Hot Bike recently ventured out to Alcoa, Tennessee and the 40 Cal Customs shop where Matt Harris an invited builder of Hot Bike’s Speed and Style Fabrication Showdown gave us the lowdown on the progress of his build. ” A new powerplant with an old soul” is how Matt described his creation and you will agree after watching the video. We can’t wait to see Matt’s work of art completed and roaring down the open highways!

About the Speed and Style Build-Off

The Hot Bike Speed & Style event is a build-off that is powered by Harley-Davidson in conjunction with the Born-Free motorcycle show. Combining both contemporary style with refined performance the six builders and their bikes will be completed and judged upon at the Born-Free motorcycle show, the Sturgis 75th anniversary Black Hills Rally, and all five days of the Hot Bike Tour, with the winner being crowned as the ultimate master of both show and go.

Follow the hashtag #HotBikeSpeedAndStyle for all of the action.

The other Speed & Style Builders are:

Jasin Phares of Harold’s USA

Brandon Holstein of Brawny Built

Chip Kastelnik of San Diego Customs

Andy Carter of Pangea Speed

Pat Patterson of Led Sled Customs

Matt and his Father Edd who is a big part of the 40 Cal Customs team.

The Hot Bike Speed and Style Fabrication Showdown build of Matt Harris in progress.

Leaf spring suspension set up

Where some of the 40 Cal Customs magic happens.

A man and his machine