The police motorcycle -- favored by the CHP and the L.A. Sheriff's Department -- keeps drivers in line.
By Susan Carpenter, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
June 25, 2008

The most menacing bike on the road isn't some low-riding, super-stretched chopper with a suicide clutch and battle-ax rims, but a model that's colored like a marshmallow and sits up straight.

It's a police bike. Honda, Harley, Kawi or Beemer, it doesn't matter. If it's badged and holstered, it's going to cause most drivers to take heed...

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The Jim Beam Chopper revs its engine this week as part of “Chopper Challenge”, a Country Music Television (CMT) reality series. The Jim Beam® Bourbon-inspired motorcycle will be featured on the June 18 episode of Chopper Challenge, the show that partners nine celebrity motorcycle builders with participating sponsors to create a custom-made motorcycle in 30 days. Wednesday’s episode features bike builder Ralph Randolph creating the Jim Beam-inspired chopper with guest appearances by Jim Beam NASCAR driver, Robby Gordon, and Jim Beam’s great grandson and Distiller, Fred Noe.

Randolph, a former United States Marine, is the master craftsman behind Knockout Motorcycle Co., in Mesa, Ariz. His Jim Beam-inspired chopper features...

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The father and sons from “American Choppers” will square off in a motorcycle build-off at the New York State Fair grandstand Aug. 30, as Orange County Chopper brings its touring show to the Fair (Syracuse, NY)...

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This year's pirate themed bike rally is to include the thrill and excitement of fireworks and incredible "flame cannons" with the attractions of the Ohio Women Rider's Symposium (featuring the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum's "Women in Motorcycling" display), antique bike displays, bike shows, poker runs, Jay Allen's Broken Spoke Saloon, an AMA Dirt Track Race and the AHDRA Drag Racing Nationals.

This annual event features daily live entertainment, vendors and many more shows and attractions. This week includes activities planned around not only Sandusky and its tourist attractions; but the five county region surrounding the area, including Kelleys and Put-in-Bay Islands...

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With a shop full of motorcycles, machine tools and people with tattoos, Franko's Custom Cycles could easily pass for Orange County Choppers, the bike-building business made iconic on Discovery Channel's “American Chopper.”

Like its TV counterpart, Franko's in San Antonio is a family operation that creates eye-popping works of two-wheeled art, including a bike that won “best custom chopper” at last year's annual Republic of Texas Biker Rally in Austin.

There are other parallels. If he weren't so camera-shy, for instance, FCC owner Frank “Franko” Guerrero could...

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If Scott Meyers has his way this month, the long-haired, 54-year-old ex-defense industry executive will be the new majority owner of American Ironhorse Motorcycle Co., the bankrupt maker of custom bikes that owes creditors $29 million.

A $6.7 million bid by Meyers' Rocky Mountain Choppers was set by a federal bankruptcy court order as the price to beat at a May 22 auction in Dallas....

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Paul Teutul Sr and his sons Paulie and Mikey of Orange County Choppers, the custom motorcycle shop that the popular television show 'American Chopper' is based, officially opened the doors to its new $13 million, 92,800 square foot facility last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council as one of the greenest buildings in the nation, the building uses more than 75% of recycled...

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V-Force Customs Vinnie DiMarinto and Cody Connelly stood center stage at the Colorado Belle's Riverwalk. This time, though, the enterprising duo, formerly of Orange County Chopper fame, weren't stepping up to accept an award. They were trying to quiet the crowd to announce the winners of the Laughlin River Run's Custom Bike Show.

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Darien Lake Theme Park Resort is getting revved up for its 2008 season with a strategic new partnership.

The park is teaming up with the Teutul family, founders of the Newburgh-headquartered custom motorcycle manufacturer Orange County Choppers and stars of the reality television show “American Chopper.”

The park’s newest roller coaster, a motorcycle-themed thrill ride...

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The Reaper may be made from some recycled parts and steel, but it is brand-new and making a statement.

The Reaper is a custom chopper designed and manufactured by the Howell High School machine tool program team, which is comprised of seniors Eric King, Brandon Gratopp, Nick Wilson and Danny Meyer, all 17, and Adam Kraft and Chris Gray, both 18; as well as junior Greg Cook.

Using a chopper frame and...
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