December’s issue may have started as a ride without a map, but sometimes the best destinations are surprises! It all kicked off back in July at the Friday Night Bikes in Lapeer Bike Show hosted by yours truly, Thunder Roads Michigan.

For those who don’t know, Friday Night Bikes in Lapeeris the largest Bike Night in the entire state of Michigan, always rolling on Fridays throughout the riding season!

We promised the Best of Show winner a special feature, and man, did Mike Drewyore roll away with the victory! A panel of esteemed guest judges couldn’t deny the sheer brilliance of his custom machine.

Now, if you’re a reader in the Tri-City area, Mike’s likely a familiar face—he’s the powerhouse behind Steel Horse Ranch in Caro, MI! But hold onto your helmets, because Mike’s bike, aptly named “Karma,” didn’t just win Best of Show… it also won People’s Choice! That’s right, he cruised home with both major awards after tallying up the public votes. It seems good “Karma” really pays off!  

A massive, roaring CONGRATULATIONS to Mike and Jody from Steel Horse Ranch on the spectacular double win! And thank you so much for opening up your home to us… it provided the absolute perfect, killer backdrop for this year’s Christmas cover shoot!

KARMA

PURCHASED IN 2023 (CHICAGO), BY JODY DREWYORE AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR MIKE DREWYORE. EVERYTHING ON THE BIKE IS CUSTOM.

• CUSTOM BUILT BY DA PERFORMANCE BAGGERS IN CHICAGO, IL
• ONE OFF COLORADO CUSTOM 26″ FRONT WHEEL
• DETACHABLE COLOR MATCHED RAZOR PACK
• CUSTOM VELVET 2″ DROP SEAT WITH REMOVABLE PASSENGER PAD
• FULL LEGENDS AIR RIDE (FRONT AND REAR)

MOTOR

• FULLY BUILT WITH S&S DIAMOND CUT AND POLISHED JUGS AND HEADS
• PUNCHED OUT TO 114CID
• ONE OFF CUSTOM EXHAUST HEADER
• DYNO TUNED @ 120HP AT REAR WHEEL
• BAKER 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH BAKER CLUTCH

AUDIO

• PIONEER HEAD UNIT, SPEAKERS AND AMPS BY HERTZ

PAINT

• HOUSE OF COLORS: ICE PEARL, CRIMSON RED CANDY, AND PEWTER GREY PEARL 

Thank you to the Friday Night Bikes in Lapeer Bike Show guest judges!

– Ride With Purpose
– Bikes, Babes & Booze with Jim & Scott
– RayC’s Harley-Davidson of Lapeer
– Steel Patriot