I Found My Bike For The Build Off With Orange County Choppers

[@secordmichaeljw6717]

I have a limited imagination. I cannot imagine making that bike any more cool.

[@stuartcarter7053]

Must admit, stock it looked amazing. I only remember them in all silver and thought they looked a bit gimmicky but this looks cool

[@tomclanys]

For real. Absolutely amazing look stock

[@williamallen6778]

My favorite HD , been riding mine since 2004.

[@TheVTRainMan]

I'm with you.... my imagination went as far as paint the blue stuff a different color and call it done. I'm not a Harley guy (tbh, I don't know anything), but this is the coolest HD I have ever seen.

[@ahsokatano6059]

@@williamallen6778 nice

[@danmyers4667]

Now that I'm seeing the bike I would maybe go for a modern interpretation of a WW2 military bike. Maybe run the fuel system from a Jerry can mounted on the side and expose the filter setup. Cut down pieces of the original tank as a frame around the filter, some knobby tires on spoked wheels, olive drab paint with a flat black star of two, some caged lights, and a springer look fork setup.That's just me though, I'm excited to see what you come up with!

[@Gobbbbb]

I love the creativity. Everyone is saying "make it a batcycle" - I feel like that's too obvious of an idea and a bit boring.

[@VisivisiV]

Lean into Porsche's WW2 history and make it a Nazi themed boat bike! Bonus points if it actually swims. Be a nice piece to put next to the jetski bike..

[@marcuscoquer5958]

That’s what I am seeing too.

[@JoeTheBlacksmith13]

Definitely a minimalist look would look sweet. Keep the air filter exposed, bob the rear fender, and get small minimalist lights for starters.

[@wesleyedwards2764]

I haven't ever seen a chopper/bobber built on a V-rod. I was thinking the same. I've a naked Bandit 1200 that has similar frame lines. It will give it a good clean look if those can be exposed. The wheels are too heavy I think. Short fenders. Hide, chrome, or polish all of that junk we just uncovered. Try to make all of the wires/cables disappear. Single saddle. Big headlight bucket. Get creative with the spaces under the seats. Performance upgrades need to not be super experimental. I think the handling/front damper should be altered in some way so that it seems like a different bike altogether. This is a build that could impress Paul.

[@Yantis91]

Yes sir! Keep that filter exposed, great ideas man

[@SteveEh]

Robin: The batmobile won't start. Batman: Check the battery Robin: What's a tery?

[@051570orion]

😂😂

[@mr.cattinator1801]

Classic

[@Big_DT]

Thanks Dad

[@mattsmith6666]

I don't get it......?

[@Gobbbbb]

@@mattsmith6666 damn that sucks

[@chillyourself5208]

Please do a Bosozoku build sometime in the future, pleaseee

[@RedSunGamerTV]

I live in Japan, I could help with parts.

[@michaelkrenzer3296]

Why not now! The irony would be epic!

[@JohnnyD1993]

🤣

[@rotorhead5000]

I would love to see that, the whole bosozoku thing has so much more artistic appeal that most anything that happens in the US.

[@khancrow7015]

Isn't Paul going to be building something similar in this competition?

[@Yosser70]

Do nothing to it and it’ll be better than anything OCC has built lol

[@basedWisco715]

This. Just give it a killer paint job and call it a day

[@nanasguy]

某蔵族　Bōsōzoku.....oh, Hello from Japan btw lol

[@user-Borgus]

I'm watching from Kohoku, Yokohama. Hello.

[@c0rpse1]

don't judge americans based on these two especially the cameraman. they essentially watched the show "The Office" and then tried to become it

[@wesleyedwards2764]

I watched this Vice Asia bit about Bōsōzoku several months ago. Pretty interesting culture. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rILdqn6FoK5jjbM

[@Gobbbbb]

@@c0rpse1 who asked?

[@davidleatherwood6228]

I definitely stand corrected. All this time I thought it was "bosozuko"

[@SteadyEddieRides]

Seeing the Bosozoku reference (Pronounced Bose-oh-zo-ku) made me smile. I was in Japan for a while and met plenty of Japanese riders and cultures in Kumamoto mainland and Okinawa. While I was in Kumamoto for a few weeks, I visited every maintenance shop and dealership I could find. Ended up having really good conversations and meeting interesting people. It is considered impolite to approach people randomly, so I really had to nail down my etiquette with shop owners and talking to them respecting their quality and attention to detail in their bikes... no matter the age of the motorcycle or where I went, they all looked as if they rolled off the dealership floor brand new. Especially the Older Honda CBs, Kawasakis and Suzukis of the 60's and 70's.

[@aaronbritt2025]

I love it. The ONLY Harley I'd ever even consider owning is a Night Rod. I'm a sportbike guy. @8:20... This is where you realize, to build a bike and not spend a grip of cash, you need to be able to fabricate. This is where Sr has the advantage over you and Sean. @19:00... Damn, was hoping for a longer video.

[@wesleyedwards2764]

If Craig were not building a bike I think Sr's only other competition would be Greg. Sean needs to phone a few friends. Sheesh. I dig the Bonneville, but that fire damage is a mechanic's nightmare. Sean needs to be elbow deep into his build right now.

[@Stonewall_Jackson_1863]

I'm interested to see what Paul Sr picks, there's so many big Vtwin Japanese bikes to pick from but who knows, maybe he'll come out with a surprise and use a V4 or I4. You definitely got the hardest budget wise and gave yourself more of a challenge by not just picking a sportster.

[@rickde40]

maybe a custom goldwing

[@TribalGuitars]

I wish they still made the VROD, they're great bikes! They were known as "The Ninja Killer" because they could leave Ninjas in the dust. The thing about the VROD motors is that they increase HP all the way to redline, which is 9K if memory serves me. Instead of cutting the front wheel you could get it laser etched or get it skinned.

[@arthurwachnik8700]

That V-rod is about to become V-RAD.

[@guilhermegaino]

You deserve all the credits for this one, sir. I salute you and your geniality. Let the V-RAD build begins! \o/

[@plotholedetective4166]

He could do it rat bike style and make it a v-rat

[@mbrad2669]

With all the time off Craig's taking... it'll be a V-GREG!

[@spmbuiltin]

It’s not bike building

[@jangles1839]

Yeah.... that was pretty darn clever what ya did there! 💙👊🏼

[@xpndblhero5170]

0:35 - Not gonna lie, I picked Japanese for everyone because that would have been hilarious..... 😂😂

[@justinwallace5145]

Looking forward to seeing how creative you get. You make it clear that you work with limited time, tools, and customization skills that most of us relate to. So this should be approachable and relatable.

[@jimp.7286]

That's a beautiful bike already.

[@mattivirta]

worst HD what ewer has made.

[@jimp.7286]

@@mattivirta That I wouldn't know about. Sure is pretty though.

[@MaddTeabagg]

Almost a shame cause that bike is sexy

[@saizero0433]

I almost spilled my tea because of the dancing skeletons. Top-tier editing

[@nicozimmermann8672]

check out Venjent - R U Guna Move.

[@caldeio]

If you want nods. You should build your own! They sell all the parts. which is really cool, its cheaper to a point until you put in an upgrade. You can get a gen 3 for the prize of a older model if you build it! Nitrogen purging is the hardest. to clean out any dust or what not. lots of forums have how to's! This is my goal one day!

[@spmbuiltin]

They are modifying existing bikes because none of them can actually build one ☝🏻

[@crjlife_9082]

Thank you for not getting a sporty. That’s too boring. The V-Rod is great. That’s a steal for 3k

[@michaelb.42112]

I love the look of V-Rods, and I never understood why they get so much hate. They're awesome bikes.

[@vincedibona4687]

They’re liquid-cooled. Harley riders back then basically never thought of it as a real Harley. FTR, this is not my thought process, I am just honestly answering your question. At least this one sounded like a Harley, the new liquid-cooled engines sound like Hondas to me. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@SpaceTech54]

The SWEETEST Bike Harley EVER Made - LOVED my V-Rod - So many ways to customize that bike! Congrats!!!!!

[@homegrownson]

Might as well Challenge Billy Lane while you're at it, shame he wasn't part of this build off. Billy is doing some amazing work, watch Senior build something Like a Grom or Rukus

[@oakiemouse]

A Ruckus build would be awesome but I say that as a huge Ruckus fan who is currently building another one lol 😂.

[@Enter-a-name55]

I always liked Billy Lanes' work. That hubless rear wheel he builds is just crazy. I met him years back at a bike night in Toronto. He was there with one of his wild stretched out choppers. I'm not a fan of those bikes, but his craftsmanship is incredible.

[@reallyanti]

Billy Lane is one cool mf, I'd love to see him on this channel

[@brianwhalen5909]

MMI '93 Alumni here! I attended Orlando, FL campus. Great program. Loved my time there.

[@mattaffliction]

The Batcycle idea is the direction we should be headed with this one. lol

[@_topikk_]

100%. It's the only way to not downgrade the original aesthetics, IMO.

[@southendparaquest]

was thinking that too

[@bluezdr]

I personally think it was a mistake to get rid of that exhaust. I think it'll be too expensive to come up with anything better. The bike appears to have some performance upgrades already. Anyway, those slip-ons look waaaaaaay better than what comes on there from the factory.

[@lukethompson5885]

No truer words have ever been spoken than “there’s nothing less valuable in this world than a stock Harley exhaust”.

[@Enter-a-name55]

Unless the factory exhaust is something totally obscure and someone needs it for a restoration, you will never get rid of it. That has to be the number one modification every Harley owner does to their bike. A friend of mine has a Kawasaki Vulcan and needed new mufflers. The O.E. ones are super expensive. I told him to just find a set of Harley mufflers and we can make them work. He found a pair that were literally brand new and paid next to nothing for them.

[@user-Borgus]

Amen. I worked at a Harley Davidson dealership in London, Ontario, Canada, and almost nobody kept the stock exhaust system. Since the 1980's, they're like listening to your Harley through a pillow.

[@user-Borgus]

​@@Enter-a-name55I did the same on a 1981 Gold Wing. Worked great.

[@sebastiankrohn4303]

Give the thing a steeper steering head angle, a bit more ground clearance, a fork and brake system from a sports bike (possibly Öhlins + Brembo) and turn it into a sports bike! Gib dem Teil einen steileren Lenkkopfwinkel, etwas mehr Bodenfreiheit, Gabel und Bremsanlage von einem Sportler ( eventuell Öhlins + Brembo) und mach daraus ein Sportbike!

[@Ryan_S153]

Change the handle bars up, Leave the air box exposed, and bob it, it will give it a hot rod look, hot rod the engine a bit and paint that bad boy. I was hoping to see an American cafe racer since that would be on brand for you but you can’t do that with a vrod. Good luck 👍

[@madmosinman]

I agree with the Cafe racer build idea.

[@Ryan_S153]

@@madmosinman I love the idea too, but the Vrod frame won’t really allow it he’s kinda stuck with ether a bob or chop

[@pauliewalnuts240]

If the vrod came out now, itd be a hit. This bike was so underrated. The motor revs high, the power is broad & smooth, and the hydraulic clutches are great. The ergonomics with forward controls, unnecessarily fat tire, & relatively limited suspension travel were what kept customers away. These bikes like to go straight lol.

[@TheDeanosaurus]

Wow I'm like here for the premier! Good morning!

[@forty2degree]

Dude, I went to MMI in Phoenix from '02 to '04, and remember drooling over the secret vrods too! Nice.

[@Prescopalt]

cheers from Brasil. Win this competition !!!!!

[@guilhermegaino]

BR Gang assemble! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@zenmoto369]

Why do you have to say where you are from?

[@guilhermegaino]

@@zenmoto369 To let Craig and Dan know that they are reaching people all around the world who enjoy and support their work. Even people who don't have english as their first language, like us. That's why. Now, I wonder why this can bother you so much to the point that you feel compelled to ask this question and be bitter about such a simple thing... 🤔

[@robertstout4764]

You should do a Bosozoku VRod. It'd probably look like crap and you would probably loose the biker build-off but it would be rideable (which is more than can be said about some custom bikes), there are some Japanese guys who would love it, and some of us would like the build just because it is so off the wall

[@2wheeledkrises]

this is gonna be HUGE!!!!

[@LFC4LIFEJEDI]

That what she said!!!!

[@ww6156]

I think you mean "yoooge"

[@cowmath77]

@@ww6156chyyyynnnnaa

[@spmbuiltin]

It’s not bike building it’s click bait

[@terryboehler5752]

Organized......try the party line. Lay out towels on the floor. First piece you take out goes to one end of towel. Next piece follows it. When reassembling start at the other end and work backwards.

[@TheDeanosaurus]

VROD BABY LET'S GOOOOOOO. I love the look of these bikes. Super unique, very different from Harley's normal and VERY fitting for this build-off! Good luck my guy.

[@gkjester]

Beautiful bike. Can’t wait to see what he does.

[@TheDeanosaurus]

@@gkjester Same!

[@brainycheddar]

I'd love to see the wheels jeweled like a rifle bolt. Maybe keep the air box cover off, rearset controls, and drag bars.

[@Koolicyde]

767 views in 6 minutes.... The Bearded Mechanic fell.... ON!

[@__Just__Adam__]

I found an bought an identical bike to that in very similar condition because of this video , thanks ! Looks like it will be a blast after some work goes into it

[@SeeClipsDaily]

craig you are my hero

[@charlesisdumb395]

The bat mechanic

[@MichaelLaneMonkeywrench]

Lose panels to keep the workings visible, run brass/gold anodized where you can to contrast with the black, go for a terminator/borg look. Hell, sneak some green LEDs in.

[@gertklay]

The airbox looks so cool on that thing, maybe you could try to leave it exposed and make a transparant cover..

[@nathanmortenson914]

Like the hood in Grease 1 lol..

[@jamesreitz3955]

I had a 2003 and installed an RCC Turbo . So much fun

[@spmbuiltin]

This is not a motorcycle bike build…..You guys are simply taking ones that exist and modifying them!!! That’s not bike building!!! This whole fake fight / challenge is nothing more than content creators trying to get views!!! A little advice for all 3 of you!! Don’t treat your viewers like we’re stupid…..

[@Sylvanas72]

You should do the dumb and dumber scooter bike.. lol

[@wildbillgreen]

I’ve always loved the look of the V Rod. This build off is just what the world needs right now!

[@crebbsjd]

That will be a fun bike for the build. I am amazed that older V-Rod's are so cheap. There should be plenty of power. Great video, boys!!!

[@ronstevenson4211]

That scream tickled my eardrums through my headphones... thanks.

[@karlmerhoff3858]

Fab a tank an oval shape to expose the air cleaner,de rake and extend the front end by 12 inch, and chop the back off for a hardball setup that is angled a bit more upward. Custom seat custom fenders and custom exhaust and bam

[@joekool4]

I always like the Vrod. Hated that you have take a piece of the frame out to drop the engine to replace the rear spark plug. But loved the concept. Can't wait to see what you come up with. I've always wanted to see an old school long fork rabbit ear bars vrod. On the flip side. I feel like Senior could easily do an old school CB750 or XS650.

[@belhadrihaffar1504]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@xxvjvxx]

that 1:35 rev dub-step SLAPS!

[@dmoreland]

I'm really excited to watch this series.

[@thedewdster]

Vrod may have been the most UP IN THE AIR choice but mad credit if ya make it work. That engine was ahead of its time. Porsche had a hand in its design. As a harley guy i hate the design but i gotta give it credit for its forward thinking.

[@michaelb.42112]

Yes !! Another episode of Paul vs Craig. I'd LOVE to see you guys have a regular co-channel of doing projects. You guys have great chemistry.

[@Jeff-hf4hq]

The biketronix thing in the front is for running LED lights, it’s just a fancy resistor so the LED lights work correctly:) but I’m sure you’ve already looked that up.

[@philliplangley9302]

Put a springer front end on it with a raked tripple tree, replace the back shocks with struts to lower it and of course change out the handle bars and give the bike a Captain America vibe. You can do it!

[@thebs6085]

Ohohoh idea! Open up the sides of the airbox cover to give some visual access to that nice airfilter

[@1911MikeinOregon]

I definitely didn't think you would end up with a V-Rod, but it's something different and it runs. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do to it. I know you can kick Pauls Sr's butt...

[@CroshVine]

That bike is so beautiful and unique looking! Great find!

[@davidcorder95]

Those bikes are so cool. My family members got a drag version of one of those that they drag race and they ride Harleys a lot. I love your videos.Crag I hope you win brother. Make a café racer or drag bike all smooth it out and make it look good.

[@patrickbragisson7370]

I had this same bike, 2004 in some wild orange color. Was one of the best bikes I’ve owned, I miss it a lot. But Craig, you’ll be surprised at how expensive parts are for this bike. Not just because of Harley, but because they fully discontinued making parts, and there wasn’t a lot of aftermarket support. You’ll get some decent money from your stock parts.

[@terryfulwider1296]

You should work in a clear window in the sides of the body panel to show off the air cleaner. Really didn't expect to see such a cool looking part hidden!

[@laurenmp7486]

What an awesome bike to start with and I can't wait to see what happens. Also dear lord, the power going out, just like of course it did.

[@garystrozyk6960]

I would throw a trike kit on it, and 4" over springer front forks on it. Then lastly a set of 14 " ape hangers. well within your budget.

[@layback209fixorsmash3]

I like your cut out idea, use it everywhere and maybe use black backing price to make it pop with 3 dimensions. Cool bike to mod, maybe chop, amd add to the stock exhaust and weld on some side exits, maybe transition from round tube to a rectangular dump like a Nascar. Maybe stretch the rear swing arm out, go with a wider rear tire or go 180 and turn it into street able dirt hill climbing bike. That would be cool. 5wks isn't much though. Try not to just bolt on stuff where you can, this is not easy at all.

[@jimmarshall807]

Rootin' for ya, especially as you left that sweet HD 2-stroke out of this!

[@smokenjoe4022]

My V-Rod is turboed it’s a monster! But it’ll need a power commander then you’ll need to put it on a dino and map it every 100 rpms! also I chained it with larger selection of sprockets!

[@LuisCipher]

Sweet! I look forward to seeing what you come up with. I've been curious about the Vrods after seeing so many for sale recently. Something really cool would be a Deadpool tribute bike.

[@pyrolysis2129]

What a sweet bike to start with for your build. Can’t go wrong with a VROD.

[@paulscaff1000]

I don't normally like Chrome bikes but I fell in love with that it's stunning

[@martinandsharonwotherspoon4909]

Hey Craig. Make it a scrambler bit like the triumph scrambler. You have plenty of ideas with these

[@TravieMoto]

When the bearded mechanic drops a video, you dont scroll over it or gremlins will appear in your garage.

[@nickfenton81]

The only thing at the back of my mind is fabrication techniques, i love this stuff and whats happening between you all but paul takes the cake for hand fabricated parts, as opposed to buying parts. Im so keen to see how everyone build goes because i sincerely love each of you guys, i grew up watching paul and now continuing my love for bikes through craig and sean

[@G40s_WW]

Can't wait so see how it turns out

[@HickoryHoodlum]

lol you got the most Japanese looking HD, I love it lol... so whats the vision here? massive back tire? black frame and paint job, candy apple green or red rims, stitched seat with stitching matching the rim color, rake out the front end? throw a tc bros drag bars on it for a handle bar? skull headlight and coffin tail lights? maybe put some flake in the paint if you're into that, not my style but some people like flake. Hm... now I want one like that lmao

[@canadademon]

@1:00 Haha! I did think that was the one you got for the competition... at first. But when you made an off hand comment about returning it to the family, it became clearer. Best of luck!

[@brentontrafford1395]

How about you lean into the Porsche aspect of the bike and design something around that? Maybe use a Porsche colour, throw some minimalist LED's on for headlights and turn signals. You can remove a lot of the wiring and electronics by utilising an M.Unit Blue, which also gives you some very cool options around the lights and how they function, as well as eliminating fuse boxes and the like. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

[@redfalconnutrition700]

Matt hotch built a very cool vrod motor custom, VLUX. The main problem with newer bikes is the tons of wiring and stuff, let's see what he builds now with this vrod.

[@QuinnTales-sq5pl]

Good looking bike to start off with looking forward to what you do with it.

[@richardwright8223]

That's a good-looking V Rod and I wouldn't want to mess it up. I personally don't care for a Sportster, but I would think that you could have picked one up really cheap and there would have been a lot more custom parts available for that than the V Rod. Good luck.

[@cestusfr]

I would make a 30's 40's military style bobber . rigid in the back and massive springer with less angle in the front. huge tires too.

[@JoshHauser-up4lp]

Craig, I love that you picked the v rod. I suggested it on your Paul Sr video. Although, I predict your choice will drive up the price of these things in the long run! Now I can live vicariously through your video. I’ve always felt these bikes would one day be appreciated as it deserves to be. I can’t wait to see what you do with that amazing motor. Good luck!

[@babybudistmonk]

First thing that came to mind was clip on handlebars. Next thought after that, make it a super sport style bike. Upside down gold fork, super sport style rear fender, flashy paint, maybe find a way to add some fairings? Don’t hate on me, just the first idea that came to my mind lol.

[@Tashmann]

I'm not a big Harley fan, but I'm looking forward to this build.

[@Hardymt86]

Great platform for a ghost rider bike! Could look wicked cool!

[@mystyaudio]

As a vrod owner this is awesome, keep up the good work!

[@dadsrock4252]

Out of all the bike guys out there you are the one I watch .

[@tlrfun3]

You have to keep the Air filter on show. Look good sat there 🎉

[@scottlin777]

A Vrod chopper would be interesting. The only colors I have seen a Vrod in are black and silver. I like that blue color.

[@quesreal2552]

oh ma garsh. Sell the v-rod quick and buy a bike that won't kill your budget after buying 10 parts.

[@Dragoninja833]

I'm excited for this build. You're gonna make one cool looking bike, I'm sure!

[@frankm4611]

Modulators for the front forks, exhaust, tuner and intake. (Good for at least 10-15hp and improved throttle response) and maybe a clutch upgrade. Wheels, then labor over money… get that thing shiny and black out the non shiny parts. Too many all black bikes anymore more mirror polished parts I say. and it’ll make it a little bit retro. Keep the blue, don’t see many bikes at all with that color. All of that should run less than 7k leaves a good bit of money for some led lights and brake upgrades.

[@garymills5220]

i did think for half a second you made it sound like the bike was gonna be the build bike aslo lol

[@Demo12345]

One thing for this bike, if you're careful and smart you could use non Harley parts.... You can take inspiration from the days of old and hot rod/rat rod it some and try to take whatever parts you can get and see if you can make them work. I could see a combination of stuff from old Harley Davidson to Indian to Kawasaki to Suzuki and even Honda. The best part with this idea (if it works) is that you could rob parts from other bikes you might have laying around and modify them for use on here.

[@MrSchmitty1000]

Polish it and keep it as it is. The difference between that and a OCC chopper is, you can ride it every day and it works ^^

[@LeoEmberger]

Man you should have done the bozusoku thing. I made a mad max bozusoku bike with a sidecar out of a Suzuki TS125 a Ford Mercury exhaust and lots of old tractor parts. There is nothing cheaper than going through scrap to find awesome parts. My build was under 1500 bucks and it even has a twostroke powered welder on the sidecar. Mad max bike would be the ultimate budget cheat.

[@chris.eskimo]

Etch or engrave the rockers and side covers. Do something with that instrument cluster. Maybe a more minimal, but cool seat.

[@mooslionheart]

probably too late … but I vote for a 70s hippie build King and Queen chopper seat with sissy bar Square ‘futuristic’ double stacked headlights Tie died flower power VW van paint job Fish tail mufflers

[@garethconnett7672]

Having a bike that has already been designed brilliantly and having a perfect flowing shape it should be easier to work with to improve even better, work with the bike flowing nature you can't go wrong 👍👍

[@davidkellner7372]

Wish you could have found a breakout, its almost a factory chopper it would be awesome to see what you can do with one, I have ideas for one that I'd love to build one day but my wallet doesn't quite agree yet