Black Hills Test Run

The Model 1S was loaned out to Chris Maida, Editor of American Iron Magazine, and Chris Callen, Editor of Cycle Source Magazine, to do a review on this value-laden Digger Bobber during the 2009 edition of Sturgis.

Chris Maida, Editor of American Iron Magazine, test rode the Brass Balls Bobbers’ Model 1S Digger Bobber during the 2009 edition of Sturgis. His report is in the March 2010 edition of American Iron Magazine.

One of the unique features of the bike is the suspended seat plus the hidden suspension below the frame. It provides a very cushy ride on this bare-knuckle motorbike.

The Model 1S comes with high-value components including a D&D Performance Enterprise’s 2-into-1 header system, Baker Drivetrain, Tauer Machine belt primary and a strong running EVO 80″ mill with a S&S Super E carb and air cleaner.

About Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers

With a strong team at the helm and a slate of innovative, high-performance designs that blend vintage with contemporary, Darwin Motorcycles is primed and quickly becoming one of the leading motorcycle shops in the country attracting new riders and setting trends through their Above Average Bobber program .

How the hell is he making any money… This is a lot of bike for the jack… Just hit it with a hose and go… you got to like it, it’s a sweet package.

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The hand-built custom-production Model 1S is just $17,995.

“The Brass Balls Bobber Model 1S is the very essence of our bikes, explained Dar Holdsworth,” Brass Balls Bobbers’ Bossman. “Built with no compromises, the Model 1S delivers outstanding performance using racebike quality components and inspired by the cool no nonsense bikes of old. This bike accelerates, turns and stops in a manner that rival performance cars.”

The Model 1S includes premium components including:

• Motor: H-D 80″ EVO natural finish
• Exhaust: D&D Performance Enterprises black ceramic
• Primary: Tauer Machine Warlord belt drive
• Transmission: Baker Drivetrain, 5 Speed
• Brakes: Wilwood performance 4 piston front and rear
• Hand controls: Excel Components
• Tires: Metezler ME 880’s (front 21″ x 90mm & rear 16″ x 150mm)
• Frame: BBB Digger frame 36 degrees, 0″ up, 0″ out

To get the latest news and information from Team Brass Balls, click here.

NHTSA Manufacturer

Darwin Motorcycles, manufacturer of Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers, is a registered & licensed NHTSA Manufaturer and listed with Kelley Blue Book and N.A.D.A. services. Our bikes are easy to finance and insure.

Call 405.270.0995 for more details.

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Model 1 & 69 Chopper Hit the News Stand

Hot Bike magazine highlights the Brass Balls Model 1 and 69 Chopper on page 112 of their 2010 Buyer’s Guide.

New for 2010 – The 69 Chopper placed 3rd at the 2009 AMD World Championships (production class) This compact, well handling chop comes standard with components from Leroy Thompson, Crime Scene Choppers, Baker Drivetrain, Wilwood Brakes and Metzeler rubber.

The Model 1 was awarded Top 10 Production Bike in 2009 by V-Twin & Easyriders magazines and recognized by Barnett’s magazine as one of the best bikes for the money. Loaded with high quality American components at a great value. Just some of the components include Baker Drivetrain, D&D Performance Enterprises, Wilwood brakes.

About Hot Bike Magazine
Hot Bike magazine focuses on all aspects of the biking world, from technical advice to reviews of the best modification equipment.

“We are in great company… And a valid alternate choice to mass-produced motorcycles. Our products are sano, hand built with American parts and our paint is flawless. Do we stand behind our products? 30,000 miles or 1 year… yeah we do.”
- Dar Holdsworth, Brass Balls BossMan

Maida Tests the Model 1S

Chris Maida is caught throwing a leg over a Brass Balls Model 1S motorcycle in Sturgis SD this past year. Moments later he snicked the sled into gear and blasted off towards the Badlands.

As the editor of American Iron Magazine, Maida can test just about any bike that he wants. He decided to exercise the Softail-style custom-production motorcycle for a full week during the 2009 edition of Sturgis. His review will be in an upcoming issue of the magazine.

Enthusiasts and owners of the Model 1S have agreed that this is one cool bike. And with Maida’s black shades and black T, black jeans, and black ride, well, we think he is sporting his James Dean look.

The hand-built custom-production Model 1S is just 17,995. To get your James Dean look call the office today at 405-270-0995.

The Model 1S includes premium components including:

• Motor: H-D 80″ EVO natural finish
• Exhaust: D&D Performance Enterprises black ceramic
• Primary: Tauer Machine Warlord belt drive
• Transmission: Baker Drivetrain, 5 Speed
• Brakes: Wilwood performance 4 piston front and rear
• Hand controls: Excel Components
• Tires: Metezler ME 880’s (front 21″ x 90mm & rear 16″ x 150mm)
• Frame: BBB Digger frame 36 degrees, 0″ up, 0″ out

“The Brass Balls Bobber Model 1S is the very essence of our bikes, explained Dar Holdsworth,” Brass Balls Bobbers’ Bossman. “Built with no compromises, the Model 1S delivers outstanding performance using racebike quality components and inspired by the cool no nonsense bikes of old. This bike accelerates, turns and stops in a manner that rival performance cars.”

About Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers

With a strong team at the helm and a slate of innovative, high-performance designs that blend vintage with contemporary, Darwin Motorcycles is primed and quickly becoming one of the leading motorcycle shops in the country attracting new riders and setting trends through their Above Average Bobber program .

To get the latest news and information from Team Brass Balls, click here.

NHTSA Manufacturer

Darwin Motorcycles, manufacturer of Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers, is a registered & licensed NHTSA Manufaturer and listed with Kelley Blue Book and N.A.D.A. services. Our bikes are easy to finance and insure.

Call 405.270.0995 for more details.

Use Our Digital Wrench
Now it’s your turn to build a Brass Balls Bobbers’ Digger. Become a master builder by selecting from hundreds of options. Build your own sled and see what it takes to create the bike of your dreams by using the Brass Balls’ Builder.

This Chopper is Ready for Ignition

A great chopper is not built, it’s created. It begins as the seed of an idea germinating in the mind of its creator. Bit by bit, the builder brings the machine to life… That is what Tom captured in his first book, Art of the Chopper published by Motorbooks Int’l in 2003. Zimberoff’s engaging text provides an in-depth analysis of the each designer’s philosophy and unique style.

This is the reincarnation of Tom Zimberoff’s original “Art Of The Chopper” bike. The original bike was mint green, swoopy and not quite road worthy.

The Brass Balls team was tasked with the challenge of making Tom’s sled cool, ride-able and keeping as many of the existing components as possible.

Several new components had to be created, like a new chassis, pipes, oil tank, seat and shock, new tins (which we copper’ed then patina’d).

Google search “art of the chopper” to see how it lived as a trailer queen before we got a hold of it.

Ready To Rip the Asphalt

The Heart of the Ironhead Sportster

We are building a bike for The Horse Backstreet Chopper Chop-Off, which will be a part of the Horse Smoke Out and Long Road.

We have started by completely gutting and rebuilding a ‘75 Ironhead motor, putting it in a Lead Sled frame, using our new Knuckle Dragger front end and some fat spokes for the wheels.

Stay tuned…

Everyone from our family extends Happy Holiday wishes to you and your family. We have had a wonderful year and feel truly blessed with all the friends we have made along the way.

It makes our heart proud to see the American motorcycle community pull together and help those in need. From returning vets to children in hospitals to families devastated by job loss, the biker community stands tall to help the people that need a helping hand. And to those people that are making a difference and supporting your community and our country, I salute you.

Have a warm and safe holiday. We hope to see you at the many events that we are attending in 2010.

Keep the rubber side down,

- Dar Holdsworth, BossMan

This bike will handle with the best of them yet is also a convertible. Go for a day or for a week. Go solo or with two and saddle bags. The Brawler has what it takes to get you down the road in style and comfort

Limited to just 50 hand built custom motorcycles for 2010. Starting from $22,000. Reserve yours today. Get more information right here.

You Have Until December 31, 2009

This is the perfect sled for under the tree activity. Santa and his little helper would love waking up to this tasty Bobber.

And you can save $1,000 by buying it before the end of the year. The custom-production bike has all the good stuff and will be increased by $1,000 on January 1, 2010.

The value-priced Model 1 retails for $15,995 and the softail-style Model 1S comes in at just $1,000 more.

300,000 Mile Warranty

Darwin Motorcycles, manufacturer of Brass Balls Choppers & Bobbers, announced today that the firm is providing a 300,000 mile / 1 year warranty on their hi-tech minimalist anti-chrome Model 1 and softail-style Model 1S custom-production Bobbers.

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Now it’s your turn to build a Brass Balls Bobbers’ Digger.

Become a master builder by selecting from hundreds of options. Build your own sled and see what it takes to create the bike of your dreams by using the Brass Balls’ Builder.

Call 405.270.0995 for more details.

Gary Zorn purchased his winning raffle ticket at Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas motorcycle dealership to support the Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund and won the bike during Biketoberfest on Friday, October 16th at the Broken Spoke Saloon.

Earlier in the year, Gary was in Dallas visiting family and decided to checkout Strokers. He is a big supporter of the military and purchased three tickets, one for him, one for his son and one for his son-in-law.

Gary currently rides a 1995 Fat Boy and is looking forward with great expectations in adding this Digger Bobber to his stable.

Dar Awards The Military Bobber at the Broken Spoke

“I’m getting calls from family and friends saying that they want to help me out by riding the bike for me,” said a laughing Zorn. “And since this bike represents so much, from supporting the troops to American ingenuity, I will be sharing it with my buddies.”

Award Winning Military Bobber

“There are so many individuals that I would like to thank in contributing time and effort in this project,” said Dar Holdsworth, Brass Ball Bossman. “They include Howard Kestenberg for getting the project rolling, Keith Ball of Bikernet, Chris Callen of Cycle Source, Ray Wheeler, Wacko, Bob Kay of A Bikers Garage, Rick Fairless of Strokers Dallas, Saddleman, Jay Allen of the Broken Spoke Saloon, my wife, our Brass Balls’ team and Sal Digiacomo.”

The Brass Balls’ Digger Bobber features an army green paint scheme and the logo of each branch of the service etched into the open primary, dramatically highlighting all five branches. The frame is clear coated to show off the welds and construction… a no nonsense military style.

Manufacturers that contributed to the original build of the Digger includes John White of Crazy Horse for his stunning V-Plus powerplant, Jeral Tidwell on his creative paint theme, Hawg Halters for controls, Crime Scene Choppers for their headlight and air cleaner, Tauer Machine LLC. for the open primary, Scott Webster of Leroy Thompson for the hammered brass signature series grips, and Rich Phillips with Bikersaddles.com for the hand tooled leather seat.

The award winning motorcycle won the Military Bike Build-Off in Branson, Missouri held on May 15-18, 2008. Howard Kestenberg purchased the bike for the Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund and Brass Balls spearheaded the raffle program.

Military Bike Winner & 3rd Place in World Championships

Details on the Military Bobber

We started with a clear powder-coated Brass Balls Bobbers gooseneck frame to show its high quality construction. The frame is 1026 DOM steel and hand TIG welded. The team Scotchbrite-textured all the chrome and polished components. Some special-built components include: Hawg Halters hand controls, Crime Scene “Rapide” headlight and air cleaner, Tauer Machine 2 inch Warlord primary, Leroy Thompson hammered brass signature series grips, Rich Phillips hand-tooled leather seat and Chopper Shocks seat shock system. We fabricated foot controls constructed from 1918 trench warfare knives, as well as a P-51 style exhaust.

Darwin Motorcycles, manufacturer of Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers, is a registered & licensed NHTSA Manufaturer and listed with Kelley Blue Book and N.A.D.A. services. Our bikes are easy to finance and insure. Call 405.285.0808 for more details.

From our industry show in Cincinnati to Sturgis, editors have liked what they have seen with our Model 1 Bobber and 69 Chopper. So here is a shout out to our friends at Hot Bike, IronWorks, V-Twin Magazine, Bikernet, Barnett’s Magazine, Ride Oklahoma, American Iron, Cyril Huze, Cycle Source, The Horse Backstreet Chopper, Easyriders and all the others.