Biker Build-Off


Biker Build-Off is a reality television series for the Discovery Channel. Created and narrated by Thom Beers, the series was originally conceived as a single special called The Great Biker Build-Off. The show proved so popular that more episodes were produced in succeeding years, to the point that it was turned into a regular series in 2005.
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Premise of the Show

Two reputed custom motorcycle builders from different parts of the country—usually with very different styles of building—each build a unique custom bike in their respective style, pitting their teams and expertise against each other to see who is the better builder.

Format

Biker Build-Off was originally an irregularly-grouped series of contests that spanned a calendar year. The original Great Biker Build-Off was a single competition. In 2003, the second round had three contests, and the third round had six. In 2005, the program was turned into a regular series in which each round would feature a total of 13 contests each. There has also been a World Biker Build-Off special in 2004.

The rules

Various aspects of the rules have evolved over the course of the series. When the show became a regular series, the current rules of the Biker Build-Off were defined as follows:
1. Each builder has 10 days to build a working custom motorcycle in his or her respective style.
  • They must obtain a framework, engine, and other necessary parts, construct their unique body, have it painted, and then complete assembling the bike and make it operational before midnight of the tenth day. During this build period, the show switches perspectives back and forth between the two builders as they and their respective teams plan and build their bikes.
2. Upon completion, the two builders bring their bikes to a mutually-agreed neutral location.
  • Custom motorcycle master of ceremonies Hugh King will meet the two builders at the agreed location and declare where the ride will go and where the bikes will ultimately be judged.
3. When they meet, the two builders and their teams will begin a lengthy ride to a bike show.
  • The ride is designed to "break in" each bike and ensure they're both truly road-worthy before they reach the bike show. If a problem emerges that prevents the bike from running, the builder is allowed one hour to repair it before he/she is disqualified.
4. At the bike show, the two bikes will be showcased and a winner decided by an audience ballot.
  • Exceptions may occur for specific competitions. A 2007 contest designed to build drag bikes was decided by a best-of-three set of drag races.

Episode guide

Round 1: 2002

  1. Billy Lane vs. : Original run : September 28, 2002

Round 2: 2003

  1. Billy Lane vs. : Original run : September 1, 2003
  2. Indian Larry vs. : Original run : September 1, 2003
  3. Billy Lane vs. Indian Larry : Original run : September 1, 2003
Builder 1Builder 2Winner
Billy LaneDave PerewitzBilly Lane
Indian LarryIndian Larry
Billy LaneIndian LarryIndian Larry

Round 3: 2004

  1. vs. : Original run : June 21, 2004
  2. Cory Ness vs. Arlen Ness : Original run : June 22, 2004
  3. vs. : Original run : June 23, 2004
  4. vs. : Original run : June 24, 2004
  5. vs. : Original run : June 27, 2004
  6. Combined Genius : Original run : June 27, 2004

World Biker Build-Off 2004

  1. vs. vs. : Original run : September 6, 2004

Round 4: 2005

  1. Jerry Covington vs. : Original run : January 11, 2005
  2. vs. Shinya Kimura : Original run : January 18, 2005
  3. vs. Ron Finch : Original run : January 25, 2005
  4. vs. the Detroit Brothers : Original run : February 1, 2005
  5. Indian Larry vs. : Original run : February 8, 2005
  6. vs. Mike Pugliese : Original run : February 15, 2005
  7. Cory Ness vs. : Original run : February 22, 2005
  8. vs. : Original run : March 1, 2005
  9. Billy Lane vs. : Original run : March 8, 2005
  10. vs. : Original run : March 15, 2005
  11. vs. : Original run : March 22, 2005
  12. Arlen Ness vs. Roland Sands : Original run : March 29, 2005
  13. The Ultimate Chop : Original run : April 3, 2005

Round 5: 2006

  1. Billy Lane vs. : Original run : August 7, 2006
  2. vs. : Original run : August 14, 2006
  3. Mike Metzger vs. Larry Linkogle : Original run : August 21, 2006
  4. vs. Ivy Tosclair : Original run : August 28, 2006
  5. Roland Sands vs. : Original run : September 4, 2006
  6. vs. : Original run : September 11, 2006
  7. vs. : Original run : September 18, 2006
  8. Detroit Brothers vs. : Original run : September 25, 2006
  9. Gypsy Charro vs. : Original run : October 2, 2006
  10. vs. : Original run : October 9, 2006
  11. vs. : Original run : October 16, 2006
  12. vs. : Original run : October 23, 2006
  13. vs. Roger Goldammer : Original run : October 30, 2006

Round 6: 2007

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