The Rise and Fall of Chopper Craze: A Look at Jay Leno's Motorcycle Collection
The Fall of the Chopper Craze
The chopper craze, once popular in the motorcycle community, has seemingly come to an end. In a YouTube video, Jay Leno expresses his relief that the trend is over, citing the dangers and discomfort associated with chopper bikes. He shares his disappointment in the poor quality of a chopper he owned from OCC, highlighting issues with the build and safety concerns.
Leno's Motorcycle Collection
Leno then gives a tour of his impressive motorcycle collection, showcasing a variety of bikes, including a Yamaha race bike, an MV Agusta, a Ducati, and a Triumph Bonneville. He also discusses the quirks of the Kawasaki H2 and the handling of the Indian Big Chief.
The Future of Motorcycles
The conversation shifts to the future of motorcycles, with Leno expressing his enthusiasm for electric bikes. He praises the performance and smoothness of an electric bike he owns, emphasizing the potential for electric vehicles in the industry. Additionally, he discusses the possibility of synthetic fuels as a game changer for the internal combustion engine.
Life Advice from Jay Leno
As the video concludes, Leno offers valuable life advice to viewers, emphasizing the importance of doing what you love and turning it into a successful career. He stresses the idea that if you enjoy what you do, it doesn't feel like work, and encourages young people to pursue their passions.
In summary, the video provides insight into the decline of the chopper craze, a showcase of Jay Leno's remarkable motorcycle collection, and his thoughts on the future of motorcycles and valuable life advice.
Disclaimer:
The information contained in the video or post represents the views and opinions of the original creators, and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of YeniExpo. The Video Content or Post has been made available for informational and educational purposes only.
YeniExpo does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the Video or Post Content. If you find any of your copyrighted material in this post or video, please contact us, so we can resolve the issue.
© All rights reserved by respective owners.
Orange county Choppers are for looks not for riding.
Jays a douche
If Jay never liked the chopper phase why did he ask them to build him a bike? It seems it was to capitalize on their success for his show. Seems sort of disingenuous. Everyone that “knows” a bike with that kind of geometry isn’t gonna stop well, compared to a modern bike. It’s obvious. That’s not OCCs fault. Btw, Jay Leno has a collection of old bikes that don’t like to start, don’t stop well, need constant repair, are difficult to find parts for……and some are worth millions.
I like Jay. I like Sr. They created brands and had much success from hard work and passion. I think man to man would have been a better place to express such concern. Not in front of the media. My two cents.
Btw I always thought “choppers” were goofy, but not much different than chopped hot rods made outa junk old parts. Both are dangerous and don’t operate well. I don’t see Leno bashing hot rod guys.
Love Jay Leno.
"slower , more dangerous without brakes and uncomfortable" literally more then half of Jay's collection is this. Am i wrong?
This guy laughs, but it’s real. OC are only to look at. Otherwise, they are garbage death traps with no breaks, suspension, resale value, or any thought put into how they ride whatsoever. They’re frauds
Interviewer not ready for a serious topic. Wtf was he laughing about?
I'll always respect Lenos knowledge on all forms of automobiles.But, with what he did to Conan Obrien, I still consider him a dirtbag.
The mealy-mouthed corporate butt kisser and backstabber is ripping someone else? Color me shocked!
Jay is such a fan of anything motorized and a gentleman to boot. For him to say something so negative about a manufacturer (OC Choppers, Ferrari..) is saying something.
Wait wait, go back to the Indian!
Jay is the “Huel Howser” of the auto/Moto world. Keeping everything simple.
The point was the danger. It was to show off that you were so badazz that you could drive a bike no one else would dare to. It was always counter culture.
Capitalism doesn't understand culture.
Click bait
Not one for jumping on conspiracy band wagons or anything. BUT! electric cars are not the future. Synthetic fuels are what needs backing. All we can do is hope
Watch out jay! This feels like a set up for him to do a video with senior and get more views/likes, etc.
Those bikes are as badly crafted as Leno's sorry excuse for jokes.
ABOUT TIME THEY BUILD GARBAGE FOR STORE WINDOW WATCHERS LOL UNSAFE GARBAGE
Ease up on the hair grease and the tight pants such a boy toy ….hard to take seriously
Amazing the collection someone can amass telling shitty jokes written by someone else.
Jay was the Orange County of ‘funny’ people. Johnny Carson was the Indian Larry of FUNNY people.
The reason why OCC went broke is because they thought that companies would keep on comming and order a 60k bike, even when the show on tv was over,
but the companies were only interested because they got an entire episode of exposure of their brand name. 60k for an entire hour of publicity!
That was what they were going for and not for those stuppid useless bikes!
choppers look great ride like crap !
Will his collection be a museum when he dies. Hopefully it doesnt getbsold off.
Old Fu man Tuttle may have sucked at building bikes but at least he was a pr!ck
4:31 is what you came here for.
Guy lets you visit his garage,then you slam him. Bad look. Jay is right OCC didn’t make motorcycles to ride. They were theme bikes. Also the bike they built for Jay only had a small diameter single disc brake up front. Jay said the brakes didn’t work well. I believe Jay.
The truth hurts.
back in the day, when you disrespect someone, you would have to stand by it…
Choppers date to the 30s. I've heard firsthand from old guys who rode modified motorcycles in the 30s. Originally they were improving their bikes. I can explain what they did and why if anyone is interested. BTW OCC builds are crap.
I rode a occ so called bike. I rode jap and Harley bikes from the 60's that rode better!
lol, and in the 'related videos' I see "Orange County Choppers Fires Back at Jay Leno." And part of me is curious, but part of me doesn't really care… OCC had its day and they were big back then, but today, there are a million choppers with much higher build quality from no-name shops and combine that with the chopper craze at an all-time low? Maybe would have mattered 20 years ago, but today? Not really.
After seeing more of Jay on his/these shows- I like him more.
The Rd 350 Yamaha was the king fast and fun .
Oh, c'mon….anyone could see those OCC guys were inept, at aesthetics, at mechanics, everything.