Dar Holdsworth, Brass Balls BossMan, stops for a pic before he enters Tropical Tattoo Old School Chopper Show On Thursday March 4th. Dar attended all the events but really enjoyed the Chopper Shows at Limpnickie and Tropical Tattoo.

The chops at Tropical Tattoo are built with today’s retro style on new, resurrected and antique motorbikes. raising hell in Daytona. The custom culture is always in movement and transition.

Dar attended the Daytona Beach Bike Week, which is a motorcycle event and rally held annually in Daytona Beach, Florida. Approximately 500,000 people make their way to the rally area for the 10-day event. The festivities include motorcycle racing, concerts, parties, and street festivals.

The final numbers are not in but attendance was down this year. It’s believed the cold weather kept people away. The ones that did make it weren’t disappointed.
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Dar Works the Crowd @ Garage party

Dar Holdsworth, Brass Balls BossMan, attended the Biker Pros Garage Party & SS Trike Intro at A Bikers Garage in Texas.

Penny O of Barnett’s Magazine and Robert Filla of Thunder Press came out to check out his Model 1 Bobber, Classic Bobber and SS Trike. Both publications will be featuring the bikes in an upcoming publication.

Dar talked to the enthusiasts, worked the crowd on mic and enjoyed the festivities.

The event introduced Jason Nieman, President of SS Trike, and his BIG WHEEL 3 Wheeler. It was a hit with the press and the attendees.

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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 .

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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

A cult classic - Brass Balls’ FXR-inspired bike that is the leader of the pack, with a rubber mounted power train and killer styling.

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.

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