Because of the downturn in the U.S. economy, American Ironhorse declared bankruptcy around mid 2008.
As far as production Custom Motorcycles go, here in United States, the two leaders were American IronHorse and Big Dog Motorcycles.
American Ironhorse Slammer
Because of a terrible economic downturn, both of these manufacturers went bankrupt. But, some years after declaring bankruptcy, Big Dog Motorcycles, located in Wichita Kansas, came back to producing custom motorcycles. Actually, Big Dog Motorcycles, although nowhere near the original production numbers, is still producing a few models of custom motorcycles to this day!
There was NO production custom that could equal American Ironhorse or the Big Dog Motorcycles If you wanted the best factory custom motorcycle, any one of these two U.S. based manufactures was your ticket. Fully polished engines, 240/280/300 Metzeler steel belted radial tires, digital tach, digital speedo, House of Kolor paint, 3 choices of engine sizes, TEN different wheel choices, and endless graphic choices!
American IronHorse was an American motorcycle manufacturer based in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area that was founded in 1995 by Tim Edmondson and Bill Rucker. At one time, AIH was the largest factory producer of custom motorcycles in the USA. Their 224,000-square-foot (20,800 m2) factory was located in Fort Worth, Texas, and housed the complete manufacturing process under a single roof. Although most (305) parts for the bikes were made in-house, such as the seats and wheels, all American IronHorse motorcycles were built with S&S engines and were assembled in-house. By 2006, the company had sold around 10,000 motorcycles. In Spring 2008, American Ironhorse ceased production on all motorcycles and most company assets were liquidated at auction.
Following Bill Rucker’s departure, AIH had a succession of CEOs and Tim Edmondson, President, the second largest shareholder and director of design sold his ownership in the company the following year. In 2005, negotiated a $40 million deal with Textron Inc. Buck Hendricson, who oversaw the company’s second bankruptcy, also guided the firm through its sale to Textron Inc, which subsequently liquidated the company in 2008.
The Company specialized in making motorcycles that had large displacement V-twin engines with large fins. One reviewer suggested the products are eye candy and beautiful, more powerful than comparable Harley Davidsons, but lacking in handling and amenities.
American Ironhorse Slammer motorcycle
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