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Working with another Black motorcycle builder, coordinator Cliff Vaughs, Hardy built two 'Billy' bikes and three 'Captain Americas', one of which was destroyed in the making of the movie, the rest of which were stolen. [4] The 'Billy' bike was typical of the custom motorcycles Black bikers were riding at the time.
Clifford A. "Sonny" Vaughs (April 16, 1937 – July 2, 2016) was an American civil rights activist, filmmaker, and motorcycle builder. Vaughs designed the two chopper motorcycles used for the 1969 film Easy Rider , while an associate producer on the film. [ 3 ]
William David Lane (born February 6, 1970, in Miami, Florida) is an American builder of custom motorcycles, owner of Choppers Inc. in Melbourne, Florida, known for his 2009 conviction and imprisonment in Florida for a drunk-driving incident in 2006, where Lane's driving caused the death of another biker/moped [1]
3. When they meet, the two builders and their teams will begin a lengthy ride to a bike show. The ride is designed to "break in" each bike and ensure they're both truly road-worthy before they reach the bike show. If a problem emerges that prevents the bike from running, the builder is allowed one hour to repair it before he/she is disqualified.
(Reuters) - In the weeks after Vice President Kamala Harris’ rapid ascent to the top of the Democratic ticket, Donald Trump’s allies and advisers urged him to stay on message.
A Las Vegas family is stressing the importance of parental instincts after their 11-year-old Elijah Portillo collapsed in school. While his mom and dad knew something was wrong, doctors said ...
Former NFL star-turned broadcaster and minority owner Tom Brady will not face any punishment from the NFL for his criticisms of referees during a recent game between the Green Bay Packers and the ...
Wyatt and Billy are freewheeling motorcyclists. After smuggling cocaine from Mexico to Los Angeles, they sell their haul and receive a large sum of money.With the cash stuffed into a plastic tube hidden inside the Stars & Stripes-painted fuel tank of Wyatt's California-style chopper, they ride eastward aiming to reach New Orleans, Louisiana, in time for the Mardi Gras festival.