Only in Japan

Although DTT has proven to be an open minded bunch of chaps, I belive you'd be hard pressed to find many that would even consider that. I mean seriously... WTF?
 
That thing probably handles better than most OCC monstrosities.

Only in America ;) :

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Tim said:
That thing probably handles better than most OCC monstrosities.

Only in America ;) :

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That was seniors build, the 'brains' (term loosely applied) had no part of that build.
 
That Japanese Harley really isnt that far off from the bikes a lot of guys were building in the States back in the day. Guys put some crazy shit out in the 70's...
And OCC is the worst shit out there. A few years ago they built a bike for Trim-Spa's Nascar team. $110,000. At the time my uncle Scott worked for their race team. He got to take the bike around the track once. As soon as he got off he called me and explained that it was by far the worst fucking bike he has ever ridden. Complete shit. Ive seen several of their HIGH DOLLAR "custom" bikes in person, and the overall fit and finish is horrid. Ive seen plenty of bikes on here and from local garage builders that are 100% more well built than the trash they toss together and charge the GNP of a small country for. Complete douches.
 
I think you need to work on saying what you really mean Von, stop holding back or you'll end up with an ulcer. ;D
 
Sorry... I just think they are really undeserving of the praise they recieve. Especially around these parts. If I hear one more comment on my bike along the lines of "thats cool, like the OCC stuff", or "so you like bikes, you must love the OCC guys" I may punch someone. I do respect their obvious ability to bullshit their way to the top, but damn... Enough is enough. And I recently read an article about a group of Vietnam vets that came to thier shop to see their Veitnam bike. They called ahead and were told when to be there. When they arrived they were turned away because a certain HD mag showed up unnanounced to do a photo shoot with the Tuttle jackasses. Thats just shitty. Fuck them.
 
I agree entirely, I just love that 'Yinzer pizazz... ...and I'm a chronic sarcastic. I think all the recent builds are the same base model with different 'stuff' tack welded to it.
 
Even OCC didn't build anything quite as uncomfortable and dangerous looking as this one though

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Cheers
Steve
 
OCC = Parts fitters. Get stuff off the shelf, "Fabricate" a web thing or another themed thing to bolt to it, get some other mug to paint it, sell.

Parts fitters.
 
Staffy said:
OCC = Parts fitters. Get stuff off the shelf, "Fabricate" a web thing or another themed thing to bolt to it, get some other mug to paint it, sell.

Parts fitters.
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thank you.


steve... that one is one of my favorites!

i dont know... i kind of dig the jap chopper craze! seems more 1970s appropriate... and in my opinion, they are some seriously cool fucking bikes!

i may just have to build one... now where to find 48" over forks.... :)
 
You seem to forget the Japanese wrenchers have a history of putting style before function


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And OCC aren't builders. They're celebrities that have done an excellent job of branding and merchandising themselves (or "whoring", if you prefer). Much in the same way Harley Davidson saved itself with one clever marketer and image alone, the OCC guys figured out a way to appeal to the base impressions of the average idiot.

What gets me is the average bumblefuck wandering around with a OCC hat or shirt. I mean they sell them at a goddamn kiosk in the mall. I don't take issue with the Tuttles selling motorcycle image and culture. I take issue with the schmucks buying it.
 
A freind of mine went down to OCC with some buddies about two years ago, all Canadian Military. They called ahead in advance, made all the proper arangements and got a royal welcome and tour. Talked to everyone you see on the show, actually got to walk around the shop floor whilst "tourists" got to look through the glass windows. After that they went to talk to the first painter they featured on the show and have dinner with him. Turns out OCC NEVER payed him a dime, all he got out of the gig was air time and free advertisement. He had to quit doing theyre work for something that paid the bills.

Never herd about anything as austatious as turning away vets...
 
Basement rat said:
A freind of mine went down to OCC with some buddies about two years ago, all Canadian Military. They called ahead in advance, made all the proper arangements and got a royal welcome and tour. Talked to everyone you see on the show, actually got to walk around the shop floor whilst "tourists" got to look through the glass windows. After that they went to talk to the first painter they featured on the show and have dinner with him. Turns out OCC NEVER payed him a dime, all he got out of the gig was air time and free advertisement. He had to quit doing theyre work for something that paid the bills.

Never herd about anything as austatious as turning away vets...
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Glad to hear that BR. Hope they had a good time. Occ still builds bolts together giant pieces of shit and act like fucking douche bags. Sorry.
 
man must have been a girter and springer sale out there! hell! how do you ride staring at your tank! no way!
 
This is so funny. Japanese love V-Twins and we love parallel twins and fours. How ironic.

oh and I was thinking the same thing with the photo Steve F posted. That guy looks like he's got his balls jammed up to his face.
 
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