Julian von Oheimb has been customizing Harley-Davidsons for ten years as One Way Machine, and is a regular fixture on the podium at AMD World Championships. But the German builder has a proclivity for older machines, and has never worked on a donor newer than 15 years old. Until now, that is.
One Way Machine’s 10th anniversary build is based on a zero mile 2020-model Harley-Davidson Street Bob, powered by a 107 ci Milwaukee Eight motor. But even though it’s a modern Harley, Julian still managed to add his signature style to it.

This was a new experience for both him and his customer. Based in Transylvania, the bike’s new owner already had three One Way Machine builds in his garage?but they were all older bikes. ?He had a desire for a new vehicle with Milwaukee Eight power,? says Julian. After a little back and forth, the client settled on the Street Bob as a base, and signed off on the concept Julian was pitching. He had one specific request though: he wanted it painted in a vibrant color. And that’s not One Way Machine’s vibe.

Skeptical at first, Julian scoured the web for vintage color schemes. He and his client settled on a deep green; colorful enough to satisfy the client and subtle enough to satisfy Julian.
With a clear plan ahead, Julian stripped the bike down and began working his magic. Julian’s specialty is making clunky Harleys look tight and cohesive, and this Street Bob is no different. But the biggest visual hit here is...