The Tom Karen Project

The restored Infra Red Raleigh Chopper presented to Dr Tom Karen at Billing 2006.

Left: Mike Hughes, centre: Dr Tom Karen, right: Gary Hughes.

Many thanks to:

Ken Johnson (RCOC member) for his invaluable aid in sourcing a paint sprayer and chrome plater at short notice.

Adam from Linton Sprayers (contact via Ken Johnson) for an absolutely fantastic spray job.

Castleford Chrome Platers (01977 515427) for performing miracles on the metalwork.

Gary Hughes for spare parts, general moral support and his "moments notice" presentation speech.

and not forgetting.....

Thank you to Tom Karen for being such a cool Chopper dude

in creating our much loved and cherished Chopper bikes!

R.I.P. Dr Tom Karen 31 December 2022 (aged 96)

The Tom Karen Project
It was with great honour that I was asked to restore this infra red Mk2 owned by Dr Tom Karen, original designer of the Raleigh Chopper. The restored Infra Red Raleigh Chopper presented to Dr Tom Karen at Billing 2006. Left: Mike Hughes, centre: Dr Tom Karen, right: Gary Hughes. *Many thanks to:* Ken Johnson (RCOC member) for his invaluable aid in sourcing a paint sprayer and chrome plater at short notice. Adam from Linton Sprayers (contact via Ken Johnson) for an absolutely fantastic spray job. Castleford Chrome Platers (01977 515427) for performing miracles on the metalwork. Gary Hughes for spare parts, general moral support and his "moments notice" presentation speech. and not forgetting..... Thank you to Tom Karen for being such a cool Chopper dude in creating our much loved and cherished Chopper bikes! R.I.P. Dr Tom Karen 31 December 2022 (aged 96) < HOME