Maker Faire Bay Area 2024
THE HOLY BIKE
Home: California, United States
It started as a 1975 Honda 550 supper motorcycle that I took the engine out of, put it on a bench then Drew a motorcycle around the engine using only my imagination, no Computers no programs. it has been hand built with just using assorted hand tools a drill press, and a welder, using steel, copper and brass as my medium, since it is a Honda 550, I have drilled 550 holes through the frame, swing arm, front forks and seven holes right through the gas tank (THE HOLY BIKE) from my cell phone using Bluetooth and Level Ride air suspension app the bike parks right on the ground no kickstand needed it will raise up about 8 inches to Ride Height, there is no paint on the bike, except for a Clear coat to enhance the natural colors of the copper, brass and steel
Maker
Keith Young
I am a lifelong artist, using, Different mediums from clay and stone Sculpting, to copper and silver jewelry, and then getting into building cars with my father now that I am older, I have combined my skills to create new and fun things
What Inspired You to Make This?
3 people The most important was my father growing up with him in the garage, always making something .other is a incredible Santa Cruz artist Michael Leeds, @blastoland.com Michael lives and breathes his artwork at his home, and in his shop, he showed me how to take your dreams and imagination and make them come true using different recycles materials and using the natural colors to create incredible pieces of art. the other person is Jeff Jones @jeffjone_ratrodjeff he is another incredible car builder he help revolutionize the Rat Rod cars craze and made them into what they are today they were both were very generous to share their knowledge,craftsmanship and imagination with me and I would like to thank them both
