Like many things learned over time or by trial and error, this build was planned from the git-go to address various issues Eric had with his previous bikes. Even though he didn’t care to elaborate on them, it’s safe to assume that all those past grievances were carefully and correctly accounted for as no current problems were brought up. According to Stan, the basic bike plan...

       My big prediction here is that when choppers make their comeback to the top of the custom heap (and they will all you bagger freaks), they’ll be in the form of this shiny black and chrome cutie. Not too radical, not too fat, not too stupid. Elemental might be a better way to describe it as they’ll embody the essence of what made a rideable chopper cool. Throw in a hand...

   Bootlegger Choppers out of Williamston, South Carolina, seems to feel the same way I do about choppers versus customs and one quick glance at our feature bike says chopper long before it says custom. And no, I’m not making any statement that one is better than the other, that depends on your personal preference. It’s just that a bobber is not a chopper and never will be even...

Echelon Motorcycles is known for its very long and very sleek bikes. Robert prefers rigid frames and started his project using a Killer Chopper frame with the tried and true geometry figures (rake and stretch) that give all his bikes superb handling ability despite extremely long front ends. For his chopper, Robert chose a 14” over Perse Wide Glide front end on PM Trinity Wheels....

Extreme Trailers & Choppers is a small business in Central Florida specializing is super sleek, aerodynamic bike haulers. They also have a shop on the premises, and enjoy building radical bikes for themselves and others. Derrick and James are partial to Sportster engines; they are quick and great to work on. “The Sportster is a neat motor, and is really under-appreciated,”...

In October of last year, Dave Nichols approached Kim and invited him to be part of a new program called “The Centerfold Tour.” This “tour” follows the Easyriders 2004 Show Circuit, and major national events to spotlight one bike from each of a group of builders. The 2004 line up included Paul Yaffe, Billy Lane, Kendall Johnson, Eddie Trotta, Tom Langton, and Kim. “The opportunity...

Powering the beast is a show polished 113” S & S engine breathing in through an S & S carb and exhaling through Martin Brothers exhausts. The proprietary PCC frame is accompanied by PCC handlebars, primary cover, shift linkage, and creative air cleaner. The air cleaner saves you the trouble of taking your hands off the handlebars to comment on other people’s bad...

Luckily for us, Sam’s Club didn’t want a bike shaped like their store or shrink wrapped with their logo. Instead, the execs seemed to like the I, Robot bike and asked Orange County Choppers to build them something similar: a way out, futuristic chopper. Rick Petko was put in charge of the mock up and parts ordering. He started out with a Racing Innovations rigid frame with 12”...

When it was time to make the chopper go, Wayne ordered up a 113” Patrick Racing engine, a 5-speed Jim’s transmission and BDL top fuel primary belt. Hooligan wheels by PM were fitted, a 21” in the front and an 8 1/2” wide one in the rear for the 250 Avon. Doug Keim supplied the “2 O’Clock” rear fender, gas tank and front end. A Fat Katz front fender hugs the tire and the sleek...