The concept was patented in 1896 by engineer Karl Benz and should not be confused with the opposed-piston engine, in which each cylinder has a piston at both ends and no cylinder head.

The old Rocker wore his hair too long,
wore his trouser cuffs too tight.
Unfashionable to the end — drank his ale too light.
Death’s head belt buckle — yesterday’s dreams —
the transport caf’ prophet of doom.
Ringing no change in his double-sewn seams
in his post-war-babe gloom.

Now he’s too old to Rock’n'Roll but he’s too young to die.

He once owned a Harley Davidson and a Triumph Bonneville.
Counted his friends in burned-out spark plugs
and prays that he always will.
But he’s the last of the blue blood greaser boys
all of his mates are doing time:
married with three kids up by the ring road
sold their souls straight down the line.
And some of them own little sports cars
and meet at the tennis club do’s.
For drinks on a Sunday — work on Monday.
They’ve thrown away their blue suede shoes.

Now they’re too old to Rock’n'Roll and they’re too young to die.

So the old Rocker gets out his bike
to make a ton before he takes his leave.
Up on the A1 by Scotch Corner
just like it used to be.
And as he flies — tears in his eyes —
his wind-whipped words echo the final take
and he hits the trunk road doing around 120
with no room left to brake.

And he was too old to Rock’n'Roll but he was too young to die.
No, you’re never too old to Rock’n'Roll if you’re too young to die.

Italian artist Filippo Barbacane from custom-studio “Officine Rossopuro” has an incredibly strong sense of style and excellent mechanical skills. We considered different projects Filippo, but the custom-bike Trouble Head exceeds many of them.

As the basis of “Trouble Head” Filippo Barbacane used Harley-Davidson Ironhead 1000 to be exact with Harley-Davidson ShovelHead liter engine. From production motorcycle left a lot of details, but the back of the bike worked Filippo details are: facilitated by custom fender with integrated flashlight having lower single seat.

Of course, the first catches the eye exhaust system, because it is unique and made to order. Air filter cover is another of custom detail, which makes the motorcycle special. At the same time, the fuel tank is the main piece in which Filippo Barbacane able to realize their full creative. By itself, the configuration of the tank is quite attractive, and the left side of the Italian master made old school tube to measure the fuel level.