Yaniv Evan, also known as Neevo, is a bike builder who likes to keep a low profile. His workshop is located on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, surrounded by fashion stores and vintage clothing shops. Despite his modesty, Yaniv is a true genius when it comes to building motorcycles. He works with a few trusted partners to create stunning bikes that reflect his passion and handcrafted skills.
One day, a photographer had the chance to visit Yaniv’s shop and see one of his latest creations, the P-16 Bomber. The bike was a true masterpiece, with an old-fashioned motor sitting under polished stainless steel and beautiful leather. Yaniv’s handcrafted touch was evident in every detail of the bike. The late afternoon sun shone on the bike, making it even more stunning.
The P-16 Bomber was built by Yaniv under his company, Powerplant Choppers. The bike was powered by a 93-inch S&S Performance engine, with a dual-throat carburetor and a custommade air cleaner. The exhaust system was also custom-made by P-16, using stainless steel oval pipes. The bike’s transmission was a Baker 4-speed, and the frame was a hand-made oval steel frame built by Powerplant, with a goose necked and shortened design.
The bike had a 1946 Harley Springer front end that was narrowed and extended by 2 inches, with a 21-inch front wheel and a double star hub. The rear wheel was an 18-inch wheel with a rear drum and a star hub. The bike had a never brake on the front and an OG drum brake on the rear. The gas tank was hand-made, and the oil tank was a one-off half tank and battery cover. The bike had a handmade leather saddle/seat, modified Cole Foster hand grips, and handmade foot controls by Powerplant. The electric system was equipped with a tail light, head light, and a oneoff fairing also made by Powerplant. The bike was painted in a secret blue color by Sonnyboy Paint.
Yaniv’s P-16 Bomber was a true work of art, showcasing his passion for building motorcycles. Despite his shyness towards personal publicity, his bike spoke for itself, leaving an unforgettable impression on anyone who saw it. The photographer who captured the bike’s beauty left feeling inspired to do just as good of a job as Yaniv had done with his creation.
Tech sheet
NAME/COMPANY: powerplant choppers
CONTACT PERSON: john
STREET/CITY/STATE/ZIPCODE: 7416 melrose ave. la, ca. 90046
COUNTRY: usa
PHONE: 323 383 7781
E-MAIL: neevo13@aol.com
WEBSITE: powerplantchoppers.com
BIKE NAME:
TYPE/YEAR: P-16 bomber
BUILDER: yaniv evan “neevo”
OWNER: neevo
ENGINE:
BUILDER/MANUFACTURER: S&S performance
YEAR: 2013
DISPLACEMENT: 93 inch
BORE/STROKE:
CYLINDERS:
PISTONS:
CYLINDER HEADS:
VALVES:
CRANKCASE:
CRANK:
RODS:
CAM(S):
LIFTERS:
PUSHRODS:
PUSHROD-COVERS
IGNITION: S&S
OIL SYSTEM: S&S
CARBURETOR(S): dual throat
AIR CLEANER: custom made by P-16
EXHAUST-SYSTEM: custom stainless oval by P-16
OTHER SPECIALS concerning engine:
TRANSMISSION:
BUILDER: Baker 4speed
YEAR:
PRIMARY DRIVE:
PRIMARY CASE:
CLUTCH:
SECONDARY DRIVE:
PULLEY/SPROCKET:
OTHERS:
CHASSIS:
FRAME (BUILDER): powerplant (oval tube) single downtube
YEAR:
MATERIAL: hand made oval steel
RAKE/STRETCH: o rake o stretch
MODIFICATIONS: handmade
FRONTEND: 1946 harley springer (narrowed and extended 2 inches)
TRIPLE TREES:
FORK TUBES:
LOWER LEGS/SLIDERS
SWING ARM:
REAR SHOCKS:
WHEELS (FRONT): 21 with a double star hub
(REAR): 18 inch with a rear drum , star hub
BRAKES (FRONT): never
(REAR): OG drum
TIRES (FRONT): avon speed master
(REAR): firestone
OTHER SPECIALS concerning frame: goose necked and shortened
ACCESSORIES
GAS TANK: handmade with stainless brackets (p-16)
OIL TANK: one off half tank and battery cover
FENDERS: rear handmade fender
HANDLEBARS: powerplant stainless special
RISERS:
SADDLE/SEAT: hadmade leather
HAND CONTROLS:
HAND GRIPS: modified cole foster
FOOT CONTROLS handmade by powerplant
ELEKTRIC SYSTEM:
TAIL LIGHT:
HEAD LIGHT:
INSTRUMENTS:
MIRRORS:
FAIRING: one off by powerplant
PAINTER sonnyboy paint
COLOR: secret blue
