Biker Buildoff
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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: New Jersey
I don't despise OCC or American Chopper. To me the producers of the show ruined the whole biker show concept. They started with a family that built choppers as a side business, and once they got bored with that they turned the family against each other in order to add drama for the viewers. What those morons didn't realize is that the viewers enjoyed the fun of building and riding motorcycles not the father and son blow-outs.
I hope that the American Chopper guys decide to produce a show themselves that will show who they truly are: mechanics, craftsmen, designers and artists who build stuff we can only dream of and have fun doing it. Forget the bullshit drama and the insane deadlines. I miss the biker shows that were about the talent, the build and then the ride.
I hope that the American Chopper guys decide to produce a show themselves that will show who they truly are: mechanics, craftsmen, designers and artists who build stuff we can only dream of and have fun doing it. Forget the bullshit drama and the insane deadlines. I miss the biker shows that were about the talent, the build and then the ride.
Won't happen. There aren't enough viewers to bring good ratings. A bike build show has to have some drama, builders with personality, and a setting that appeals to the masses. One reason OCC was popular is because the setting featured a family.
As much as we despise American Chopper and OCC, when it's gone we'll have nothing bike related on tv except an occasional MX or MotoGP race.
As much as we despise American Chopper and OCC, when it's gone we'll have nothing bike related on tv except an occasional MX or MotoGP race.
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From: Nevada
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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
It was interesting to see the next-to-last show that covered the first episode where they built the Jet bike. Because of all the drama, you tend to forget just how good a fabricator Junior is. Maybe not as good as JJ, but damn close!
Love 'em or hate 'em, OCC theme bikes are damn creative. Speaking of the theme bikes, I believe people miss the point - they have always been an exercise in motorcycle art and wow factor. Sure, they're probably not much fun to actually ride, but not a whole lot of custom choppers are. It is what it is and for the most part, I tolerated, if not enjoyed, most of the episodes I viewed.
Love 'em or hate 'em, OCC theme bikes are damn creative. Speaking of the theme bikes, I believe people miss the point - they have always been an exercise in motorcycle art and wow factor. Sure, they're probably not much fun to actually ride, but not a whole lot of custom choppers are. It is what it is and for the most part, I tolerated, if not enjoyed, most of the episodes I viewed.
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From: Oklahoma
A local trucking company had SR build two bikes, an old school and a futuristic chopper. I watched the bikes being built on the show. A few weeks later they were on display at a local HD dealer. I have to say I was impressed with both bikes, especially the old school. Attention to detail was excellent.
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From: Kentucky
I don't despise OCC or American Chopper. To me the producers of the show ruined the whole biker show concept. They started with a family that built choppers as a side business, and once they got bored with that they turned the family against each other in order to add drama for the viewers. What those morons didn't realize is that the viewers enjoyed the fun of building and riding motorcycles not the father and son blow-outs.
I hope that the American Chopper guys decide to produce a show themselves that will show who they truly are: mechanics, craftsmen, designers and artists who build stuff we can only dream of and have fun doing it. Forget the bullshit drama and the insane deadlines. I miss the biker shows that were about the talent, the build and then the ride.
I hope that the American Chopper guys decide to produce a show themselves that will show who they truly are: mechanics, craftsmen, designers and artists who build stuff we can only dream of and have fun doing it. Forget the bullshit drama and the insane deadlines. I miss the biker shows that were about the talent, the build and then the ride.
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From: Kentucky
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Here you go. Jesse:
OCC's Bike:
Juniors Bike:
and Gas Monkey's:
OCC's Bike:
Juniors Bike:
and Gas Monkey's:
