On the cover: the Boise boys – Matt Whitlock and Todd Asin, with their stunning Panheads built for Born Free.

Inside: Dr Sprocket’s back with a memory of John Harman • Boise boys: Matt Whitlock and Todd Asin discuss their Born Free builds • Rattletrap! Beach racing from Australia (but it’s not racing!) • From England, North’s ‘47 Knuck chopper... daily rider? You bet. • From Japan, Ken5slow’s ‘51 Panhead chopper has a famous celluloid influence... • Perfect Knuck bob-job was a labour of love for Howard • They build ‘em tough in the midwest... Caleb’s Shovel is proof • Born Free 16 – our picks from last month’s show