Builder Spotlight: Alex Maslin
We wanted to shine a light on the talented folks behind the bikes, so we sent our builders a few questions to help us (and you) get to know them a little better. Below you'll find their unfiltered answers and a few photos that give you a glimpse into who they are—on and off the bike.
Name: Alex Maslin
Name Of Shop/Business/Nickname: desmoBIBU ‘Custom Cycles’
Instagram: @desmoBIBU
Email Address: desmobibu@gmail.com
What's your daily rider? And why? Any mods you have planned for it in-the future?
My Daily rider is the Honda nc750x because my Buell is in the Harley museum and the Ironhead bobber fell victim to my imagination and still under construction. No mods for the Honda ,not the best platform :)
What bikes do you currently own?
Custom Buell Blast ,custom Ironhead bobber ,Honda Nc750x
Favorite part you have ever used, fabricated or bought?
the rare japanese mini supercharger i’ve got for my next build.
Best Track you have ever Raced on? Why?
Not a racer ,i’m more of a Smiles per hour type of guy .
Is there anything you are working on currently that you're excited about? Does not have to be a motorcycle. House project? Jumps in the backyard for the kid? Tree House? Custom Chopper? Custom Meat Smoker?
Yes ,my next project ,based on a divorced Buell Blast motor ,big-twin 5speed belt drive, kick only ,magneto sparked and supercharged.
Best Experience at a motorcycle event? Which Event? (Please don't feel like you have to say MT/FOF. This is not about that!)
I was lucky to be invited to some of the best motorcycle events in the country but MT/FOF is the one I enjoy the most !!!
Rank your TOP Motorcycle activities. Street? Barhopping? Flat Track Racing? Single Track? FMX? Ice Racing? Looking cool in front of the ladies and or gentleman? (Choices not limited to these suggestions)
Building custom motorcycles is my TOP motorcycle activity for sure.
What is your earliest memory related to motorcycles? Or what was your first moto/minibike? Do you still have it?
My first moto was a Aprillia RS50
Best Motorcycle Crash? Good or Bad? Still riding afterwards?
Custom sidecar chassy came loose and crashed into the dich in front of the police station in my home town. No one was hurt so it was a “good” one :)
How did you get started fabricating/painting/building/collecting?
For me it all started @ 7 years old with my first new bicycle that i felt was too booring and i custom painted with paint and brush i’ve found in the shed. Since then i always wanted to make stuff a little more cool and unique.
If you could invite a Builder/Bike to Mama Tried, who would that be?
Max Hazan ,because he builds the craziest stuff !
What other stuff influences you? Books, architecture, cooking, painting, hot rods, movies, etc.?
Movies ,hot rod culture, daily life ..
If you could travel to any country, where would you go and why? (This could be a place you’ve already been)
Japan ! To experience their custom culture .
If you had 6 months where you didn’t have to worry about financial, professional or personal obligations, what would you want to do with that time?
Build my next project !
Favorite book that comes to mind?
Jules Verne - The Carpathian Castle
If you had an unlimited budget, what bike would you buy/build?
My supercharged single project.
What's your most memorable road trip and why? And what’s an item you always bring?
Going to Sturgis and riding around there was one of the best roadtrips. The item i always bring would be my camera .
Any Brand Loyalty when it comes to motorcycles? Or do you operate your collection like a Swiss Army Knife? Please Explain.
Brand loyalty , not really. If it has two wheels and a motor i’ll ride it !
3 favorite bands (off the top of your head)?
Van Halen , Bon Jovi , Muddy Waters
Anyone to Thank, give props, talk shit or say hello to?
Thanks to my wife for putting up with me and my passion ,and to you for putting up this great show.