Tommy Graves WINS BIG!!!!!

We would like to extend our congratulations to builder Tommy Graves who won the Metric Revolution competition last Friday night. Tommy is a terrific guy and, obviously, a talented builder.

While we’re not wanting to steal Tommy’s thunder, we’re also including some pics from our sponsor, Doug Keim, who also built a kick ass back. Everyone in this competition worked his or her ass off and deserves a lot of praise for their commitment, creativity and craftsmanship. You are all winners!

It’s official!!!!
 
Tommy Graves of Jeffersonville, Vermont has won the Metric Revolution Motorcycle Build Off as featured on ESPN2!!!
 
Last Friday night, celebrations were on there way at the University Mall in South Burlington, VT where fans gathered to
view the ESPN2 TV series season finale announcing the winners in each class and get a chance to meet Tommy and his
lovely wife/building partner Julie Graves. Tommy Graves’ build off bike “SMACKDOWN” was on display as people lined up to
get autographed posters and congratulate the winner.
 
Not only did Tommy take home the first place prize of $10,000 and a scholarship, it was revealed on the series finale that
Tommy was invited back for season two of the show to compete in the Pro-Cruiser class!!!
 
If you missed the finale last Friday, you have another chance to see Tommy on “SMACKDOWN” tearing up over 100 miles
in Las Vegas and winning the competition during ESPN2 re-air this Thursday, 6/28 at 5:30pm eastern!

                 

Doug Keim Bike and Spec Sheet

Full Specs

“The Rising”
Year/Make/Model: 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Rogue
Fabrication: Doug Keim, Matt Sagan Milan Uhlir, J. Johnson
Assembly: Doug Keim, Drew Houseworth
Engine Year/Type/Size: 2000 cc OR 125 cubic inches
Electronics: Drew Houseworth
Computer: OEM ECU with Power Commander
Builder: Kawasaki
Cases: Kawasaki
Flywheels: Kawasaki
Rods: Kawasaki
Pistons: Kawasaki
Cylinders: Kawasaki
Heads: Kawasaki
Valves: Kawasaki
Rockers: Kawasaki
Rocker boxes: Kawasaki
Pushrods: Kawasaki
Pushrod Tubes: Kawasaki
Cam: (2 cam engine) Kawasaki
Lifters: Kawasaki
Carburetor: dual venturi electronic fuel injection
Air cleaner: Hand Made ‘Old School’ SCOOPS by DKCC (Doug Keim Creative Cycles)
Ignition: Kawasaki
Exhaust: Hand Made 2 into 1 by DKCC
Transmission Year/Type: (unitized case!) awasaki
Case: Kawasaki
Gears: Kawasaki
Clutch: Kawasaki
Primary Drive: ??? it’s a metric bike!
Final Drive: 530 chain in DKCC hand made sprockets