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187 by El Pitts, Vegas City Choppers by Steve Kelly Photography

Cool comes when you dance to a different tune

Former casino security guard, El Pitts of Vegas City Choppers is possibly the most laid back person I have ever met.  From the shade of his booth at Sturgis he casually cast his sleepy eyes over me as I introduced myself, and when he answered my questions about VCC’s bikes he responded in a slow drawn-out drawl.  I asked if it would be possible to shoot the bike known simply as 187 first thing the following morning, El responded, ‘sure, I’ll see you at noon’.  I guess he dances to a different tune to most folk. Continue Reading →

North American Bikes, Steve Kelly
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A sweet, sleeper Softail from Plymouth Cycle and Speed

It’s not too we see a bike that is built with mainly stock parts, that stands out in the crowd. Some of us work hard to make our bikes unique and spend thousands to beef up our motors, put them in aftermarket frames, change all the tins, lights and controls, in an attempt to differentiate our machine from the one parked next to it at the local watering hole. This 1988 Softail that belongs to Randy Fettis proves that you can accomplish that goal without redoing your entire bike – because – it’s the small details that really count. Continue Reading →

45dgree Staff, North American Bikes
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James Simonelli’s ROADRUNNER BIKE

By way of a setup, the fine machine you see here has been designed, built and assembled by one of the nicest, most generous, patient and talented guys you are likely to meet  in the VTwin industry and someone I am proud to consider a friend – James Simonelli. Chances are if you’ve recently stopped by the BAKER Display at Daytona, Sturgis or points in between, you’ve met James. Not wanting to get between the story and you, we asked James in his own words to clue us in regarding this new bike he’s taken the wrapper off of. Continue Reading →

North American Bikes, Stephen Berner
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Andy’s Bike

Andy has had a few bikes over the years, from an over the top Ironhead to this sweet, subdued Softail. Continue Reading →

North American Bikes, Stephen Berner