2008 Arlen Ness Bike Show

Arlen Ness: Arlen Ness, legendary bike builder.Cory and Zach Ness: The next generation...

The 2nd annual bike show and parts extravaganza did not disappoint. There was a wide variety of American v-twins and metric cruisers on display. From his humble beginnings in 1967, custom painting his Harley-Davidson Knucklehead and winning the first show in which it was entered, Arlen Ness has built an empire with hard work and innovative design.

It's no surprise that Arlen's son Cory has been around motorcycles all his life and has the Ness gift for unique designs. Cory is Chief Designer for Arlen Ness Enterprises, and in this role he builds his own rolling artwork.

Top view of the impressive double engine custom.

Corys wild custom was a crowd favorite.

The narrow lines on this Arlen Ness custom are different from the current wide trend.

Booth workers chow down on lunch at the 2008 Easyriders Show in Sacramento. In the background: a row of Harley-Davidson custom bikes.