American IronHorse

American IronHorse was an American motorcycle manufacturer based in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area that was founded in 1995^[1] by Tim Edmondson and Bill Rucker.^[2] At one time, AIH was the largest factory producer of custom motorcycles in the USA.^{[citation needed]} Their 224,000-square-foot (20,800 m²) factory was located in Fort Worth, Texas, and housed the complete manufacturing process under a single roof. Although most (305) parts for the bikes were made in-house, such as the seats and wheels, all American IronHorse motorcycles were built with S&S engines and were assembled in-house. In Spring 2008, American Ironhorse ceased production on all motorcycles and most company assets were liquidated at auction.^[3]

Following Bill Rucker's departure, AIH had a succession of CEOs and Tim Edmondson, President, the second largest shareholder and director of design sold his ownership in the company the following year. Buck Hendricson, who oversaw the company's second banktuptcy, also guided the firm through its sale to Textron Inc, who subsequently liquidated the company in 2008.

The Company specialized in making motorcycles that had large displacement V-twin engines with large fins.^[4] One reviewer suggested the products are eye candy and beautiful, more powerful than comparable Harley Davidsons, but lacking in handling and amenities.^[5]

Models[]

an American IronHorse Custom Texas Chopper in Hamburg, Germany

Roadster

10th Anniversary Texas Chopper^[6]
Bandit^[6]
Classic^[6]
Roadster^[6]
SR Roadster^[6]
Stalker^[6]
Thunder^[6]
XR Thunder^[6]
YR Classic^[6]
ZR Slammer^[6]
Texas Chopper-Softtail
Legend-Softtail
Slammer-Adjustable Air Ride, named 2007 Bike of the Year by V-twin magazine^{[citation needed]}
LSC-Lone Star Chopper "Rigid
Tejas-Rigid
Outlaw-Softail
Bandera-Softail
Classic Chop-Softail
Judge-Softail
Ironhorse Ranger
Ironhorse Bagger

References[]

^ Cherney, Andrew (22 March 2018). "Send In The Harley-Davidson Clones". Motorcycle Cruiser. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
^ Sales rev up for American Ironhorse
^ American IronHorse operations skid to a halt
^ Cycle World. United States: CBS Publications: 28, 56. 2007 https://www.google.com/books/edition/Cycle_World/rFtWAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=American+IronHorse&dq=American+IronHorse&printsec=frontcover:. Missing or empty |title= (help)
^ Andrew, Bill (August 5, 1999). "LOOK-AT-ME FACTOR IS HIGH ON POWERFUL THUNDER - AMERICAN IRONHORSE HAS A REAL BOULEVARD BURNER IN ITS CHOPPER, BUT AMENITIES AND HANDLING ARE PRETTY POOR". The Orlando Sentinel.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j "American Ironhorse price & value". NADAguides. Retrieved 2018-09-18.

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[che-1] Cherney, Andrew (22 March 2018). "Send In The Harley-Davidson Clones". Motorcycle Cruiser. Retrieved 4 November 2020.

[2] Sales rev up for American Ironhorse

[3] American IronHorse operations skid to a halt

[4] Cycle World. United States: CBS Publications: 28, 56. 2007 https://www.google.com/books/edition/Cycle_World/rFtWAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=American+IronHorse&dq=American+IronHorse&printsec=frontcover:. Missing or empty |title= (help)

[Andrew-5] Andrew, Bill (August 5, 1999). "LOOK-AT-ME FACTOR IS HIGH ON POWERFUL THUNDER - AMERICAN IRONHORSE HAS A REAL BOULEVARD BURNER IN ITS CHOPPER, BUT AMENITIES AND HANDLING ARE PRETTY POOR". The Orlando Sentinel.

[:0-6] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j "American Ironhorse price & value". NADAguides. Retrieved 2018-09-18.

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