MACHETE'S CHOPPER SHOP

Sam's Shovel Nightmare Tins.

2011-05-16T14:46:00.000-07:00

Speaking of turning on the way back machine, a long lost project has re-emerged. See March 2008's archive and the article titled "This Shit Will Fuck You Up." Well that bike is nearing completion and these are the Robert Pradke (Indian Larry) painted tins that adorn it. Now, if you're saying to yourself, "that looks like a tank Billy Lane would make," then right you are. Brother Billy added his touch to Sam's personal project with this space age gas tank. We think Robert nailed it with these candies. Coming to the streets of O-Town soon.

Robert can be contacted via the link below.

http://www.customautodesign.com

Remembering The A-Town Ape.

2011-05-16T14:36:00.000-07:00

So as long as revisionist history's the order of the day, we take a look back at "The A-Town Ape." Fortunately this bike ended up in good hands. For that we are thankful. Ronnie (Fishbone) bought it and has been making the pavement rattle ever since. Enjoy the ride brother!!!

Color Me Gone.

2011-05-16T14:15:00.000-07:00

"Color Me Gone," but not forgotten, as is the case with "Chupacabra." While this evo powered, narrow glide monster only roamed A-Towns streets for a short time, it left a lasting impression on soccer moms and false bikers. Fear and loathing were in full effect, as haters cringed at the thunderous red chopper, laying waste to their "Stepford" like neighborhoods. Another triumph for Machete's Chopper Shop.

A-Town Ape.

2009-08-10T22:01:00.000-07:00

Sam's 2001 Custom Harley Fat Boy® The "A-Town Ape is 4_sale. Fast as FUCK!!! This Twin Cam dream machine will destroy any comparable bike from light to light and cruise down the highway in comfort too. The Baker 6 speed transmission will make those extended puts almost vibration free at low RPM's. The race built engine will give you the edge on all comers who dare to drag. Fresh custom paint combined with low miles make this hella loud monster the belle of the ball. Contact Sam via e-mail samherron@ymail.com for info and pricing.

Chupacabra

2009-08-10T21:47:00.000-07:00

The "Chupacabra" chopper is finished and 4-sale. This 110" Evo speed machine is 100% insurable and road ready. BDL open top fuel primary, 6 speed transmission, custom paint, with many extras. You'll be the envy of the neighborhood when this narrow glide front end monster deafens all the soccer Mom's, and strikes fear into false bikers. Contact samherron@ymail.com for more info and pricing.

SORRY HATERS.

2008-07-04T02:46:00.000-07:00

Try to remember this: what you project Is what you will perceive; what you perceive With any passion, be it love or terror, May take on whims and powers of its own. Therefore a numb and grudging circumspection Will serve you best — unless you overdo it,Watching your step too narrowly, refusing To specify a world, shrinking your purview To a tight vision of your inching shoes,Which may, as soon as you come to think, be crossing An unseen gorge upon a rotten trestle.

THIS SHIT WILL FUCK YOU UP!!!

2008-03-23T02:12:00.000-07:00

Just a quick snapshot of a work in progress. 103" S&S HC engine with plenty of power. Baker six speed, suicide clutch. The usual good stuff. Evil, wicked, mean and nasty. Little John, and Easy E have been working overtime to make shit happen. Xtreme cycle tech in A-Town rules!!! http://www.myspace.com/littlejohnsxtremecycle Yes that is a Billy Lane Choppers Inc tank too. http://www.choppersinc.com/ Getting ready to send it out to Custom Auto Design www.customautodesign.com www.myspace.com/robert_pradke in Eastford CT for some of that slamming kool chemical skin. Not quite sure which of the many paint ideas we'll use, but Robert is used to that by now. Laz did some bad ass paint for another bike which I'll post a blog for soon. I hope everyone is ready to throw down this summer and show that choppers are for life!!! C.F.L.

Sam's knucklehead wins.

2007-10-26T04:26:00.000-07:00

On September 22nd of this year the Dickheads a.k.a. Dickhead Choppers http://www.dickheadchoppers.com/ held their annual benefit / kick ass party. Allot of money was raised for a good cause. Plenty of great chow and cold beer was thrown back while amid all the fun, people took the time to vote on all the kool bikes that lined the parking lot. Someone thought it would be a fun trick to play on Machete Choppers to give out the "best in show" award to Sam and the Green (Slime) Nightmare knucklehead. Actually it was no joke, and of course it was an honor to have the Dickheads award him the trophy. Thanks to Little John Lewis of Xtreme Cycle Tech, Panhead Mike, (for helping fix the broken top motor mount) and all the A-Town crew. Laz, Flaar, Honda Klub, BJ, Slim and all the rest. You know who you are. Days like this make it all worth while. F.T.W. C.F.L. HELLA-FUN!!!

Green Slime Nightmare.

2007-10-26T03:49:00.000-07:00

The green (slime) nightmare in all it's glory. Knucklehead power meets six into four Baker Transmission and 1.5 inch Tech Cycle primary delivery system. Jockey shifter and suicide clutch of course. A real Ed Roth ratfink inspired freakshow, complete with bicycle grips and Z-bars. Moon oil tank with mounting hardwear along with brass knuckle kicker peddle courtesy of Fabicator Kevin http://www.fabkevin.com/ Iron Horse magazine December 2006 saw fit to show off SLIME, the sick & twisted wetdream of Sam Herron. This bike by Machete's Chopper Shop has been in The Horse ( Backstreet Choppers ) & Barnetts magazines as well. The Larry Influence is the name of the Iron Horse article. The pictures by Doug Mitchel are presented in a first rate fashion, and show off the Robert E Pradke paint job in all it's green SLIME splendor. Available today. World Domination beckons!!!

King Crimson Special.

2007-10-25T20:20:00.000-07:00

Sam's bad ass King Crimson shovel!!! This 103" S&S shovelhead is pure Machete's magic. This bike rides like nothing you've ever been on. The King Crimson Special will be pictured along with Sam's green ( Slime ) knucklehead in a soon to be released book which will be available at all Borders and Barnes & Noble book stores nationwide.

The bike features many Machete's prototypes, later refined on the Slime Knucklehead. Baker six speed transmission. Also featured is an amazing paint job courtesy of Robert E Pradke of Custom Auto Design in Eastford Ct. Pictures do not do the bike or the paint justice!!! Hopefully one day soon you can see it in person and say hello to Sam. He is very approachable, even for a Machete wielder.

Machete's is born.

2007-10-24T11:52:00.000-07:00

Machete's Chopper Shop is born. Tuff as nails and ready to slice some shit up. We've lost the baggage from our last collective and start out with a leaner meaner approach. Only the most hard-core bikes and merchandise will bare the Mechete name. No more fucking around. Look holmes, you roll on a Machete bike, or with the gear you demand respect. No chrome barges tolerated. Old skool kool and new skool style. Get with the program. Machete's rockin the streets of A-Town to scare soccer moms and corrupt the youth of America. Stale unimaginative bikers beware. These are not your everyday run of the mill 9 to 5 creations. The A-Town veteranos got something for ya. LOUD, FAST and full of attitude. This is a call to arms, and a way of life. Machete's Chopper Shop the cutting edge of hardcore!!! Can you dig it??? "Nobody can mess with this!!!"