Roger Goldammer: Championship Builder & Speed-Obsessed Customist | One Gang Worldwide Ep 120

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, listeners are introduced to Roger Goldammer, a three-time AMD World Champion and a land speed record holder renowned for his influential custom motorcycles. The discussion covers Roger's unique approach to motorcycle design and craftsmanship, his early influences, and the principles that guided his career. He delves into the specifics of some of his most iconic builds, like the Dyna Glide with a panhead engine, sharing insights on maintaining traditional techniques in a highly digitized world. Roger also reflects on the importance of hard work and passion in achieving success, balancing creativity with business demands, and the sacrifices necessary for reaching the pinnacle of one's craft. Despite opportunities for more widespread fame, Roger chose to stay grounded, focusing on pure innovation and mastery in motorcycle building. He offers valuable advice to aspiring builders and shares his future aspirations, all while emphasizing the significance of authenticity and passion in any creative pursuit.00:00 Introduction to Roger Gold01:23 Break the Ice: Rapid Fire Questions07:17 Early Life and Influences12:24 Starting Gold Am Cycleworks15:04 Building Custom Motorcycles20:09 The World Championships and Beyond30:43 Challenges and Innovations37:47 The Inspiration Behind the Build39:37 The Sacrifices of Mastery43:42 Walking Away from the Spotlight48:03 Balancing Passion and Business50:33 Legacy and Influence in Custom Bike Building01:02:49 Advice for Aspiring Builders01:12:09 Final Thoughts and FarewellConnect with Roger: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rgoldammer Website:https://hd.show/ Instagram: @goldammerroger Check Out Our Sponsors: LeatherUp - Use Code "CW20" at checkout for 20% off! : https://www.leatherup.com/  Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes:    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9f5Fx7tVs67xgemZUFphaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551644038136 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide