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For instance, the AMF part of the branding stood for American<br />
Motor Federation and was apparently supposed to be patriots<br />
hence the USA flag colours in the emblem. However, legend<br />
has it that they were labour unions owned and run by the Mafia<br />
who do seem to be blamed for the downfall of the American<br />
motor city, Detroit and the loss of a number of well known<br />
brands. Like we said, “Legend has it ...” a quick google search<br />
didn’t confirm or deny it, but it’s a pretty cool story.<br />
Another quite interesting little bit of information is that the<br />
motors were all Korean. After the Korean War a bunch of trade<br />
agreements were put in place to help stabilise and grow the<br />
Korean economy and they had to do something with all the<br />
products coming into the States out of Korea and the AMF<br />
agreed to build Harleys for the export market. Engine sizes<br />
ranged from 125cc’s through 175cc’s and up to 250cc’s. So we<br />
think it is great that the owner wants to preserve that little bit<br />
of history and that he found a shop like Big Eazys to faithfully<br />
restore it.<br />
So! They don’t only do customs they also do full restorations<br />
as well as resto-mods. It helps that Deon in the workshop is a<br />
qualified artisan and welder as well as a jeweller.<br />
Wandering around the rest of the shop you will find custom<br />
knives, knuckle duster, biker jewellery, custom fragrances,<br />
man cave collectables, period and style correct helmets, face<br />
shields, leather riding masks, custom bike accessories of every<br />
description, clothing and so much more. It is actually quite<br />
refreshing walking into a bike shop this unusual.<br />
All the pre-owned bikes for sale are one form of custom or<br />
the other from baggers, to cruisers, to choppers and bobbers,<br />
resto-mods, classics and a couple of café racers thrown in for<br />
good measure and mostly all are financeable with all the paper<br />
work handled in house.<br />
Get yourself down to the Raceworx centre, shop No.8, Golden<br />
Falls Centre, 38 Zandvliet street, Roodepoort to experience<br />
the this little bit of Nirvana for yourself, or call them on 083 339<br />
6966 johann@bigeazyscustoms.com or info@bigeazyscustoms.<br />
com<br />
Keep an eye on this Magazine, we will be featuring some of<br />
their builds as they roll out of the workshop into the sunlight for<br />
the first time. What a cool motorcycle shop!
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