Sean Zeigler of Other Life Cycles Drops the F-Bomb at the Dallas IMS

Zeigler's F-Bomb is a clean and pure cafe build

Zeigler’s rolling double entendre rode away with the K&N Performer Award at the Dallas edition of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show. The J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show has focused the spotlight onto several new talents in the bike-building world of which Zeigler is one.

When we asked him about his history in the craft, Zeigler revealed just how brief his tenure in the field has been. “In short, this is the first build out of my little home garage shop, with the exception of a few vintage Vespa projects,” Zeigler said. Clearly he has a unique talent for his new-found form of creative expression.

The smooth body work and paint combine perfectly with touches like the recessed taillights

“My work life was kinda stale, my mom was sick, and I really just wanted to build a motorcycle, plain and simple,” Zeigler noted. “I had been working on vintage Vespa builds for several years, and when a friend of mine bought a motorcycle, I thought ‘well I could build that’ and so I did.”

The end result of that inspiration is pure, elegant simplicity. Clean lines define Zeigler’s build. The F-Bomb is an uncluttered, even skeletal, work of café art. Zeigler’s personal favorite elements of the build are the subtle details that create the whole.

“There are so many little details,” said Ziegler. “But my favorites are the custom hand-made alternator cover, the RFID on/off, the modified forks, and the recessed brake lights and tail.”

F-Bomb made a serious bang at the Dallas IMS

The 4 into 1 exhaust is minimalist and all-business. That header is finished in matte black, as are the spoked rims. The engine, which Zeigler rebuilt with new seals and rings, is left relatively original. Of course, the F-Bomb wears the requisite café rear-set foot controls and low clip-on handlebars.

While F-Bomb is Zeigler’s first custom motorcycle build, it is certainly not going to be his last. It is also clear that he will not be boxed into a certain genre of custom.

The custom engine cover, clean headers, and nice rear-sets add to the cafe build

This new passion clearly has Zeigler thirsty for more, and he wouldn’t mind at all sharing it with new friends. “If you are looking for someone who will build a bike with you, that is the whole goal of this adventure for me. I have a few donor bikes available and welcome anyone interested in a build from me.”

K&N gives Sean Zeigler a big ‘thumbs up’ on his success with F-Bomb. We are proud to help new builders get the recognition they deserve!