A true-life account of the life of the author, "Shovelhead Dave". At the time a young talented carpenter from Texas rides his 74 Harley Davidson AMF Chopper, seeking a new life and traveling across the USA.

Dave recounts his days as a biker living on the road. His journey will make you laugh and cry at the ups and downs of how Shovelhead Dave meets fortune and misfortune. This story shows the transformation from a homeless biker tramp living in a tent to become known as the Chopper Hobo.