Billy Joel Custom Harleys
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Billy Joel Custom Harleys
My buddy just picked up this used custom Billy Joel softail its truly a beautiful bike. Heres a link to the pic on lighthouse Harley-Davidson's website
http://www.blacksheepads.com/_PFP8499.jpg
20th Century Cycles is a collaboration between Billy Joel and Lighthouse Harley-Davidson. The concept is to pay homage to the heritage and legacy of the American Icon that is the Harley-DavidsonŽ motorcycle brand with over 100 years in continuous operation.
In 2005, Billy Joel approached Lighthouse Harley-Davidson about doing a retro look to the new Harley-DavidsonŽ SportsterŽ model he had just purchased. Billys collaboration with Rob Schneider, owner of Lighthouse Harley-Davidson and Bill Blackford, the General Manager, turned out a bike that turned heads everywhere Billy went.
Soon after the completion and success of his SportsterŽ, Billy decided to try his hand at one more this time with a 2005 HDŽ SpringerŽ Classic. The result, a 1940s Knucklehead look that even the old-timers thought was real vintage iron. The response to these two creations was so overwhelming that Billy and Rob decided to put these and 2 other models into production as pre-packaged, fully accessorized Harley-DavidsonŽ bikes.
Lighthouse Harley-Davidson will be offering these models for sale. Each one will come with a Letter of Authenticity signed by the Piano-Man himself, certifying that they are unique re-creations that include many of the accessories and hand fabricated parts that went into Billys own bikes.
It doesnt end there Billy and Rob will be exploring other models that would be good retro versions to expand the line-up. We like to think of these bikes as new rides with classic pride.
http://www.blacksheepads.com/_PFP8499.jpg
20th Century Cycles is a collaboration between Billy Joel and Lighthouse Harley-Davidson. The concept is to pay homage to the heritage and legacy of the American Icon that is the Harley-DavidsonŽ motorcycle brand with over 100 years in continuous operation.
In 2005, Billy Joel approached Lighthouse Harley-Davidson about doing a retro look to the new Harley-DavidsonŽ SportsterŽ model he had just purchased. Billys collaboration with Rob Schneider, owner of Lighthouse Harley-Davidson and Bill Blackford, the General Manager, turned out a bike that turned heads everywhere Billy went.
Soon after the completion and success of his SportsterŽ, Billy decided to try his hand at one more this time with a 2005 HDŽ SpringerŽ Classic. The result, a 1940s Knucklehead look that even the old-timers thought was real vintage iron. The response to these two creations was so overwhelming that Billy and Rob decided to put these and 2 other models into production as pre-packaged, fully accessorized Harley-DavidsonŽ bikes.
Lighthouse Harley-Davidson will be offering these models for sale. Each one will come with a Letter of Authenticity signed by the Piano-Man himself, certifying that they are unique re-creations that include many of the accessories and hand fabricated parts that went into Billys own bikes.
It doesnt end there Billy and Rob will be exploring other models that would be good retro versions to expand the line-up. We like to think of these bikes as new rides with classic pride.
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There's something about it that's too busy. It looks like they bolted on every part they could find that had that "retro" look. It would look much better if it was more stripped down and simplified.
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I watched an episode of Cafe Racer where Billy Joel was interviewed. He left me with the distinct impression he preferred the smaller lighter cafe bikes and disliked the chrome and geometry of cruisers and choppers.
I wonder what got him to move on his opinion to work on classic replicas?
I wonder what got him to move on his opinion to work on classic replicas?