the frame triangle and moved the oil tank into the tail end . Drilled brake rotors are reminiscent of Honda ' s racing heritage , and the calipers are ( scary ) stock seventies .
" Andreas Reibchen ' s declared objective is to move the show upscale with more , higher quality exhibitors "
Championship harnessed at its first event back in 2004 in California and showcasing it ever since . Guus Hoogland of VG frames fame in the Netherlands introduced a radical rigid (!) frame for Milwaukee-Eight motors and a very stylish alternative rigid " Indian " frame - in which Bike Farm Melle had installed a 1162 Thunderstroke for its European Biker Build-Off winning " Purple Haze " Chopper . This year ' s live customizing battle was fought between two local arch rivals , H-D of Bielefeld and Bike Farm Melle ( celebrating 35 years in business in
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