Comments on: Orange County Choppers World Headquarters Grand Opening

By: JJJ Custom Builds

JJJ Custom Builds — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:37:40 +0000

What ever happen to that girl OCC hired? I think her name was Liz. Anyone know?

By: Mercator

Mercator — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:11:30 +0000

Well, I am an American and I think it is great they are doing well. They aren’t hurting others with their products and they make things people want. Whether it is what a true bike builder would scoff at or not is irrelevant. The masses give them money for shirts, toys, and hats, and that is where they are making their money.

There is so much worse crap on TV than a show where a piece of industrial art is made. Like most are, it is subjective, and not everyone likes it. TLC will cover their antics for as long as people watch then they will be on their own. They are smart in that they are leveraging their fame to try and build a long-term business. They may have a rude and goofy personality, but they aren’t stupid business people. Other guys had their shots to have a good show, but they for whatever reason didn’t make it.

Like others have said, many would jump at a chance for this kind of break for their business, including me. They have a niche making corporate bikes for big bucks on TV. More power to them. Work it while it lasts.

By: John Murray (London).

John Murray (London). — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:17:01 +0000

Well said Baldy!, couldn’t have said it better myself, i too am from England, (London), some of the comments on here are so jealous ridden it’s unreal, i couldn’t tell you the first thing about motorbikes, i’ve no interest in them at all, never have, but i love watching the show, i think it’s quality entertainment, yes there are inflated ego’s now but that’s natural, they’re celebrities & that’s going to change people regardless of their roots, if the American’s think the Teutul’s are bad they should come over here & see how our “so called celebrities” behave after appearing in as little as a washing powder advert!!, OCC is a break from the norm, real people doing something real & the end product is 9 times out 10 superb, as someone else already said they were in the right place at the right time!, the important thing is they took the opportunity given to them & have thus far made the most of it & people should give them alot of credit for that, i personally hope they keep the show running for a long time yet.
Miket rules by the way!

By: Voodoo

Voodoo — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:31:38 +0000

When I heard OCC had a new World Headquarters, I wanted to send them a housewarming gift. I had a nice block of billet aluminum in the shape of a crank case and a matching set of measuring calipers and a micrometer, but then I realized they wouldn’t know what to do with them.

By: Jet Saine

Jet Saine — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:23:15 +0000

Geez people…chill out. So the Teutuls are amazingly successful posers…who cares. Sorry they crapped up your otherwise unblemished biker reputations. “Yeah.. but bolt on, man…BOLT ON!!!”
What friggin ever!!
Holy crap, you people are stupid.

By: Baldy

Baldy — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:13:06 +0000

I have never heard such a bunch of jealous people in all my life!!! I too thought Americans supported people doing well. If you were from the UK, I would expect you to all be like this. And yes, I am from the UK so know exactly how British people knock each other for doing well!

Well said people like Natalee and Chopper Suey. I even agree with Stealth. I too have owned my own business now for just over 11 years and work my arse off everyday. If someone came to me and offered me their success I would snap their hand off, and so would everyone on here

How people can say they make crap is beyond me. And how you can say they just bolt on things is a joke. Yes they out source parts and use people like Nubs, but so what? I out source certain sectors in my company. You telling me because of that my business is a joke? I’d like to see you say that to my face, never mind OCC’s…

By: Natalee

Natalee — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:05:58 +0000

problem with americans is intelligence. going down , down, down. Jealousy, my my my, Well why the hell didnt you do it, if it was so damn easy. He started with a iron business. That’s a real mans work. He earned his shit. he also was a veteran i believe not sure. GET LOST, CRY BABIES. OH BYE THE WAY… WHERES YOUR BIKE, BICYCLE?

By: az10

az10 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:48:44 +0000

Like pro ice skating owes Tonya Harding….The cusom bike industry owes everything to OCC….

By: Quaddawg

Quaddawg — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:50:50 +0000

Reply To JSPFC:

“Free Advertising to get a Theme bike made”

LOL… it’s obvious you have NO idea how much these companies pay to have an “on air” theme bike built.. ha-ha….

Take the Catepillar bike for example. Cat paid OCC/Discovery OVER 3 million dollars to have thier bike made “ON THE AIR”

There is NO free advertising going on..

The Teutels have nothing to worry about. They have so much money now that there is no danger of them not having the rest of thier lives lived in luxury….

lol… you folks are quite naive…

By: stealth

stealth — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:57:22 +0000

I know these guy arent perfect and they will go down shortly they cant even hire employees let alone sell mass produced bikes in the worst economy in years.But are any of you living in a massive log cabin with acres of manacured ground with hot rods in mint condition in your garage and tons of bikes with mini ponies. So we can all be bitter but in the the end sr will walk away a millionare in what 7 or 8 years. Ive owned my own business for 14 and Im still grinding it out

By: burnout

burnout — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:49:36 +0000

That’s right Nicker, the line blurs between what is good for our business and what is good for our sport(lifestyle in my case). I love to get out and have a roaring good time but when I am working I am DEAD serious about my craft. I cringe when a customer wants to change a perfectly good part for something that only “Looks Pretty”. That’s just me I could be wrong! peace

By: Nicker

Nicker — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:19:56 +0000

JEE-ZUZ!
Please get a grip!

RE:
“…guys here would have turned down the success of the OCC crew…”
“…it is the fact that they pose as ‘Custom Bike Builders’ …”
“…I thought you Americans applauded success….”

One more time……….
It’s not about success, money, sales, exposure or what OCC can or can’t build.

It’s about acting like moron’s on national TV.
The OCC immage reflects very badly on the rest of us.
There are many intelligent, talented people involved in designing and building scooters.
Just look around ya.

But ever since that show was first put on the air, when it comes up in conversation that you’re involved in designing and building bikes, 9 times out of 10 you’ll get this:

“oh ya, I know, like the three stooges on TV”

Do the customers that contract their work really give a shit about owning a bike or are they simply looking to leverage the TV time?

From my perspective, the damage has already been done.
In “mixed company” i’ll never mention bike building.
Think about this:
When you’re seen out on your scoot, with whom are you being associated?

Enough said.
-nicker-

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:59:42 +0000

Moron Sr. & the 2 moron Jr’s will soon fade away, never to be missed.

By: Gods Ace

Gods Ace — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:19:36 +0000

It’s time for the guys to take their bike building to the next level with the new switching system, The GRIP ACE.

By: jspfc

jspfc — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:52:26 +0000

I dont think anyone cares if they are successful and make money, it is the fact that they pose as “Custom Bike Builders” and they are not. Paul Sr. who started the company couldnt make anything out of metal and really Jr can’t either.

Everything he does is bolt on, case in point is an eposide when Jr. and Sr. are building the web bike and greenie and Jr. even call out his dad for building a bike with all bolt on parts. Hell they dont even get involved in the paint scheme, Nubby usually takes care of that.

By: DUNCAN @ LUCKYCHARM

DUNCAN @ LUCKYCHARM — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:37:56 +0000

Who are these guys anyway? And I thought Orange County was in Southern California.

By: George G

George G — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:40:57 +0000

Come on occ if it were,nt for the discovery channel nobody would even know who u we,re ..Good Luck Vinny and Cody!

By: Olly D

Olly D — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:12:34 +0000

I thought you Americans applauded success. The Pauls have, if nothing else, gained huge success. Most of the TV’s with cable down here ( Australia ) are tuned in at 7:30 every Thursday night to see what new expression of American consumerism those lads spew out.
No longer a small shop like in the early days, these boys now have script writers, make up crew and financial advisors crawling out every crack.
We get it. Why dont you ? “Huge success is the best revenge”

Consider this. When they go, and they will soon enough, and they will go overnight, what will remain that elevates the chopper building fraternity to the level these boys have.
The Biker build off series, OCC and several others, all from the same production company I reckon, will only support the genre as long as it sells then, nothing.
But you will see a new series called “Americas Biggest Bankrupts” worse still you could be stuck with re-runs of British Biker Build Off. Fook May

By: chopper suey

chopper suey — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:20:01 +0000

so much hate. it’s a shame. i’m sure all of the hardcore guys here would have turned down the success of the OCC crew. it’s easier to put down guys who have succeeded and support a-holes and criminals.

they have built what people have paid them to build. kind of like all the 300 tire, ridiculous bikes, many on here have built. what fad have you moved on to? bobbers? evo motors dressed to look like vintage? crate motors built by a factory?

you’re not any better, really.

By: tbody321

tbody321 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:26:31 +0000

Just wait till the orange county choppers chops restaurant opens. discovery signed them for 16 eposides filming jr and sr cooking steaks. Cant knock em, they were in the right place at the right time.

By: Fausto Simoes

Fausto Simoes — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:12:55 +0000

I don’t think a large number of hardcore bikers will be showing up there to get autographs. Or buying their bikes. Their fans and customers seem to be mostly from main stream America.

Fausto

By: Nicker

Nicker — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:31:24 +0000

RE: (rogue 7 mad-)
“… If you can’t say something nice about someone …”

OK, you guys can take the “high road.”
Sorry, not for me…….. does one of em looks like he’s off his Meds….?

RE:
“…but main stream America seemed to like these guys the best-The people have spoken!…”
Dude, you don’t see a contradiction in terms here…….?
(eg…. 1% versus “main stream”)

Can’t say i’ve ever run into a Bikers who gave a shit what main stream America thinks.
(guess that just me)

GEE_ZUZ…..
-nicker-

By: Fausto Simoes

Fausto Simoes — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:07:41 +0000

I’m glad they have done well for themselves. Anyone who starts a new venture always wishes for the kind of success that Paul has attained. A large number of builders were on TV but main stream America seemed to like these guys the best-The people have spoken!

Fausto Simoes

http://www.motoxcycle.com

By: Kephas

Kephas — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:17:04 +0000

What? They’re still out there? Remember the XFL? Sound familiar? I have better things to do than type anymor…………………

By: hoyt

hoyt — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:19:52 +0000

“World HQ Launch” would be done justice with some demo rides, right?

Wait, do most of their fans have an endorsement? Scratch that.

By: Dave B.

Dave B. — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:16:50 +0000

It’s hard to believe these guys still have an audience…