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Written By: Bill Bryant
10-12-2009
Categorized in: Features, Motorcycles, People

Riverside Slim is as abstract, punk rock and unique as his handcrafted art bikes. Don't write him off as some limp-wristed sculptor. From chopping his early Chevy van, to building two-stroke crowd favorites or crafting tanks and bars, Slim does it all.

Wes D. shot these images of Slim and one of his creations, Nanook.
You can learn more about either guy on their blogs:

Slim's Fabrication Slim's ChopCult Profile

Wes D. Photography Wes' ChopCult Profile

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Commented on 10-12-2009 At 08:11 am

GreaserMike

Slim's bikes rule! That expansion chamber is sick!!!

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 06:41 pm

In reply to #1

#17

loganstar

now i need to get off the fuckin computer and get in the garage!

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 09:25 am

rouser

i've said it before, and i'll say it again.... so wrong it's right. this guy is real, i remember when he gave me the shirt right off his back at the chop meet.

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 10:08 am

paleface

with the extreme lack of motivation that i seem to find myself intangled with, i see a light at the end of that tunnel. damn his shit is................well, the shit.

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 10:08 am

paleface

with the extreme lack of motivation that i seem to find myself intangled with, i see a light at the end of that tunnel. damn his shit is................well, the shit.

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 10:21 am

r757rob

Slim is a top notch human being!

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 10:24 am

Rudehog

Respect the man who conforms to no trends!

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 11:15 am

JohnnyWolf

Slim is a friend/craftsmen/arteest in the true sense of the word. He'll always listen to my ideas, and politely add his two cents when he thinks (or knows) I'm wrong.Together we've come up with some cool ideas (when we doin' that Cuyuna powered minibike Slim?)

He's VERY reasonable, and isn't trying to get rich off his creations. He asks for honest pay, for honest work. What a concept ehh?

A word to the wise though...the crazier your vision the better for him and you. If you want him to copy someone else's shit you see here, a blog, or in a catalog, don't waste your's or his time.

When we work on my shit we hit the PBR's heavy, and work late into the night. The best ideas come from just doing, not over thinking...just fuck some shit up already!

Viva Slims Fab!

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 11:15 am

RockinRyan

Slim rules. That van of his is unmistakable running around town.

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 12:43 pm

BiggsMetalArt

I would be happy to get burned on those pipes!

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 03:59 pm

#10

junkyard2

pure fucking beautiful art

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 04:39 pm

#12

2speed

how is that even possible... Just sick

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 05:06 pm

#13

CaveMann

WOW!!!! That is sick!!!!

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 05:32 pm

#14

Bloodhound

I love this bike. Nice to see something really different. I really like the cut out window for the front sproket.

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 06:07 pm

#15

WesD	Dire Straits on your blog... Your my hero... Thanks for doing all the heavy lifting.

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 06:29 pm

#16

eliwolf6

yup, good stuff. johnny wolfs looptail is sick

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 06:43 pm

#18

SlimsFab

thank you for all the shout outs my fellow AMERICANS !!! I just want to tell you all, my buddy Wes D takes the badd ass pics you see here, and is just a cool dude who loves taking pics and riding cool bikes check him out when you need some bitchin pics!!!! STAY TRUE ,RED ,WHITE ,& BLUE!!!! THANK YOU WES D.

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 06:46 pm

#19

philbey

Avant garde bike building. Keep em coming! This could be the next bratstyle, people starting to build similar bikes and calling them "Slims styles" or something.

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 07:19 pm

#20

lobstermobster

so sick. love his style, no matter how "odd" it is, it still makes sense. hopefully one day I will know my shit good enough to produce art like this in any form.

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 07:44 pm

#21

abosolutley phenomenal work

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 07:53 pm

#22

JohnnyWolf

The loop tail's not mine. My current project is a '95 Sporty.

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 09:09 pm

#23

Oootoko

Slim is a REAL standup khat, If he says it it happens.,We met at the chopmeet and I told him what I had in mind and with a handshake He is making it happen. I love the detail and that raw metal thats been chopped and bent in to submission.....Wes your eye is on is greatness ,These pix are very tight.like being right there next to the bike...looking forward to seeing more.

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 09:21 pm

#24

JDKing

Slim, You are a Wack Job. It was great riding with you this weekend man. I managed to put some pics of The Pismo Run on my Blog too. http://jdkingmusic.blogspot.com/

Right On.

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 11:36 pm

#25

Revelator

First time I seen Slims stuff was at the The Chop Meet. First thought
was "What the FUCK?" Then after musing and checking out the little
details, especially the totally one off exhaust pipes I realized the Dude
had something goin on. Super cool dude & You can tell He just loves what He's doing. Ge blew some minds at the SOW with His certifiably insane
lane splitter Trike. I wonder if He has any scars on them elbows.

Commented on 10-12-2009 At 11:44 pm

#26

Flarris

Mate looks like a few good Fridays were put to good use, love it, and me F.U.F.s, regards Flarris,

Commented on 10-13-2009 At 05:26 am

#27

Insanely awesome bikes!! I wish I had an ounce of the fab skills this guy has.

Commented on 10-13-2009 At 06:21 am

#28

Keezy

What's the engine?

Commented on 10-13-2009 At 06:49 am

#29

I think the engine is out of a '70s Yamaha YZ390. Slim does lots of junkyard dog two-strokes, and they're as wacky and wild as this one. Good stuff, Wes—thanks for shooting Slim for CC.

Commented on 10-13-2009 At 06:59 am

#30

WesD	Thanks Slim good looking out. Oootoko, Thanks Halwade, anytime Slim keep chopping homie cant wait to see whats next from you...

Commented on 10-13-2009 At 07:10 am

#31

Slim is a ruler! Incredibly helpful on the Pink Taco project. Watching him hold that bike during the photo shoot was hilarious.
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Commented on 10-13-2009 At 08:26 am

#32

ElPaintero

Wow!It's real low.Like the look.

Commented on 10-13-2009 At 10:52 am

#33

trichardson21

I will add to the mess of responses. SLIM IS THE SHIT! Never got to meet the guy, but have seen him on many a blog, and in The Horse. Giving two strokes a good name besides MX.

Commented on 10-13-2009 At 05:52 pm

#34

H34TH3N

Slim, good to see all the positive vibes comin your way my friend. Your skills and your ability to think outside of everyone's box's, scratch that, out of everyone's fuckin universe, are what drew me to your work the first time i met ya. I value your friendship and hope that all the things that really matter in life come your way. I'll ride with you peg to peg any fuckin day man and twice on sunday, you are the shit and you help me bring my twisted visions to life with your skills. Keep fuckin shit up right my brother, See you in Hell.

Commented on 10-13-2009 At 08:22 pm

#35

neoman

Slim is my HERO! your an inspiration keep creating those metal monsters!

Cheers!

neoman

Commented on 10-14-2009 At 02:30 am

#36

moto	Slim is an american original, he has the eye for cool and the skills to bring them to life. The guy is a ruler!!

Commented on 10-14-2009 At 04:03 pm

#37

TheDemon

I'm REALLY diggin the bike Slim. Not only is it really badass, but it has that motivation factor to it. Keep up the excellent work!

Commented on 10-14-2009 At 08:42 pm

#38

SlimsFab

hey whats the happs? to answer the engine question , it is indeed a dt 400 yamahopper enduro engine! it was plucked from my close freind Marks drag honda 250 r ATC , yeah a yamaha engine in a honda! It runs real hard but stops for shit!! Thank you to all of my freinds for the shout outs,you all kick ass in my book! STAY TRUE ! RED,WHITE,and, BLUE, SLIM

Commented on 10-14-2009 At 08:47 pm

#39

Cody	sick 2 stroke. and we need some pics of the trike.. looks like wheelies are almost too easy haha

Commented on 10-14-2009 At 09:41 pm

#40

rondi

To the kookiest mind of our time (in a good way).....can't wait to get going on the next project, slim! You rock!

Commented on 10-21-2009 At 03:53 pm

#41

Slim's da man! First time I came across his bikes they were at the Queen Mary out on the grass a few years ago. Blew me away! Overheard someone talking about a RD 350 to Shinya and butted in (DUDE! ARE THODE TWO STROKES YOURS?) Been friends ever since. Glad things are looking up for ya man!

Commented on 1-22-2010 At 02:18 pm

#42

steffan

i cant believe i missed this one. the is rad as always.

Commented on 2-14-2010 At 02:39 pm

#43

johnvannote

sweet ride how much more till it's done cann't wait to see the finished product.

Commented on 4-9-2010 At 07:04 pm

#44

rabbit042

dude just makes badass toys keep up the good work

Commented on 4-25-2010 At 11:42 am

#45

LawnDart

That bike is sick! Cant wait to see more of Slims work.

Commented on 5-5-2010 At 10:17 pm

#46

elmiguel13

Would like to "thank" Slim for building me a bitchin set of one-off pipes. This dude is as real as it gets, super talented and humble. Probably hard to find anyone who has anything bad to say about him, he's one of the good guys. Take care bro, see you soon.

Commented on 5-19-2010 At 09:15 pm

#47