Aki Sakamoto's 1976 Shovelhead
Aki Sakamoto is the owner and operator of Hog Killers, which is located in Hawaiian Gardens, Ca. Aki has been building one of a kind motorcycles since 2009 and is creating quite a name for himself. "After I graduated from MMI Phoenix, AZ, in 99', I moved back to Japan. I came back to the US in 2002 because I wanted to work for Jesse James. I worked for him for six years as a mechanic. Even though I was a mechanic, Jesse allowed me to work with the sheet metal department and R/ D department. That's where I learned a lot of stuff. I have to say that Jesse opened the door for me, and I wouldn't be where I am today without him. Nothing but big thanks to Jesse," stated Aki.
Owner name, location: Yuriko aka Party Girl Los Angeles, Ca
Bike name: Glory Hole
Engine, year and make, model, modifications: 1976 Shovelhead Split Rocker Boxes
Frame: Hog Killers
Fork: 39MM WITH Hog Killers Drop Trees
Tire/wheel size and style: F 3.00-21 H-RIM R 4.00-18 H-RIM
Favorite thing about this bike: Everything
Other mods, accessories, cool parts, etc: Hog Killers Drop Trees, Stainless 2 into 1 exhaust pipes, tail section. HK parts are made in the USA. we fabricated the air cleaner based on Yuriko's bubble butt.
Any building or riding story or info you'd like to include: Only request from Yuriko was a jockey shift and foot clutch
Thanks to: Yuriko, the owner, and Casey from Headcase Kustom Art for the paintwork
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