American IronHorse was an American motorcycle 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 Fort Worth, Texas, 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 Textron Inc. 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 V-twin engines with large fins. One reviewer suggested the products are eye candy and beautiful, more powerful than comparable Harley Davidsons, 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 References External links Manuals Brands: AMERICAN IRONHORSE Manuals Motorcycle Legend SC Owner's manual AMERICAN IRONHORSE Legend SC Owner's Manual American IronHorser VIN system Defunct motorcycle manufacturers of the United States Motorcycles by brand Motorcycles introduced in the 1990s Companies based in Fort Worth, Texas Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1995