Donnie Smith, a Minnesota native, is a well-respected Hall of Fame Master Builder who has influenced motorcycle design for more than thirty years. His company, Donnie Smith Custom Cycles, specializes in one-of-a-kind custom-built bikes. Donnie is known for creating his signature “Girder” front ends, which are popular on choppers of the 60’s, 70’s and today. His achievements include being inducted into the Sturgis Hall of Fame in 1995 and receiving Lifetime Achievement Awards from both Hot Bike magazine and V-Twin magazine