I like this bike too!
Russell Mitchell built it based on a bike a competitior on Build or Bust. The guy was a blacksmith and used this styling, The metal was treated with acid and then laquered. On the original he beat an anvil shape into each side of the tank after previously lead loading behind it. I saw it at Daytona, and it really is the ultimate of the antithesis of a traditional chromed up chopper....
I know. all a load of bullshit really, but I like it......