out of 24 choppers, Matt Hotch and his bike "V LUX" win the ultmate chopper of the year. i new it. it's one bad ass bike Mario
Thanks, Scott. What's up with those stegasaurus spikes on the top of the tank from the Detroit Bros? Doubt that would meet safety standards...
Here are some Ultra Cool bikes, the 1st & 4th are by Arlen Ness The 2 in the middle are by Amen the 2nd 1 is my fave although the 1st 1 is also way cool Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Something I've always wondered about these bikes is how many actually are ridden more than the initial spin around the block after completion. While many of them are gorgeous to look at, I doubt very many would be any fun to ride at all. The steering geometry and ergonomics would make them an uncomfortable handful to actually use. As an object of art, sure. But a usable vehicle, doubtful. I know the second Jesse James special (the one with Indian larry), they rode to Sturgis. But, none of the bikes they used were as extreme as these.
I see couple of Arlness Ness bikes being ridden in Nor Cal couple of times a week. Pretty extreme looking, but not that dificult to ride. Most people don't seem to ride them, not because lack of comfort, but because of the amount of $$ they spent to purchase. SImilar to guys with Ferraris in the garage, afraid to drive them.
i recently caught a few of these shows, and enjoyed them quite a bit. i was curious though - what do these bikes cost? if i were to walk in off the street to the ness shop and say i wanted one of these, what kind of money are we talking? doody.
Doody, That is a very broad question. Kinda like asking "what does a Ferrari cost?" They can be anywhere from 30-160K, depending on what you want, and how customized. I have been looking around for a while (though I am a crotch rocket guy only), so I have some basic info and research I have done for myself. If you are interested, we can talk on PM.
that's exactly the data i was looking for. i believe some of this stuff could run six figures. very amusing. doody.
Pick up a copy of Robb Report Motorcycles, they always have a few customs, and their prices. There was a bike a few months ago that had all bodywork and frame copper plated and polished like chrome. It also featured a W3 motor (basically a 45 deg Harley with another jug 45 deg off from the normal positions). Well into six-figures.
actually, these bikes ride real nice. in fact i have ridden my friends chop and it rides better than a crotch rocket. on most choppers you sit up verses leaning over the gas tank to hold the bars on a super bike. besides chicks dig the vibrations of a big V twin (wonder why?) remember these bikes are for crusing and taking it easy. not blasting from light to light at the speed of light yes Amen builds nice bikes, very cool mario mario
I have both an old Titan, and an R1. The Titan is wonderful to look at. It was built by the "old" Titan company. It makes lots of HP at the rear wheel, but here's what they don't tell you: If you're a rider, these bikes suck. I've ridden others too, Big Dog, American Iron Horse, and needless to say, LOTS of Harleys. They suck. Due to the rake of the front forks, (not to mention the trail), all these bikes have HUGE negative dynamic stability, and not that that's bad enough, the amount of poor handing and vibration is VARIABLE, depending on speed! If you think thse bikes ride nice, you're either a squid, or simply a poser.......... Image Unavailable, Please Login
Choppers got so fancy and with all the bikes in a box, I decided to go with an old school rat bike. It gets more looks than the $20k plus bikes that are all over. My bike cost about as much as the wheels on theirs. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Poser my azz, listen if your preference is some type of super bike thats perfectly all right. but don't flame custom choppers simply on a personal oppinion. I do agree that there is a big difference in ride styles between these two types of bikes but there is also a big difference in the way these bikes are ridden. I say again, most choppers are not designed for highspeed nor should they be ridden up there reguardless of how big the engine is. Harleys are crusing bikes pure and simple, laid back and taking it easy is the name of the game. I'm sorry to hear of your bad experience with Titan but don't let one sour grape spoil the whole batch. I remember gassing up in Florida City with a few friends of mine, we were on our way to the "Tiki Bar" on Isla Morada in the Keys. some of my friends had speed bikes and they were giving me a hazing on how long it would take me to meet them at the Tiki Bar. well they left in front of me, riding wheelys and hauling azz, in a minute they were gone. well i rode about 3 blocks and pulled up into the local watering hole, and drank a couple brews for the road. when i returned to my bike a pretty blonde was checking out my ride. i fired it up and left. i arrived at the Tiki Bar an hour late only to find the big table at the bar with all of my friends plastered (not surprisingly). you should have seen the look on their faces as I pulled up with a hot blond holding on to me. Do I think these bikes ride nice? well for the way i ride them the answer is "hell yes" Turbo, either YOU are a "squid", or a "poser", or simply a "pre madona" which one is it? mario
I don't think he was referring to riding at high speed exclusively. Uncomfortable and ill-handling are characteristics that can exist regardless of road speed. Some crusiers are very comfortable and handle reliably. The rake and trail (especially the guys that "eyeball" everything on Discover Channel) on an extreme chopper bike can be inherently unstable with negative trail. Let me see if I can summarize your post: Choppers are for posing, as an excuse to show off your tattoos and leather bandana, and of course taking a passenger while knocking back a few cold ones! Have any of these losers been reduced to an inebriated grease spot, yet (not surprisingly)? Natural Selection at work. Instead of squids maybe they should be called FISH.
Mario, I ride sport bikes, and love choppers. I have no love for harleys, but thats another matter. Drunk cruising, is not smart. Please before you start calling other members names here, look at your own behavior. Also you talking about "drinking/hot women" doesn't exactly give you the greatest image here, when you are accusing other members of "posing." Turbo is a good guy, and a real rider. Respectfully, Ryan
I am addicted to this show. It was on all day Saturday, and I watched every episode. This bike needs more in the front to even it out. It looks very empty. And the gay-smiling clown needs to be replaced with a bad ass angry clown. http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/bike/slideshows/roundfour/finalbikes/slideshow_01_10.html I like the V-Lux, but this just looks so much cooler to me. http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/bike/slideshows/roundfour/finalbikes/slideshow_02_02.html Does a certain car come to mind, by looking at these wheels? http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/bike/slideshows/roundfour/finalbikes/slideshow_02_08.html To be honest, I'm not a fan of Amen Bikes. It almost seems like a sin to go against the shop, but the style is relatively....blah. Plus his attitude was pretty bad. It's even worse that neither him nor Billy Lane(love his bikes too) could be MEN and actually attempt to be more civil and at least be verbal acquantences(sp?) for the show. Although, I guess it wouldn't have been tv, without extra drama of course.
1) I have never had a drink in my life. 2) Was hit by drunk driving teenager, that kept me at a hospital for 2 months.
