In the latest installment of the 2025 Indian Motorcycle FORGED custom build series, motocross icon and freestyle legend Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg stepped into a new role this year—custom bike builder. For Twitch, it wasn’t just about creating a showstopper; it was personal. Twitch built a one-of-a-kind Indian Chieftain PowerPlus for his longtime friend and skateboarding phenom, Ryan Sheckler.

The FORGED series—Indian Motorcycle’s innovative platform for merging custom motorcycle culture with authentic storytelling—provided Twitch the opportunity to build a motorcycle for someone who truly deserved it. And for him, the choice was immediate.

“When Indian asked me who I wanted to build a bike for, Ryan was the first dude that popped into my head,” Twitch said. “I’ve known him since he was a kid. He’s one of the most down-to-earth, real dudes in the game, and I knew he’d appreciate it.”

Ryan Sheckler, a household name in skateboarding, has been riding motorcycles since he was a wee lad—dirt bikes with his dad, dabbling in V-twins years ago. But with a busy professional career and life near the coast, Sheckler had never fully immersed himself in the cruiser scene…  Until Twitch floated the idea of building him a bike.

“At that point in my life, I was ready,” Sheckler said. “I wanted something I could cruise to the beach on, ride with my wife, or just take out for solo rides to clear my head.”

The result? A murdered-out Indian Chieftain PowerPlus, dripping in blacked-out details, performance upgrades, and personal touches that make this more than just a motorcycle—it’s a deeply meaningful machine.

Twitch leaned into his moto roots when designing the bike’s ergonomics and performance. The ergonomic setup mimics a dirt bike stance: handlebars rolled back, seat moved forward, and everything dialed in for maximum control and comfort. The whole bike is slammed and streamlined—carbon fiber bags, fenders, and covers helped shave over 100 pounds off the stock weight.

Subtle ghosted graphics, custom Ness wheels, Baja Designs lighting, and Rizoma signals elevate the styling while keeping the bike clean and stealthy. ARP bolts from BAM Co. add just the right amount of contrast without overpowering the bike’s deep black aesthetic. And yes—there’s even a gold chain to tie in the moto influence.

“Everything about it just feels right,” said Sheckler. “It’s stealth, smooth, and fast. It’s got power, but it’s also refined. It fits my lifestyle.”

But what truly sets this build apart are the details only a close friend could include. Hidden flower lace designs, Sheckler’s daughter’s name ghosted into the paint, and an RS anchor logo all add emotional depth to the build. Even the Knight Rider-style red lighting nods to the nostalgic vibe the bike evokes.

“There’s stuff you don’t even notice until the third time you walk around it,” Sheckler marveled. “It takes a lot to make me speechless—but this bike did it.”

Riding the Chieftain PowerPlus for the first time, Sheckler was instantly hooked. The liquid-cooled, overhead-cam V-twin engine is smooth and powerful—perfect for carving canyons or cruising the coast. More than just performance, though, the bike represents a shift in his life.

“There’s a kind of peace that happens when you’re riding this bike,” Sheckler said. “It’s a new type of freedom. I can be present in the moment, something that’s hard to do with the pace of my life.”

For Twitch, the experience mirrored the moment when Roland Sands gifted him a custom build years ago. “That moment changed everything for me,” Twitch said. “Now I get to do the same for someone else. And that’s what this is all about—passing it on.”

Indian Motorcycle’s FORGED series continues to make waves in the custom V-twin world—connecting elite craftsmanship, emotional storytelling, and the raw culture of motorcycles. With Twitch at the helm, this build bridges freestyle moto and custom bagger culture, offering a compelling vision of what’s possible with the PowerPlus platform.

Stay tuned for two more custom Indian Chieftain PowerPlus reveals in the coming weeks from Kyle Bertsch from Forever Rad and Satya Kraus at Kraus Motor Co. We’ll be revealing both bikes right here, so keep it locked on HotBike.com.