Founded by John Owings, in 1982, Custom Cycle Studio has brought decades of skill and expertise to thousands of custom original bike paint jobs and restorations. John spent much of his early study in art, a Degree graduate at the Maryland College of Art and Design, and also in mechanical trade schools and on the job. Building motorcycle, race engines, developing turbo technology, working as a lead technician and Fully ASE certified, John has also served Virginia as an Emissions Compliance officer, State Inspector and State Emissions Inspector for over 17 years of his career. Very few shops offer this kind of full service background and ability, from crankshaft to clear coat and deliver it with a full one year limited warranty. We are located in Hamilton VA, in the best riding area with roads going through the tri-state area. We can ship anywhere for those who need, and also pick up and deliver your bike. Custom Cycle Studio has stood the test of time, lasting decades longer than most bike shops. Our goal is customer satisfaction, American Craftsmanship and quality work.

 CUSTOM PAINT WORK 

Everything from the latest true-fire free-hand techniques to extremely detailed fine art is rendered for your bike using the highest quality paints known to the trade. Exact color matching and one of a kind custom Kandy colors are done with PPG and House of Kolor paints. The full line of artist air brushes are used as well as a special paint gun for each step of the process. Every step is bonded and wet sanded, we never 'scuff' or use scuff pads. Urethane clears are all infrared cured and polished to perfection. Your job is ready for the street when you pick it up. Pearls, flake-work, marble and kameleon pearls and any combination of them can adorn your custom bike. Flat black, scroll and pinstripe work, flat clears to match your antique restoration, reproduction of early decals and jet black finishes are also available from CCS. John's ability to bring art to motorcycles, cars, aircraft, tour buses and even mail boxes, scuba tanks and just about anything brought to him, comes from his unique ability to render art in any medium.

 MECHANICAL SERVICE 

Fully equipped to do all the work on your bike, CCS can restore antique bikes, modify choppers, repair accident damage, fabricate, weld and show polish. Drive your bike in and drive it away custom painted, restored, rebuilt or repaired and with a full year warranty. We offer V-Twin parts, Kustomwerks parts, Radianz lights, Egotripp wheels, PPG and House of Kolor finishes, Tires to exhaust, Fenders, tanks, frames, custom builds, oscilloscope diagnostics, digital balancing, wheel truing, as well as old school mechanical techniques.

 POWDER COATING 

CCS can powder coat your parts from the frame to the engine. Using infrared technology and the latest in powder-coat technology, we are a fully equipped powder coating shop. Re-finishing wrinkle black in powder-coat will ensure it never comes off. Flat and high gloss powder-coat finishes create that custom look and durability when we build or restore motorcycles, all exactly to your specifications.

 POLISHING 

High speed polishing is done with a fully capable 7hp polishing machine. We also have detail polishing equipment and can detail polish wheels and parts for your bike. This is an important step in any restoration.

 CHROME PLATING, NICKEL PLATING 

We can take any of the parts you have, including frames and wheels and chrome plate them. We also nickel plate parts for accurate restorations. We use the best in Copper-Nickel-Chrome system which is polished to a mirror finish. Full disassembly press, bead and sand blasting are done to ensure the finish is perfect.

 RIM LOCK TIRE MOUNTING, COMPUTER BALANCING 

We will take extremely good care of your show polished or chrome wheels with our rim-lock tire mounter. It is equipped with soft jaws, Teflon sliders and adapters to accommodate all extra-wide wheels, custom pulley and brake assemblies. Our digital computer wheel balancing ensures perfect balance done with chrome weights which match your wheels. After all, the wheels are the one thing which delivers the power to the road. Wheel bearings are cleaned, repacked with high temp marine grade grease, and bearing seals are replaced. Rotors are checked for true, spokes are tuned, and all of this is done here, in our shop.

 SAND BLASTING 

Part striping, new tanks, rust removal and removal of welding slag is accomplished with our sand blasting cabinet. Any good finish starts with proper substrate preparation. No job ends up right if it isn't built on a foundation of quality work.

 EPOXY PRIME AND BODY WORK 

None of our body work is ever done on the steel. We always epoxy prime the substrate first. This ensures a life-time bond and prevents any issues with fuel lifting of the paintwork. No body shop does this level of work like we do. Skim coats are applied over all body work to completely eliminate any surface definition problems once show polished.

 ENGINE TUNING 

Fuel injection, carburetion, exhaust and engine modifications all play a part in final engine tuning. Our oscilloscope diagnostics and comprehensive tuning methods can ensure all the horse-power and torque is delivered with smooth precision. S&S, Rev-Tech and other high end engines require expert technical experience we can provide.

 TANK SEALING  

Fuel tanks are fully inspected. nothing could be more important to your carburetor or fuel injection system. We use the best in durable sealing methods. The POR-15 fuel tank sealer system begins with a full rust removal system, stopping any rust dead in it's tracks permanently. The extremely durable sealer will never flake or lift like the old cream coat systems or radiator repair shop goop. Once done it will never need to be done again.

 FRAME AND SUSPENSION  

Frame geometry is critical to a good ride. Many Chopper manufactures have built for looks which result in motorcycles which are unsafe, and frankly un-ride-able. Suspension travel, rebound, lowering, rake and trail are all important to your riding result. Custom Cycle Studio will fully review your ideas, your bike or build and recommend changes and modification which work.

 ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND FINAL DRIVE  

Six speed transmissions, High Performance Engines, Primary and final Belt-Drives, and over-all gearing changes are also available at Custom Cycle Studio. Any change in gearing must be fully considered, developed and installed with starter, torque, horsepower and longevity in mind. We install S&S super sidewinder 124 Cu. In. engines which bring twice the original power to your bike, and everything from the front out-put shaft, primary drive, clutch, transmission, rear drive and starter must be up to the task. We can install chain drive modifications, and Flextin Belt drives which will hold up to the 140 and more, horsepower engines available today. If you are really into making a real impression, our shop s fully equipped and experienced in this as well as nitrous aspiration.

 ELECTRICAL WORK  

Electrical diagnostics can be one of the things which will make or break a bike job. We are fully equipped to diagnose electrical problems. We are able to fabricate and repair wire harness, handlebar wiring through the bars, lighting, ignitions, fuel-injection systems, LED systems, and even install special affect lighting. Battery and charging systems, starter and ignition systems all need to work right or even the best looking bike is no good at all. Proper fusing and stator up grades are often needed when engine up-grades are added in. When we install a high torque starter, the electrical system is modified to match. Comprehensive self adapting S&S ignition systems which adjust engine timing to the grade of fuel in your tank automatically, and even breaker point ignition systems are all fully understood and available here at Custom Cycle Studio.

When you bring your bike to Custom Cycle Studio, you work directly with John. He is the owner and expert you will be able to know year after year, and he will be here when you need him. Over 30 years of mechanical experience and over 40 years of artistic experience, with a combined commitment to skilled American Craftsmanship, is here for your needs. We offer anyone with military service a 10% discount. John fully respects and cherishes his freedom as an American. Fine illustration, scrollwork; lettering and striping, graphics and photo-realism can adorn your Motorcycle, car or truck. Fantasy art or new and inspired one-of-a-kind illustrations, are his specialties as a fine artist. Creative use of design and color is always a first concern when working with your ideas. John can take exactly what you show him or create a completely new design from just your ideas. A bloodline artist and Biker at heart, John understands custom motorcycle art. Celtic, Tribal, Fine, graphic, retro and contemporary art are just some of the formats John can use. Free-hand airbrush illustration and custom leather paintwork are fine art specialties John can render as well. Working with his customer's ideas is what John considers his profession and what keeps his art fresh and personal. Animal totems, family artwork, Military and theme art also are fully understood and professionally researched by John. Complete design roughs, free-hand illustration, Micro fine illustration, Tattoo flash art, Mural art and even computer design are available from the vast experience John has as an artist. Many times his work is a combination of all of these technologies and artistic abilities.