Jerry Covington
Encyclopedia
Background
Jerry started building custom motorcycles (choppersChopper (motorcycle)
A chopper is a type of motorcycle that was either modified from an original motorcycle design or built from scratch to have a hand-crafted appearance. The main features of a chopper that make it stand out are its longer frame design accompanied by a stretch front end...
) in the early seventies and founded Covington's Cycle City in Woodward Oklahoma in 1993.
He has become well known in the motorcycle industry as one of the top custom builders for his clean designs and high quality custom motorcycles, and has appeared in numerous TV shows Including the Discovery Channel's Biker Build-Off
Biker Build-Off
Biker Build-Off is a reality television series for the Discovery Channel. Created and narrated by Thom Beers, the series was originally conceived as a single special called The Great Biker Build-Off...
series, Carlos Mencia's Mind of Mencia
Mind of Mencia
Mind of Mencia is an American television comedy series on the cable channel Comedy Central. Hosted by Carlos Mencia, it aired from 2005 to 2008.- History :...
, and Corbin's Ride On.
Jerry has also been featured in several custom motorcycle related books including "Art of The Chopper", and "Top Chops".
Jerry's one of a kind motorcycles have won many awards, have been featured in dozens of magazines, including Easyriders, HotBike, and Street Chopper, and have been photographed by Michael Lichter Photography.
Jerry has built motorcycles for celebrities such as comedian Carlos Mencia
Carlos Mencia
Carlos Mencia , born Ned Arnel Mencia, is a Honduran-born American comedian, writer, and actor. His style of comedy is often political and involves issues of race, culture, criminal justice, and social class...
, musician Sammy Hagar
Sammy Hagar
Sam Roy "Sammy" Hagar , also known as The Red Rocker, is an American rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Also sings Country Music....
, and race car driver Billy Boat
Billy Boat
William "Billy" Leonard Boat is a former American open wheel driver who raced in the Indy Racing League....
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Magazine Covers
- American Bagger (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Apr. 2009 - HotBike (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Feb. 2009 - Easyriders (GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
) Mar. 2009 - Easyriders (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) May. 2008 - American Cycle (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Jan. 2008 - Bikers Life (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Sep. 2008 - Easyriders (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Oct. 2007 - Biker Zone (MexicoMexicoThe United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
) 2007 Vol 168 - Street Chopper (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Nov. 2006 - Hot Rod Bikes (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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) Apr. 2002
Magazine Articles
- V-Twin (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Aug. 2009: To Russia, With Love: An International Success Story - Distinctly Oklahoma (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Jul. 2009: "Get your Motor Runnin... Head Out on the Highway..." - American Bagger (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Apr. 2009: "Covingtons: Retro Custom Bagger" - HotBike (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Feb. 2009: Finned with Finess: Covingtons Classy Shovel - American Bagger (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Feb. 2009: "Covingtons Customs: Billet Covers Part 2" - Easyriders (GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
) Mar. 2009: Interview mit Jerry Covington - V-Twin (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Apr. 2009: Jerry Covington: In For the Long Haul - American Bagger (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) May. 2008: The Fabricators Motorcycle: A Covingtons Showcase Bagger - Easyriders (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) May. 2008: Lucifer II: Giving the Devil His Due - American Cycle (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Mar. 2008: Whiskey: Russell Orr's Covington Chopper - American Cycle (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Jan. 2008: Covington vs Covington - AMD (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Jan. 2008: Covingtons Cycle City: It's a Family Affair - V-Twin Annual (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Jan. 2008: A Fist Full of Dollars: Covington's Hi-Tech Pro-Street - Hot Bike Baggers (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Jul. 2008: Sweet Glide: Covingtons Customs FLHX - Bikers Life (MexicoMexicoThe United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
) Sep. 2008: Psychodelic Chopper - Easyriders (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Oct. 2007: One For The Books: Drag Specialties FatBook Sourced by Jerry Covington - Barnetts (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Oct. 2007: Covingtons Customs Bobber: Featured Custom - Easyriders (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Aug. 2007: A Fist Full of Dollars: Covington's Hi-Tech Pro-Street - V-Twin (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Jun. 2007: One Hundred Bucks Bought It: One lucky ticket holder got the deal of a lifetime - American Bagger (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) May. 2007: Covington's Black Bagger Goes to South Africa: A Stunningly Subtle Two Wheeler - Biker Zone (MexicoMexicoThe United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
) 2007 Vol 168: Covington's Black Bagger Goes to South Africa: A Stunningly Subtle Two Wheeler - HotBike (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) 2007 Vol.39 No.9: Covington's El Capitan: Two Firsts For Covington's Custom Cycles - Easyriders (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Jan. 2006: Covingtons Pagan Gold Hot Rod: Lucifer 1 - Street Chopper (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Nov. 2006: Covingtons Hot Rod Twin Cam - Hot Rod Bikes (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Jan. 2005: Scaring Soccer Moms Everywhere: Ultra Classic Redux - Iron Works (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Aug. 2004: Shop Bike Special: Old School Bobber - American Iron (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Jun. 2004: Covington Built Bagger: To Mark, It's the best of everything in one machine - Hot Bike (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) May. 2004: Old School Looks: At an Old School Price - Easyriders (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) May. 2004: Sprit Of The Chopper: Covington's Keeper - V-Twin (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Mar. 2004: When quality alone does all the selling: It's a Keeper - Best of American Iron (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Softail Special 2004: Hold That E: An extreme machine for Xtreme Machine - Best of American Iron (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Softail Special 2004: In Spades: Rodeo rider keeps it on two wheels - Hot Bike (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Nov. 2003: Stretch Limo: Low Long and Aggressive - Hot Rod Bikes (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Oct. 2003: Searchin: It all Began With an Axle Cover - Street Chopper (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Jan. 2003: A Builders Bike: Or So He Thought - V-Twin (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Dec. 2002: Master Builder Covington: Jerry's Lean, Clean, Running Machines - Hot Rod Bikes (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Aug. 2002: Green, Clean, Riding Machine: A Pro Street Built for Two - V-Twin (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) July. 2002: A Herd of Choppers is Hittin' The Trails: Meanwhile, Back at The Ranch - Street Chopper (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Apr. 2002: Arrogant Attitude: You'd Have One Too - American Iron (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Apr. 2002: Hold That E: An extreme machine for Xtreme Machine - Hot Bike (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Sep. 1998: Jerry's New Bike: All it cost was a shop ticket - Easyriders (U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) Apr. 1997: Mutual Admiration Society
Books
- Today's Top Custom Bike Builders 2009
- Art of The Bobber 2006
- Top Chops Oct. 2005
- Art of the Chopper Sep. 2005
Television appearances
- Discovery ChannelDiscovery ChannelDiscovery Channel is an American satellite and cable specialty channel , founded by John Hendricks and distributed by Discovery Communications. It is a publicly traded company run by CEO David Zaslav...
’s Biker Build-OffBiker Build-OffBiker Build-Off is a reality television series for the Discovery Channel. Created and narrated by Thom Beers, the series was originally conceived as a single special called The Great Biker Build-Off...
: Jerry Covington vs. Warren Vesely January 11, 2005 - Corbin's Ride On!
- Mind of MenciaMind of MenciaMind of Mencia is an American television comedy series on the cable channel Comedy Central. Hosted by Carlos Mencia, it aired from 2005 to 2008.- History :...
: Season-1 Episode-9 - V-Twin TV
- Speedvision
- Discover Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Horizon
Awards and accomplishments
- Easyriders Invitational - Dallas 2008, Best of Show
- AMD World Championship 2006, 2nd place: Production Manufacturer
- Discovery ChannelDiscovery ChannelDiscovery Channel is an American satellite and cable specialty channel , founded by John Hendricks and distributed by Discovery Communications. It is a publicly traded company run by CEO David Zaslav...
’s Biker Build-OffBiker Build-OffBiker Build-Off is a reality television series for the Discovery Channel. Created and narrated by Thom Beers, the series was originally conceived as a single special called The Great Biker Build-Off...
Champion for Jerry Covington vs. Warren Vesely January 11, 2005 - V-Twin Magazine, Best Custom Fabricated Bike
- All American Motorcycle Show 2004, Best of Show: Pro-Builders Class
- Easyriders Invitational - Houston 2004, 2nd place: Best of Show
- Easyriders Invitational - Louisville 2003, 1st place: Best Street Custom
- Easyriders Invitational - Louisville 2003, 2nd place: Best Radical
- Easyriders Invitational - Columbus 2003, 1st place: Best Radical
- Hot Bike Magazine, High Tech Product of 2000, for TC88B frame