Chopper (motorcycle)
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A chopper is a type of custom motorcycle which emerged in California in the late 1950s. A chopper employs modified steering angles and lengthened forks for a stretched-out appearance. It can be built
Peter Fonda rides a replica of the "Captain America" bike used in Easy Rider.
The heavily valanced fenders of the 1940 Indian 440 four.
One of the earliest choppers, built by Wild Child's Custom Shop of Kansas City, Missouri.
Leather clad, metal lowered seat, and 24 inch rise Ape Hanger handlebars.
Harley-Davidson
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Harley-Davidson, Inc. is an American motorcycle manufacturer and lifestyle brand headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1903, it is one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers to sur
Chopper (motorcycle)
…the rear fender with the frame, is a signature feature on choppers when extended several feet high. Two famous examples of the chopper are customised Harley-Davidsons, the "Captain America" and "Billy Bike", built by Benjamin F.Hardy and seen in the 1969 film Easy Rider. Before there were choppers, there was the…
Harley-Davidson headquarters in Milwaukee
From left: William A. Davidson, Walter Davidson Sr., Arthur Davidson and William S. Harley
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1907 model