Blunt Weapon: Classified Moto's Triumph Speed Triple 'Frank'

It’s tough being a custom bike builder. Aside from having to make a living, you’re at the mercy of public opinion—which can be a whole stadium’s worth of armchair quarterbacks. In short, you need a tough skin. They don’t come much tougher than John Ryland of Classified Moto. He’s developed not only a signature style, but also a solid business. And there’s more demand for his work than ever before. It’s a gutsy approach that has made Ryland’s Richmond, Virginia shop world famous. But this latest commission was from just 500 miles up the road: the headquarters of Rebel Yell...