Where inspiration becomes character, and every rider’s adventure takes shape.
Every Triumph tells a story, and every builder puts a piece of themselves into the machine. The British Customs Garage Builder Series showcases riders from diverse backgrounds: first-time builders, garage tinkerers, seasoned fabricators, and anyone who builds a bike to reflect their own style, history, and adventures.
This form helps us learn who you are, why you build, and what makes your Triumph uniquely yours. Your answers don’t need to be perfect or poetic. Just be honest. Share with us the moments, struggles, inspiration, and details that define your build. We’ll turn your responses into a polished story that celebrates your bike, your journey, and the heritage you’re carrying forward.
James Ivanyi's passion for motorcycles and music is truly inspiring. He has been riding motorcycles for most of his life, starting with scooters in Bali and obtaining his motorcycle license in high school in Australia. Despite his busy career as a musician, James finds peace and relaxation on the road with his beloved motorcycle, which has become a form of meditation for him. His love for vintage and modern classic bikes has led him to explore the world of motorcycle customization, where he draws inspiration from the beauty and simplicity of classic designs. His dedication to both music and motorcycles is a reminder to pursue one's passions and find joy in the journey.
Sam Moore is a passionate motorcyclist who started riding just a few years ago. Her father's love for motorcycles inspired her to ride and he even attended a charity ride on crutches despite being unable to ride due to reconstructive surgery. Sadly, he passed away before the next ride, but Sam honored him by presenting an award in his name. She eventually got her own license and now rides a Triumph Bonneville that she customized with the help of a specialist. Sam's inspiration for her bike's design is the perfect balance between form and function. Her goals are to inspire new riders and explore new places on her motorcycle.
John Herbert is an advertising professional and freelance photographer based in Los Angeles, California. He started riding motorcycles in 2014 when he moved to LA from Detroit, Michigan. His first bike was a Virago 250, which he rode everywhere and averaged nearly 80 miles per gallon. Although he has no background in motorcycle customization, he is inspired by the simplicity and timelessness of design in older British and Italian racing bikes. For John, riding his Triumph Bonneville Black is a way to discover new roads and places like he used to do when skateboarding as a kid. In the coming year, he aims to upgrade his bike's suspension and continue enjoying life to the fullest.
James Ivanyi's passion for motorcycles and music is truly inspiring. He has been riding motorcycles for most of his life, starting with scooters in Bali and obtaining his motorcycle license in high school in Australia. Despite his busy career as a musician, James finds peace and relaxation on the road with his beloved motorcycle, which has become a form of meditation for him. His love for vintage and modern classic bikes has led him to explore the world of motorcycle customization, where he draws inspiration from the beauty and simplicity of classic designs. His dedication to both music and motorcycles is a reminder to pursue one's passions and find joy in the journey.
Sam Moore is a passionate motorcyclist who started riding just a few years ago. Her father's love for motorcycles inspired her to ride and he even attended a charity ride on crutches despite being unable to ride due to reconstructive surgery. Sadly, he passed away before the next ride, but Sam honored him by presenting an award in his name. She eventually got her own license and now rides a Triumph Bonneville that she customized with the help of a specialist. Sam's inspiration for her bike's design is the perfect balance between form and function. Her goals are to inspire new riders and explore new places on her motorcycle.
John Herbert is an advertising professional and freelance photographer based in Los Angeles, California. He started riding motorcycles in 2014 when he moved to LA from Detroit, Michigan. His first bike was a Virago 250, which he rode everywhere and averaged nearly 80 miles per gallon. Although he has no background in motorcycle customization, he is inspired by the simplicity and timelessness of design in older British and Italian racing bikes. For John, riding his Triumph Bonneville Black is a way to discover new roads and places like he used to do when skateboarding as a kid. In the coming year, he aims to upgrade his bike's suspension and continue enjoying life to the fullest.
MULE MOTORYCLES
"Since I build a lot of bikes, I find that I'm forever shooting pictures of them to record ideas that worked (or didn't) and to keep customers updated on progress. This "Photo shooting from a Pro" was very helpful. I guess that's why I'm not a pro photographer. But, many things I read here make perfect sense and I plan to start incorporating the guidelines/not rules TODAY!"
- Richard Polock