Jesse James, noted motorcycle fabricator and designer, takes a BMW R 1200 GS Adventure on his latest challenge – the treacherous Arctic Ice Road.

Yes, the flame paint job does make it go faster and helps the rider stay warm.

On June 14, Spike TV will air the third episode of the new hit series "Jesse James is a Dead Man" where James will traverse the infamous Arctic Ice Road from Inuvik to Aklavik, Alaska.

This hazardous highway of snow and ice is home to some of the world's most extreme conditions, including bitter 60-below zero temperatures, piercing wind chills, and the perilous ice road itself that can open at any moment, swallowing a traveler instantly. With virtually no traction on the ice and not a single gas station for miles for refuge or repairs, at least the BMW R 1200 GS motorcycle could offer some comfort and peace of mind, and not just from the heated handgrips. Jesse himself states:
"For conquering the Arctic on two wheels? BMW was the only choice!"

For this perilous journey, a BMW R 1200 GS Adventure motorcycle was outfitted to fight the frozen north with a multitude of modifications, including studded tires and a custom flame paint job in typical Jesse James fashion.

The episode featuring Jesse James' latest death-defying adventure will air on Sunday, June 14th at 10 pm ET / 11 pm PT on Spike TV.

All photography by Jesse James, taken with numb fingers.

Modifications include many of those any BMW rider would do: auxiliary lights, engine protection bars, hard bags, heated seat, BMW luggage roll, flame paint job, flotation device and of course, studded tires.