A CUSTOMIZED HARLEY FROM THE AQUILANO GOTTASTIA AT THE MOTOR BIKE EXPO IN VERONA – Virtù Quotidiane
L’AQUILA – It is a Harley Davidson Dyna Street Bob and makes a fine show of itself at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, one of the most important events dedicated to two wheels that attracts thousands of thousands of enthusiasts and professionals, among its 600 exhibitors distributed in the 8 halls and in the outdoor areas. The bike bears the artist’s “signature” Daniele Gottastia, Abruzzese from L’Aquila, trained at the Costume and Fashion Academy in Rome, who after significant experiences in the field of fashion concentrated on decoration.
The creation is the result of his collaboration with Francesco Barone of the Custom Planet, a Roman workshop considered a point of reference in the sector for repairs, adjustments, modifications and customizations of Harleys.
“We have created a club style motorcycle (a very specific style of customization of Harley Davidson in the United States to meet the needs born of comfort on long journeys, ed) but with the right mix between and technology, considering that it is made up of mechanical parts of the highest level “, explains Gottastia, who thanks the Cf di Fabio Centonze.
“The livery of the bike is inspired by the Harley Davidson vr 1000 that raced in Superbike at the turn of the nineties. In that case the bike was half black and half orange, we thought of it with red instead of orange, so that it would take up all the red details of the bike “.
“For an airbrush professional, it is not a complex work of realization”, admits Gottastia, “however the idea is particular and certainly makes the bike different from the usual, coming out of the trends of the moment”.
“Our collaboration was born almost by chance”, says the artist, “after I had a problem with my bike and a mutual friend introduced us, after various professionals or alleged professionals had given it up for dead. . He arranged everything very naturally! “.
Barone, after important affirmations in the bike shows that matter and the cover of number 142 of LowRide, has passed the milestone of twenty years of activity. In the last two years – said the magazine that is aimed at Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiasts – it has developed a predilection for high-performance Dyna and FXR, but its range touches every possible declination of Sportster, Touring and Softail, of old and new generation.
The Motor Bike Expo, which opened on Thursday and closes on Sunday, focuses on the motorcyclist and his “lifestyle”, with particular attention to the safety of everyone and in every respect, from ticketing to compliance with entry protocols, to the regulation of the turnout of the public.
“It is important to underline that Motor Bike Expo has never stopped – he explained Francesco Agnoletto, CEO and co-founder of the event – and six months after the Special Edition of last June, we realized the ideas developed in 2021. It was not easy to organize this 24th edition, but the sector was asking for it and fans were waiting for it. It is a time of fun, but also a test of courage, freedom and confidence in the future. We have put in a sense of responsibility and all our commitment ”.
“We arrive at MBE after an autumn of intense activity – he commented Giovanni Mantovani, general manager of Veronafiere – with more than 20 trade fairs overall. This has allowed us to develop know-how that allows us to operate also in this situation. MBE is an important signal, it means that the trade fair system can work with safety and attention in the course of 2022 ″.