Introducing “The Original” a custom built Ol School Bobber manufactured by American Motorcycle Co. 1902 for the new Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.. This custom built motorcycle will be used in the promotion of this years 2006 Las Vegas BikeFest™. Registration to win this exciting motorcycle will take place at the Casino during the month prior to the event.
As you look closely you will find a unique airbrushed image of “Lynn Austin” on the tank of this motorcycle. Lynn was the “original” first Hooters Girl, and the theme of the bike honors her, and the success of this dynamic restaurant chain as it moves into the arena of Hotels and Casino’s.
This Ol School Bobber honors Lynn, while showing the heritage in the sport of motorcycling and yet truly something special for the market today. The bike is painted with strong graphics and colors, but subtle features abound. Check it out at the next event American Motorcycle 1902 attends, and be sure to visit the Hooters Casino and Hotel, and Las Vegas Bike Fest to register for this fun, exciting, one of a kind, custom motorcycle.
“The Original”, a custom Hooters “Ol School Bobber” will be on tour, leading up to Las Vegas BikeFest™, with the American Motorcycle Co. 1902 road team, and can be seen at events and rally’s around the country. “It was a real honor for us when we were selected by Hooters Casino Hotel to build a custom Bobber for them to give away at Las Vegas BikeFest™, stated Robert Page and Branscombe Richmond, partners of American Motorcycle Co. 1902. Page continued, “We are dedicated to build a bike that Hooters Casino Hotel can be proud of, and that the lucky winner will be proud to own. Of course we hope they will enjoy showing it off on their frequent stops at all the local Hooters locations they visit”.
The Las Vegas BikeFest Partnership also has announced that the new Hooters Casino Hotel will sponsor a Grand Prize Giveaway at Las Vegas BikeFest™ scheduled for September 14-17, 2006. Hooters Casino Hotel has contracted with American Motorcycle Co. 1902 to build a custom “Hooters Ol School Bobber” for this Grand Prize Giveaway.
“Hooters has been a long time supporter of Las Vegas BikeFest™, and rally’s across the country, and we’ve been waiting with great anticipation for the opening of the Hooters Casino Hotel so that we could work with them on the promotion of the hotel. The hotel and casino have a great atmosphere and we are sure that the Las Vegas BikeFest™ attendees are going find it to be one of the hot spots during the event”, stated Harry Schwartz, president of Full Throttle Events, one of Las Vegas BikeFest’s partners.
“We are very excited to announce this project bike being built by American Motorcycle 1902, and to be on board with Las Vegas BikeFest™ and have this opportunity to further support the motorcycle industry while showcasing our new Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas”, stated Richard Langlois, Sr. Vice President Marketing, Hooters Casino Hotel.
All Las Vegas BikeFest™ registrants will have the opportunity to win the Grand Prize Giveaway by dropping off their entry forms at the Hooters Casino Hotel.
Further information about American Motorcycle 1902 products, specifications, and further information can be found at www.amc1902.com.
Hooters Casino Hotel information is available at www.hooterscasinohotel.com or call 866-584-6687.
Las Vegas BikeFest™ information is available at www.lasvegasbikefest.com, or call toll-free 866-BIKEFEST (866-245-3337) or e-mail info@lasvegasbikefest.com.
AMC 1902 Ol School Bobber Specs
Engine: S&S 96-inch (104 hp)
Ignition: Compu-Fire Dual Fire
Transmission: 6-speed left side drive
Primary: Open BDL
Final Drive: Left side drive chain
Frame: Custom Rigid from Frame Works, Glendale, AZ
Pinstriping: Tony, Glendale, AZ
Front End: Springer with disc brakes
Lighting: Bates
Wheels:
Front: Wires, 16/3, rims painted
Tire: 130/16 Metzler
Rear: 16/3 Wire with painted rim
Tire: Metzler
Paint: Gary Crisp Paint, Tempe, AZ
Chrome: Concour’s Plating, Phoenix, AZ
Charging: Compu-Fire
Exhaust: Vintage style by Brute Exhausts
Handlebars: Apes by Chubby’s
Forward Controls: Vintage
Design work, and fabrication were done by the team at our shop in Glendale, AZ…Tony Abbruzese, Doug Rich, Rickie and Tim made this bike rock. Details are the critical part with everything brought together from the vintage look seat that tie’s to the theme, to the last little details of the gauges, brakes, seat, and rims. This bike Rocks.
