Thanks Jesse.It was a great ride!

They say nothing is forever...and I guess, there's always truth in that statement. Jesse James opened West Coast Choppers in Long Beach, California in the early 90's. He quickly made a name for himself as the motorcycle industry's Premier bike builder and figure head. Making custom choppers that were priced in nearly in the 6 figure bracket, Jesse James become the bike builder to the stars. If there was any one person responsible for turning the motorcycle industry 'right side up'. It was this man. West Coast Choppers quickly became more than a 'brand name', but a 'lifestyle' to many. His popular Long Beach facility was dubbed 'The Graceland for bikers'...Kids wanted to go to Disneyland, Dads wanted to go to WCC. We all know that in the past year, he (and ex wide, Sandra Bullock) have had to go though a tough time. Jesse James had to make some life changing decisions. One of those decisions was to close up West Coast Choppers and move to Austin,Texas where James is also the owner of a well known car customizing shop called 'Austin Speed Shop'. It is not known whether he will continue to create beautiful motorcycles in his new Austin home, or close the chapter on that part of his life for good but I personally want to thank Mr. James for giving me the inspiration and the motivation to build a bike of my own. Just after Michal Jordan retired, I remember reading a newspaper headline that read, "Thanks Michael, it was a Great Game". On a personal note, I wanted to say - Thanks, Jesse...it was (and continues to be) a GREAT ride.
*Photos courtesy of West Coast Choppers