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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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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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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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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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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LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire - March 13, 2008) - Jeff Green compared his winning bid on the customized Cat Chopper motorcycle to enjoying a dish of Neapolitan ice cream.

“I got the Cat Chopper, I met a true racing legend, Richard Petty, and I got to help a worthy cause like Victory Junction Gang,” said Green, a resident of Peoria, Ill. The winning bid was $100,000.

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Business First of Louisville - by Brent Adams Business First Staff Writer Each week, about 13.2 million viewers tune in to the Discovery Channel to watch "American Chopper," in which the Teutul family melds art ...

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HONDA Motorcycles and their local distributors Domasco launched the 2008 CBR 1000 RR Fireblade at an informal function at their showroom on Salwa Road recently.

It was an occasion for enthusiasts and Honda riders to gather. The launch drew both existing owners and motorcycle fans for whom a QR 45,000 sports bike is still on the wish list.
The Honda CBR Fireblade was tested last December 2007 by the European Press at

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Fans of television's bike building show American Chopper are sure to have noticed the departure of two familiar faces.

Vinnie DiMartino and Cody Connelly left Orange County Choppers (OCC) and have struck out on their own. In their new shop, V-Force Customs,

DiMartino is prepared to...

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Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, it's hard to deny the mainstream marketing power of the Teutuls, that outwardly dysfunctional father/son bike building team featured on TLC's American Chopper .

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