OThe Michigan ‘Big Blue
On Saturday, November 17, 2007, the “Big Blue” Bike made its debut during half time at the UM – Ohio State game. Mikey and Paulie Teutul of Orange County Choppers and stars of the popular TLC's American Chopper® presented the custom-made motorcycle to Dr. Robert Kelch, Executive Vice President of Medical Affairs for the University of Michigan Health System and Patricia Warner, Associate Hospital Director, UMHS and Chief Administrative Officer for U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital.
Custom built by Orange County Choppers, the Michigan 'Big Blue' Bike is a rigid, right side drive, 6-up, 5-out chopper with a 40 degree rake. See photos (pdf)
Key features include:
- Revtec 100" engine
- Baker 6-speed transmission
- Custom OCC/Michigan wheels; chrome with epoxy inlay
- Custom OCC/Michigan air cleaner cover and primary cover
- OCC Down Sweep Exhaust with custom Michigan exhaust covers"
The fabrication of the “Big Blue Bike” was underwritten by the Lurie Foundation. The Ann and Robert H. Lurie Foundation is pleased to support the “Big Blue” Bike, a unique opportunity to showcase the value of motorcycle transportation along with a deep commitment to improving children’s health care in the United States and around the world. One of philanthropist Ann Lurie’s most significant endeavors is AID Village Clinics, Inc. a U.S. public charity delivering quality health care to remote and impoverished communities in southeastern Kenya using trained health care workers on motorcycles.
