RIDING SEASON IS UPON US! LET'S SEE THOSE BIKES!
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), '17 Road Glide, a '92 FXR, 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.
Josh
Josh has been riding and wrenching for over twenty years. He owned Power Factory Custom Cycles in Portsmouth, VA for several years, studying under the master Eddie Boomhower (Mr. B). Jason & Josh are lifelong friends, and it only made sense for him to work with Jason at DCC. The two make a great team, truly able to finish each others' sentences. Josh owns a couple custom bikes, a Road King, and a hot rod FXR we call "Fast & Ugly".
Clay
Long time friend and brother to Jason, Clay owns his own fabrication company Mule Fab out of Southern Illinois. Clay has been shaping and twisting metal for over 15 years. Not being located in the Black Hills, Clay regularly 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, who joined the DCC team in January 2019, was born and raised in the Black Hills. He wears many hats, multi-tasking from one job to the next. Youngest in the shop, 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, learning every detail from Jason. Tyler has built a custom '86 XLX883 that is being transformed into a Tracker, with his eyes on a Dyna in the near future.
Kevin
With amazing fabrication skills, Kevin is no stranger to motorcycles. He has built and ridden motorcycles for 25 years. He is a metallurgist and mineralogist with a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. Kevin was a staff scientist at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for a decade and a consultant for seven years focusing on engineering failure analysis. Kevin has welded since he was 15, and is a Certified Weld Inspector for the American Welding Society. From fabrication to critical thinking, Kevin is a very welcome addition to the Team. He has an unwashed Exile Rigid Chopper, and a 2001 Nightrain. All Kevin's bikes are brown.
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 and 2007 V-Rod. 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.
Raven
Raven being native to the Black Hills, brings her own spunky attitude to the shop. She splits her time between her Family and Deadwood Custom Cycles. Very organized and quick to task, she is responsible for our showroom and much more. Running the counter, Raven may be the first face you see walking into our shop.