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The History of the Chopper The Chopper motorcycle is a movement in its own right- it’s about art and engineering, American traits, freedom and individuality, attitude and a lot more. The Chopper craze has moved through several ebbs and tides, but continues to ride strong through the decades. So, what exactly is the Chopper? Well before we discuss this, we would have to understand a bit about the Bobber history. The former is a direct descendant of the latter. About the BobberEven before th …

Simpson Helmets have been a staple in automotive racing since they first went into business in 1959. They first produced motorcycle helmets in the 70's with such helmets as the M30 which are now being reproduced in either a lightweight composite shell or a carbon fiber shell. The Simpson M30 and Outlaw Bandit Helmets can be seen worn by UNKNOWN Industries Simpson Team Riders Nick Leonetti, Buddy Suttle, and Kade Gates.These helmets are offered in either a lightweight composite or …

Jesse from Deadbeat went to Escape to Hazzard County 3 last weekend,  we put together some GoPro pics and footie thanks to him and his buddy Mark. The Hazzard County run/ party now in it's third year is a chopper event held in California with some "Hazzard County" flair.  Here's the quick video we put together along with some pictures: …

Saturday morning people from all over got on their bikes and rode to Stonehedge in Gray, Maine to have themselves a great time at the 2016 Deadbeat Retreat. The Deadbeat Retreat is all about getting on your motorcycle, riding to the woods, popping a tent, and having a good time. There is nothing better then being outside with friends drinking beers and talking bikes. This year at the retreat we had a bike show. Bike builders from all over the east coast came to show their builds. Under …

We are now carrying NEXX HELMETS at Deadbeat Customs. Nexx design their motorcycle helmets to improve the riding experience, making it enjoyable and giving riders the feeling of freedom. They are passionate about riding and continue to bring innovative ideas to the table. Researching road and weather conditions give them the ability to provide riders with helmets to protect and create the best riding experience. The XG100 and XG10 are available on our site. …