willies chopper show

Started back in the early 2000s, Willie’s has been running Chopper Time twice a year during Bike Week and Biketoberfest. It’s hard-nosed, old-school chopper culture—raw, loud, and zero bullshit. Walking the lot is stepping back in time, surrounded by everything from hammered rigid chops to clean survivor knuckleheads.

Sun beating down on the chrome, the heavy smell of raw gas in the air, and a cold beer in hand while Lynyrd Skynyrd cover band blast in the background. Bikers and builders standing around checking out the builds, marveling at the fabrication and sweat poured into these awesome motorcycles. If you've never made the run to Willie's, you're missing out. It happens twice a year—don't sleep on it.

Words and photos Loo Pimble @1980.edits