The History of Lowbrow Customs
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- Опубліковано 28 кві 2019
- This video is presented by: www.lowbrowcustoms.com
This month (May 2019) marks the 15th anniversary of Lowbrow Customs. We thought it would be great to share the story of how it all got started. This documentary-style film takes a hard look at the company's beginnings, filled with old photos, stories, and interviews from Tyler Malinky, founder and CEO of Lowbrow Customs, his brother and partner Kyle Malinky and the rest of the staff. Sit back, grab some popcorn and take a ride with us here at Lowbrow Customs.
A Coppersmith Production.
Cinematography - Leland James
Editing & Graphics - Joe Fortunato
Photography - Jon Glover & Mikey Revolt - Авто та транспорт
I've ordered thousands in parts from Lowbrow, never an issue - until .... I ordered an evo intake wrench overnight to get my bike back on the road without fighting my homemade one. It never showed up. I called like 4-5 days later and got the young lady at customer service (katie). I was blown away - Over an $8 wrench, you refunded shipping and overnighted another. Couldnt have been easier. Couldnt have been nicer. Thank you for caring it means the world to everyone who puts their heart and soul into these bikes and riding. Never change!
Buying parts and little fab stuff is a joy an absolute joy from lowbrow! They always send me a shit ton of stickers and shit too.
Watching history of low brow was best documentary I watched 2021. I got a 2009 1200 nightster ,2000 1200 custom I worship these guy's moms don't take pictures of kids playing with their phones they take pictures of crazy kids doing crazy things on bikes it's midnight 4th of July GOD BLESS happy independence
Thank you for being you. And when i say you I'm referring to all of you at Lowbrow. You have never lost sight of your beginnings and your commitment to all you do is beyond outstanding.
Thank you for showing others that you don't have to compromise or sell out.
Stay true to your dreams.
And thank you.
You are watching how the entrepreneurial spirit blossoms into a money making business. These guys have passion, intelligence and a lot of blood sweat and tears into this business. It’s a beautiful story, and having their mom work at their business gives it that extra family love feeling! Bravo!
Mom comes first, above anything just like most moms put all of us before anything... I love my mama too!
Ordered a tank...wasn't right one...they took it back, no questions...ordered the right one...Todd had already done a UA-cam vid on installing that same tank...I'm a total noob with this stuff so I called Todd and he patiently walked me through the process...top notch company and people🛵
I'm a 76 year old biker and have been in Customer Service for over 50 years. (also, a customer of yours) I started at the bottom and ended up as an executive working for an $85B company. That was career #1. Career #2 was me building and managing a Customer Service department for a Firearms Company. We excelled and developed a very loyal base of customers. My philosophy was to always "do what's right" for the customer. I loved your attitude of "we are customers". That is a winning philosophy. It's the old adage... treat people the way you want to be treated. Success will surely follow. Great job! Thanks for this video. It is encouraging t see young folks like yourselves, work hard and make things happen. Keep it up. i look forward to my next Lowbrow Purchase!
A man cares about himself, a good man cares about himself and his family, but a great man cares about himself, his family, his friends and their families! Ran my own business some years ago. Screwed it somehow and never had the joy of offering jobs to my friends & family. Somehow this story inspires me to start again someday. Thanks!
...............do it
There is no someday on a calendar.
You're making excuses!!!
It’s crazy to think that I met Tyler at the Smoke Out forever ago. I still have the 1st shirt I bought from him. And I have original business cards and a catalog/Triumph motor poster..... Lowbrows parts helped me finish my 69 TR6 chop and I still buy a few things from time to time for my Sportster.....
Thanks for being there for us....
Since I found Lowbrow about a year ago, I have loved the attitude and the honesty and the dedication to their craft and their customers. I love that everyone comes off super genuine and just speaks in their videos as they would to eachother. To me its refreshing to know that the classic American work ethic and dedication to craft is still alive out there. I bought my son (hes 11) a 2002 sportster 1200 that we have just started building into his dream chopper. Anytime that we find ourselves needing something, we always take a look at lowbrow and see if they have what we need and so far more times than not they do.
What a brilliant philosophy in this profit driven world. Respect.
Topsyrm exactly! If you have the right philosophy, put in the work, and the profits will come.
I love doing business with companies that are this transparent. Makes the world a better place.
First time I made business with you guys was back in 2010 when I was modding my 2009 Nightster. Now that I got another 2009 Nightster, I knew where to go. Huge fan, still remember that one lowbrow weirdo decal I proudly put on my bike. I remember the Spade decal with the 3 numbers, no longer there but it was awesome. All around awesome group of guys. Wish you guys nothing but the best and hope you guys continue getting pure success!
Tyler, Kyle...........you guys are the truest representation of the American Dream! I've always had only the best experience when ordering from you. It's awesome to get the inside look into your character, your integrity and your passion.
A great Ohio based company. Buy Lowbrow when you can
The best company I have ever dealt with. Been buying from y’all since the beginning
Hey! I am also a sign guy who builds bikes on the side! I build custom signs at my day gig. Then go to my shop every afternoon to build bikes. Rock on brother!
I'm not a customer yet, just from watching your videos and getting to know you guys, I'm looking forward to it, thanks guys
I remember helping you set up tables at vintage days, you were afraid I was going to steal stuff or expect to be paid, I just wanted to help a new guy get his start, I think this was 08-10 era
Great story Tyler. I've been a customer since 2006 and it's amazing to see how far Lowbrow has come.
I'll actually be using this as a case study for a high-school business class this afternoon (and wearing one of my original Triumph shirts from way back then).
Andrew, haha that is awesome!! Thanks for your support, back in 2006 you would have been one of a small number of customers! - Tyler
Just started a small bike company in my garage. Have dealt with these guys and cannot praise them enough!!! Great service, great products. Will continue working with them.
Love their philosophy. Not only they treat customers and employees, but also how Tyler described that they dont want to produce an image or a flair, that they have no interest in pretending to be tough or anything, that it's just about having fun and having a common interest, building bikes, good music and a good time with friends...
I am in the process of restoring my first Triumph. A 1965 T120
I found Lowbrow while doing my research on UA-cam.
You have provided me quality parts I need.
Kaitie Rocks.
You are providing knowledge.
The videos Todd did are my guide, and I have talked to him twice on the phone.
What you do is simple.
You are making dreams come true.
Big difference between a business and money grab operations of today ! Thanks for the reasonable prices !
I just found you all by watching " Born Free" and " Fuel Cleveland ". I just finished watching this and freaking tears were in my eyes because of how honest, hard working and down to earth you and the staff are. This documentary was perfectly put together! I Hope to meet you all soon at the shop or " Fuel Cleveland "
You can buy most parts in a multitude of places but I find myself returning to Lowbrow because of their small business feel, reinvestment in motorcycle culture and their employees, and customer service that is second to none!
I'm working on starting a traditional custom and hotrod shop. This is more or less a blueprint for how things should be done. When I get my Harley I'll absolutely be buying my parts from you guys.
Thanks for being brothers in my riding experience! Means the world!
I had to pause the video during customer service section, and I can agree with what they are saying I had a part that failed, and shit happens, and they didn't even question it and sent me a replacement instantly, and will always be a returning customer! 🙏🏻🤘🏼
Thanks to Lowbrow Customs for infusing excitement into the motorcycle industry. As the owner of JRC Engineering it has been my privilege to watch this business grow from a very humble beginning to what it is today. In the beginning JRC was willing to take a chance with an enthusiastic young man with a vision. Having been through the first wave of custom bikes in the late 60's I was excited to see someone take that path again. many of the old guard did not appreciate the custom scene for the fulfillment it offered and some of my contemporaries were rather distressed to see the rigid chopper scene come around again. We at JRC loved to see it and have been eager to help Lowbrow in whatever way we can. I personally look forward to many years of continued fun in this business. I began my career in the biz in 1971 and bought JRC in 1987 and have no regrets. My hope is that Lowbrow will be able to say the same after 48 years! Thanks for posting this history video also, it is great to see how far you have come.
could not be more happy to support Lowbrow with not just my money (orders) but also by stopping by on the regular, hitting up their events and telling people how great they are. Tony and Kaitie (the two people you'll meet when you walk in the showroom) are wonderful human beings. So friendly and helpful. Tyler is 100% real when he says they aren't putting up a front or image (like a lot of other "chopper" operations, unfortunately). There's absolutely nothing wrong with riding motorcycles with a smile!
Todd, thanks man!! Yeah Tony and Kaitie are great, they genuinely love talking to everyone who comes in and helping them out. Thanks for the support! - Tyler
Tyler! Stoked for Lowbrow man🤘🏾 You used to make me custom vinyl stencils back in 2005-2006 for my Bonneville! I named my custom Bonneville “Mama Tried” and used your decals/stencils to letter it...I rocked ALL of your OG shirts (Ride.Wrench.Repeat.🤘🏾) I still have my Lowbrow Dickies Triumph work jacket...that has close to 35,000 miles worth of riding on it. Happy to see you’re killing it!
Haha hell yeah Mondo!!! Thanks for the support :)
This really inspires me. I’m a husband, and a Dad. I work at a job I don’t like. Every once in a while, I get on my ‘05 SoftailI and go for a spin. I call it “the working man’s holiday. So good to see people getting the most out of life. Thanks for sharing.
Every order I've ever placed with Lowbrow has been painless. Their website works great, they ship fast, and their parts are what they say they are. I wear their shirts with pride because I really enjoy being one of their customers.
Thank you, Don!!
Wow. Good for you all at Lowbrow. Congrats and keep on keeping on!
I haven't spent much money buying from Lowbrow, but I'd recommend them to anyone that needs a certain "custom" part. They know how to keep people coming back. Two thumps up!!!
Thanks for spreading the word!!
Wow man as a small business owner I'm fired up. Just started last summer. (24years) That's really cool that hard work pays off . I'm going to get as much parts from you guys. 78 Harley lowrider.
Working on my my third Harley custom build and I have bought many parts from Lowbrow. Each build they seem to have more of what I need. Lowbrow, Quality products and quality people. Godspeed Lowbrow family!
Getting my 77 Shovelhead built from the ground up here in Lampasas TX at Hooligans. They order parts from Lowbrow Customs. Lowbrow Customs is my favorite parts place from now on.
After years & years of 'life' delays (I'll be 70 in a few months), I finally bought my first Triumph Bonneville. A sorta modified '78 T140V. The next great thing: I spent the best 47min & 21secs I could've imagined getting to know the guys & gals at Lowbrow. I'll be checking in cuz my Bonnie needs a little help getting safe and CA street legal. Thanks!
Loved the video guys! Kept me completely entertained. Good quality content and great editing! I was recommended Lowbrow by a friend here in the UK when I started my 1966 TR6R Bobber build last year. Since then, I have bought a lot of great parts from you and watched Todd's amazing engine rebuild videos and had questions and advice from you. So it's great to see the Real people behind the company and I must say, you come across as real good dudes. All of you! What a great company you are! Just wish I worked for a comapny with a team like yours Tyler! I don't understand the 8 thumbs down!
Cheers from UK. Chris
Hey Chris, that is great to hear... Glad you like the parts and the videos. Todd is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Triumphs, and a great guy to boot. Thanks again! - Tyler
it's rare that companies are ran like this, with such a high caliber of genuine people. thank you for all of your hard work. keep kicking ass!
Nice History Guys, Congrats from Brazil!!!
I love these guys. Been buying from them since 2010. They have a customer for life in me. They're fair, and don't mess around.
Sandy, thanks man, we appreciate your kind words!
@@lowbrowcustoms I can't wait to drop by in person, hopefully sometime later this year and see the showroom and shake some hands, -if you guys (and gals) aren't too busy. Cheers. Keep up the great work.
I've bought several items from lowbrow before but since watching this history of lowbrow video I try to buy everything I can from u y'all. We need more companies that care as much about the customer. Plus I've had nothing but great experiences buying from lowbrow. Thanks & good luck!
Great story, hard work is key guys👍, thank you for all repair/service videos!!
I was lucky enough to meet Tyler at one of Lowbrow’s FREE swap meets at the shop and was jus blow away at how humble and down to earth he was, hell everyone I met there was jus good people. It’s awesome to see Lowbrow so successful! Great people, great parts. Can’t wait to get the new sporty hardtail,
This makes me proud that I spend my money with you guys and I am proud to rep Ohio. Thank you for everything that you do. My bike would be nothing without you!
Working on getting a sporty off a friend and definitely want to use lowbrow product for the build. 🤘🏼
I've ordered only three times and those were small orders, but I'm blown away with the quick delivery of those parts and with all the little extras that were thrown in. Of all the online and big box retailers, I tend to tell others to try Lowbrow first.
There is a serious need for quality aftermarket parts and doo-dads for the Polaris Indian motorcycles and I'm quite sure that would be a lucrative market for Lowbrow to investigate.
thanks for sharing this video. I'm proud to have some lowbrow parts on my homemade shovelhead. Hope to visit your company one day. Cheers from France
Caspar, thanks man!!
The wrenching videos with Todd Muller are some of the best motorcycle content on UA-cam.
I Love the parts I’ve gotten from lowbrow. The customer service is always awesome, and I’ll probably drop by when I ride through the Midwest next time.
awesome story
great story,great people great products,great company!
This is a great film, I feel awesome and pumped for the future...Thanks! And... I'm feelin a strong Burt Munro vibe (as I live about 750 meters. from his ORIGINAL bike) mixed with vibes from the band Clutch, and yeah I'm happy....Rock On Everyone!
Hell yeah! Is it in Invercargill??
@@lowbrowcustoms Yeah it's in a Hardware store called E Hayes & Sons and they have alot of supercool bikes (and cars) all around the store. But Burts' bikes are definitely the high point. They also have a yearly beach race, and hill climb, and street race to honour the man.
I'm building a oldschool rigid bobber now and I really appreciate how great u guys have been having nice parts for a decent price. I think people can get behind y'all cause of ur just one of us. Thanks
What an incredible story!! I've been riding for 60+ years and this is the greatest success story ever! I watched Todd do the Saturday Sportster series and was blown away by his knowledge of bikes. Then I watched some more videos by you guys and realized that you have collected some of the best folks in the business. More power to you!!
I remember seeing you guys in "the horse" magazine back in 09. Your creations have influenced a lot of my motorcycle purchases, just bought another sporty, can't wait to throw the catalog at it!
Love to see this being genuine and growing up hearing people say that you can do anything being in the USA the American dream thank you again!
Happy Anniversary, I've really enjoyed the videos, especially Todd's Triumph rebuilds, I keep going over them to check details out while I'm rebuilding my 72 Bonneville. I would like to drop in but I'm about 4000 miles away in Birmingham UK. Have a great time.
Thanks! I am lucky because Todd is my go-to guy when I have weird questions or problems with Triumphs.. and he is in the same building! - Tyler
Mad respect bros! From Cincinnati.
A very good company to deal with very good customer service even after purchase
What a great story, company,and family. The american dream is alive and well with Lowbrow and it just goes to show with hard work, passion, and honesty anything is possible.
I stumbled across LOWBROW a few years ago online looking for parts for a bike I was considering buying. Here I am a few years later, still no bike, but completely inspired by watching this video. LOWBROW looks like a great group of folks who are passionate about what they do, whether it's motorcycle fab, PR, media, sales, they enjoy their work and enjoy excelling at what they do to contribute to the greater good of this business. I'm always on the hunt for a bike, but I'm still looking. As finances are available the time will come. Family, home, my architecture practice, and other projects have taken precedence run my life, but a motorcycle is in the cards for my future. When the time comes, I look forward to relying on LOWBROW for my needs. - Jeff
Bought my first bike and started riding last year. Been going to festivals for years and have friends that work at the Quarry. Looking forward to my first Getdown. Great video, very inspirational
Well shoot, you are going to have a good time if you already like the Quarry and are into riding now! It is a wild, fun time.. see you there!
You guys rock! I'm currently working full time as an Electrical Engineer, but a big passion of mine is to get into the motorcycle business building bikes, and making a living doing so. There is so much to be inspired about with Lowbrow Customs! Thanks guys!
Excellent video and good for you, Tyler and Co., on your growing success! Found Lowbrow content via the Mexico run video. My son and I are planning to build a couple of customs together and we will be looking for parts, I'm sure. Honesty, integrity, and the rising tide - great mantra!
I never had a reason to buy any of their aftermarket parts but I truly like the way they operate the business and their lives.
Effort equals results and they definitely put in the effort and deserve this level of success.
Man, My daughter and I are going to start a Sportster project as her first bike. Lowbrow customs has given her a idea of what she wants to do . She digs the online catalogue so we look forward to doing business with Lowbrow. Lowbrow is our type of people thanks again. I am sure my daughter will probably see this since she is always looking at ideas .
You guys actually got mom in video. Awesome story thank you
Yeah she didn't want to be in it but we made her, lol!
sounds like a genuine human others should pursue to be like. not prideful arragont ego monster tuff guys
Been updating a 2014 Super Glide with my son . Lowbrow has been a go to for us so far .
Really enjoyed the video.Best thing I've watched in ages on UA-cam.Keep on doing your thing.Thumbs up from across the pond
The genuine nature here is heartwarming. Keep on with the standup dudes.
Really glad I ran across you guys great concept. This a real example of made in America.
Customer for life. Awesome video.
JS, thanks man, much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed the video as well.
You guys are awesome,ive just started ordering parts from you.I will continue to order parts from you in the future.Im very pleased with your service.
Damn man I HAVE to research my parts with these guys now. I order parts and get them wrong even with the part number ON the part a lot. So I'm def gonna look up this company. Riding owning and building for 27 yrs.
This is the refined definition of U.S.A dont LIE, treat'em right, do what you love!
Well thanks man, hopefully we have what you need and can help you out! Regards - Tyler
Amazing video. You’ve got a customer for life in me
I love everything about your company ...every time I have bought from you has been a great experience. I work on a lot of local bikes and always recommend lowbrow when people ask me a good place to get parts. Thanks for being awesome
Thanks Andrew! Thank you for your support, and your kind words.
Great video guys. I have a 68 Bonneville all stock and a 71 Tger chopper.... Ive spent hundreds with Lowbrow and always go there first! Todd is the best man for any questions!
Todd rules! He has been with us here at Lowbrow 8 years as of this month! (May 2019)
@@lowbrowcustoms i look forward to future videos. Also i suggest one on Triumph Tranny, problems with slipping clutch or even gearbox issues. 63-68 the 70-74
Awesome. Inspirational. Thank you Lowbrow!
I have been following you guys for years. I just came across this video. Excellent and honest. Keep it that way.
I meet thebrothers years ago at ohio flat track races ,on my old triumph have bought many parts over the years and ava has become a long time friend ,was great meetin you all .will see u guys some time in the future
Congrats on the first fifteen! May your next decade and a half be as joyful and productive.
Andrew, yeah I can't believe it's been fifteen freakin years already!! Who knows what will be happening in... 2034?!?!?
I just bought breather bolts, a washable filter, & one of your Lowbrow Brand black Louvered Air Cleaner kits for my EFI 2008 Sporty on 5/1/20
. I always try to support fellow Ohioans.
I just hope you guys are still shipping orders so I don't have to wait too long to do the install.
We sure are still shipping!
This is one of the most inspirational things I've watched in a long time. Such a great story.
I dropped my account with J&P set up with you guys.
It only took 5 minutes to watch and I can tell you guys are genuine.
I'm in.
Happy anniversary guys! Great story!
That’s awesome! Hard work pays off. Congrats on your success.
awesome story, much respect
Started building my first Triumph last year. I have ordered a fist full of part and have noticed your life’s rules in the limited interaction I have had. Lowbrow is always the first place I look for anything in need for my Triumphs! Also the first place I go for tech tips.
A shout out from the Great White North! Corporate greed and lack of ethics brought America down. You and your family at Lowbrow are getting it right. Hard work, honesty and integrity are the things that made America great and getting back to those values is the thing that will put America back in the leadership role among nations. Some people enjoy watching the giant fall but I find it far more inspiring to see him get back up and fight on. Your way of relating to your customers and employees is inspirational and other businesses should take note of your success. Go Lowbrow! T.
Awesome!!! Great job! You guys truly have great hearts for your employees and friends. It makes life so much easier to enjoy. Don't stop what your doing!
I’ve been a customer awhile and have always loved the gear and products
I do even more now after seeing this.
And how bada$$ is it that a lot of that photography is shot on a moving bike
We gotta small interview on here with mikey from a couple years ago he talks about his photography more if you are interested... ua-cam.com/video/-IeWz0ux420/v-deo.html thanks for the love :)
Definitely am! Love you guys
And like y’all. 2 stroke then a 650 Tiger
OVER! At that point
Love the story, sounds like you had some good family support. Love Triumphs myself and grew up near the Bonneville flats , I've done inventory management and photography and would enjoy having something under my belt like you guys.
If I had not just bought some parts from Low Brow and experienced their great attitude, I would probably just figure all the nice things people say about Low Brow to be good P R. Well Low Brow really is as good as people are saying. I originally thought of them from having seen their name and read of them in Cycle Source magazine. I am glad I checked them out and I feel I have a new go to source for parts for my 87 FXRS. It's nice to see people who enjoy what they do and succeed at it too. I wish a company like Low Brow had existed back in 1979. I bought a 1967 Triumph Daytona 500 that had been raced a bit , up in New England. Nothing was quite correct and had been pieced together. I remember trying to find Triumph parts and people would laugh when I told them they were for a 500 cc! I absolutely loved that bike but finally gave up trying to find almost non existent parts. Glad the British bikes are getting some love again. Keep up the good work Low Brow.
Thank you for connecting me to this video! Really enjoyed y'all's backstory! I went ahead and subscribed!
I've always loved motorcycles, but I could never afford one, so when I was a teen I got into freestyle bmx. I'm trying to start my own small used bmx bike/part business, and hopefully get that bobber that's been in the back of my mind. The point of my small bio is this. I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make this video. You guys have the best running business plan I think I've ever heard. If I ever need parts when I get to building my project bike, I'm coming to your website first. I like your no macho biker attitude. I work with a bunch of old Harley riders at a machine shop and they aren't too keen on giving advice to a beginner. I however have several friends that ride and have given me ample advice on the route to go when purchasing my first motorcycle. But again thanks for doing what you guys and gals do. Peace Love Rock
-G from Hybrid BMX
Thanks G! I am stoked you enjoyed our video.. FTW! (forever two wheels, motorized or not!)
Hybrid BMX,
I don't know who these old Harley riders are, but their attitude is not the norm. My brothers and friends and I enjoy helping others out with their questions and give advice on what they are doing. Sharing knowledge is half the fun.
Right on. Got all my tabs, bungs & cool guy parts from you guys in those neon green wall days.
Can't say I miss the green walls! Made colors look all wonky lol - Tyler
Proud to say that this company is near me