Why you Should NEVER Buy an Orange County Chopper

Bikes and Beards2 minutes read

The narrator bought a cheap Orange County Chopper but later found a cooler one, the Miss Geico bike from 2018, with some challenges in getting it running. Despite initial issues like a faulty fuel pump and blown fuel line, the narrator worked on the bike with a friend to resolve the starting problems and aims to get it back on the road.

Insights

  • The narrator purchased an Orange County Chopper, initially unsure about the investment due to its discomfort and lack of power, leading to an engine upgrade to enhance performance.
  • The acquisition of the Miss Geico bike, a prestigious model from Orange County Choppers, presented challenges such as a stuck starter button, fuel pump issues, and a blown fuel line, requiring meticulous troubleshooting and repair work to restore the bike to operational condition.

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Recent questions

  • What is the significance of Orange County Choppers?

    Orange County Choppers gained fame in the 2000s for their high-priced motorcycles.

  • How did the narrator acquire the Miss Geico bike?

    The narrator eventually found the second coolest Orange County Chopper ever built.

  • What challenges did the narrator face with the Miss Geico bike?

    The narrator faced challenges with getting the bike running and dealing with mechanical issues.

  • What surprise gift came with the Miss Geico bike?

    The bike came with a model of the Miss Geico racing boat.

  • Who was the last person to ride the Miss Geico bike before the narrator?

    The bike was last ridden by the person who built it.

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Summary

00:00

"Orange County Chopper: A Surprising Find"

  • The narrator purchased the cheapest Orange County Chopper ever sold, unsure if it was a wise investment.
  • Orange County Choppers gained fame in the 2000s for their high-priced motorcycles.
  • The narrator found the bike uncomfortable and underpowered, so they upgraded the engine.
  • Realizing they needed a customer bike, the narrator eventually found the second coolest Orange County Chopper ever built.
  • The plan is to get the bike running after it sat for over 5 years and ride it, as only one other person had ridden it before.
  • The bike is revealed to be the Miss Geico bike, one of the coolest bikes made by Orange County Choppers in 2018.
  • The bike came with a surprise gift, a model of the Miss Geico racing boat.
  • The narrator faced the challenge of getting the bike out of the trailer and off the platform using tank straps and an East Coast banana.
  • The bike was last ridden by the person who built it, who shared valuable information about it with the narrator.
  • The narrator enlisted the help of a knowledgeable friend to get the bike running, starting with draining the fuel, checking the oil, and ensuring the battery was strong enough to crank the engine.

13:55

Bike starting issues escalate, requiring extensive repairs.

  • The starter button got stuck, leading to a 10-second cranking attempt that drained the battery.
  • The starter gear may have stripped, causing the clutch to fail, raising concerns about potential major issues with the bike.
  • Testing the fuel pressure revealed a faulty fuel pump, which was replaced with a new one to resolve the starting issue.
  • Despite fixing the fuel pump, a fuel line blew out under pressure, necessitating the removal of the supercharger and additional work on the bike.
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