1	For Love Of The Machine
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3	This photographic series focuses on the details that surround the mystique of the American Motorcycle. Facets of the machines that might go unseen by the general public are what signify to others important messages about the owner and/or builder of a particular machine. With the world of motorcycling currently being turned upside down by television shows that showcase builders as fabrication gods, the trend of backyard builders has turned in opposition of what the market and “The Factory” deem socially acceptable and trend worthy. Fascinated by the fabrication process, the retaliation of homebuilders, and customizations by the enthusiast, Matthew Linton documents the machines and allows us views and details presently unrepresented by mainstream media.
4	Untitled #B96 (Carb Cover Portrait-League City, TX 2005) reflection in rounded tip of conical style air breather
5	Untitled #B126 (Purple Frame- Myrtle Beach, 2005) extended frame rails decorated by web pinstripe
6	Untitled #B37 (Fishtails-Myrtle Beach, SC 2004) “old school” fishtail style exhaust with high sissybar in background
7	Untitled #B105 (Red Spokes-Daytona Beach, FL 2005) Red spoked wheels with springer front end
8	Untitled #B86 (Keychain-Houston, TX 2004) Decoroative key fob
9	Untitled #B124 (Orange Lines, Myrtle Beach, SC 2005) Orange powdercoat on ironhead sportster with steel braided oil lines.
10	Untitled #B42 (Helmet-Laconia, NH 2004) “Boneyard” design helmet hangs on bars of 2003 Harley
11	Untitled #B115 (Engraved Shovel-Daytona Beach, FL 2005) Shovelhead style rocker boxes decorated by hand engraving
12	Untitled #B73 (Skull Shift-Tampa, FL 2004) Skull handle on “old school” bobber with jockey shift
13	Untitled #B120 (Pink- Myrtle Beach, SC 2005) Hand crafted gas tank with pop up cap and internal oil tank
14	Untitled #B50 (Rocket Top-Alvin, TX 2004) Aftermarket air breather for carburator on Harley “Bad Boy” model
15	Untitled #B125 (Dental Mirrors-Ormond Beach, FL 2005) Small rearview mirrors mounted to headlight mount on springer front end
16	Untitled #B62 (Maltese Mirrors-Clear Lake, TX 2004) Rearview mirror in shape of maltese cross
17	Untitled #B120 (Rooke’s Rockstar Schwinn-Phoenix, AZ 2005) Slender lines and details harken back to the history of the Schwinn bicycle
18	Untitled #B39 (Yellow Wires-Santa Fe, TX 2004) Yellow spark plug wires visible on custom Harley
19	Untitled #B106 (Inverted Springer-Myrtle Beach, 2005) Inverted springer front end with red powdercoated wire wheel
20	Untitled B#74 (Cross Kicker-Laconia, NH 2004) Kick start pedal in shape of Maltese cross with braided oil lines
21	Untitled #B71 (8 Ball Girl-Sturgis, SD 2004) Custom neck gusset in shape of pin-up girl
22	Untitled #B122 (Stop-Myrtle Beach, SC 2005) Vintage style brake light on short trailer style fender
23	Untitled #B9 (Yellow Bike-Houston, TX 2003) Custom yellow air filter cover on Twin Cam Harley
24	Untitled #B100 (Red and Tan-League City, TX 2004) Custom ostrich skin seat accentuates look of “vintage” Harley tank badge
25	Untitled #B49 (Riding Bell-Alvin, TX 2004) Riding bell with “motorcycle angel” insignia adorns custom home built chopper
26	Untitled #B110 (Red Eye Classic-Ormond Beach, FL 2005) Vintage styled icons with pinstriping, red powdercoat, and custom rocker boxes
27	Untitled #B41 (Cat in the Hat-Houston, TX 2004) Cat in the Hat figurine hands from fuel tube on custom shovelhead
28	Untitled #B121 (In Memory-Myrtle Beach, SC 2005) Winged Skull pendant on antiqued gas cap
29	Untitled #B67 (Red Indian-Tampa, FL 2004) New Indian motorcycle