Motorcycle collectors are the unsung heroes of the custom scene. Most keep a low profile, but they all provide an essential service: they give builders artistic freedom and financial support, helping them to weather the inevitable ebb and flow of cash and customer demand.
Dallas-based Bobby Haas is one of the most prolific supporters of bike builders in the USA. And he?s happy to share his passion with the public: on Wednesday 11 April, he?ll open the 20,000 square-foot Haas Moto Museum, with 110 vintage and custom motorcycles on display.

The latest addition to Haas? collection is this extraordinary piece of motorcycle art by Craig Rodsmith.
Haas already owns Rodsmith?s turbocharged Moto Guzzi dustbin fairing bike??The Ambassador??along with machines from Bike EXIF regulars Max Hazan, Revival Cycles, Alex Earle, Fuller Moto, LC Fabrications and Deus.
?At the 2017 Handbuilt Show in Austin, I immediately fell in love with Craig?s magnificent Moto Guzzi, and shook hands on that purchase a few hours after meeting Craig,? Bobby tells us.
?I was so captivated by his incredible creativity and artistry that we decided to do a second custom build together. We jointly did a rough sketch, after which Craig took over the more sophisticated design and the complete build.?

Craig describes the concept as a ?thin, minimal board track style bike,? fabricated from aluminum and with an encasing body. Hence the name Corps Léger?which means ?light body.?
?We decided to use all-white ...