This was the last year for the production of this great motorcycle! Because of the downturn in the U.S. economy, American Ironhorse declared bankruptcy around mid 2008.
I believe the following year, Big Dog motorcycles also went bankrupt. With the crap economy not many could afford these $35-$40,000 garage big-boy toys!
American Ironhorse Texas Chopper
Big Dog Motorcycles has come back, though at a much smaller size and production output. Big Dog Motorcycles is located in Wichita Kansas. Their are K9 Chopper is still the flagship of the line.
Personally, I’ve owned both the the American IronHorse Texas Chopper and the Big Dog K-9. I think these two factory-produced Choppers are the best value for the money if you’re looking for a factory-produced chopper.
My former 2006 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper motorcycle
Another of my former 2006 American Ironhorse Texas Choppers
As you may have noticed in the video, the 2008 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper had a big design change. The 2008 Texas Chopper had a different frame as well as a different gas tank. Also, the rear wheel went from 280 to or 300 and the front disc brake when from a duel disc set up, to a single disc.
I really like the original Texas Chopper stretched gas tank and kind of hate it to see it replaced with the new one in 2008. But, after looking at that new 2008 gas tank, I do have to admit it has some very cool looking lines.
As 2008 was the year that the company went bankrupt, I’ve been unable to find out how many 2008 Texas Choppers we’re actually produced that year.
Call me at 928——- on the Texas chopper 2005