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Count's Kustoms is a Las Vegas -based custom Chopper shop. BIOGRAPHY The shop was founded by Danny "The Count" Koker and lead fabricator Shannon Aikau in the late 90's. Danny comes from a family of custom-enthusiasts and auto manufacturers from the Great Lakes area. Having spent most of his youth learning from family members and reading about building techniques from legendary builders, The Count soon turned his passion into a working business in Las Vegas. He earned his nickname "The Count", while a popular Horror Host on the television show, Saturday Fright at the Movies. Shannon Aikau is originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. His father, Jimmy Aikau (cousin of surfing legend Eddie Aikau ), was a pioneer of island chopper building in the late 60's, early 70's. He learned everything from his father all within the comforts of their own family garage. Growing up with this influence and his love for customization, he decided to take his skills to the mainland. Upon his arrival in Las Vegas, he was introduced to The Count, who at the time was looking for a lead fabricator. The two have since continued to collaborate on everything from custom bikes to hot rods for a diverse client base. Count's Kustoms was born. METHODOLOGY Designed with innovation and inspired by gothic macabre, their bike designs have been noted for their long front ends and retro-influenced construction. As a custom motorcycle shop, the builders use professional-grade parts in the industry, to embody individuality and forward thinking, with a nod to the Chopper's enduring heritage. Count's Kustoms renders all the fabrication, paint and upholstery in its 23,000 sq. ft. Las Vegas shop. The decor of the facility is lined with gargoyles, purple velvet walls, leopard print seating areas, a clothing store and a billiard lounge area above the showroom called the “Vampire Loft.” POP-CULTURE The Count, known in the Las Vegas community as the infamous TV Horror Host , the Vampire Count Cool Rider, has been building bikes “forever”. Worldwide, the bikes have been featured in numerous magazines such as Street Chopper, Easy Riders and The Robb Report . The designs have attracted high-profile clients such as Matt Hughes , Michael Goddard and Ozzy Osbourne . Most recently, Count’s built choppers for Motley Crue , who are currently using the bikes as part of their stage show for the “Carnival of Sins” tour. On March 7, 2006, the alt/metal band Godsmack filmed their music video "Speak" for their upcoming album "IV" with Count's Kustoms. Television appearances have also followed on MTV , VH-1 , Corbin’s Ride On and the Speed Channel . Its youth-driven merchandise customers are soon turning the Count's Kustoms into a much sought after Lifestyle Brand . REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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