ROT AMD Qualifier Custom Bike Show
This fall, custom motorcycle builders from around the globe will meet in Europe to compete for the title of the best bike builder in the world.
AMD World Championship Qualifier in Austin
This past June, bike builders from across the United States met in Austin for the annual Republic of Texas Biker Rally (ROT Rally). The sweltering summer event hosts tens of thousands of bikers, lining the streets of the Texas capitol with miles of shiny chrome and black leather. Among the attractions at the 2019 ROT Rally was the West Coast AMD Qualifier Custom Bike Show. The three-day event was billed as bike show featuring rolling art, custom motorcycles and a lounge area with a full bar.
Famous Builders
Sitting around on plush couches drinking craft beer may seem at odds with the grease and gasoline fumes lingering around most motorcycle garages but the event drew in its share of VIPS. Tom Dixon, former AMD World Championship hopeful and the crowned King of Builders champion circulated the builders’ area while Xavier Muriel, Buckcherry drummer and Austin’s own native son, was also in attendance. Aside from playing percussion in a world-famous rock band, Muriel is also a custom bike builder.
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Free Style
Awards were given in four categories; FreeStyle, Garage Builders Open Class, Custom Street – Division One and Custom Street – Division Two. According to two the AMD contest rules, “FreeStyle: Anything goes, is a 2- or 3-wheel drivetrain/chassis motorcycle configuration as defined by the DMV. The Garage Builders Open Class: This class is for fabricators that wish to show and promote their business rather than compete. This class is also ideal for any garage builder wanting to show off their talents and maybe prepare for more serious competitions in the future. Custom Street – Division One: Must start with 1985 (1984 EVO’s will be included in this class) later major OEM engine and frame as a base. Must maintain original engine cradle configuration. The neck may be cut to rake or stretch frame. Hardtail sections and wide tire alterations are acceptable. Must be a two- or three-wheel motorcycle configuration as defined by DMV. Custom Street – Division Two: Must have a 1984 or earlier OEM engine, replica engines are not allowed. Custom or stock modified frames are acceptable. Must be a two- or three-wheel motorcycle configuration as defined by DMV.” – West Coast AMD Qualifier Custom Bike Show classes provided by the 2019 Republic of Texas Biker Rally (ROT Rally).
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From Texas with Love
From Texas with love. The 2019 West Coast AMD Qualifier Custom Bike Show, held last June in Austin, TX is one of many pre-qualification events weeding out the competition for the best of the best to meet at the 2020 AMD World Championship in Cologne, Germany.
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World Champ
The 2020 AMD World Championship show is scheduled to take place between October 7 – 11 of next year. International contenders will go head to head, pitting metal against metal for the title of AMD World Champion. The winner of this year’s freestyle competition received $10,000 in expense money to be put toward the cost of attending the competition in Cologne, Germany.
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