Our guest for this episode is Dustin Beck, owner of Beck Built Fab. Beck Built Fab is now manufacturing Yamaha XS650 parts previously manufactured and sold by JumpStreet Customs. We discuss the products offered and talk with Dustin about the future of Beck Built Fab.

Whether you're building an XS650 chapter, cafe racer, brat, bobber, flat tracker, or rat bike you'll want to know about these great products manufactured by Beck Built Fab.

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Given the renewed patriotism we have experienced in Canada as a result of trade policy changes by the United States, this is a good time to talk about the great manufacturers we have here in Canada. We have very talented builders and manufacturers who come up with unique, inspired designs.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to create a comprehensive list of Canadian custom motorcycle parts manufacturers to make it easier to find the stuff you need for your build? You can leave me a comment or head over to Instagram and DM me with contact information for a manufacturer you think should be on the list.

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Do you have challenges finding House of Kolor paint? Do you wish there were motorcycle shops with an inventory of custom parts rather than having to buy online? Are you questioning this whole tariff situation? Bruce dives in with an attempt to shed some light on these topics.

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Harvey and Jill from the Calgary chapter of the Japanese Motorcycle Club join Bruce to discuss upcoming Calgary motorcycle shows as well as sharing about VJMC and Calgary activities.

Two Wheel Sunday is a well established outdoor motorcycle show in Calgary, Alberta. TWS draws a broad range of motorcycles and enthusiasts. This free show is held on the first Sunday in June each year. If you're within riding distance of Calgary it is a show well worth attending. Two Wheel Sunday features a great vendor area as well as a Show & Shine with a class for every kind of motorcycle.

The Kickstart Show has been hosted by Ill Fated Kustoms since its inception. Kickstart is a show for garage builders. Those wishing to display their machines are required to complete the application form and supply photos of their build. Bikes are then selected for the show with no professional or shop builds being selected. Kenny and Jenn have done an amazing job of organizing the Kickstart Show with Ill-Fated Kustoms hosting a pre-party on Friday evening before the weekend show. This will be Kickstart number 10. Sadly, Jenn and Kenny have made it known this will be the last Kickstart Show.

The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of Calgary is simply the best club ever. It is rare to find such a friendly and welcoming group of people who thoroughly enjoy everything motorcycle.

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Bruce and special guest Patrick Lambie discuss the variety of motorcycle helmets available and what you might consider in your choice of helmet. It's important to know the features of helmets and to understand the basics of how to select the right helmet for you. Bruce and Patrick look at everything from half helmets to full face race helmets from several different manufacturers.

Please note this is not a review of any specific helmet. The show is not sponsored by any helmet manufacturer. The helmets shown are owned personally by either Patrick or Bruce and are not provided by any manufacturer or distributor.

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Lithium batteries are a great advancement for competition motorcycles, custom builds and upgrading stock components. For my builds, I choose Antigravity Batteries. Antigravity is the leader in lithium technology with innovative features, exceptional quality, and a wide range of batteries and accessories for virtually every application. Antigravity also uses the safest, long lasting lithium materials to produce products you can count on.

If you've ever mounted a solo seat on a motorcycle with those cool hairpin springs and experienced a ride like a buckboard, or if you're thinking about using hairpin springs on that new build, then you'll want to hear what Bruce learned. These springs will work just fine with the correct installation.

Bruce is working hard to complete the Yamaha XS650 chopper build for the Bad Livin' Roadshow in July. There's lots of decisions to make about options and styling. Bruce is reaching out for your opinion and experience ... what do you think?

Any advice you can offer based on experience will be most appreciated. Even if you don't have experience, your opinion is valued and again is much appreciated.

The current government in Alberta, the United Conservative Party (UCP) is proposing changes to auto insurance in the province. These changes should be very concerning for all vehicle owners. Costs are going up, really going up, while your care and compensation as a result of an accident caused by someone else is going to be limited. As the most vulnerable vehicles and operators on the roads, motorcycle riders are most at risk of the negative impacts of these proposed changes. 

The proposed "no fault" scheme eliminates your right to sue for damages from an at fault driver and their insurance company. Your access to care and financial compensation is determined by the government and agreed to by the insurance companies. Only in the case of conviction of a criminal offence do you have the opportunity to sue the at fault driver.

And just to kick things off, the UCP has raised the cap on insurance rate increases for the very best drivers to 7.5% in 2025 and again in 2026. In the province with the highest insurance premiums in the country, when inflation has been an issue for all Albertans, the UCP jumped on side with the big insurance companies to improve their profits.

Looking at other provinces who moved to a no fault system, it is motorcycle owners who experienced the greatest increases in insurance costs. How about a whopping 350% in Manitoba! It would stand to reason that we can expect motorcycles insurance premiums rise just as they have in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Motorcycle owners must raise their voices for the government to hear the message this is simply not acceptable in the province of Alberta. We need a system that lowers insurance cost, holds bad drivers responsible for their decisions, and allows drivers and riders the opportunity to seek compensation for damages inflicted on them by someone else.

Contact your MLA. Let them know this is not acceptable. Talk with fellow riders so everyone knows what the government is doing. Work with motorcycle groups, clubs, societies, and not for profits to present a united voice on this issue. These reforms are only proposed at this point. Let's do all we can to make sure they don't become permanent.

Bruce and Sean get down to it and talk about Sean's business, the products SNS Customs manufactures, and what drives Sean to build exceptional custom motorcycle parts. It's not an easy business to be successful at in Canada, especially on the east coast. In spite of a relatively small population for the huge land mass that is Canada, Sean is establishing a reputation and a name in a much larger custom motorcycle community outside of Canada. Quality control is job one for Sean. Nothing leaves SNS Customs that doesn't have Sean's stamp of approval. Sean machines every part of his products with just a few exceptions which he personally sources from trusted suppliers.

Sean's Non-Stock Customs builds hardtail kits for Yamaha XS650s and Harley-Davidson Sportsters coming complete with axle and adjusters. The XS650 kit is available in two versions. One has the stock 20 mm axle that came with the XS650. The other has a 3/4" axle allowing for the use of Harley-Davidson style wheels which allow for a much greater selection of wheels, and brakes. The only challenge with the Harley compatible hubs is the sprocket is too large for an XS650. Sean has the answer for that. SNS Customs manufactures a sprocket with the correct tooth count for a Yamaha and the correct bolt pattern for the Harley-Davidson hub. This custom sprocket is included with the 3/4" axle XS650 hardtail kit.

Sean also builds a Softail version of a Sportster. His respect for the Sportster as a platform for custom bikes has motivated him to design some very cool parts for the dependable and affordable Harley-Davidson Sportster.

Custom frames, springer front ends, fenders, oil tanks and other parts are all available for SNS Customs Ltd. Check out SNS Customs on Instagram, @snscustomsltd or go to his website to shop, @.

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