Scott Jone of Noise Cycles Evo Custom

Noise Cycles humbly churns out a wide variety of finely-crafted, interesting motorcycles. While many builders or shops have an indentifiable format, Scott "T-Bone" Jones' style is more flexible and he has broad range that shows both craftsmanship and diversity. His black gennie Shovel won Best California Bobber and Best in Show earlier this month at the David Mann Chopper Fest in Ventura, CA. That machine is luxurious in detail and was never without a crowd around it at the show. Meanwhile, this understated beast sat quietly in front of the Noise booth. In a sea of metal flake peacocks it's simplicity made it a standout. The fact that it has a contemporary (by our standards) and reliable power plant that's often over looked by today's top builders made it even more interesting. Why not? Evos are plentiful, fun to ride, and as this bike proves - they make great donors for custom bikes.

Engine, year and make, model, modifications: 1996 H-D evolution

Frame: Paughco

Fork: 39mm HD

Chassis mods: None 

Tire/wheel size and style: Stock HD 16" Avon mark II out back/spool wheel 21" Speedmaster up front

Favorite thing about this bike: The stock Evolution power

Next modification will be: replacing the replacing front 21 with a 19 .

Other mods, accessories, cool parts, etc: The bike came here after it had been three other configurations. frisco sporty tank, ribbed brittish fender with cute lil struts, solo seat and tall zbars.

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Split 5 gallon tanks, reworked early hinged fender, made a seat that's like velcro, bars that are sweet, internal throttle that goes Boom, early fatkid foot pegs oooohhhh and those sexy fork tube covers. All done in house at Noise.

Thanks to: the man upstairs, beautiful wife and kids, paint by Bondo, xstevex, and the one and only Jar Jar Binks with those eyes.

Check out more of Scott's work at: NoiseCycles