Videos tagged with Custom Chopper

This video offers a nostalgic look back at the "good old days" of motorcycle organizing by "Dragonman" in upstate New York during the 1970s. He recounts how these upstate runs, which he organized, were featured in prominent motorcycle magazines like Hot Bike, Street Chopper, Easy Rider, and Colors. Participants contributed financially, pooling around $7,000 for events at the then-closed Holiday ski resort. Activities included renting the resort, taking over the lake with rowboats, nightly food pickups via a pickup truck, and a U-Haul for bike transport. The runs also featured contests with trophies and parades through town, which were well-received by locals. These events continued for nearly a decade before Dragonman relocated to Colorado, providing a glimpse into his personal history.

This video, "History of the Dragon Tale," by "The Dragon Man," chronicles the creation and evolution of his custom "Dragon Bikes" over the past 52 years. He details building 17 unique bikes, including three double-engine street bikes, and recounts how his moniker originated from riding these creations through New York. The description mentions extensive coverage in motorcycle magazines and highlights a unique approach to selling bikes: customers draw pictures, and he builds them one. The content appears to be a personal narrative and showcase of his lifelong passion for custom motorcycle building, with a strong emphasis on his unique brand and history.