Paul Yaffe's Copper Chopper on Arizona TV: See the Video

Bike builder Paul Yaffe is in the news on Arizona Highway TV and Paul Yaffe added some personal news last month, when he married the love of his life, Suzie Q! - wedding photo (Arizona, May 2nd) by Julianna Turner Salvante.



The video (embeded in this post) opens with a close-up of the handcrafted seat by 
 Duane Ballard Custom Leather.

Arizona's Centennial Mascot, "Copper Chopper by Paul Yaffe" is on a 17-month tour at locations all over Arizona, where participants have a chance to buy a $5 raffle ticket to try to win the Copper Chopper. The final drawing - on the 100th anniversary of Arizona Statehood -  is the week of February 14, 2012 at the Best Fest of Phoenix.


See related story - tickets available online.

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Baddest Bagger in AZ Bike Show at 15th Arizona Bike Week

Are you heading to Arizona Bike Week & Westworld Cyclefest?

Then be sure to check out - "The Baddest Bagger in AZ Bike Show," presented by Bagger Nation and American Bagger Magazine. "That’s right. Baggers are finally getting their due!" said Paul Yaffe of Bagger Nation. Don’t miss your chance to have your Bagger featured on the cover of American Bagger Magazine. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies will be presented on stage in 3 classes: Original (no frame mods) Modified (OEM Frame modified) Ground Up (aftermarket frame)The show is Saturday, April 2nd.


It's the final countdown!! Arizona Bike Week starts one week from today! The forecast is calling for some incredible riding weather and the party is about to begin. Pre-Rally events begin Friday, March 25, 2011.

This year the five-day event pass to $40. That's a $10 discount from last year's pricing and still includes all the concerts and events that Westworld Cyclefest has to offer. Skid Row will be in concert on Wednesday, March 30. Paul Yaffe's Bagger Nation presents Warrant on Thursday, March 31. Buddy Stubbs Harley Davidson presents Heart on Friday, April 1.

Chester's Harley Davidson presents Buckcherry on Saturday, April 2. Everyone’s favorite Sunday afternoon Cyclefest band, Mongollon will close on April 3.

In addition to the HandleBar Saloon, two new party tents have been added this year: The ABW Roadhouse and Cyclefest Cantina. Throughout the rally, catch acts by local bands: 74th St. Band, Cell Phone Cowboys, Coverz Inc. Hawg Wild, Hellbound, Jasmine Cain, Men Without Shame, Pat Roberts and The Heymakers, and Sludge’s Build a Band.

All Premium and Gold RV packages are sold out, but a few Silver RV and tent spaces are available, and there are still rooms offered by sponsoring hotels at significant biker discounts for the rally, with no minimum nights required.

Arizona Bike Week is all about riding in the desert, and the 15th Arizona Bike Week has some big rides and a poker tournament starting Sunday, March 27th.

Sunday, March 27: Leather and Luck Poker Tournament at Fort McDowell - Limited to 250 entrants.

Wednesday, March 30: Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson's Riding Kids Run - Shirts/Pins given to the first 725 entrants.

Thursday, March 31: T-Bar Trail Run - Save $5 when you pre-register online.

Friday, April 1: Hamster's Dry Heat Poker Run - Save $5 when you pre-register online.

Saturday, April 2: Chester Harley-Davidson's Torch Ride - Save $5 when you pre-register online.

Sunday, April 3: Logan's Run - Get a free t-shirt when you register online.

If you purchase your Cyclefest event pass online you'll get a $5 coupon for the Arizona Bike Week Official Merchandise booth. Details and tickets: azbikeweek.com

Arizona Governor Unveils Paul Yaffe Copper Chopper, Arizona Centennial Bike Oct. 23rd

The "Copper Chopper" built by Arizona native Paul Yaffe to mark Arizona's 100th anniversary was unveiled by Governor Jan Brewer on Saturday, Oct. 23rd during the  Arizona State Fair. 

The unveiling of the Arizona Centennial Chopper was part of a Safety Day that included a bike show and a Bret Michaels Concert at the fairgrounds in Phoenix, AZ.
                                                                                 The Arizona Centennial Chopper will travel the open road for 17 months, promoting events and projects celebrating Arizona's 100th anniversary: Feb. 14, 2012. See more photos. 

You can  enter to win this one-off bike built by world renowned bike builder Paul Yaffe by purchasing a $5 drawing ticket at any Copper Chopper appearance. Tickets are also available online at: Arizona100.org

Get Ready for Sturgis 2010!

 

The Sturgis 70th Anniversary is almost ready to happen at Broken Spoke Campground - where Cycle Source Magazine and Limpnickie Lot crew of bike builders stay every year.

There's always something going on at the County Line -- Live music, cool pool parties, hot chicks, clean bathrooms, hot showers, killer sunsets and late night dirt track racing.

To entice you even more, this year you can get 10% off your tent, RV or cabin reservations. Just enter the "CycleSource" discount code when booking online at brokenspokecampground.com/reservations

or call toll-free at 877-653-6679 (8-SPOKE-ON-79.)

 Broken Spoke Party $$ - Spoke Bucks

 

For the 1st time, the Broken Spoke Saloon is issuing its own currency – Broken Spoke Bucks – that you can use to buy drinks inside the campground and at the saloon on Lazelle street in downtown Sturgis.

Here's how it works. Book your campground reservation online or on the phone and refer a friend. You will automatically earn Broken Spoke Bucks (issued in $5 denominations) when a friend books a reservation that includes your first and last name in the "How Did You Hear About Us" section.

Click to enlarge flyer. $20 in Broken Spoke Bucks for every Tent Camper that you refer. $30 for RV reservations, $50 for Cabin reservations.

Paul Yaffe at Arizona Bike Week 2010

Arizona Bike Week 2010 - The weather is perfect! It was 69 degrees (F) at 9 a.m. and record-breaking crowds have been showing up in full force by 11 a.m. every day at The Hideaway Grill ... somewhere in Cave Creek, Arizona.

Paul Yaffe showed up on Sunday to party with Mark (owner of Hideaway) and Kimmy Cruz. There was a big 13-mile parade of motorcycles, horseback riders and antique cars up highway 101 on Sunday... and a woman won $1,000 in the Hideaway Tattoo Contest for her full back tat!

Get Your Bling Here! "I am just loving it here at The Hideaway Grill," Kimmy Cruz reported by phone today... "Everybody is just so sweet, and so layed back. And I found a totally awesome collection of crystal bling plus men's Hellenbach and Crybaby Asshole MC clothing at the Hideaway retail store."

"People are just loving this warm weather, and of course there is no humidity. So they ride out to The Hideaway and spend the whole day in the sunshine, and then ride back when the temperatures start to drop into the 70s at night."

MONDAY APRIL 12: JIM NASI CUSTOMS/TRASK PERFORMANCE DAY

Come and check out some of the most awesome pieces of bike art in the world. Jim will be here with photo and autograph ops, along with his one of a kind bikes. Nick Trask will be at the Hideaway displaying his bikes and performance systems as well. At 6 pm join Jim, Nick, and Mark for a ride down to Nasiʼs Bike Week Bash!! Free Food, Drinks, and Tour of Nasiʼs factory. Vendors, Promos, TONS of Giveaways, and much more ALL day at the Hideaway.

TUESDAY APRIL 13: BOURGETS BIKE WORKS DAY

Bridget Bourget will be here with some of her most awesome creations. Photo and Autograph Ops with Bridget all day. At 5 pm we are heading down to Bourgets Bike Week Bash for free food, live entertainment, drinks, and a tour of Bourgets factory. Vendors, Promos, TONS of Giveaways, and much more ALL day at the Hideaway.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 14: AZ BIKE WEEK HERO PARTY/SINISTER INDUSTRIES DAY

This day is one of the most honorable days of Marks journey. Be sure your at the Hideaway early to celebrate with Mark, as he has been named this years Arizona Bike Week Hero. This is a huge honor to Mark and everyone who has continued to support

the Hideaway over the years. At 6 pm join motorcycle personalities and all of the Arizona custom builders for a ride to Cyclefest to honor Mark. Vince Neil is in concert that night. All day at the Hideaway, John Shope, from Sinister Industries, will be

throwing his Bike Week Bash. If you havenʼt seen Sinister Industries custom baggers, they are BADASS and second to none! Photo and autograph ops all day. Vendors, Promos, TONS of Giveaways, and much more ALL day at the Hideaway.

THURSDAY APRIL 15:PAUL YAFFE'S "BAGGER NATION" DAY

Paul Yaffe will have his famous bagger creations and custom bikes at the Hideaway with photo and autograph ops. At 6 pm join Mark and Paul for a ride down to Cyclefest for the Ratt concert. Vendors, Promos, TONS of Giveaways, and much more ALL day at the Hideaway.


FRIDAY APRIL 16: HIDEAWAY GRILL & BROKEN SPOKE GYPSY TOUR

You donʼt want to miss this! At 1 pm Mark and Jay Allen, from The Broken Spoke, will be guiding you on an all day ride to various locations, all guaranteed to be fun. The ride will end down at Cyclefest for the Dierks Bentley concert. Vendors, Promos, TONS of Giveaways, and much more ALL day at the Hideaway.

SATURDAY APRIL 17: CAVE CREEK DAY

Arizonaʼs best custom builders will have their latest creations at the Hideaway all day along with motorcycle personalities. The Coors Light Girls will be here for a day of PARTYING!! Donʼt miss the “Cactus Massacre Cruz Tequila Party”. Come ride the luge! At 6 pm we are heading down to Cyclefest for George Thorogood and the Destroyers in concert. Vendors, Promos,TONS of Giveaways, and much more ALL day at the Hideaway.

SUNDAY APRIL 18: HIDEAWAY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY

Get to the Hideaway early, this is going to be one full day!! Annual FREE crawfish boil!! The Coors Light and Jack Daniels Girls will be here for partying and giveaways! Vendors, Promos, TONS of Giveaways, and much more ALL day at the Hideaway.

Smokin Hot Charity Ride: 2010 Arizona Bike Week

T-Bar Trail Ride - Thurs., April 15 - Arizona Bike Week 2010

This message from Suzy Q and Paul Yaffe - Hey riders! Time to saddle up and help make Arizona’s best scenery better by "helping boobs one bar at a time”

Don’t miss this year's smokin hot ride! Vince Neil of Motley Crue fame, Michael Ballard & Angie from the world famous Full Throttle Saloon, and celebrity bike builder Paul Yaffe will be leading the posse out of WestWorld headed to our favorite chuck wagon Toby Keith’s.

I Love This Bar & Grill! After filling up on some great grub, the trail leads us to the gorgeous, sizzling hot ladies of Christie’s Cabaret-Phoenix, Cheetah’s Cabaret-Phoenix, and Christie’s Cabaret-Tempe where we can water our horses and dust off our jeans! The trail then takes us back to WestWorld for some cold libations and the RATT concert in the Handlebar Saloon. Ride leaves WestWorld at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 15 during the 2010 Arizona Bike Week.

All proceeds benefit the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center. Scottsdale, AZ. $25.00 Registration includes; lunch, admission to Cyclefest, RATT concert, & ride prizes. (1 completed application required for each rider) Commemorative Ride T-Shirts will be on sale at rider check-in.


Pre-register online at: Arizona Bike Week - T-Bar Trail Ride