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Dead Battery Restorers
You’ve seen the ads: “Bring your dead motorcycle battery back to life!” “Restore old batteries to like-new condition!”
With the promise of saving a few bucks on a new power source for your beloved bike, it’s certainly tempting. (more…)
Insta360 video camera
Looking for the best motorcycle video camera in 2025? In this video, we push the Insta360 X3 to its limits on a high-speed ride to see if it’s still the ultimate choice for motovlogging. (more…)
Big Dog k9 motorcycle
A challenging question to answer with a precise number, mainly because of the definitional and registration issues you mentioned.
Official statistics show that “chopper” motorcycles account for a very small percentage of the overall U.S. registered motorcycle population, but this figure is widely considered an undercount due to how these custom bikes are categorized.
Here is a breakdown of the data and a reasonable estimate: (more…)
OCC became widely known largely through American Chopper, which debuted in 2002 on Discovery Channel. The show exposed viewers to the drama, creativity, deadlines, and custom bike builds — often on very tight schedules.
Builds were thematic, often commissioned by corporations, sports teams, etc. The show played up both the artistry and the interpersonal conflict (especially between Sr. and Jr.).
The history of custom chopper motorcycles in the United States is a narrative of rebellion, art, and commerce, marked by a distinct rise in cultural prominence followed by a significant decline.
The origins of the custom chopper can be traced back to the post-World War II era. Returning American servicemen, many of whom had experience with military motorcycles like those from Harley-Davidson and Indian, sought to personalize their rides. These early customizations, known as “bobbers,” involved stripping down heavy, cumbersome parts like fenders, lights, and even front brakes to reduce weight and increase speed. This was less about pure performance and more about a minimalist, raw aesthetic. (more…)
A short video riding my 2017 Big Dog k9 chopper motorcycle. 117 S & S motor with
a Baker 6 speed transmission. The gas tank is from a Big Dog Pitbull motorcycle. (more…)
Jesse James and West Coast Choppers.
How he blew up in the 90s making custom choppers and selling T Shirts and what was this downfall. (more…)
First of all let me say I think this is a good motorcycle riding video, but, unfortunately it could have been a lot better.
It looks like it was published in 2019, but the rider doesn’t say what year the big dog ridgeback is. (more…)
2004 Big Dog Chopper with 107″ S&S engine, Vance and Hines exhaust and cheap high flow air cleaner.
After the owner installed the pipes and air cleaner the bike developed a cough through the intake on acceleration. (more…)
One good looking, head turning motorcycle.
Watching this video you can almost feel the power and thunderous sound of a huge V-twin engine! (more…)