The Team

Jason

Jason truly loves and lives the American V-Twin lifestyle. To him, it will always be about RIDING the motorcycles. Making the bikes perform better, go faster, and look cool is his primary focus. Jason moved to the Black Hills in 2014 from Charleston, South Carolina, where he owned Jason's Garage Inc. He owns a '79 FLH, '01 Fatboy (Devo's Bike), '16 Road Glide, a '93 FXLR, and a couple custom Shovelheads. Jason was the tech editor for American Bagger and Urban Bagger Magazines for over three years. He is a proud member of Hamsters USA.

Clay

Long time friend and brother to Jason, Clay owns his own fabrication company Mule Fab out of Texas. Clay has been shaping and twisting metal for over 18 years. Not being located in the Black Hills, Clay is a subcontractor who occasionally comes back and puts his mark on our custom builds with his exceptional metal work. He is in the process of building his own Custom Rigid Chopper, as well as a custom FXR style rubber-mount "non-bagger".

Tyler

Tyler joined the DCC team in January 2019, and was born and raised in the Black Hills. Tyler received an Honorable Discharge from the USMC in 2015. Eager to learn, smart, and determined, Tyler is a strong addition to the team. After beginning his apprenticeship in January 2019, he has began his ride to a life of spinning wrenches in March of 2022, learning every detail from Jason. Tyler has a built up Custom '86 XLX1250 dubbed the Golden Ticket, and he is Bro-ing hard on an '06 Dyna.

Charlie

Charlie was raised in Deadwood, kicking sawdust around the floor of the Saloon No. 10. Charlie handles our all of our apparel designs, as well as manages the Monkey Bar located in our shop. Smart and always smiling, Charlie brings a great attitude and vibe to the shop. Oh and guys, don't get any ideas, she is married to Jason.

Vern

Vern is a 30 year Master Technician of Harley Davidson Motorcycles. A graduate of Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, and a Certified Indian Motorcycle Technician. Vern brings a knowledge base, positive attitude, and attention to detail to Deadwood Custom Cycles that is unmatched. Vern owns a 1991 FXR. In addition to motorcycles, Vern is a big car enthusiast. If it runs on gasoline or diesel fuel, there is a good chance Vern has fixed it.

Diamond

Jason Diamond started out as a customer that just wouldn't go away! Then, after 25 years of construction work, Diamond decided to make a career change and join Deadwood Custom Cycles. Diamond is our Parts Manager. Diamond's constant smile, fantastic demeanor, and awesome work ethic makes him a great asset to the shop. He is still learning, so go easy on him. Diamond rides a 2014 Dyna Street Bob, fully customized by DCC.

Dan

Dan rides a 1997 Dyna Wide Glide. As a certified welder, he helps with fabrication at Deadwood Custom Cycles. Born and raised in the Black Hills, Dan usually splits his time between Deadwood in the Summer and Phoenix in the winter. When in Phoenix he works with our buddies at Paul Yaffe Originals/Bagger Nation.

Brandon

Brandon is a mechanical engineer and the newest technician at Deadwood Custom Cycles. His extensive resume includes a couple elite companies in the motorcycle industry before finding a home in Sturgis. Brandon rides a 2020 Road King, a 2016 Dyna Low Rider S, and a 2005 Sportster Scrambler (not all at the same time).