Danny Schneider
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“ This is a huge honour . Indian Motorcycle is an old love of mine particularly since I built my 1931 Scout . Then when the FTR came out , I wanted one so badly . And it ’ s now a reality thanks to the team at Indian motorcycle ,” explained Danny Schneider , former FMX star and award-winning vintage custom builder .
“ I expected the FTR to be quite different and that I ’ d need a lot of time to get used to it . But as soon as I sat on it , we clicked . I felt super comfy and confident and that ’ s the most important thing whenever you try a new bike . The balance , power , and handling are extraordinary . Plus , I love the display .”
Indian Motorcycle and Schneider are collaborating on a number of projects , fitting given his affinity with the brand , and we spoke with him to find out about his history and his special vintage Indian Scout creation .
Born on August 1974 and growing up in Bümplitz , Switzerland , Danny Schneider went from an early start in BMX to becoming an FMX star before switching direction to become an award-winning custom bike builder . Danny puts all of himself into anything he does and has bikes running through his veins , he could even wheelie at four years old .
“ I was diagnosed with ADHD and needed an intense sport like this , something I could really throw all my extra energy into . I had a blast .”
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