Russ Brown Motorcycle Blog

In this new shop tour video, we visit Chopper Dave's Casting Company and SoCal Vapor Hone in Hawaiian Gardens, California, where David "Chopper Dave" Freston gives us an inside look at his custom casting and fabrication process. Known for his deep roots in the...

David Mann and his wife Jacquie were married in a dual wedding at Dave "Huggy" Hansen's motorcycle swap meet at the fairgrounds. When David Mann passed, a celebration of life motorcycle show was created in his honor. That celebration of life became the David Mann...

Join us as we visit McQuiston's Chopper Designs in Long Beach, California, where owner Ryan McQuiston has been crafting one-of-a-kind custom motorcycles since 2009. Ryan specializes in building unique choppers, offering services such as fabrication, motor work,...

This interview, hosted by Frankie Loyal of Mayans MC on FX, spotlights Gil Espinoza's deep connection to the motorcycle community through his leather craftsmanship. Gil details how his family's traditional leatherworking techniques have evolved to meet the unique...

In this video, we visit Born Free Cycles, a renowned motorcycle repair shop in Burbank, California. Owner Alex Lopez, a certified Harley-Davidson technician, shares insights into the shop's comprehensive services, including collision repair, restoration, and custom...

Step inside Downshift L.A., a premier motorsports service center in Torrance, California, owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Angel and Yari Perez. With over 20 years of experience in the automotive and motorcycle industry, the couple brings passion and...

Cris Sommer Simmons, a trailblazer in the motorcycling community, has dedicated her life to vintage motorcycles and empowering women riders. Her journey began at age 9 as a passenger and evolved into a lifelong passion for two wheels. Cris's adventurous spirit led her...