One was stolen,Īlong with both Billy Bikes, after filming, and the other was crashed in theįinal scene. Two Captain America bikes were built for the movie. Everything left was then reshaped and dipped in chrome Well,Įverthing except for the American flag tank and the ultra-high back sissyīar seat. Seat springs, a front fender and a horn found their way to the bottom of the Of course, that meant creature comforts like turn signals, a front brake, Starting life as a 1952 Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide, which Fondaīought at a police auction, Captain America retained its original H-D PanheadĮngine, while everything else was stripped, bent or extended for the chopper It was one of two motorcycles,Īlong with the Wild West-inspired "Billy Bike" that carried Fonda andĭennis Hopper eastward from Los Angeles to New Orleans in their search forĪmerica. Was built by Fonda, bike customizer Tex Hall and fellow actor Dan Haggertyįor the 1969 motion picture "Easy Rider". Peter Fonda in the most famous motorcycle movie ever made. It also doesn't hurt that it starred alongside Get, from its raked-out, brakeless front end to the all-star paint job This bike from the film "Easy Rider" epitomizes the chopper The Captain America bike from the film "Easy Rider" defines theīreed. It does not store any personal data.It's probably the best-known chopper in the world, and to so many, The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. For additional information call 77 or visit them at Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Paughco also offers a 5-speed version for updating to a Softail driveline with electric start and a collection of reproduction Captain America accessories to complete your project. Captain America style button tuffed seat bolts directly to the frame and retails for $820.95 and chrome Cross Tube for the risers retails for just $57.95. A precise reflection of the original, Paughco’s Captain America Mustang tank, retail $849.95, is flawlessly finished as shown and ready to install. The beautifully finished frame retails for $3,179.95. Paughco’s amazing, fully chromed, Wishbone frame features 3″ stretch in the downtubes, 0 in the backbone and 37 degrees of rake. The parts shown here are all available, as pictured, directly from Paughco and provide the unmistakable look unique to the Captain America bike featured in the Easy Rider movie. How cool is this! Paughco, the provider of many parts used on the original “Captain America” bike, is now offering a select number of beautifully reproduced pieces that provide the basis for building an exact reproduction of the historical chopper.
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