Episode
American Chopper: Leno Bike 1
Overview
The Teutuls go Hollywood when Tonight Show host Jay Leno commissions a modern version of his favorite classic bike: the 1939 Brough Superior. But back at OCC, the excitement fades when Paulie discovers that the bike's frame is too small to accommodate the oil tank. And when the motor and wheels arrive late, it creates a host of technical difficulties that threaten to put the Leno Bike on hiatus.
Details
- Series
- American Chopper
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 7
- Air date
- 2004-02-23
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Leno Bike 1 is Episode 7 in Season 2 of American Chopper. It aired on 2004-02-23. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 6: Miller Electric 2
Paulie and the boys hit the hardwood for a game of hoops against the guys from OCC Ironworks in what can only be described as a comedy of errors. But back in the shop, it's all business: Big Paul blows up at Vinnie for leaving the shop in disarray and nearly sends him home for the day. However, once Senior gets a look at the Miller Bike's patriotic paint job and the outrageous tow-behind welder, all is forgiven.
Episode 8: Leno Bike 2
It's crunch time for OCC as they press to complete fabrication and assembly on the Leno Bike project, but when thicker-than-usual powdercoat slows down Paul Jr. and Vinnie's progress, can they get the bike finished in time for its Tonight Show debut?
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Episode 16: Mikey/ Vinnie Bike 1
With Junior and Senior heading out of town to be on The Tonight Show, Mikey and Vinnie get the opportunity to create their own one-of-a-kind chopper and the good times come to a halt when OCC's new Director of Operations, Keith Quill, expects the bike to be finished in time for a New Orleans bike show around the corner.