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The 'Sentinel'

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The 'Sentinel' 2005 World Championship of Bike Building Contender.
2005 National Bike Build-off award winner. One of a kind design conceived and built by Randy "Proud American" Thackston. Not a single sub-standard component will be found on this creation.
Exclusive design of The Great American Chopper Company!
The Cadillac Escalade of Custom bikes!
Federally certified motorcycle manufacturer.



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The 'Sentinel'
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This is what happens when I'm allowed Total Design & Build Freedom! 2005 National Bike Build-Off winner; Contender - 2005 World Championship of Bike Building (100 of the worlds best builders, held in Las Vegas, NV).

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One-off frame; hand fab'd fuel tank, seat, rear 'fender-in-a... design. Very custom & funtional exhaust design. Many other implamentations that keep this bike elegant and incredibly clean.

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Closer look.

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Sleek, fully funtional instrumentation that includes: speedometer that converts from standard to metric by the touch of the screen; color changing bar graph tachometer; turn signal, neutral, high beam & oil pressure indicators; auto dimming; and much more

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Exclusive axle covers

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Pictures simply do not do this creation justice! Notice how every major component flows together. Nothing looks out of place.

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Intimidating & massive; yet powerful, smooth operating Primary Drive; very capable of handling large amounts of power, and surprisingly, it fits the bike with being obtrusive!

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Beautifull, massive and fully functional and smooth riding springer front-end. Awesome wheels cut, chromed and rushed overnight by RC Components.

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A closer look at the top of the springer. Racing shocks hidden inside the springs give the smoothest ride around. The handlebars are one of the cleanest features of the bike, with all controls: throttle, brake, clutch, and electronics totally concealed.

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2005 World Championship of Custom Bike Building

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The beginning...

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 User:   ProudAmerican  ( ) Contact User 
Proud American
Design your own Dream Bike now without any sales pressure, and know exactly what it will cost with our 'Build Your Bike' page at: www.thechopzone.com

Welcome to the Ultimate site for American crafted, two-wheeled works of functional art! Not only can you find the best aftermarket parts and accessories for your motorcycle; but you can also design your very own custom chopper, pro street, old school bobber, or basic bar hopper bike! No hidden prices; No BS!

The Chop Zone concept may be new; but Proud American Choppers is going into it's 16th year in the motorcycle world. The Chop Zone has merged with The Great American Chopper Company in order to bring the automotive world even better, more innovative products; as well as to additionally cater to the car & truck enthusiast.
There are new laws for custom built motorcycles; both for the people building them, and the people trying to license them! We will do our best to educate the bike riding public with the facts on custom built bikes; what it takes to properly title them, and what no longer works, using our experience as a federally certified, licensed manufacturer. We are a unique company that is here to specifically support the custom automotive enthusiast. We will be featuring many custom products as well as an extensive on-line, secure store that will be constantly updated on a monthly basis; so check back frequently. If you're looking for something in particular, but don't see it here; please ask us! We'll either get it, make it, or we'll find another place for you where you can get it. We're all about keeping a smile on your face, and keeping you rolling in style!


I've served this great Country for a long time. If it is meant to be; some invester or finacial backer will appreciate what they've seen & see fit to give me the kick start I need to build the real two-wheeled pieces of functional art in my head (along with another thing or two). But until then, I'll just keep slavin' & beggin'.

I'd like to offer some friendly advice to the guy in California that is offended by the fraise: "One Nation Under God" in the Pledge Of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America; My Country! You have offended me! And maybe you should stop spending the 'offensive' money as well. In case you may have missed it; it all says: "In God We Trust"! Maybe the poor terrorists who's rights, we Americans, have all violated will accept your demands...

But seriously; I hate polotics...

"In God We Trust"; "One Nation Under God"; and "God Bless America"!!!
...and watch out for Bikers!

http://www.thechopzone.com
Profile Page: http://www.ProjectBikes.org/ProudAmerican
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