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Uechi Kid · 12-28-2005, 11:27 AM

I've been off of work for the last month and I'm getting so bored. I’m actually getting addicted to American Chopper. I used to hate this show. Now, I can’t wait until it comes on again.

**drgibson** · 12-28-2005, 12:14 PM

You do realize that the show is scripted not to the level of that lame show Texas Hardtails but scripted none the less. So much for reality show. But.. I do like to watch it for the technical aspect.(A.C. not Texas hardtails)

Side note: I word 3mi. from Strokers and the owner of the bike shop I work with (Lone Star Custom Bikes) knows Rick Fairless and went to school with the Martin Bros. Their shop is about 5mi from my house. I'm surrounded by Custom shops.

Uechi Kid · 12-28-2005, 12:31 PM

Well I'm not really a fan of "reality TV" any way. But I like seeing the bikes come together from scratch. I don't have an ounce of creative talent so I apreciate what they come up with.

Canadu · 12-28-2005, 01:44 PM

I love that show also. I know it's scripted to a certain point. All tv is scritpted regardless of reality or not. Just seeing those bikes come to life is all I pretty much watch it for.

bf4cm28 · 12-28-2005, 02:47 PM

I watch OCC also, the bikes are excellent I think Martin Bros. really rock!!!

Pinhy · 12-28-2005, 03:42 PM

ive seen EVERY episode of OCC....i get tired of the arguing, but liek the design process. its not as scripted as you guys think, they do all that stuff and then they edit it to fit an hour show....im sure there is some "do that again" or "hey what could we add to make this interesting? ooh, lets have mikey drive the truck into the pond" type stuff.

you should watch the "behind the scenes" type shows they make (there was one a couple weeks ago). its cool to see how they make that show. also this weeks was a repeat of how the company started, paul sr when he was younger, etc.

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Uechi Kid · 12-28-2005, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinhy

you should watch the "behind the scenes" type shows they make (there was one a couple weeks ago). its cool to see how they make that show. also this weeks was a repeat of how the company started, paul sr when he was younger, etc..

I saw that show. Nice to have a little back ground. And I don't think Mikey is as stupid as they try to make him out to be.

Jerryzuki · 12-28-2005, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by drgibson

You do realize that the show is scripted not to the level of that lame show Texas Hardtails but scripted none the less. So much for reality show. But.. I do like to watch it for the technical aspect.(A.C. not Texas hardtails):

I like hardtails just because it's more or less a spoof of the other reality shows. Nobody could be that bad of and actor or actress if they tried. It's like some of them are reading from a book. What is it that their promo says? "somewhat true, total unreal"

Texas Hardtails
A half-hour motorcycle-themed reality show spoof, more comedic than confrontational. Merging disparate elements from shows such as American Chopper and Curb Your Enthusiasm, the series is essentially an unscripted sitcom featuring real people playing themselves in real environments under fictional circumstances. At its center is nationally renowned custom bike builder Rick Fairless and his crew of family and friends at Strokers Dallas - a real-life bike shop and beer joint unlike any other. This ain't your daddy's motorcycle show.

Iceman99 · 12-28-2005, 06:30 PM

Watching the American Chopper shows and Biker Build Off is what got me into bikes . Bought my 1st bike this year at 42 yrs old ..wife thinks I'm going thru a mid life crisis. She might be right.

**Clint** · 12-28-2005, 08:51 PM

On A.C. let me just say

On T.H. let me say

Uechi Kid · 12-28-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

On A.C. let me just say

On T.H. let me say

Come on now, don't hold back. Don't sugar coat it. Tell us what you really think.

**drgibson** · 12-29-2005, 07:24 AM

Spoof or not it makes bikers and motorcyclist look like complete morons. And it is even worse that they picked a Texas shop to do it in. Of course ol' Rick didn't have to do it.

Jerryzuki · 12-29-2005, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by drgibson

Spoof or not it makes bikers and motorcyclist look like complete morons. And it is even worse that they picked a Texas shop to do it in. Of course ol' Rick didn't have to do it.

I thought that's how all Texans acted!

j/k, sorry I couldn't resist.

**drgibson** · 12-29-2005, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerryzuki

I thought that's how all Texans acted!

j/k, sorry I couldn't resist.

Careful I have relatives in Tenn. I might even visit them sometime.

Jerryzuki · 12-29-2005, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by drgibson

Careful I have relatives in Tenn. I might even visit them sometime.

Come on up, we'll ride some twisties in the mountains and talk about it. The first beer is on me.

**drgibson** · 12-29-2005, 09:40 AM

Actually you're not far from them they live in Dayton just north of Chattanooga. We may be going up there this summer. Hmmmm make it a Root Beer I'm off the sauce.

Danr · 12-29-2005, 09:43 AM

My favorite is V-Twin TV. On speed channel. OCC is getting kinda stale with the bickering.

**drgibson** · 12-29-2005, 09:53 AM

There is another show coming up next year that focuses on Metric cruisers. The name I believe is Metric Revolution. It is another build off show.

suzuki joe · 12-29-2005, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerryzuki

I thought that's how all Texans acted!

j/k, sorry I couldn't resist.

Hey now!

Danr · 12-29-2005, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

Spoof or not it makes bikers and motorcyclist look like complete morons. And it is even worse that they picked a Texas shop to do it in. Of course ol' Rick didn't have to do it.

Any of you slackers reading this thread at work ? I got four words for you

GET BACK TO WORK

12-28-2005, 11:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 733	American Chopper I've been off of work for the last month and I'm getting so bored. I’m actually getting addicted to American Chopper. I used to hate this show. Now, I can’t wait until it comes on again.

12-28-2005, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,417	You do realize that the show is scripted not to the level of that lame show Texas Hardtails but scripted none the less. So much for reality show. But.. I do like to watch it for the technical aspect.(A.C. not Texas hardtails) Side note: I word 3mi. from Strokers and the owner of the bike shop I work with (Lone Star Custom Bikes) knows Rick Fairless and went to school with the Martin Bros. Their shop is about 5mi from my house. I'm surrounded by Custom shops. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

12-28-2005, 06:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Iceman99 Handlebar Consultant Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '05' M50 Black Location: Valencia , Ca. Posts: 643	Watching the American Chopper shows and Biker Build Off is what got me into bikes . Bought my 1st bike this year at 42 yrs old ..wife thinks I'm going thru a mid life crisis. She might be right. __________________ Jardine 2:2 Taper Exhaust,C50 Air Box with K&N filter, Cobra EFI Fi2000, 32" Drag Bar, Custom Plate Mount,Custom made rear LED Blinkers, Foward control Kit, Kuryakyn pegs, grips and throttle boss, 3 inch lowering kit, Custom Pillion seat, De-badged and De-PAIRED, Pinstriped rims, Chromed drive shaft See my bike and accessories at www.CruiserCustomizing.com/iceman99

12-29-2005, 07:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,417	Spoof or not it makes bikers and motorcyclist look like complete morons. And it is even worse that they picked a Texas shop to do it in. Of course ol' Rick didn't have to do it. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

12-29-2005, 09:40 AM	#16 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,417	Actually you're not far from them they live in Dayton just north of Chattanooga. We may be going up there this summer. Hmmmm make it a Root Beer I'm off the sauce. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

12-28-2005, 12:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 733	Well I'm not really a fan of "reality TV" any way. But I like seeing the bikes come together from scratch. I don't have an ounce of creative talent so I apreciate what they come up with.

12-28-2005, 01:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Canadu Newbie Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '05 Suzuki M50 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 19	I love that show also. I know it's scripted to a certain point. All tv is scritpted regardless of reality or not. Just seeing those bikes come to life is all I pretty much watch it for.

12-28-2005, 02:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
bf4cm28 Seat Tester Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: 2003 Volusia Anniversary Location: Wisconsin Posts: 81	I watch OCC also, the bikes are excellent I think Martin Bros. really rock!!!

12-28-2005, 03:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	ive seen EVERY episode of OCC....i get tired of the arguing, but liek the design process. its not as scripted as you guys think, they do all that stuff and then they edit it to fit an hour show....im sure there is some "do that again" or "hey what could we add to make this interesting? ooh, lets have mikey drive the truck into the pond" type stuff. you should watch the "behind the scenes" type shows they make (there was one a couple weeks ago). its cool to see how they make that show. also this weeks was a repeat of how the company started, paul sr when he was younger, etc. .

12-29-2005, 09:43 AM	#17 (permalink)
Danr Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,614	My favorite is V-Twin TV. On speed channel. OCC is getting kinda stale with the bickering.

12-29-2005, 09:53 AM	#18 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,417	There is another show coming up next year that focuses on Metric cruisers. The name I believe is Metric Revolution. It is another build off show. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

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