Biker Build-Off

Biker Build-Off
Created by	Thom Beers
Starring	Hugh King (Master of Ceremonies)
Narrated by	Thom Beers
Composer	Ken Mazur
Country of origin	United States
No.of episodes	33
Production
Running time	45 minutes
Production company	Original Productions
Original release
Network	Discovery Channel
Release	September 28, 2002(2002-09-28)– 2007(2007)

Biker Build-Offis areality televisionseries for theDiscovery Channel.Created and narrated byThom Beers,the series was originally conceived as a single special calledThe 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 (and its name shortened to justBiker Build-Off) in 2005.

Premise of the Show

Two reputed custommotorcyclebuilders 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-Offwas originally an irregularly-grouped series (termed "rounds" ) of contests that spanned a calendar year. The originalGreat Biker Build-Offwas a single competition. In 2003, the second round had three contests, and the third round (2004) 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 aWorld Biker Build-Offspecial (pitting three international bikers) 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 theBiker Build-Offwere 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 (co-executive producer of the series) 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. (The disqualification may be waived by the competing builder; several shows have featured instances where the bike would have been disqualified ( "DQ'ed" ) but the other builder did not enforce the rule.)

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 Lanevs.Roger Bourget:Original run: September 28, 2002

Round 2: 2003

1. Billy Lanevs.Dave Perewitz:Original run: September 1, 2003
2. Indian Larryvs.Paul Yaffe:Original run: September 1, 2003
3. Billy Lanevs.Indian Larry:Original run: September 1, 2003

Builder 1	Builder 2	Winner
Billy Lane	Dave Perewitz	Billy Lane
Indian Larry	Paul Yaffe	Indian Larry
Billy Lane	Indian Larry	Indian Larry

Round 3: 2004

1. Chicavs.Hank Young:Original run: June 21, 2004
2. Cory Nessvs.Arlen Ness:Original run: June 22, 2004
3. Russell Mitchellvs.Eddie Trotta:Original run: June 23, 2004
4. Mitch Bergeronvs.Kendall Johnson:Original run: June 24, 2004
5. Matt Hotchvs.Joe Martin:Original run: June 27, 2004
6. Combined Genius:Original run: June 27, 2004

World Biker Build-Off 2004

1. Joe Martinvs.Russell Mitchellvs.Scotty Cox:Original run: September 6, 2004

Round 4: 2005

1. Jerry Covingtonvs.Warren Vesely:Original run: January 11, 2005
2. Joe Martinvs.Shinya Kimura:Original run: January 18, 2005
3. Jesse Rookevs.Ron Finch:Original run: January 25, 2005
4. Russell Mitchellvs. theDetroit Brothers:Original run: February 1, 2005
5. Indian Larryvs.Mondo:Original run: February 8, 2005
6. Chicavs.Mike Pugliese:Original run: February 15, 2005
7. Cory Nessvs.Eric Gorges:Original run: February 22, 2005
8. Hank Youngvs.Cole Foster:Original run: March 1, 2005
9. Billy Lanevs.Mike Brown:Original run: March 8, 2005
10. Kendall Johnsonvs.Eddie Trotta:Original run: March 15, 2005
11. Matt Hotchvs.Rick Fairless:Original run: March 22, 2005
12. Arlen Nessvs.Roland Sands:Original run: March 29, 2005
13. The Ultimate Chop:Original run: April 3, 2005

Round 5: 2006

1. Billy Lanevs.Russell Mitchell:Original run: August 7, 2006
2. Trevelenevs.Scott Long:Original run: August 14, 2006
3. Mike Metzgervs.Larry Linkogle:Original run: August 21, 2006
4. Kevin Alsopvs.Ivy Tosclair:Original run: August 28, 2006
5. Roland Sandsvs.Jesse Rooke:Original run: September 4, 2006
6. Ell Pittsvs.Harold Pontarelli:Original run: September 11, 2006
7. Marcus Walzvs.Michael Prugh:Original run: September 18, 2006
8. Detroit Brothersvs.Jason Kangas:Original run: September 25, 2006
9. Gypsy Charrovs.Kim Suter:Original run: October 2, 2006
10. Paul Yaffevs.Dave Perewitz:Original run: October 9, 2006
11. Craig Whitfordvs.Mike Long:Original run: October 16, 2006
12. Brian Klockvs.Jason Hart:Original run: October 23, 2006
13. Matt Hotchvs.Roger Goldammer:Original run: October 30, 2006

Round 6: 2007

1. Gard Hollingervs.Jason Hart
2. Paul Cox & Keinovs.Trevelen
3. Chicavs.Michael Barragan
4. Bryan Fullervs.Greg Westbury
5. Dawn Norakasvs.Scott Webster
6. Andrew Williamsvs.James Compton

External links

• Official website
• The Great Biker Build-OffatIMDb
• Biker Build-OffatIMDb