Biker Buildoff
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Queens, NY
the whole thing was bullshit.
they don't have the most talented builders in the world, they have the most talented builders under contract with discovery channel.
also, sr and jr are representing the bikes on the stage when neither of them turned a wrench.
IMO if you're gonna stand up on the stage you better have done most of the work on the bike you're standing behind. not just owned the building it was built in.
i don't understand anyone slinging **** gas monkey's way. they're all the same people who bitched last year when jesse built a chopper and got beat by jr's thing. the same people saying "it's a motorcycle competition and jesse built the better motorcycle." the same people saying "the competitors should have to ride to the event." the same people saying "it was better when indian larry was around."
you blind hypocrites...know what falls into all the parameters you just set with all your bitching about the competition? gas monkey's bike does. gas monkey built a motorcycle, complete with all the problems you get when you rebuild an engine instead of uncrating an engine. gas monkey rode halfway across the country to show their bike off. indian larry built choppers when he was doing the show. so why is it now another chopper rolls across stage and it's "eh, anyone could do that."
they don't have the most talented builders in the world, they have the most talented builders under contract with discovery channel.
also, sr and jr are representing the bikes on the stage when neither of them turned a wrench.
IMO if you're gonna stand up on the stage you better have done most of the work on the bike you're standing behind. not just owned the building it was built in.
i don't understand anyone slinging **** gas monkey's way. they're all the same people who bitched last year when jesse built a chopper and got beat by jr's thing. the same people saying "it's a motorcycle competition and jesse built the better motorcycle." the same people saying "the competitors should have to ride to the event." the same people saying "it was better when indian larry was around."
you blind hypocrites...know what falls into all the parameters you just set with all your bitching about the competition? gas monkey's bike does. gas monkey built a motorcycle, complete with all the problems you get when you rebuild an engine instead of uncrating an engine. gas monkey rode halfway across the country to show their bike off. indian larry built choppers when he was doing the show. so why is it now another chopper rolls across stage and it's "eh, anyone could do that."
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Kentucky
Then it's safe to say, I'm your opposite. I wouldn't let somebody take my picture standing near that thing. If I won it in a contest, I'd take it apart and use the parts to build something useful (or sell it to somebody who can stand to look at it).
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 822
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From: Rhode Island
All in all, I just like Jesses style and creativity better than the rest! I think Jr. And Senoirs camps both come out with some creative stuff I just like jesses old school mentality more! As far as Gas Monkeys, I think anyone that is somewhat mechanically inclined with a garage and has the right tools could do the same!
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 254
Likes: 12
From: New Jersey
u mad bro?
the whole thing was bullshit.
they don't have the most talented builders in the world, they have the most talented builders under contract with discovery channel.
also, sr and jr are representing the bikes on the stage when neither of them turned a wrench.
IMO if you're gonna stand up on the stage you better have done most of the work on the bike you're standing behind. not just owned the building it was built in.
i don't understand anyone slinging **** gas monkey's way. they're all the same people who bitched last year when jesse built a chopper and got beat by jr's thing. the same people saying "it's a motorcycle competition and jesse built the better motorcycle." the same people saying "the competitors should have to ride to the event." the same people saying "it was better when indian larry was around."
you blind hypocrites...know what falls into all the parameters you just set with all your bitching about the competition? gas monkey's bike does. gas monkey built a motorcycle, complete with all the problems you get when you rebuild an engine instead of uncrating an engine. gas monkey rode halfway across the country to show their bike off. indian larry built choppers when he was doing the show. so why is it now another chopper rolls across stage and it's "eh, anyone could do that."
they don't have the most talented builders in the world, they have the most talented builders under contract with discovery channel.
also, sr and jr are representing the bikes on the stage when neither of them turned a wrench.
IMO if you're gonna stand up on the stage you better have done most of the work on the bike you're standing behind. not just owned the building it was built in.
i don't understand anyone slinging **** gas monkey's way. they're all the same people who bitched last year when jesse built a chopper and got beat by jr's thing. the same people saying "it's a motorcycle competition and jesse built the better motorcycle." the same people saying "the competitors should have to ride to the event." the same people saying "it was better when indian larry was around."
you blind hypocrites...know what falls into all the parameters you just set with all your bitching about the competition? gas monkey's bike does. gas monkey built a motorcycle, complete with all the problems you get when you rebuild an engine instead of uncrating an engine. gas monkey rode halfway across the country to show their bike off. indian larry built choppers when he was doing the show. so why is it now another chopper rolls across stage and it's "eh, anyone could do that."
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From: PA
I didn't read the whole thread, but the only opinion I have on the build-off is that Jesse James is a HUGE douche bag. I don't care for his personality/attitude and as a result, don't like his bikes or anything to come from his shop. IMO, talent and creativity mean nothing if you're a self-centered, arrogant, *******.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
Technically, none of the bikes built for this contest were a true chopper. You had 2 cafe racers, 1 bobber and Junior's creation, which came the closest. Regardless, I found it all somewhat entertaining.
You can diss all you like, but everyone of these guys have skills. Though Senior and Richard from Grease Monkey can't really take any credit.
They may not be the best as touted by the show, but they're right alongside them.
You can diss all you like, but everyone of these guys have skills. Though Senior and Richard from Grease Monkey can't really take any credit.
They may not be the best as touted by the show, but they're right alongside them.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 254
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From: New Jersey
Jesse definitely comes off as a douche: I just DVR'd Motorcycle Mania 1-3 over the weekend (it was on some channel) and all three were about him and his shop. Jesse seems desperate for acceptance and approval but is so scared of rejection that his whole facade is of a bad *** who doesn't give a **** about anyone's opinions. He goes on and on about how he doesn't care about what anyone thinks about him or his work but he continues to put himself out there. In one of the MM shows he laments that he's a victim of his own fame but instead of disappearing into the back woods of Texas, he is on yet another "reality" show telling us how much he hates being in the limelight and how all he wants is to be left alone so he can keep improving his already amazing skill with metal fabrication.
I didn't read the whole thread, but the only opinion I have on the build-off is that Jesse James is a HUGE douche bag. I don't care for his personality/attitude and as a result, don't like his bikes or anything to come from his shop. IMO, talent and creativity mean nothing if you're a self-centered, arrogant, *******.
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 5,763
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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
Jesse needs a makeover. It's okay to be confident, but he's long past cocky. He just hasn't realized it yet.
There was a time when everyone wanted to shake JJ's hand and blow smoke up his ****. Personally, I would rather hang with any of the other builders.
There was a time when everyone wanted to shake JJ's hand and blow smoke up his ****. Personally, I would rather hang with any of the other builders.
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From: PA
Jesse definitely comes off as a douche: I just DVR'd Motorcycle Mania 1-3 over the weekend (it was on some channel) and all three were about him and his shop. Jesse seems desperate for acceptance and approval but is so scared of rejection that his whole facade is of a bad *** who doesn't give a **** about anyone's opinions. He goes on and on about how he doesn't care about what anyone thinks about him or his work but he continues to put himself out there. In one of the MM shows he laments that he's a victim of his own fame but instead of disappearing into the back woods of Texas, he is on yet another "reality" show telling us how much he hates being in the limelight and how all he wants is to be left alone so he can keep improving his already amazing skill with metal fabrication.
