# Daily Rider by Ballew’s South Central Customs

- Link: https://custommotorcycles.info/daily-rider/
- Published: 2015-05-15T10:00:47-04:00
- Author: Manny Costa

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Daily Rider is built around a clear contradiction: a long, low custom intended to
deliver serious engine performance while remaining approachable enough for regular
use. Created by Michael Ballew of Ballew’s South Central Customs for Scott Hayes,
the motorcycle combines a heavily chromed V-twin, stretched bodywork and a vivid
green finish with the broad stance of a show-oriented custom.

## Long lines, low proportions

The bike’s silhouette does most of the talking. A long front end leads into a stretched-
looking tank, while the seat drops neatly into the rear fender rather than interrupting
the flow of the bodywork. That continuous line gives the motorcycle its planted 
appearance, and the very wide rear tire reinforces the impression from the side.

Green paint provides the foundation for the design, with flame graphics spreading
across the tank and continuing onto the rear sections. The artwork is colorful without
losing the underlying shape of the metal and fiberglass. Black edging around the
fenders and seat helps separate the bright paint from the extensive polished and
chromed hardware.

## Chrome with a mechanical focus

The engine is the visual center of the build. Its polished cylinders and cases sit
fully exposed, framed by the green tank and lower bodywork. The source article identifies
the motor as a high-output installation using a blower, reflecting Hayes’s stated
preference for forced-induction performance. No output figure or detailed engine
specification is provided, so the hardware is best understood as a reported performance
choice rather than a quantified claim.

Chrome extends from the engine to the exhaust, handlebars, controls and wheel assemblies.
The front wheel uses a large-diameter appearance that visually lengthens the motorcycle,
while the rear wheel is dominated by a thick tire and an intricate polished design.
Together, those choices create a deliberate contrast: delicate-looking detail at
the wheels and a substantial, muscular mass through the engine and rear section.

## A custom built around its owner

According to the original feature, Hayes asked Ballew for three things: substantial
horsepower, distinctive styling and enough comfort for everyday riding. Ballew’s
response was this low-slung layout, developed from initial sketches before the project
received approval. The supplied material does not include riding impressions, dimensions
or component specifications, but the finished appearance clearly prioritizes a cohesive
profile over a catalogue of isolated parts.

Daily Rider works because its major decisions support one another. The long front
end, stretched tank, low seat and oversized rear tire establish the stance; the 
green-and-flame paint gives it identity; and the polished engine keeps attention
on the machine’s mechanical core. It is an example of a custom where the visual 
drama begins with the proportions, not merely the accessories.

**Source:** [Hot Bike](http://www.hotbikeweb.com/features/0206hb_custom_daily_rider/index.html)

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