Bike Week has some great Bike Shows during its 11 day run. I always like the Merchants show on the Beach Boardwalk. The Big Daddy Rat Show is also a great show in the water park across from the Ocean Center and scheduled to continue after the passing of its namesake last year. The best place to check out the Custom bikes from many of the premier builders is along Beach Street just north and east of the Harley-Davidson shop. You can visit with a who's who in the biker world from the likes of Arlen Ness and Dave Perowitz, to West Coast Choppers and Monster Garages' own Jesse James. The builders are accessible and very willing to talk about your dream custom in a relaxed fun atmosphere.