Hometown man Paul Yaffe is the subject of an ‘Art of the Ride’ exhibit at the Phoenix Airport Museum, running until the end of May 2018.
Combining photography, painting, and custom motorcycle builds and parts, ‘Art of the Ride’ is a “celebration of the passion and attitude that embodies motorcycle culture.” The exhibit features two of Paul’s most famous builds - The Copper Chopper and Prodigy.
“I never would have thought my tinkering with motorcycles would lead to the kind of recognition I’ve received,” said Paul. “But I’ve just followed my passion for bikes, and this is where it has led me. I’m gratified and grateful to be featured in this great show.”
Prodigy won the 2000 Roadster Show in Oakland, CA (for the third straight year), and even had a Hot Wheels toy made of it. The Copper Chopper was built in 2010 and was featured in the state of Arizona’s official centennial celebration. Taking 8 months to construct, it was deemed by the Arizona Centennial Foundation as more suitable than a mascot, person or event to define Arizona’s history.
Paul’s first shop, American Legend Motorcycle Co., opened in 1991. Since then, Paul has enjoyed “an illustrious and influential career in motorcycle and parts design and custom parts manufacturing.” Today, Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation, together with Paul Yaffe Originals, is recognized as one of the - if not the - preeminent custom bike building outfits and custom parts sources.
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