Custom motorcycle and art show Salty Bike Revival returned for the second time in what has become one of Utah’s largest celebrations of custom motorcycle builders, riders and artists in Utah and beyond. Thousands of people came and went throughout the two-day event, looking at choppers, trackers, cafe racers, bobbers and everything else two-wheeled and fun. Hosted by local motorcycle builder Salt City Builds and Loco Lobo, and sponsored by Intermountain Harley-Davidson, the event lined the streets of the Granary District with bikes for a weekend. Food trucks were parked near the giant inflatable Coors Banquet bottle and tent at the front of the event, where a portion of 600 West was shut down just for the event.
Two large halls were filled with motorcycles of every shape and size, all with the builder’s vision in mind. The event also featured Utah artists who painted helmets and gas tanks with unique designs displayed on a wall built by Project Sunday. Large prints by local photographers were hung on the walls for attendees to peruse and purchase. Local vendors setup pop-up shops, and among the products and services offered were jewelry by Abyss Body Piercing, custom tailoring from Urbana Custom Clothier and tattoos—which were being given at the event—by Cathedral Tattoo. Haircuts and shaves were being performed by Fuzzy Nates Barber Shop. Leather products were on hand from Dresser Leather and motorcycle gear was for sale from Salt Lake Motorcycle Co. Twigs Woodwear brought a selection of their wooden and nature-inspired glasses and watches, and women’s motorcycle clothing brand ATWYLD came all the way from Long Beach, California to show their wares. Bands Color Animal, Dead Things and Mad Max & the Wild Ones performed live music onstage, and SLUG contributor DJ Nix Beat spun garage rock n’ roll on vinyl.
The massive turnout showed that Utah continues to be a leader in the ever-evolving world of custom motorcycle culture.
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(L–R) Provo residents Oktavia and Patrick Spiker travelled from happy valley for the show with their T-shirt game on point. Photo: @clancycoop
Salt Lake Motorcycle Co. was on hand with a bountiful display of helmets and accessories. Photo: @clancycoop
Lauren Watkins of Urbana Custom Clothier was on hand doing fittings to prepare people for the annual charitable Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride for men’s health, where motorcyclists ride in dapper suits instead of traditional motorcycling apparel. Photo: @clancycoop
Courtney Marriott of Abyss Body Piercing poses with the jewelry and accessories she brought as part of her beautiful pop-up shop. Photo: @clancycoop
Nate Busch of Fuzzy Nates Barber Shop created a temporary shop and was doing cuts and shaves throughout the event. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) Eli Woodman and Jessie Woods hanging out in the outdoor portion of the event. Photo: @clancycoop
The street in front of The Fallout was shut down with food trucks and a Coors tent pouring draft beer. Photo: @clancycoop
There were just as many bikes outside the show as within, and attendees could peruse the parking lot and see amazing builds as well. Photo: @clancycoop
Salty Bike Revival co-founder Juan Coles of Loco Lobo poses in the invited builder room. Photo: @clancycoop
Salty Bike Revival co-founder Jason “Rev” Clark poses next to a row of bikes in the invited builder room. Photo: @clancycoop
Bang Moto brought a very clean 2015 Triumph Thruxton 1200r and a 1979 Honda XL500, both heavily customized. Photo: @clancycoop
This custom BMW motorcycle is about as clean as they come. Photo: @clancycoop
This 2007 Harley-Davidson 1200 sportster was built by Eli and Ethan Rigby. Photo: @clancycoop
A beautiful BMW cafe racer. Photo: @clancycoop
A 1982 Honda GL500 built by Suicide Lane Cycles. Photo: @clancycoop
A 1987 Honda XR600R built by Suicide Lane Cycles. Photo: @clancycoop
A lineup of diverse custom motorcycles in the invited builder room. Photo: @clancycoop
A beautiful custom build by Salt Lake Motorcycle Co. Photo: @clancycoop
There were all shapes and sizes of motorcycles in the show. Photo: @clancycoop
A 1979 Harley-Davidson Ironed built by DP Customs. Photo: @clancycoop
A stunning custom Ducati by Apogee Motorworks. Photo: @clancycoop
A Harley-Davidson customized by Spencer Luczak of Flying Ironhorse Ranch MX Facility. Photo: @clancycoop
A 2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S Sportster customized by Greg Hebard of Regatta Garage. Photo: @clancycoop
A 1965 Harley Davidson FL customized by Greg Hebard of Regatta Garage. Photo: @clancycoop
A gorgeous custom BMW. Photo: @clancycoop
This bike built by Don Cash won the individual class in the builder contest. Photo: @clancycoop
There were bikes of all shapes and sizes featured in the show. Photo: @clancycoop
A 1978 BMW R80/7 built by Salt City Builds. Photo: @clancycoop
A 1970 CB750 on an Amen frame and custom suicide shifter built by Austin Johns. Photo: @clancycoop
A 1983 stroker 69′ Shovel Head in a 48′ Pan Head frame built by Max Woolsey of Filthy Builds complete with a bayonet integrated into the sissy bar. Photo: @clancycoop
Artists and photographers were featured near the entrance, with painted helmets and giant prints for sale. Photo: @clancycoop
Local photographers were featured in the artist alley, where giant prints were on display and for sale. Photo: @clancycoop
The artist alley had tanks customized and painted in creative ways on sale as unique art pieces displayed on a wall built by Project Sunday. Photo: @clancycoop
Biltwell motorcycle helmets painted by local artists were on display and for sale, mixing form and function beautifully. Photo: @clancycoop
Courtney Marriott of Abyss Body Piercing takes a break from her booth to check out the customized tanks. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) Jay Bauer, Kim Jacobsen, Kerri Jones and Sam “Bronco” Maclin pose as the entrance to the event. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) SBR volunteers Ana Mann, Sam “Bronco” Maclin, Raquel Baker and Annie Davis were at the merch booth slinging’ SBR swag. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) Cade and Taelor Mangelson of Twigs Woodwear pose with their pop-up shop where they were selling their wooden watches and other nature-inspired accessories. Photo: @clancycoop
(L–R) Corinne Lan Franco and Jaime Dempsey of ATWYLD, a women’s motorcycle apparel company, came from Long Beach, California bringing beautiful functional motorcycle wear for women. Photo: @clancycoop
Nate Busch of Fuzzy Nates Barber Shop poses next to his pop-up shop, where he was busy offering cuts and shaves throughout the event. Photo: @clancycoop
Dresser Leathers was on hand with all types of leather accessories. Photo: @clancycoop
Adam Gibson of Cathedral Tattoo was tattooing throughout the event. Photo: @clancycoop
Jason “Rev” Clark announces the winners of the bike building contest: Don Cash for individual builds, and Adam Paul and Ryan Friedli for the invited builds class. Photo: @clancycoop
Bikes from Intermountain Harley-Davidson were lined up and sitting pretty. Photo: @clancycoop
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