Peter Fonda on his custom Captain America motorbike 

Ride on Easy Rider, RIP Peter Fonda, an icon of the counter culture

I could watch Fonda imitate Hopper for hours. What a relationship; personally, professionally, and creatively.

We will miss you...RIP Peter Fonda.

This was a very insightful interview with the man who made it all happen! I remember buying an Easy Rider light switch cover and installed it in my bedroom. Dad took one look at it and made me take it down. He wasn't going to have any images of those damn long hairs on any walls in his house. In the early '70s we attended a police auction where rigid frame panhead police bikes were selling for around $600. I said Dad, that's cheap, you need to buy one! He said "I'm not going to buy one of those pieces of junk Today I'm an old man with a beard and long hair and have A rigid frame Harley. I miss you Dad!

I am a Easyrider groupie from 1969 still living the life 56 years of riding 2 wheels!

RIP Peter, you were very instrumental in my learing to ride and my love of Motorcycles. Hope you and Dennis ride together again

I am so glad that I found this video. I found out the truth about the ins & outs of the making of the iconic Capt. America bike. RIP Peter Fonda.

When on a spinal ward and allowed out of bed, this film is all that was asked for and wanted to see, to cheer up and keep going. First seen on VHS, then DVD and Blue Ray. Can stream if required. The soundtrack alone, is perfection.

I met with Peter Fonda at the Goodwood festival of speed where he kindly signed my copy of his film dirty Mary crazy larry.great to meet such a legend.rog brown. Pacific sunset records

I grew up on ‘Easy Rider’, nice that Peter Fonda finally gives credit to the ‘Afro American’ guys that so brilliantly built these bikes. Although Captain America and Billy “went looking for America” it was never verbalised in the film, the undercurrent ‘plot’ was all about ‘Freedom, existentialism and adventure’ all while riding motorcycles, brilliant !! RIP Peter Fonda.

REST IN SPEED CAPTAIN AMERICA.

Why not mention Benny Hardy and Cliff Vaughs who actually built those two bikes for the movie? They never got much recognition for all there fine work.

I have obsessed about the Captain America bike for the last 50 years and if I had the cash I would pay someone to build a perfect replica for me. I was 13 years old in 1969 when Easy Rider hit the big screen and I have wanted that bike ever since.

I had this movie on VHS when I was a kid , now I have the DVD. Great movie.

Nice to hear it straight. The billy bike always grabbed me. I have love for both bikes though... just love that bike Dennis rode. RIP to the both.

Coolest motorcycle ever, I would love to ride that! I met Mr. Fonda on a bike at a gas station in Belle Fourche S.D. He was more than friendly, I didn't know it was him till someone came up & asked for a selfy with him. Sorry to hear about his passing.

I like how he says he built it ya right he drew an idea on a bar napkin and mr bear brought it to life . What he should have done is pay tribute to the builder's and how they made his vision a reality

Since that day in ‘69 my Harley DNA was born. Thank you Peter & Dennis RIP in heaven 🙏🏼

wow, a lot of negative comments here.... BUT, that chopper inspired a lot of us baby boomers to go out & start building a bike.. i {we} couldn't afford to buy a harley back in the days, so we chopped BSA & triumphs.. when the 750 Honda came out in '69, those became popular bikes to chop also... i would say easy rider changed a lot of people in our generation..

Thank you Peter Fonda for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. May GOD bless your legacy and surviving family.

when i first saw this film i was hooked and still love it today and every day !!!!as now riding my bikes when and where I want so be it!!!

I'd watch four hours of Easy Rider. Love the Hopper impersonation.

Best interview ever. The insight to that film. Those characters. Is amazing. As for the bikes, Benny Hardy was the man. Cliff Vaughes made it happen, too. If you don't know their names, you know nothing about choppers.

RIP to both Peter and Dennis.

SugaBear is still a builder i think in the city of Lynwood ...he learned from Mr.Hardy & Mr.Vaughn

According to a lot of people, the bikes were designed and built by Cliff Vaughs and Ben Hardy of Watts . Their story is documented in the History of the Chopper by Jesse James, for Discovery Channel. Sad , that to this day, they don't get the recognition they deserve, just because they are african american.

I love the camp fire scenes. Were the best. Miss Din-Din . RIP . Good to see Peter still active. Talk about nostalgia wow. One of a kind movie. One of a kind people

I was about 13 years old when I saw the movie. It started a life long love of bikes from then I’m over 60 years old now and still riding. Fuck those that don’t! Live to Ride, Ride to live! I haven’t reached the horizon yet, so keep going, Thank you Pete and Dennis!

Hahaha, my step brother and I both chopped our mini bikes after my dad took us to see Easy Rider.

The replica at Barber Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, AL, is 100% accurate, unlike the one he rode here at Goodwood. Truly a thing of beauty!

Thanks Peter,Even at 29,Easy Rider is a huge memory of mine.I was 13 when I seen it the first time,It was at that time I decided I like Harley and Rock n Roll,Havnt looked back since

A replica Billy bike is being built right here in Owensboro, Ky as I type this. It will be going on tour soon. Going all the way to California if I remember right...

GOD BLESS YOU , Benny Hardy and Cliff Vaughs

Captivating to listen to - one of my all time favourite films.

i always wanted to ride the captain america.that bike is cool!

How many guys had the poster of Hopper on his bike flipping the bird? Classic.

Some people just dont get choppers...or Harleys even. And thats fine. Its not about how fast you can go or how comfortable you are while riding. Its about the feel. The feedback from the bike and the road. Many are works of art. Theres no use trying to explain. You either get it ...or you dont. One mans junks anothers treasure.

I think the outtakes he talks about are hidden in a sneaky spot, to be "found" on a later occasion now after Peter Fonda has passed away. He are among the top of the greatest from the white canvas, R.I.P Peter Fonda.

Brilliant Dennis Hopper impression.

LOL ! Great story about him and Hopper ! " We blew it "

That movie did it for me, I bought a '57 panhead chopper in '72 at the ripe old age of 22.

I know of a great build like this one.Its called "Captain American".It was on display in Phuket Thailand in the mid to late 90's.Great Build!Thanks.

My first big bike was VERY similar to the Easy Rider Harley. I bought a '51 panhead basket case with a good engine/tranny. It had a stock '51 panhead "wishbone" rigid frame. I spent many hours hacking, grinding, filing all of the un-needed mounts and brackets off the frame. I sent all of the engine covers and primsry cover and all of the screws out for chrome plating. I did up the cylinders in black wrinkle finish heat paint, I sent the front fork lowers out to be milled smooth and chrome plated. I bought one foot over front fork legs and a 21" front wheel. Handle bars, risers, headlight, seat, tank and tail light were all got by mail order. I put a fork brace on the front end. It had no front brake. It had a jockey shift and suicide clutch. It was a blast to ride but it is a miracle it didn't kill my ass before I sold it.

Hello to my SCV-MC Brothers ! See you at Biker's on the Bayou 50th anniversary of Easy Rider Saturday August 24th Franklin Louisiana. This ride was rescheduled from July 13th 2019 due to the storm. It's going to be amazing I can't wait to see everybody. SCV-MC 1st Battalion Company B 4th platoon.

Rip Peter Fonda along with Dennis Hopper...I remember seeing Easyrider for the first time when I was 12 on Wake Island at an out door theater on the island been into bikes ever since.

I never saw this movie, so I just found it on Amazon prime free with commercials. I’m gonna watch it now!

Rest In Peace Peter.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

If only those outtakes had been saved..... I'd gladly watch a 4 hour,full length version of Easyriders..... Those beautiful riding scenes,landscapes etc.

wow, i am so glad this is documented on film

Dirty marry, crazy Larry was another good Peter Fonda movie

This is an amazing video love Peter Fonda

Thanks for posting this! I had no idea he did that- sweet ! & a sweet man - so sad he’s gone - cheers Capt. America!!!

Your going to be missed RIP. Peter!

Very cool interview, rest in peace brother.

Lovely bikes wow

I remember going to one of the first screenings of Easy Rider when I was an 18 year old kid with a chopped WLA...I remember the feelings oif rage after the end of the movie...it was that impactful. (BTW...still riding old Harleys at 72)

really nice !!! so cool .

Love that Bike

Very cool bike and movie! Thanks Peter!

Wikipedia has him buying the bikes from the Sheriff's Dept. Not the LAPD. I wonder who's correct. That was very classy of Peter not to air the dirty laundry between him & Dennis Hopper during this interview. He passed on my birthday Aug 16. I will always celebrate our lives on this day!

Rip Peter!!!

Thank you very cool..........

LOVE THIS!

Love Peter fonda

well done Pete, a masterpiece film , this was honest of you too.

Looks great for his age👍

Hi Pete fonda what amazing bike i would love to have one of these bike but the cost of this bike is a lot of money its just a dream for me . my name is Gary i am from Sheffield it so lovey to see bikes like this hope everything go well god bless gary

Awesome story for anyone that was actually paying attention.

There's some tools in the shed, and turn that thing off, your making my horse skittish, that sure is a good looking machine. Yeah man.

Somebody offered to build me this Captain America bike nine years ago for fifty grand (American). I spent it in the Studio and my band instead. I don't regret my decision, but every time I see Easy Rider, or a clip like this, I think, I blew it!

I had a bike just like the one you drove in the beginning of the movie 250 Bultaco Pursang

Not surprised he says "political incorrect" several times...🙄

I remember seeing easy rider in the theatre. It was restricted adult so I had to con my father into going with me. I doubt he enjoyed it as much as I did. It was a great movie considering it was done on a low budget. Dennis hopper, jack Nicolson, Peter Fonda, Bridgette Fonda Dan haggerty, Karen black. Quite the cast.

So cool RiP . Mr Captain America

Awesome!

We would buy the extended film and faithful replica bikes!

My wife blew it! I enjoyed it! RIP Peter!

This is about Peter, not the bike. Hell, it wasn't even started and no specs on the bike mentioned. Wong Title dude.

At least the bike is still cool. 🇺🇸

THE COOLEST OF THE COOL, CAPTAIN AMERICA, MR. PETER FONDA, R.I.P.

Riding that bike would jar your guts out respectfully you can witness in the ranch scene

Dennis Hopper took one "Captain America" bike & sold it to a metalsmith in Taos, NM who dismantled it so it could not be stolen in one piece> Summer of 1979 we camped out in his alfalfa field & in the am he & his wife invited us in & that's when I saw the American Flag gas tank on his fireplace mantle> Went back to visit in 2017 & he told me he'd sold the bike "as is" (dismantled) to a man in California back in the 80s> He still has his metal shop but no bikes

Wow, thanks for this video. I am one of those ER heads. I rode the route backwards the summer after the release. And I would love to know where I can see that gorgeous 1948 Hudson Commodore Convertible Peter drove in Wanda Nevada.

So great to be aLegend❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

RIP Captain America !

I like the "Easy Rider The Ride Back", a great story line and a tribute to American Vets.

Still got all the posters.

Best movie ever.saw it when i was about 13 tears old been n2 bikes ever since

absolut kultbike,drive it again,where is dennis?

I'm not into bikes really but that thing is a work of art

Rest in Peace.

R. I. P

Bless you Sir..! Yeah Captain!

RIP my Hero :(

RIP Brother 😎✌🇺🇲

R.I.P. to both Peter and Dennis.......

happy birthday

Peter Fonda like his sister is fond of PETER !

Wow! A 4hr version of Easy Rider! How cool would that be?

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