Excluding Jesse James, how are
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From: Al Bu Ker Key, New Mexico
Excluding Jesse James, how are
the big name custom bike designers doing these days? Did the depression empty the pockets of all the rubs buying those $100K bar hoppers?
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IMO the fad ended before the economy went south. It is a wonder that we haven't heard of more of them closing down.
About 5 years ago there were many small shops opening around here. I think all of them are closed now.
About 5 years ago there were many small shops opening around here. I think all of them are closed now.
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All that "high livin", comes with some pretty brutal crashes, when things go south. These guys made great money, but they also had "lifestyles" that spent great money, plus some.
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I don't know, somebody posted a comment a while back about all those guys from "Biker Build-Off" being out of business, so I searched around the web a little and, surprisingly, they all still seem to be in business. Even Detroit Brothers, which I thought should have gone out of business during the "fad." Heck, Rick Fairless just started his second TV series this year.
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Rick Fairless , Ron Finch , Way Cool ! ....... not surprised these guy's are still in business their bikes are MOBIL ART .......
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Road Warrior
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Nothing to do with a fad, its the worst economy since the great depression and only going down from here. Enjoy your toys and your freedom while ya can...
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