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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.
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]
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 ]
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.
Harley-Davidson Panhead engine at the Harley-Davidson Museum Harley-Davidson panhead motor Replicas of the Captain America bike and Billy Bike at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee [1] The Panhead is an overhead-valve Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine , so nicknamed because the rocker covers resembled cooking pans.
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.
Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens talks horror influences, from 'Texas Chainsaw' to 'Mad Max' Alice Cooper talks early-'80s 'blackout albums': 'The coke had done its damage' Slash talks addiction ...
"On the Cover...Billy Griggs" BMX Action March 1988 Vol.13 No.3 pg.59 "Billy's Birthday Bash: The Coming of Age" Freestylin'/BMX Action January 1990 Vol.1 Iss.3 pg.41 "Trading Places: Mikey King and Billy Griggs tell all!"BMX Plus! June 1991 Vol.14 No.6 pg.62 A joint interview with Mike King. "billy griggs interview" Snap BMX Magazine May 1998 ...