THE SHOW MUST GO ON AT BIKETOBERFEST 2016

Even a violent hurricane named Matthew, that blasted the east coast of Florida a week prior, couldn’t dampen the spirits of those who managed to wade through the trail of devastation and make it to Willie’s Annual Biketoberfest Old School Chopper Show.

Willie, his crew, and the show sponsors were not going to let a lousy hurricane stop the show from happening. This HORSE sponsored show has rocked for many years – Biketoberfest being 24 years old, and da crew worked round the clock to pull off the clean up from the storm, and scramble back to operating condition after loss of power to the area for 3-4 days.

Although attendance in general was down for the whole Biketoberfest event this year – Willie had a strong turnout of faithful followers, given the circumstances of Matthew’s destructive behavior. People came from all over the country to enter his show, the most popular Bike Show in Daytona Beach! Something about the fury of a storm. It brings out the warriors, bikers and sailors who want to face the destruction, nasty conditions and say they stood tall against the whirling elements.  

The show itself has 20 classes covering the wide variety of types and styles with fine awards and some very special, one-off, homemade trophies. The MOTORCYCLES ARE THE SHOW.

In some cases so are those who attend. It is a place to catch up with old friends, have a cold beverage of your choice and listen to some good ol’ music, this year from two bands: Jasmine Cain, Big Rick and the Troublemakers.

Billy Lane had two of his pre-1925 racing motorcycles on display and did fire them up much to the enjoyment of the crowd.

Besides the bike show, Roadside Marty, emcee extraordinaire, heckled not only the crowd, but then showed the same “love” to the show winners as well, making his awards presentation a spectacle to see! His talents are endless – he always manages to talk a chick or two out of their tops, flashing the crowd, while he proudly looks on! He hasn’t disappointed a crowd yet!

Out in the backyard, sponsors, vendors, bars, and the bands are set up along with picnic tables for people to congregate around! You’ll meet old friends and new, grab some good BBQ grub, and hang out in good company.

Always look forward to this event! Big Fun! Put it on your bucket list – if you haven’t been yet . You’ll come back for more! Guaranteed!

Sponsors
The Horse Back Street Choppers Magazine

Twisted Tea

Biker’s Choice Self Made Customs Rue & Ziffra
Bare Bones Leather Chop Docs Cycle Source Magazine
Led Sled Biker’s Pocket Guide

Bling’s Cycles

Boomer’s Bike Shop Lucky Loser DK Customs
Lowbrow Customs Anvil Customs Black Water Guns
TC Bros Choppers Biltwell Custom Chrome
Hijinx Apparel Raven Hollow Leather Factory Metal Works
Billet Proof BD’s Customs Mo’s Customs Suspension Technologies

Guest Judges
Willie, Roadside Marty, Steve Broyles, Hammer, Bobby Cathcart, Chris Gallo, Lincoln Strom, Lorenzo Locante, Boston Mike, Damian Ercole, Bill Dodge, Autumn, Ms. Kari

Bands

Jasmine Cain
Big Rick and the Trouble Makers

Best Twin Cam-’99 Dyna-BD Swanberg

Best Metric-’70 CB 750-Marty Lewis

Best Knucklehead-Rat Knuck-Ol Cus Bones
Best Shovelhead-’77 Bobber-David Reidingo
Best EVO-’59 Chopper-Hiram McCarthy
Best Creative Custom-’80 Shovel Chopper-Scharf
Best British-’66 Triumph-Frank Davis

Best Outhouse- ChopperKZ 440- Bosley Chops

Best RatTwin Cam-Low Rent -Dan

Best Sportster-EVO Sportster-Matthew Waln

Best Panhead-Panhead-Shirley Johnson

Best Flathead-’46 Flathead-Arlo- T Ventre

The Horse’s Choice-’33 Twin-Gabby

Kari’s Choice-Bobber-Hubert Shropshire

Veteran’s Pick-Military Build-Doug Triple D Motorcycles

Roadside’s Choice-’89 FXR-Hooligan
Willie’s Choice-’59 Bobber- Gary Luke
Willie’s Choice- ’73 Shovel- Tom Jablon
BD’s Customs Choice-Triumph-John Fiore

Reverand Al’s Tropical Tattoo Choice-Hetfield

Rick Fairless BobberGabby
Doug Robinson
Ladies Choice
Tropical Tattoo ChoiceEvo Chopper
75 ShovelDean Demarco
Allan Santi
Bling’s Choice
Chop Docs Choice78 FLH
’47 KnuckleTino Periat
Mark Stevens
Mo’s Choice
Willie’s Choice-’50 Pan Panhead-Bill Dodge
Ron Harris