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Tom Fugle

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**Tom Fugle**

Thomas Jerome "Tom" Fugle was a master craftsman and a towering figure in American motorcycle culture, best known as a founding member and the longtime president of the El Forastero Motorcycle Club. His journey into custom bike building began in 1961, when he purchased a used Harley-Davidson dresser with 3,000 miles on the odometer for $800—a sum he would later recall as the most he ever spent on a motorcycle. That machine became the foundation for his first chopper, marking the start of a lifelong passion for building and riding.

Fugle’s final creation was an Evolution chopper, a testament to his enduring connection to the open road and the art of motorcycle customization. As the undisputed leader of El Forastero, he commanded deep respect within the biker community, known as much for his steady hand and vision as for his skill with a wrench. His legacy endures as a symbol of the freedom and craftsmanship that defined an era of American motorcycling.

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