John
was born in Cork, his first memory of motorbikes
at a tender age of 6 whenhe was placed on the saddle of a Harley
Davidson, (a huge one as far as he can recollect) in a small seaside
town in West Cork.
From
then on, as he would describe it, "I was bitten" his interest
in bikes grew and grew, particularly custom bikes. John bought and
rode his, first bike at the slightly illegal age of 15 (don't tell
the Gardai). It was a SR80, and he straight away started making it
into his dream bike by doing some custom work, looking back on it
now, all he can say is "well I was young and naïve"
He
bought his first Harley at 18, through his life he progressed through
different models and sizes.
John
temporally moved to the US in 2003, he saw how the other half live,
or more to the point ride. In 2003 he did Route 66 from Niagra falls
Canada Albuquerque New Mexico, the old 66 as John says, taking in old
tombstone, sleeping rough by his Harley at night. (anyone who has information
on the whereabouts and arrest of the rattlesnake who decided to cuddle
up to John one night, can they please contact the shop for a reward).
The final stage to building the award winning bike 'Nightmare'
In
September 2005 Oldskool Motorcycles was formed.In
2007 "Nightmare" was entered into the 'Amd' custom motorcycle
competition at the Motorcycle and Scooter show at the RDS. John
was awarded with the much coveted
"Best Old School Chopper".
John
has always believed in dealing with customers, as he would wish to
be dealt with, helped and advised.
TESTIMONIALS
"I have had the pleasure of dealing with John
Murphy of Old Skool Motorcycles on a number of occasions over the
last few of Months. I ride a 1998 Harley Davidson Springer Softail
and John treated both the bike and myself with the utmost professionalism
at all times. John is obviously knowledgeable about Harley Davidsons
but his ability to impart the same information in lay mans terms
is where I found him to be most helpful.
I would have no hesitation in recommending anyone who rides a Harley to talk
with John.
Ps. He doesn’t charge too much either. "
"Always says
it as it is, no bullshit and does what he says he will do.
Goes that extra yard to make things right for his people, to get that
piece that is different or makes the difference.
I highly recommend him for any Bike job you need or ideas you may wish
to share or talk about.
I am sure if some of his American friends were about they would
say " He
is looking good and our confidence is high"
I say "He is 'The Man"
Brgds, John Keaveny. "
"I
have dealt with John from his early days in Bray (Solus works)
where he has looked after my beast (Harley Heritage Softail Classic
plus) and can only say he is a gentleman (may not look it, but
he is). :-) "
"I
first met John at the 'Toys 4 Big Boys' show at the RDS shortly
after I had dropped my bike. When I asked him about the repairs
he said the words I hadn't heard from others that I had approached,
the words were, "NO PROBLEM, bring it down and we'll have
a look"
The bike got sorted, including a custom paint job, I was delighted
with the job done, a one of a kind small cruiser, it sounds great
and looks better. In time I mentioned to John about an upgrade,
again I heard the words, "NO PROBLEM BRO". He made a few calls,
came up with a few options, and I bought my dream Harley. John
checked it out and fitted an alarn, custom led lights.
I couldn't be happier with the service from OLD SKOOL MOTORCYCLES
and I would highly recommend them to anyone.
The Phantom."
Johns
interview with TV3
John
Murphy accepting Nitemare's
second award in Killarney at the
Irish Bike week.
