Jeff Starke, has over 35 years of custom bike building experience. From restorations to custom bike builds. Jeff worked along side Karl Smith "Big Daddy Rat" of the Rats hole and was Karl's Chief Technical Advisor and Lead Judge and a member of the International Judging team with over 13 years experience judging bikes, Jeff Built bikes for many well known enthusiasts. To name a few: Jay Leno, AJ Foyt, Kenny Brach, Arnold Swartzenagger. Jeff, also built bikes for Cannon Films movies, Porky's I & II, Invasion USA and restored Elvis Presley bike. Featured bikes in Television series, Miami Vice. Jeff won awards for his custom bikes in World of Wheels competition, Rats Hole Chopper Show, and featured in multitude of custom motorcycle magazines. Jeff Operated his own Public traded company manufacturing his own design bike using the Feuling 4 valve heads called American Quantum Cycles. Jeff has several electro-mechanical patents in design still used today by major corporations. Jeff, retired USNR 24 years of service. Vietnam Vet, OEF/OIF with a degree in Business Administration. with a concentration in Visula Communications and website design. jeff@masterbikebuilders.com
Ken has been working in the motorcycle industry for over 8 years. He has been an IMMBA-recognized judge for the past year. Ken recently completed the IMBBA Associate, Technician 1 courses. He is a graduate of MMI in the HD specialty program.
Freddie is a native of the Atlanta, Georgia area and has built and judged bikes for over 20 years. His credits include: · Member of IMBBA International judging team · Former Chairman of the Georgia March of Dimes Bikers for Babies Executive Board and “Battle of the Bikes” sponsor/coordinator · Creator/Lead Judge, Southern Classic Motorcycles Shows · Manager/Lead Judge Great American Motorcycle Show · Freddie has competed in or judged most of the major bike competitions in the region. His bikes have been shown (and placed) in numerous shows including IMMBA, Rat’s Hole, Easyriders, World of Wheels, ABATE and Full Throttle.
