Nik Samson

Softail V-Max – Chopped Big Yam Bruiser

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Nik Samson

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9th February 2026

Speaking as a former V-Max owner* myself, I must admit I do have a soft spot for Yamaha’s legendary muscle cruiser so, when I was told by Daniel at Kustom Choppers Ltd that he was just finishing off a chopped one, I and therefore, by extension, the magazine was interested. *kind of – it was…
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Green gem Ultima chop

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Nik Samson

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12th December 2025

Another from the stables of Hellstown Choppers
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Eraserhead: Tracking down a legend of custom bike history

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Nik Samson

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6th November 2025

Legendary custom bike Eraserhead seemed to quickly disappear off the face of the earth. Then, Nik unexpectedly stumbled across it.
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Pork Chop: 90s streetfighter

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Nik Samson

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19th September 2025

The GSX 1100 EFE Suzuki this bike is based on was, although fast as hell, a big, heavy pig of a motorcycle, and this one was chopped back in the ‘90s, hence the name ‘Pork Chop’.
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Bell Broozer

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Nik Samson

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14th August 2025

The replacement for my ancient Shoei arrived today – a brand spanking #bellbroozer from #bellhelmets 😎 The Broozer is a modular helmet that converts from a full-face to an open using a removable chin bar, and has a very easy to change visor system indeed! Available in the correct colour, black, it costs £199.99 from…
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Recommended: Roadskin Freya leather-look leggings

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Nik Samson

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18th June 2025

These new Freya leggings from Roadskin give that skin-tight leather look that ladies (and us red-blooded males too) love with the safety of AA-rated protection. Inspired by the Old Norse word for ‘noble lady,’ these high-waisted leggings combine sexiness with functionality. Featuring expertly crafted seam contouring, they’re designed to flatter and enhance the female silhouette…
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Recommended: Wemoto ‘Fair Weather Biker’ sticker

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Nik Samson

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18th June 2025

Show the world how it really is, or demonstrate your knowledge of irony, with this Fair Weather Biker On Board reflective car window sticker from Wemoto, which measures 15cm (six inches) x 15cm (how long in inches, can you guess?). It costs just 96p from www.wemoto.com Just need them to do a, slightly smaller and…
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Trick-Frame BMW

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Nik Samson

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6th June 2025

Fuel-injected BMWs aren’t a common sight in the custom bike world, but there’re always those maverick souls who like to be a little different from the rest of us, aren’t there?
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Roadskin summer gloves

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Nik Samson

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2nd June 2025

These Roadskin summer gloves are lovely and light, properly stitched, have reinforcement in all the right areas, are touchscreen compatible, and are made from lovely soft-feeling leather. They’re available in black or brown too. Get yours from www.roadskin.co.uk for just £59.99
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Wemoto phone paddock stand

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Nik Samson

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2nd June 2025

Born from the world of motorcycle racing, this great phone stand blends precision and attitude, turning a simple phone stand into a statement piece – a tribute to the paddock stands of superbikes, this miniature marvel holds your phone with purpose and flair, because even your phone deserves a pit stop in style. Whether it’s…
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