Gallery: Gorgeous Motorcycle Portraits Made With a Gigantic DIY Lighting Rig

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    *1975 Harley Davidson Shovelhead with Brian.*
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    *Custom Raven Moto Guzzi.*
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    *1972 Yamaha XS2 Resto-Mod Cafe by Hughs Handbuilt.*
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    *Trex by Total Performance Center 2013.*
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    *2006 Rucker Predator Pro Street, 147 BHP, 124ci 2032cc.*
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    *2006 Rucker Predator Pro Street, 147 BHP, 124ci, 2032cc.*
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    *2007 Rucker Performance Predator Pro Street.*
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    *2009 West Coast Chopper "Black Betty."*
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    *Jesse James 127 SS With Super Charger.*
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    *1969 Moto Guzzi V750 Ambassador.*
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    *2008 Hardtail Bobber by T.P. Motors and 3DKustom bikes.*
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    *1974 Ducati 750 GT.*
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    *1951 Series "C" Vincent Black Shadow in mint condition. 998cc, owned by Burt Welleford.*
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    *SS with supercharger.*
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    *SS with supercharger.*
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    *Shovelhead bike by Eric Velleca.*
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    *Hugh's HandBuilt, 1981 XS 650, 750cc.*
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