…each, though as such don't expect to see too many around. Amazing technology nonetheless. (Top) Alpinestars' Afrika Gore-Tex XCR Shoe. (Bottom) Jesse Rooke-built Honda CBR1000RR on Dunlop's Q2 rubber. Yesterday we showed you a couple of Alpinestars' new MX products, so today we'll give you a look at…

…was Sands' buddy and sometimes Biker Build-Off competitor, Jesse Rooke, who was spending quite a bit of time crouched down and getting a closer look at his colleague's handiwork. ""We for sure motivate each other,"" said Sands on Rooke's influence. ""We are always competing at stuff weather it be girls…

…get a better look. Rooke's unique designs just grab the eye and demand a closer inspection. Rooke, born and raised in Phoenix, got into the custom scene after success in kart racing. Early in 2002, contemplating a full-time focus on his kart-racing career, he happened to watch Jesse James on the Discovery…

…Championship finale at Daytona Bike Week in March 2011. Custom Builder Jesse Rooke displayed several bikes along with his custom built 1000cc GSXR three wheeler that looked like a rat rod from Mad Max . Custom bike builder Jesse Rooke built this three wheeler that looked like something out of the movie…

…. In short it was a great opportunity to see some new and creative work not seen on TV. Of course there are plenty of cable TV superstars (like Jesse Rooke and Russell Mitchell) strutting their stuff around the Calendar show, and for the most part, despite the demi-celebrity status, are quite genuinely…

…machined parts really stands out as well. From the back of the FMF van came Jesse Rooke's machine. Jesse took the exact opposite approach with his machine. Starting with a KTM 950 Twin (straight out of an Adventure) the Rooke bike had the heart of a modern semi-sportbike, but then went his traditional…

…qualifying we got a chance to see a plethora of bikes on display from the likes of Roland Sands, Jesse Rooke, and Falcon Motorcycles, including their ultra-vintage looking Bullet boardtracker. Jesse Rooke together with Todd's Cycles also literally built a new custom from scratch. Even the engine was hand…

…also got a chuckle out of Jesse Rooke's story. Rooke took the risk of shipping his bike in pieces to La Crosse, Wisconsin. When he arrived to put the motorcycle together, all that had arrived was one small box. Everything else showed up with three days to spare, so Rooke had to scramble to get The crew…

…This year’s Silver Tire trophy was in fact a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork designed and created by renowned custom bike builder Jesse Rooke. Fittingly enough, Rooke himself came from a background in motocross racing during his early years. “I was so surprised that I was the Silver Tire Award winner—I…

…friendly and approachable, taking pictures with the fans and answering a never-ending series how'd-they-do-its. Marquis names like Roland Sands, Jesse Rooke, Cory Ness, and Jim Nasi were all in attendance, and all got beat (for the second year in a row) by a gentleman from British Columbia named Roger…