Ron Simms
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Ron Simms is a custom motorcycle
builder, operating his business, Simms Custom Cycles, in Hayward, California
. Simms has been building custom motorcycles for over 30 years. He has been featured in Easyriders
magazine, and the photo essay book Art of the Chopper, where his work was compared to Arlen Ness
as epitomizing the East Bay Style.
Custom motorcycle
A custom motorcycle is a motorcycle that is highly stylized or which treats aspects such as frame geometry, engine design, or paintwork in an unusual way compared to standard manufacturing. Custom motorcycles are unique or individually produced in a very limited quantity, as opposed to "stock"...
builder, operating his business, Simms Custom Cycles, in Hayward, California
Hayward, California
Hayward is a city located in the East Bay in Alameda County, California. With a population of 144,186, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the third largest in Alameda County. Hayward was ranked as the 37th most populous municipality in California. It is included in...
. Simms has been building custom motorcycles for over 30 years. He has been featured in Easyriders
Easyriders
Easyriders is an American motorcycle magazine, founded in 1971. It is published monthly by Paisano Publications, LLC.In addition to its coverage of motorcycles and related activities, Easyriders is also known for including pictures of nude or topless women and paintings by David Mann who was a...
magazine, and the photo essay book Art of the Chopper, where his work was compared to Arlen Ness
Arlen Ness
Arlen Ness is an American entrepreneur and motorcyclist, who is best known for his customized choppers and hot rods. Ness is internationally recognized as a master builder.- Career :...
as epitomizing the East Bay Style.