American chopper came to town

[djv5150]

The Lincoln Mark LT American Chopper Was at my local L/M Dealership today so I Had to have a look in person. Today it was at New Port Lincoln Mercury, New Port Richey FL, Carfixer. Tallboy, Bootlegger. I think it is headed your way soon.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Mark_LT_Bike_003.jpg
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Mark_LT_Bike_006.jpg http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Mark_LT_Bike_004.jpg

[Rider90]

That bike is gorgeous!

[djv5150]

That bike is gorgeous!
I must agree after seeing it in person.

[BruteForce]

Them boys at OCC build nice iron. Like to get one when I hit my first $mil.

[carfixer]

We saw the bike at the Ford display in Michigan last month. It's a really cool bike.
I was told by my dealer that it is coming to out dealership soon.

[Hotrauder]

[Wow...do they have value, price tag on the gorgeous piece?



QUOTE=djv5150]The Lincoln Mark LT American Chopper Was at my local L/M Dealership today so I Had to have a look in person. Today it was at New Port Lincoln Mercury, New Port Richey FL, Carfixer. Tallboy, Bootlegger. I think it is headed your way soon.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Mark_LT_Bike_003.jpg
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Mark_LT_Bike_006.jpg http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Mark_LT_Bike_004.jpg[/QUOTE]

[RF Overlord]

Wow...do they have value, price tag on the gorgeous piece?I don't know about this one in particular, but I believe it was mentioned in one episode that OCC bikes cost anywhere between $30k and $100k... ... ... dayum...

[HwyCruiser]

Orange County Chopper rocks, just the right blend of family dysfunction and American heavy metal. The Mark LT bike was one of their feature bikes that was built during a couple of episodes of American Chopper. I like the bike better than the truck by a long shot.

Their "built in the back" bikes start at low-mid 30's. The TrimSpa bike was built for $150k! :eek:

[Bootlegger]

We saw the bike at the Ford display in Michigan last month. It's a really cool bike.
I was told by my dealer that it is coming to out dealership soon.
Let me know if it shows up Claude...

[Rob1559]

It may be good looking, but try to ride it. You have to be Shaq to reach those bars. Try to corner that thing with that wheelbase. There is no engineering behind their designs and they weigh a ton. Give me Jesse James or the builders from Biker Build Off on A&E. Those bikes run and look good. Plus they do all their own work. The OOC boys outsource painting, cleanup of all welding. They basically "rough out" the bike. But they are nice guys. I rode an elevator with Mikey in San Antonio. He is just like he is on TV.

[Donny Carlson]

Not to mention, OCC are corporate whores who build "theme" bikes to whoever signs the checks, Catepillar, Lincoln, Learjet, Gilette M3 Razors, Snap-on Tools, NAPA, "I Robot" movie, Discovery Channel, Kansas City Royals, Case Cutlery, Hooters, Blue Linx, etc.

[Todd]

I don't know about this one in particular, but I believe it was mentioned in one episode that OCC bikes cost anywhere between $30k and $100k... ... ... dayum...
That bike isnt for sale. It was commissioned by Lincoln.


Their bikes are no longer 30k. I called them to get my 2nd chopper (first occ, but 2nd chopper overall) and they were at high 30's for absolutely the barest minimum as of about 1 year ago... And I mean the bottom line everything. Mine was going to be mid 40's with more stretch and height, larger motor, and nice wheels.

I changed my mind and focused on a American Ironhorse 'Texas Chopper' which is a much more rideable bike. Trust me. Any bike OCC builds is a show bike. But not meant to be riden if you actually ride them. If you are into just riding from your garage to a local hang out and back, no problem.

[bigslim]

It was shown at the Auto Show last year here. It looks so much better in person. Really sharp bike.

[Donny Carlson]

http://www.orangecountychoppers.com/occweb_ver2_maroon6upforsale.p hp

http://www.orangecountychoppers.com/images/allbikes/thumbs/maroon6up_tx.jpg (http://www.orangecountychoppers.com/occweb_ver2_maroon6upforsale.p hp)

[DEFYANT]

What happen to the custom trailer that was made for that bike?

[Cheeseheadbob]

Obviously there was a niche to exploit and they did it. More power to them. After watching the show, I don't think I have ever heard anybody say, "man, am I a genius motorcycle fabricator." They are entertainers who market a cool product. Long live capitalism and the free market!
Not to mention, OCC are corporate whores who build "theme" bikes to whoever signs the checks, Catepillar, Lincoln, Learjet, Gilette M3 Razors, Snap-on Tools, NAPA, "I Robot" movie, Discovery Channel, Kansas City Royals, Case Cutlery, Hooters, Blue Linx, etc.

[Blackened300a]

Obviously there was a niche to exploit and they did it. More power to them. After watching the show, I don't think I have ever heard anybody say, "man, am I a genius motorcycle fabricator." They are entertainers who market a cool product. Long live capitalism and the free market!My Co-worker lives 10 minutes outside of Rock Tavern in Orange County and the Locals Call Them "Movie Stars". Their Iron Works Business "Orange County Iron Works" Was Their Main Source Of income, My Co-Worker Called them to have Rail's Made for the front of his House, They Said they will be By in 2 weeks to Take a Measurement, Then they will Contact Him when they will start Fabrication! He Told them that their 15 minutes of Fame are almost up and Went ahead and called another company and had the rails installed WITHIN 2 weeks!

Indian Larry even said in Conversation, Those Guys are Bike BUILDERS Not FABRICATORS!. They go through a catalog and order a frame, fenders and all the BS to make a bike. Makes you Wonder why they Were Never Put to the Test in Biker Build-off???

[Donny Carlson]

Obviously there was a niche to exploit and they did it. More power to them. After watching the show, I don't think I have ever heard anybody say, "man, am I a genius motorcycle fabricator." They are entertainers who market a cool product. Long live capitalism and the free market!
Capitalism, free market, fine stuff. But "choppers" denote a special way of life, at least they did back before OCC and their friggin TV show made them into shills for companies. What's next up on the show, the Captain Crunch chopper, the Summer's Eve Douche Chopper, the Regis and Kelly Chopper?

There are some visionary bike fabricators out there, but not these overpaid a-holes.

The Shuttle Chopper:

http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/125865main_jsc2005e34995.jpg

http://images.chron.com/content/news/photos/05/08/23/bike.jpg

[Leadfoot281]

I nearlly $h!t frogs when I saw that picture of the "shuttle chopper". They actually built a space shuttle themed chopper?! They lost me when they did the statue of liberty bike. Really, WTF?

I am so glad my "free" satelite dish and room-mate "went away" last January! Havn't watched a minute of TV since.