San Diego & Peoria AZ custom motorcycles - riders & lovers of custom choppers

American Ironhorse Legend Model

American Ironhorse Legend Model

My favorite American IronHorse is the Texas Chopper.  In second place is this Legend model.  I have owned both, and just like the wider tire (280  up to 2008 when they went to 300) look!

I still remember when I rode my first Legend while still owning my Texas Chopper. I thought the handling on the Legend, (because of the  240 tire versus  the Texas Choppers wider 280)  handled more like a sportbike when compared to the Texas Chopper. (more…)

By biker1, ago

Custom & Vintage Motorcycle Show

Custom & Vintage Motorcycle Show – Pa.

Kurt and Alexa Diserio of Pittsburgh Moto Magazine decided to take the reins on the custom motorcycle scene in Pittsburgh, PA by starting their magazine a couple of years ago.

It seemed like the natural progression to eventually create a motorcycle show to bring more of that custom culture to Pittsburgh as well. With that in mind, Glory Daze was created. Their vision was to give a place for local builders to shine and inspire those who walk through the doors ideas and thoughts to create something new with their own two hands. (more…)

By biker1, ago

Orange County Choppers New Home

Orange County Choppers

In this video we explore the new headquarters of Orange County Choppers, the OCC Roadhouse and Museum in Florida.

In the video, we will discuss the real reason OCC left New York and give you a full up close look at all the OCC pictures, memorabilia and the famous bikes on display including Paul Teutul Sr.’s first custom Harley “Sunshine”, the OCC FDNY Firefighter bike, the NASA Bike, the Fallen Heroes chopper, the Jesse James build off Flame thrower, the POW MIA bike and much more. (more…)

By biker1, ago

American Ironhorse Texas Chopper – 10th Anniversary Limited Edition

American Ironhorse Texas Chopper

 Keep in mind, this is a 2005 Texas Chopper! Just 125 10th anniversary Texas Chopper were made!

The one in the video has the S&S 124 ci engine, chrome frame, air suspension  & an open (dry) primary, just to note a few of the differences.

Having owned a number of American Ironhorse Texas Choppers, I can say is the visual aspect of this motorcycle stunning, the ride and handling are quite good for a bike that has an overall length of over nine feet long!

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By biker1, ago

David Mann Motorcycle Artist

David Mann Motorcycle Artist

David Mann captures the spirit of the chopper scene so perfectly. The sad thing is that I remember most of these works of art from the motorcycle magazines from the 70’s to the 90s.

Mann really captured the biker lifestyle . . . Love the idea , motorcycles, open road, beautiful women, and freedom! Great images! (more…)

By biker1, ago

Motorcycle Emergency Braking

 Motorcycle Emergency Braking

Great video and good advice. He talks about maintaining that T-position and being upright

I bet that before you purchase your current bike you did a lot of research. You’re probably even went to the dealer oh, and did a test ride. Yes, all these are good ideas to do where they’re buying your first motorcycle or just adding another motorcycle through your riding inventory. (more…)

By biker1, ago

Motorcycle Crash

Motorcyclist Crash

This is what happens when you lock up your front brakes on a motorcycle. Luckily this happened at low speeds.

New riders, PLEASE keep an eye out for stuff like this. This is a common mistake that can turn disastrous, given the wrong circumstance. Watch your follow distances, watch for brake lights, practice your emergency braking. Ride safe everyone.

Motorcyclists gotta understand that any accident you have is your fault. As a motorcyclist you have more to lose than someone in a SUV or car. It does not matter if she hit the brakes early, he needed to ride and give himself enough room for a evasive action. Hopefully he learns to follow at the distance you were riding. (more…)

By biker1, ago