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I completed my first Saddle Sore 1000 ride through the Iron Butt Association last June on my 2003 H-D Sportster 883, and since that ride, I have checked out the other ride opportunities/challenges that they have.

Lots of folks in the vintage motorcycle scene are familiar with the classic Merle Haggard song about a boy who went astray despite his motherʼs pleading. Or maybe you favor Bob Weirʼs version (I do). In many ways, the song was autobiographical to Haggard. For me, it was a song that a poor kid from the outskirts of San Angelo, Texas could find in his grandfather's record collection, back in the days when grandpas had records like mine did. But let's come back to the song, Mama Tried, in a moment.

The Mama Tried Motorcycle Show and Flat Out Friday have been happening in some form or fashion for over 8 years. While the (sometimes) shiny motorcycles are the light bulbs that bring us moths together, over the years we’ve seen the social aspect of the events grow into a community all its own. 

This year instead of giving you an overall look at the Mama Tried 2021 Show, we thought it would be a great idea to get a more in-depth look at some of the talented builders and their bikes in the show instead. Rather than just see a bunch of bikes at a quick glance, Lowbrow Customs & Geared Science teamed up and cherry picked some of the best of the best in the show to give you a really in-depth look with the builder and motorcycle it self.

Anyone who has taken a motorcycle trip knows what I mean when I say “the road provides". If you are lucky enough to have been on the road with some of your close buddies like I have. It really makes you realize how special it really is. I cut my teeth as a young man. As a mechanic. As a traveler. As a young dude, just trying to find my way. These trips shaped my early years and I am grateful to have logged so many miles with so many of my closest friends. You know who you are. Letting go and allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Allowing yourself to take it all in and be present is where it gets to be super special.