The Finch Collection
Ron Finch’s Personal Bikes
All
motorcycles featured in this collection exhibit both hand-built custom
frames and
custom rodwork. Virtually every aspect of these bikes incorporates Ron’s
unique
construction and artistic flair, from one-of-a-kind front ends, fenders,
and side panels
to the exhaust systems. Beyond his gift for distinctive engineering, Ron’s
true genius
lies in his mastery of paint work, which has become world renowned for
its ingenuity,
creativity and excellence. This fusion of unique design, brilliant painting
and
exceptional functionality has helped to establish Ron Finch as one of
the premiere
custom motorcycle builders of all time.
[All featured bikes have been carefully preserved, and are still functional]

Kaleidocycle 1966
BSA – 650cc Completed 1969
Features a molded gas tank and side covers, a ’39 Norton Girder
stretched front end, and the first fat tire rear wheel (16” tire).

Trilogy
1971
Triumph Trident – 836cc Completed 1975
Features a “tri” theme throughout--triple gas tanks, triple
rear fenders,
triple exhaust, etc., extended fins on heads, and a rare 5-speed transmission.

Aorta
1970 Ironhead Sportster – Completed 1982
Features include a gas tank in the rear fender, a 2-part detachable frame,
and a
multifarious frame representing arteries of the heart—analogous
to the engine.

Loophole
1973 Shovelhead – Evo Custom 96ci HD Completed 1987
Features include an exhaust system that loops through the frame above
the motor,
representing loopholes in the law, a gas tank in the rear fender, and
custom rodwork,
front fender and floorboards.

Outspoken
1993 Assembled – 96ci S&S Completed 1993
Features
a chrome moly frame, gas tanks in floor boards, rodwork fenders
with stainless inserts, and one of the first bikes in the US
featuring 80-spoke wheels.

Wing
& A Prayer 2003 Assembled – 120ci Keck Completed April
2003
Features multi-functional aluminum saddlebags with storage and gas tanks,
stretched swing arm, and custom made trees and bars.

Double
Cross
2004 Assembled – 113ci S&S Completed June 2004
Features an asymmetrical frame that crosses over the motor, gas and oil
tanks
in the rear fender,Weber dual throat carbs, custom handlebars, triple
trees,
and exhaust, as well as intricate rodwork throughout the bike
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