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MOON EQUIPPED

SWEDEN is the second home of the chopper. The summer riding season is short before the snow comes, with long winters providing plenty of opportunity for customising. Choppers have been part of the mix since the 1960s but, unlike the rest of the world, in Sweden they never went away.

Peter Ström is a Harley-Davidson enthusiast in Stockholm with a particular passion for Sportsters. His recent builds include a trike for his wife and bobber for his daughter, both of which featured in local magazines.

“With this build I wanted a drag-racing, hot-rod style,” Peter says. “I thought what could be more associated with drag racing and hot rodding than Mooneyes Speed Equipment,” referring to the renowned aftermarket manufacturer. Amongst their most famous and enduring products are

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