Last weekend saw the 13th annual rendition of one of our favorite events, The One Motorcycle Show, held as always in the mossy environs of Portland, OR. Hosted by Thor Drake and the cycle savants at See See Motorcycles, the moto hoedown has become one of the better displays of custom builds in the States, right up there with Mama Tried and The Handbuilt Show, showcasing a diverse variety of bikes and builders, while adding layers of moto-inspired art and music to the two-wheel mix as well.
You couldn’t miss this eye-popping 1952 Crosley Marusho salt flat racer from Morto near the entrance.
Repeating as host venue was the cavernous Zidell Barge Building, a massive open-air structure looming over the river just south of downtown. The almost century-old shipyard oozes old grease and rusty metal, creating a nicely textured backdrop for out-of-this world builds, a lineup of local and national bands, the 21 Helmets art show, stunt displays and dozens of vendors.
With Indian Motorcycle back for a fourth year as the main sponsor and a format much the same as last year, the three day circus drew enthusiasts from all over the country. Here’s a sampling of just some of the 250 bikes on display. RC
Harley-Davidson’s Pan America gets naked.Another super-tidy build from Kott Racing, this time crafted from a 2006 Triumph Speedmaster.This Triumph T100 by Armando Steele digs more than 50 years into the past.There were all kinds of stunt shows going on outside as well, with crowd faves the Seattle Cossacks going all out. Photo by See See MotorcyclesAs one of the show sponsors, Indian Motorcycle had a strong presence this year. Carey Hart’s 2022 Chief custom wasn’t hard to spot.Unusual builds ruled the day. Check out this Honda C200 land speed racer by Speedy Siegl RacingDubstyle Designs modded out a 2001 Duke II LC4 for this tracker style custom.We had a feeling we’d be seeing at least one KZ1000 over the weeken.The 21 Helmets custom helmet art show was back again this year as well.Yamaha XS 650 From Rain City Garage won the DIY Builder award at the show.This nicely patinaed Matchless sported one of the best saddles at the show, among other things.The ultra–clean 2000 FXR4 by Steady Rolling.Whether large scale murals or smaller metal pieces, artwork was hung everywhere at the show.
