Chopper Dave, custom bike builder

Outside the Motel6 in Gainesville, Florida that I was checking into I met this cool guy, Chopper Dave. He'd had a little to drink but that only made him more social and relaxed with the other hotel guests. I grabbed my camera and did a quick interview with him to get him started on his 15 minutes of fame.

He built this bike from a variety of parts that not only give it a very unique look but an incredibly comfortable and fun ride. I took it for a spin in the parking lot and while its hard on corners, its upright seating position is a lot more comfortable than my mountain bike! He's even got some LED lights on the front that look like some alien creature's eyes. Don't know if they're as good as a high beam but they did fit his style.

Dave and his wife had been evicted from a place were renting and were temporarily living in the woods in a little camp. Tonight they'd decided to take a break from that and get some rest at the Motel 6. Despite his challenging situation, Chopper Dave was still a determined man. He has a strong faith in god and believes this is just part of his journey and that its the path he's got to take.