Ep 5. Mike Gets Medieval

Counting Cars is a reality television show on the History channel that revolves around the car customization and restoration business of Danny "The Count" Koker. In season 9 episode 5, titled "Mike Gets Medieval," the focus is on Mike, one of the talented members of Danny's team, as he takes on a unique project.

Mike's project is inspired by his love for medieval armor and weaponry and involves restoring and customizing a 2004 Harley Davidson Road King to look like a medieval style horse, complete with armor and a lance. The goal is to make the bike look like it came straight out of a jousting arena, with metallic accents and details, giving it an imposing and intimidating appearance.

To achieve this, Mike works with custom fabricators and designers to create life-like armor pieces that will be added to the bike. This includes metal shields that will replace the bags on the sides of the bike, custom leather seat and grips that will match the color scheme of the armor, and a one-of-a-kind helmet attached to the top of the headlight. The team also installs custom-made horse leg and tail attachments to the rear fender, giving the bike an authentic-looking aspect.

Mike takes his inspiration from medieval times to produce the perfect design for a unique bike unlike anything on the market. As a self-confessed history buff, Mike has been determined to see this project through properly, and his passion for medieval times is evident. With Danny and the rest of the team on board, Mike has all the help he needs to get the job done.

As the days go by, the pressure is on to finish the bike in time for a photo shoot for their client. Mike deals with several issues as he goes, including figuring out how to install the intricate horse leg pieces and finding the perfect color scheme for the armor attachments. He also has to navigate working through the night to ensure the bike is ready for the photo shoot, which creates an extra layer of pressure.

Overall, season 9 episode 5 of Counting Cars is an exciting and unique episode that is perfect for anyone who is a lover of motorcycles or medieval history. It's a must-watch for anyone who enjoys seeing talented mechanics and designers push the limits of what's possible and create something breathtaking.