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Roughchild

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Los Angeles, California

Roughchild is a California builder creating bespoke, ground-up BMW Airhead motorcycles that combine vintage donors with rebuilt engines, modern suspension, brakes, and electrical systems.

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Last checked

Aug 30, 2026

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Project Fit & Intake

Best fit for

Bespoke BMW Airhead cafe racers, bobbers, and adventure or scrambler builds with modern road performance.Source
Out-of-state or international clients who want donor sourcing and a complete managed build.Source

Documented capabilities

Donor sourcing, frame-down builds, and engine rebuilding to factory specification or upgraded form.Source
Frame repair and bracing, custom subframes, triple trees, fork ears, battery trays, and wheel work.Source
Suspension, brakes, exhaust, lighting, charging, wiring, and carburetor tuning.Source

Confirm before booking

Confirm the current start window, transport arrangements, and exact workshop or drop-off address before visiting.Source
Confirm responsibility for paint, upholstery, and specialist finishes plus suitability of any customer-supplied donor.Source

Current intake: Roughchild says its motorcycles are built to order and explicitly invites prospective customers to call or email about a commission.

Intake source

Specialties

BMW Airhead restomodsbespoke cafe racersbobbers and adventure buildsframe-down motorcycle builds

Services

Full Custom Builds Fabrication & Metalwork Restoration Suspension & Handling Lighting Upgrades Custom Exhaust Systems ECU Tuning & Dyno

Works On

BMW

MotorcycleQuote-basedContact Roughchild to confirm the current start window and delivery schedule.

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Exact Platforms & Fit

BMW R75 AirheadBMW R80 AirheadBMW R100 AirheadBMW R100RS

Service Area

Los Angeles area · California · Out-of-state and international clients

Published Quote Process

1Discuss rider goals, donor preferences, intended use, transport, and target specification.
2Confirm donor sourcing or approval of a customer-supplied motorcycle.
3Request a written build specification, partner scope, deposit terms, schedule, testing, and delivery plan.

Public Portfolio Or Representative Scope

Based on the public sources linked above. Confirm that the shop currently accepts this platform and scope before planning a project or budget.

1977 BMW R100RS

The White Commission

Roughchild documents frame repair and bracing, a custom subframe, modern suspension and brakes, rebuilt higher-compression engine, upgraded ignition and charging, new wiring and LED lighting, tuned carburetors, custom-laced wheels, and stainless exhaust. The page does not identify the finish vendors, so paint is not presented as an in-house capability.

Full buildEngineSuspensionElectricalExhaust

Contact Roughchild for current pricing.

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Published Warranty Policy

Confirm workmanship, supplied-component, post-build support, and service terms in the project agreement.

FAQs

Does Roughchild accept commissioned BMW motorcycle builds?

Yes. Its current FAQ invites prospective customers to call or email about a build and says it accepts out-of-state and international clients.