Frank "The Rat" & Sugar Bear - Sturgis '05

[@Gurochuck]

I am so happy for my man Sugar Bear! He's livin' off doin' what he loves. I only wish more people in this industry recognized the impact he and others like him have had on overall biker culture. A lot of people would be thoroughly surprised!

[@europrowlr]

In Sugar Bear's shop, he has a wall filled with photos of brothers and sisters riding - from the day and more recent. It's like a mini-museum. I find it disheartening, that in this day and age, he's still excluded. When I asked him about it, he responded: "How many brothers do you see in those magazines?" It hit me, and I replied"None". Wow.

[@choppermarc2342]

Love love Sugar Bear front ends. Thank you for sharing.

[@cujo905]

much respect to Sugar Bear...Class act, legend in the industry..

[@christinahagan6920]

Now that is some of the greatest machines I have ever seen, the way they should look

[@criticalmass4592]

Peace to The Bear, Fuji and their dog. Thanx for posting this vid. cool scoots

[@europrowlr]

Glad you like it. Sounds like you've met him.

[@criticalmass4592]

@@europrowlr MEOW!

[@johnland1528]

Ain't nothing like it2024

[@johnland1528]

Would like to meet him

[@OBrien62930]

Sugar Bear is the Man when it comes too making a Long Springer Ride the way it should. I only hope to one day have one of his front ends on my 57 Sporster Chopper.

[@europrowlr]

It's been a few years, have you been able to get it?

[@dickyfisher9249]

The forks he makes are phenominal.

[@iayyam]

Sugar Bear!! You will not fade into history!!!

[@RockabillyRambler]

Sugar bear is vampire. Perty sure he'll outlive us all.

[@id10tcertified]

Most Springers are set up for stock rake (the rockers point almost straight up with only 42* of rake and the trees are set all wrong) This guy figured it out in the beginning: it’s not a one size fits all and some people actually want to ride the mountains, long distance and even give the sports bikes a run through the bends... love seeing those rockers actually work, they’re called Springer front ends, not torsion bars.

[@michaelpickern2109]

Sugar bear front end work of art I had an old friend that made front ends he was featured in easyrider back in the day Jim Floyd.

[@mikeymike3240]

awesome man, just awesome

[@suelove1442]

So soft spoken and humble,.

[@europrowlr]

and the love

[@LRSS46]

The best springer out there!!!!

[@jcdova29]

Bikes look so stable on the road. Sugar Bear’s bike has perfect size springs. 30 over I think.

[@mebf109e]

Not only can he build a sweet looking scoota, he's also a hell of a nice guy!

[@Gurochuck]

You may or may not have heard but he's recently had his 70th b'day. Depending on how you look at it, that's just another testament to his overall character and contribution.

[@europrowlr]

Thanks Chuck - you are in my heart.

[@Gurochuck]

@@europrowlr you in my heart too, girl 😚

[@parisattic]

We cut it down for brevity. I believe the episode is available for sale. I can look for that for you, if you wish.

[@hawaiisidecar]

Damn that's some heavy shit.

[@waynemetevia7983]

I WANT ONE!!!!

[@johnland1528]

Ain't a sweeter sound

[@spider2020]

I'll take the" tall boy chopper" of the two bikes but would have to extend the front end anothert 12" to 15" inches to get it right

[@KrissStiletto13]

The Master Builder!

[@KiloCharlieOne]

not normally into the long look but Sugar Bear's bike is nice.

[@stephenespy1183]

Cool Chopper Video! 🔥🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@redazi1]

love this guy and i think he does good job on bikes

[@mikesperko3921]

If I were to build a chopper it would not have nothing but a sugar bear front end

[@jacobzimmerman686]

what type of bike is bear riding also what is the frame for it I have always liked that look but never found a name for the frame.

[@traptushadowman9378]

+Jacob Zimmerman You can purchase the same bike directly from him. Go to his website and you will find his phone #, Give him a call he's very nice and informative. The name of the bike is called "The Shark".

[@europrowlr]

Sugar Bear Choppers dot com

[@samjones-ou3bn]

hats off to yer !!!

[@LUCKYB.]

LOL long time since ive see the Bear .

[@europrowlr]

You should go check out a new interview with him. Look up Bigun Rick talk with Sugarbear. It's on Facebook and KZbin.

[@LUCKYB.]

@@europrowlr will Do sugar 👍

[@lymanackerman8349]

GET EM RAT!!! "JOHNNY ROTTEN" Good spirit in ya!..

[@lh1678]

Didn't he build the Captain America Bike?

[@davidvernon604]

Keep on Riding the old school choppers nice.

[@jymebale5545]

They state it is an "Edited version of an interview" with Sugar Bear, it damn sure is, Sugar Bear goes on and talks about the front end of his bikes and shows how the front turns so easily and the bike frame does not move at all where as all the other bike makers front ends do not turn near as easily because when you turn the front wheel the rest of the bike moves an inch or more. Some one does not want bikers to know this any more so this interview was edited by Broken Spoke Saloon and shame on their butts for removing the best and most honest part of the interview, I watched the interview before it was edited on here, KZbin.

[@parisattic]

We cut it down for brevity. I believe the episode is available for sale. I can look for that for you, if you wish.

[@parisattic]

SugarBear shares that info freely. One of the places he shares it with is at elementary schools. He shows them how math makes the bike.

[@jymebale5545]

I heard and know the uncut version, "Brevity" is what people state when they don't want the general public to hear the real interview, you sound like the government.

[@europrowlr]

You should go check out a new interview with him. Look up Bigun Rick talk with Sugarbear. It's on Facebook and KZbin.

[@db13401]

You forgot Cliff Vaughs and Ben Hardy

[@mc.fancy.soul.5357]

💙💙

[@VENTISETTE4149]

Grande Sugar Bear

[@europrowlr]

Si!

[@rentatrip1videos]

there is no better springer - Once long time ago Dick Allen Made the best - But his secret went to the grave with him... Sug' A. Bear Rock On Brther Man...

[@peacelove983]

what type of bike sugar bear friend is riding ? where can I find a bike like that to buy ?

[@europrowlr]

73 Shovelhead Took a few years to build, but that's the base of it. Just find bike shops and welders in your area and start building your own!

[@robertshaefer7760]

I always think of Denver Mullins before these guys. Especially with the tall stretch frames.

[@europrowlr]

Yeah - I can see that.

[@cydonianman]

i want that ball cap :D

[@kingesp1]

sugarbear front end, the way to go, after i ride 16 overstock i wanted a wild ride in Boston From GAR proyects. will meet this year , Mr sugar man la CONIA 2013

[@gw8700]

Built it they'll come .

[@brettkoeshall2325]

I really like your motorcycle.

[@europrowlr]

Me too!

[@brianohara5696]

One good dude

[@mickeymousebiker1]

I ran a Dick Allen springer on my slab-side shovel. Great workmanship.

[@olddogcitypound5859]

R.I.P. DICK ALLEN SUGER BEAR is now the man.Carry On if it ain't out there,it ain't in.☻

[@joem5110]

One hand on the bars does not prove it's stable. Let go of the bars and let it coast. See at what speed it starts to wobble.

[@europrowlr]

I'll ask Rat about that. Though with the chop and stretch (damn the geometry approach), it's impossible to have a ride that doesn't involve the fight for the stability of motion.

[@wideglide0003]

nice

[@LUCKYB.]

Long Bikes still rule ..

[@oneman1812]

One HA ND EIGHT TOO EIGHTY 1

[@oneman1812]

Bunny Sugar Bear HOPPINNG

[@sponge111111]

why?

[@davidson2004fatboy]

"The Rat" That DOESN'T SOUND VERY GOOD ;((( SOUNDS like a CANARY

[@europrowlr]

Bestowed on him during the military. Marines.

[@Zaq150]

to protect rider from insects much better idea is to use windshield or helmet than tank...

[@lottierose8668]

fuck insects

[@westcoast3595]

He named off a bunch of white guys. How sad

[@parisattic]

Cuz SugarBear is the only brother we know who is building. What brothers do you know that are building?

[@shrededwheat]

I thought Sugar Bear was from Macon Georgia father of Honey Boo Boo.

[@lottierose8668]

didnt he used to be in the hair bear bunch in 70s ?

[@bobgibb2781]

It's all very well but these ludicrous contraptions are hardly moving . No use whatsoever in real life .

[@europrowlr]

Then you don't understand the value of Sugar Bear's designs. The other guys just cut and stretch. The don't pay any attention to the feel of the ride, which should lead them to understanding how to BUILD. There is math involved, and a little geometry. If you just cut and stretch, you've thrown out the center of gravity. Sugar Bear applies the math. That's why you can see him and Rat riding with one hand. It's that smooth. I've been on the back of Rat's bike going up and down mountains - one handed at times. It's a hardtail - trust me, the ride is not compromised at all.

[@MrJimmy1437]

More useless chopper junk

[@jymebale5545]

If you have not tried it at all how can you knock it?

[@mikeysmith3755]

Morni

[@mikeysmith3755]

Nc

[@mikeysmith3755]

B.C.

[@europrowlr]

Then you don't understand the value of Sugar Bear's designs. The other guys just cut and stretch. The don't pay any attention to the feel of the ride, which should lead them to understanding how to BUILD. There is math involved, and a little geometry. If you just cut and stretch, you've thrown out the center of gravity. Sugar Bear applies the math. That's why you can see him and Rat riding with one hand. It's that smooth. I've been on the back of Rat's bike going up and down mountains - one handed at times. It's a hardtail - trust me, the ride is not compromised at all.

[@luisgustavomargioti1806]

Saudações do Brasil mesmo projeto em cima de uma XLX 250r/1986