Seat springs, front fender, and horn? You guessed it – gone. The Hydra-Glide’s panhead engine was retained, but little else of its original structure remained. Together, they set about building the now famous chopper. With a solid platform to start with, Fonda was joined by bike builders Cliff Vaughs and Ben Hardy. Protagonist Peter Fonda took the lead on the bike’s design, and even provided the original 1952 Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide – purchased from a police auction. Such it was, that when 1969 film Easy Rider commenced production, wheels were set in motion to build something to really get the audience’s hearts racing.
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If you’re making a movie about a couple of free spirits riding motorcycles across America, you better believe the bike needs to be something that stands out. Read on to discover what made it so special, and how it secured its place in motoring history! First appearing in the cult 1960s film, Easy Rider, this bike came to be recognised as so much more than just another bike. But when it comes to truly iconic, era-defining motorcycles, it’s hard to go past the legendary “ Captain America” Harley-Davidson chopper. If you’re a fan of something more classic, the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy may be the first bike you consider. Nowadays, when you think of world-famous motorcycles your mind will probably think of brands like Honda, Suzuki, Ducati, or Yamaha. The Captain America Chopper – Easy Rider’s American Icon
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