About Cody Connelly

Full Name: Cody Connelly

Birthday: August 30, 1987

Favorite Beverage: Dr. Pepper

Hobby: Motocross

First Motorcycle: XR-50 at age 5

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Movie: Super Troopers
Favorite Smell: Cherry

Graduate Of: Valley Central High School, Montgomery, New York

Class Size: 375

Cody's Bio from Wikipedia.org
Cody 'Code' Connelly is most commonly known for his work at Orange County Choppers (OCC), the subject of the American TV show American Chopper. Cody left Orange County Choppers and joined V-Force Customs (a custom motorcycle shop in Rock Tavern, NY) where he works with friend and former colleague of Orange County Choppers Vincent DiMartino. Cody Connelly was born to Sean Connelly & Darci Dembeck, he also has a younger sister named Tylar Connelly. At the age of five he received his first bike, an XR-50. Connelly learned how to maintain bikes from his father by working on their bikes together. Connelly's first job was at Orange County Choppers (2001–2007), during which he attended Valley Central High School (Graduated 2005), BOCES and AMI (American Motorcycle Institute). The tuition fee for AMI was paid by Orange County Choppers as part of his training; therefore after attending AMI, Connelly returned to work at OCC. In September 2007 Connelly left to team up with Vincent DiMartino at V-Force Customs. In November 2010, Johnny Odendahl (Odie) was fired from Paul Jr. Designs, Connelly was hired as his replacement.

Astrological Sign: Virgo

Characteristics of a Virgo: creative, helpful, loyal

Virgo Personality Traits: Intelligent and analytical, Meticulous and reliable, Modest and shy, Practical and diligent

Negative Traits of a Virgo: Can be fussy and a worrier, Can be a perfectionist and conservative, Sometimes overcritical and harsh

"My father, Sean Connelly, showed me the world of motorcycles when he gave me my first dirt bike..."

More about Cody at V Force Customs

Meaning of the Name Cody: Balanced and fairminded you possess the ability to use sound reason and judgement when determined and decisive action is required. Persuasive and logical you tend to be an influential figure in your circle of friends and associates. You are extremely adaptable and this is necessary as you seem to be continually being presented with decisions of a life altering nature.

(he's mastered the autograph of a celebrity!)

Article from Arizona Republic - May 26, 2006:

Where: Tempe, AZ -- Arizona Reporter was there as Discovery Channel's American Choppers cast, virtual royalty of the custom motorcycle industry, featuring the colorful Teutuls (Paul, AKA, Senior, Paulie Jr., and Mikey) family-turned-television-stars, returned to Arizona for a three-day event in downtown Tempe May 27-29, 2006. A few select fans joined the Teutuls in an exclusive VIP Kick-off party.

Arizona Reporter also caught up with young bike builder apprentice Cody Conelly, a graduate of the American Motorcycle Institute who remembers the early days before Discovery Channel, "It was just Senior, Junior and me."

Conelly also mentioned that he enjoys traveling most of all, and his family is very supportive of him. Though Cody still seems like the typical teenager, "I just wish there were more girls around here." He is definately honing his talent in the bike building industry. Paulie Jr. responded to questions asked by Arizona Reporter readers (Yes Paulie the female ones) "Mikey is still the better looking one in the family." Yet was flattered that members inquired about him.

The strong silent type? Maybe, but when it comes to building American made pure bred machines, Paul Jr. and his remarkable creative skill for fabrication and design, are ranked among a handfull of the worlds best.