Recently, there has been a backlash toward all the all-show-and-no-go bikes that have become popular over the past few years. But don’t judge a book bike by its cover just because it might be covered with tons of chrome and fancy paint. Look past the super-sexy model Lana draped over the neon paint job, stereo system, and extended bags because quietly dressed in all black sits the heart of beast. That’s no parking lot powerplant sitting between those frame rails. No, sir.

Classic Clean | Custom 2009 Harley-Davidson Road Glide

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You can never go wrong when it comes to the classics. There is something about a black bike mixed with flames and a splash of chrome that stands the test of time longer than the array of oversize wheels, trendy colors, and overly used graphics.

Fraud Alert | Custom 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide

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Henry Campanato is a very patient, understanding guy right up until he isn’t. There comes a point when he, like many good, reasonable people, runs out of gas in both of those departments when pushed too far. That’s exactly what happened with his 2015 Road Glide. One shop spent six months screwing him the hard way, and it was up to another shop to transform his stock bagger into the custom he’d been dying to ride. Here’s what happened.