Back On The Road - Midwest Motorcycle Supply

MIDWEST-DISPATCH / JAN. 2011
Gettin’ Back on the Road when the winter weather breaks
is one thing, but gettin’ back to the road after picking up the
pieces of an accident that costs you a limb is another. Take
Gypsy for instance, after being struck in a 2007 accident she’s
just now wrapped up a custom bike build to accommodate
her prosthetic arm and her determined attitude.
After all, Gypsy grew up on bikes starting with her Daddy’s
‘48 Indian Chief, she then
rode a 750 Honda, a ‘73
Triumph Tiger and then
bought a brand new 1200
Sporty® in ‘02, that bike
isn’t as lucky as Gypsy.
Now that’s custom . . .
Small Lever is the Brake and the
Large Lever is Clutch.
Marcus Orabona of
Trailer Trash Choppers
built Gypsy’s bike she
named “Chump Change”
Though she’s more than
satisfied with Marcus’
build, the accident
settlement was mere...
This Quick Release Handlebar
Attachment with Ball & Socket
design (Mert Lawwill) has
adjustable release pressure,
to accommodate a rider with
a prosthetic arm.
Ready to take to the road powered up with an Ultima 107 . . .

Itching to get back in the saddle after the ‘07 crash,
opportunity was drawing near. During a vacation in
Florida Gypsy looked up one of her bike-building friends
she hadn’t seen in twenty years and found him still
building bikes that perfectly matched her style. As a
matter of fact, they so much shared the same aesthetic
for customs that Gypsy followed the build by phone and
photo from her home in Louisiana as Marcus did a ground
up custom build, including the special hand controls to
accommodate Gypsy’s prosthetic.
Marcus Orabona of Trailer Trash Choppers crafted a great
ride dubbed “Chump Change” , a great follow up to a
chopper called “Spare Change”, both bikes featured in
Barnett’s Magazine. Marcus used an Ultima 107 C.I.
Engine, Ultima® Polished 6 Speed Transmission, Ultima®
Oil Tank on a Paughco wishbone frame with 30
degree rake, no stretch, & fishtail pipes sourced from
Midwest Motorcycle Supply.
Gypsy is stepping up to an Ultima
107 C.I. power plant which is mated to an
Ultima 6 Speed tranny to insure smooth
shifting with those custom clutch controls.
She’s ready to take back the roads of Louisiana.
Builder:
Marcus Orabona / Trailer Trash Choppers
Ormond Beach, Florida
Contact him at orabona84@gmail.com

Happy trails to a high spirited Cajun
Gypsy Lady on her chopper.
February 5-6-7
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