American IronHorse was an American

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manufacturer based in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area that was founded in 1995 by Tim Edmondson and Bill Rucker. At one time, AIH was the largest factory producer of custom motorcycles in the USA. Their factory was located in

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, and housed the complete manufacturing process under a single roof. Although most (305) parts for the bikes were made in-house, such as the seats and wheels, all American IronHorse motorcycles were built with S&S engines and were assembled in-house. By 2006, the company had sold around 10,000 motorcycles. In Spring 2008, American Ironhorse ceased production on all motorcycles and most company assets were liquidated at auction. Following Bill Rucker's departure, AIH had a succession of CEOs and Tim Edmondson, President, the second largest shareholder and director of design sold his ownership in the company the following year. In 2005, negotiated a $40 million deal with

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. Buck Hendricson, who oversaw the company's second bankruptcy, also guided the firm through its sale to Textron Inc, which subsequently liquidated the company in 2008. The Company specialized in making motorcycles that had large displacement

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engines with large fins. One reviewer suggested the products are eye candy and beautiful, more powerful than comparable

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s, but lacking in handling and amenities.

Models

Roadster *10th Anniversary Texas Chopper *Bandit *Classic *Roadster *SR Roadster *Stalker *Thunder *XR Thunder *YR Classic *ZR Slammer *Texas Chopper-Softtail *Legend-Softtail *Slammer-Adjustable Air Ride, named 2007 Bike of the Year by V-twin magazine *LSC-Lone Star Chopper "Rigid *Tejas-Rigid *Outlaw-Softail *Bandera-Softail *Classic Chop-Softail *Judge-Softail *Ironhorse Ranger *Ironhorse Bagger

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Manuals Brands: AMERICAN IRONHORSE Manuals Motorcycle Legend SC Owner's manual AMERICAN IRONHORSE Legend SC Owner's Manual
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