Dave Green started his career at a young age as a
licensed body man building award winning custom hot rods and trucks. Eventually
he developed a passion for custom motorcycles and his hobby became a business
in 1996. Kyle Green joined his father in the family business in 2006, bringing
with him his expertise as a licensed motorcycle mechanic and a certified Harley
Technician. This self described “Mom and
Pop Chopper Shop” is truly a family endeavour with Dave’s wife Kim working in
the business as well.
Located at 51999 College Line just outside of Aylmer, DG
Custom Cycle is home to a full-service maintenance and repair shop, a parts
department, a custom paint shop and a showroom. DG Custom Cycle offers a wide
range of services from oil changes to creating one-of-a-kind bikes from the
ground up. They understand the importance of a regular maintenance schedule to
keep a bike running smoothly and in the event of a repair, are dedicated to
getting a bike back up and running quickly. Riders wanting to increase the performance
of their Harley Davidson motorcycles can come to DG Custom Cycle for a variety
of solutions including punched out cylinders, reworked heads and replaced cams.
The business is best known for its fabrication of custom
motorcycles. With over a decade of experience, DG Custom Cycle’s Rotten Chopper
brand has made a name for itself nationally and internationally. DG Custom
Cycle’s work has caught the eye of several major industry magazines and their
bikes have been featured in Bagger Magazine, Urban Bagger Magazine, American
Iron Magazine, Chopper Builds Magazine and Hot Bike Magazine. Recently, their
work was featured on the front and back covers of the Mid-West Motorcycle
Supply Catalogue – the first time a Canadian bike has been given this honour. DG
Custom Cycle regularly attends Daytona Bike Week where they have received
several awards including second place in a show with over 200 entries.
All fabrications begin with an in-depth one-on-one
consultation with the customer. Each custom bike is a work of art with radical,
yet fully-functional designs that set DG Custom Cycle apart from other
fabricators. Custom frames, stretch metal work and unique airbrush painting
make each bike unlike any other. Recently the shop has been working to
accommodate those who want the storage capacity and smooth ride of a touring
bike with the look of a chopper by adding 26” and 30” wheels to touring bikes.
A gallery of past builds can be seen on the DG Custom Cycle website
(www.dgcustomcycle.com/).
DG Custom Cycle services and builds custom bikes for
clients all across Canada and their ultimate goal is to ensure that these
clients are satisfied with the quality of the finished product.
*This article first appeared in the June 2014 Elgin County Economic Development Newsletter.
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