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    Quote Originally Posted by doc View Post
    Check out Orb at the Hog Farm, can get you his no if you need it.
    Ive worked with orb at the mill befor but i haven't gotten his number he would be a great place to start i am thinking.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hospitalfood View Post
    i love that bmw bobber, to much work for me but. will stick with the bmw frame but cut the subframe to lower the seat and probably use a custom tank
    yeh, it's an ask...work and money wise...but it's cool.. thought about the bmw's...untapped in nz...cool bmw chopper in the pics
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    Quote Originally Posted by stify View Post
    yeh, it's an ask...work and money wise...but it's cool.. thought about the bmw's...untapped in nz...cool bmw chopper in the pics
    very nice.

    the bmw R100RT i have is a great bike, bought it to modify but it is to mint so i just ride it.
    the bmw's are great bikes, would avoid the new ones due to complexity but the old 2 valve heads like my one are great, very easy to maintain and go forever, only weak spot being gearbox which is not a major to rebuild.

    sorry to be putting this stuff in a chopper thread guys

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    think that chopper is a guzzi, which i think is also a good option but more expensive to get a base one to work

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    Quote Originally Posted by hospitalfood View Post
    think that chopper is a guzzi, which i think is also a good option but more expensive to get a base one to work
    opps... my bad, I tink it's cool thou
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    Quote Originally Posted by hospitalfood View Post
    very nice.

    the bmw R100RT i have is a great bike, bought it to modify but it is to mint so i just ride it.
    the bmw's are great bikes, would avoid the new ones due to complexity but the old 2 valve heads like my one are great, very easy to maintain and go forever, only weak spot being gearbox which is not a major to rebuild.

    sorry to be putting this stuff in a chopper thread guys
    I think the K model bikes can be a good base for a cafe project...kinda cheep too
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    Quote Originally Posted by phiire View Post
    this has probally been done to death in this forum already so i apologize for that but can anyone point me in the direction of where to find the likes of 2nd hand frames and engines.

    What are you lookin' for dude? 70's style, full-on chop with KnQ seat, springer front end? Do you have anything to get started? I know of a couple of retro chopper groups, PM me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stify View Post
    I think the K model bikes can be a good base for a cafe project...kinda cheep too
    If ya can be arsed with quite a bit of tinkering the iron head Sporty motor looks way-cool in a bobber. Modern sealants can help too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by peasea View Post
    If ya can be arsed with quite a bit of tinkering the iron head Sporty motor looks way-cool in a bobber. Modern sealants can help too.
    I love the look of aircooled donks in a custom...my choice would be having somit a bit different
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    Quote Originally Posted by peasea View Post
    What are you lookin' for dude? 70's style, full-on chop with KnQ seat, springer front end? Do you have anything to get started? I know of a couple of retro chopper groups, PM me.
    probably late 80's early 90's got nothing to get started at the moment was looking to secure a frame and engine before i even look at getting started id prefer to build it up from scratch i have a few ideas in mind and i think it would be easier to start from frame. Than modify an already complete harley and also i need a project.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stify View Post
    I love the look of aircooled donks in a custom...my choice would be having somit a bit different
    Does this appeal?
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    Quote Originally Posted by phiire View Post
    probably late 80's early 90's got nothing to get started at the moment was looking to secure a frame and engine before i even look at getting started id prefer to build it up from scratch i have a few ideas in mind and i think it would be easier to start from frame. Than modify an already complete harley and also i need a project.
    Have you heard of The Hog Farm?

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    Quote Originally Posted by peasea View Post
    Have you heard of The Hog Farm?
    i am familiar with the name the owner i have worked with in the past in fact i believe we even work for the same company.
    nice bike in pic a lil rusty lol.

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