They came out of the woodwork for this one. From all over the Carolinas, Florida, from big fancy dealerships to rundown sheds, even all the way from Houston, Texas. They'd been burning the midnight oil for a week straight, pulling wrenches till they were seeing double. I know because up to a week ago, I'd been one of them, sitting in my studio, airbrush in hand, staring at the blank side of a sleek, hazy purple gas tank, knowing that if the bike did not bring home a prize, Click Baldwin and the crew at Carolina HD, would have the tar and feathers waiting for me.

The Charlotte Convention Center was turned into a paradise of glittering chrome and sparkling paint. Many attendees remembered the vicious snowstorm that hit during last year's show. This year, a bitter, driving rain did not stop the thousands who lined up to view the incredible customs and browse the venders' wares.

This 56 Pan Head from Charlotte H-D took 1'st place in it's class. Restoration was performed by Bob Williams. Unfortunately, Bob wasn't at the show for trophy presentation. This bike was a beautiful addition to the show.
(Photo Courtesy of Paul Davis)

The line of black leather snaked around the convention center lobby waiting to get in. At times the crowd was so thick, it was no easy task to get from one end of the show to the other side.

No Easyriders Show would be complete without a fashion show. Several sexy ladies and one lucky guy, modeled the latest in bikerwear.

For those who were in search of a little skin to go with the steel, the bump and grind of the Easyriders Calender Girl Contest made it worth the drive.