That's one long mother of an XV you have there, are there more photos here somewhere? Did you rake the existing frame or build a new one? it's hard to tell if there is a down tube in that photo. And where did the springer come from?
Hardcore restorer
That's one long mother of an XV you have there, are there more photos here somewhere? Did you rake the existing frame or build a new one? it's hard to tell if there is a down tube in that photo. And where did the springer come from?
Hardcore restorer
Here are a few bikes I like the look of... any ideas where you can get overstock fork tubes?
Scooter boy
Originally Posted by Shotgun
You're a legend Dave - keep up the great work! This (to me) is what choppers are all about. Skilled guys building their own rides. Not dropping 50 or 60k on something someone built/imported.
Looking forward to seeing it when it's a roller Man!
Forum whore
Probably 'Forks by Frank" in the USA.. Been making this stuff longer than anyone. Makes a lot of stock stuff and has a good reputation...
L-Plate Rider
Will do bud....currently bikeless and got an itch already to ride... lol
CUSTOMS FOREVER, FOREVER BUILDING
Forum whore
Franks the man...
http://www.frankmain.qpg.com/
L-Plate Rider
Howdy Ezi, keep yer eyes and ears open bud....those imported chops will see the ass drop out of them in a year or two, totally way over priced, heaps cheaper to bring one in yourself if thats yer bag anyway......
Oh yeah, and with the new EPA rules in the US now starting to impact custom builders over there...expect a few more to start coming in...cheaper too I'd bet.....
Latest news..... all new genuine HD 1340 motor/5spdtrans/primerydrive/starter/carby,ign packages for NZ$13500.00 (Complete Driveline Kit) landed here in NZ...add oil gas and go....Easy to see how a brand new HD chopper could be built for around just 25K....
CUSTOMS FOREVER, FOREVER BUILDING
L-Plate Rider
Not too badly priced either, around the 600 to 800 buck mark delivered to NZ depending on the length you want....a cheaper way to building a chopper without buying a springer or full extended fork setup from the US
CUSTOMS FOREVER, FOREVER BUILDING
Deep in the heart...
Heres my project at the last photo time, couple of months ago. I decided I wanted a custom paint job so I have it in the shop at present getting some airbrush work done and lots of clear. Got some seat work to do and some chroming to do, then a little bit of adjustment on minor shit and we are on the road.
"If you can't laugh at yourself, you're just not paying attention!"
"There is no limit to dumb."
"Resolve to live with all your might while you do live, and as you shall wish you had done ten thousand years hence."
Moped rider
Super cool chopp man!
Hardcore Biker
http://www.demonscycle.com/chassis.htm for rolling chassis
they export all chopper bits all over the world and have a great eBay shop
or the home page.
http://www.demonscycle.com/
Hardcore restorer
What about an alternate Yamaha front end that is longer than the stock XV750 front end. I have the perfect bike to chop and rake at the moment so I'm not bothered about giving it a go. Does anyone know of a longer front end than the XV750 but with the same neck diameter etc? I did wonder about using trail bike forks as they are often 36mm same as mine so I could use my existing triple clamp... probably have problems with the road bike wheel & guard etc.
Forum whore
A good place to start is The Chopper Builders Handbook. Coupled with the advice of a few knowledgable people should make for an interesting bike.
I see more and more overseas builders are getting into bolt-on bits. I'm not saying that the parts are crap, it's just it doesn't seem to me that's what building a 'chopper' is about. The first few episodes of "American Chopper" showed them fabricating parts, in the latest ones they don't seem to fabricate at all.
They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the evening,
we will remember them
Hardcore restorer
Yes I agree, if you don't chop it - it ain't a chopper!
Thanks for the link, I have a few good books on the subject, I need a front end first then I'll make it fit...
L-Plate Rider
if you are serious about building a chopper contact the Hog Farm and talk to Orb he has been building custom bikes since 1974 and knows his stuff he will chop anything and does a bloody good job
his ride is a late model triumph chop very trick
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