Most people are aware of who I am but only a few know who the real unsung hero's in our Operation actually are. First and foremost is Steve LaPlume an American Ex GP racer from the early 80's who married a Chinese girl in the USA and moved back to Shanghai to be close to the "OUTLAWS". Steve is an even partner and owner and is responsible for all manufacturing and shipping operational duties. Steve has great motorcycle mechanical skills and has a very keen eye for detail and improving anything he works on. Steve has been responsible for many of the innovations we offer standard and is always tinkering with something new on the side. He still currently races on the Chinese amateur circuit for fun and enjoys naked strolls in poppy fields.
Steve has been mentoring a young guy who has been with us now for 2 years Jack "the man" High!! Jack is quite famous around Shanghai as he branch out and started his own mobile mechanical service and workshop. We are please to have him back on board full time again and his input and clear understand between the Chinese and Western mind set has been beyond our expectations. Jack has always been a real keen go getter and has a patience level that most mechanics don't. Jack speaks perfect English and is always on hand to talk with local or international customer enquires. Jack handles all the day to day duties. Work delegation and testing of all the completed bikes. If Jack is happy then its down to Steve to give the finally Quality Control Inspection and Testing then he supervises the crating loading process. So in future when you wonder who is looking after your bike building, you can think if the quite achievers Steve & Jack who oversee our 15 strong crew of mechanics rebuilding our vintage classics.
