Anyone see the choppers on the news? (19 December)

**pritch** · 19th December 2006, 19:17

I have watched a couple of chopper shows on TV (mor like a psychological case study for people working with dysfunctional families) but I couldn't get the joke.

These dudes go to a chopper supermarket and fill a trolley with bits then go home and assemble them. The only reason they have to arse about with gas axes, grinders, and welders is because they are stuffing around with what they bought.
All of which just tends to indicate that at least one of the bits they bought was wrong?

Sorry, just being deliberately obtuse. (If only trying a little.)

**degrom** · 19th December 2006, 19:28

Originally Posted by pritch008

I have watched a couple of chopper shows on TV (mor like a psychological case study for people working with dysfunctional families) but I couldn't get the joke.

These dudes go to a chopper supermarket and fill a trolley with bits then go home and assemble them. The only reason they have to arse about with gas axes, grinders, and welders is because they are stuffing around with what they bought.
All of which just tends to indicate that at least one of the bits they bought was wrong?

Sorry, just being deliberately obtuse. (If only trying a little.)

That's what I like about Jesse James and Billy Lane... They make there own stuff...

I don't really like Monster garage but if you have the money,way not screw around?

**Steam** · 19th December 2006, 19:29

Originally Posted by Geordie

make choppers, more like art, Have a gander at my latest crationthing - 'Red Zeppelin'

Is this it? Wow, please, post pictures of your other creations and more of this one. WOW!

**Geordie** · 19th December 2006, 19:32

thats an old picture, how do i put more on the site?

**Geordie** · 19th December 2006, 19:45

you can buy them new, The Speights Bar in Albany has them, I was going to use on on a build but they are hard on the arse, ask any 90 year old tractor driver with piles!!!

**crashe** · 19th December 2006, 19:47

Originally Posted by Steam

Is this it? Wow, please, post pictures of your other creations and more of this one. WOW!

and you should see it up close......... amazing.....

plus all his other creations.....

**Waylander** · 19th December 2006, 20:05

Originally Posted by Steam

Is this it? Wow, please, post pictures of your other creations and more of this one. WOW!

Is it just me or is that a Virago engine in that thing?

And how the hell do you corner that!?!

**Bonez** · 19th December 2006, 20:06

Agree with choppers and art bit. Good on the families getting behind it. Unfortunately they are totally unsuitable for my style of riding. Wouldn't want to get the damn thing dirty would we?. Connie, the trouble and strife, did like the look of the wee 250 Honda Magna and Rebel in Freedom Honda though.

**Colapop** · 19th December 2006, 20:26

'bout halfway between Hirepool and Hirequip on the left heading north towards Motomart. There's a thread somewhere here about 'em...

**sinned** · 19th December 2006, 20:39

Can't see the point in having a chopper and at upwards of $50k?

**degrom** · 19th December 2006, 21:11

Originally Posted by dennisr

Can't see the point in having a chopper and at upwards of $50k?

Then I believe you also don't see the opportunity for after market parts to...

**Colapop** · 19th December 2006, 21:17

It's all taste. I don't like the OCC guys style. I liked the theme bikes when they used to make them, themselves, but now as Pritch008 says - they just get bits from the shelf. Personally, I like Russel Mitchel's machines - low, sleek and clean.

**degrom** · 19th December 2006, 21:22

Originally Posted by Colapop

It's all taste. I don't the OCC guys style. I liked the theme bikes when they used to make them, themselves, but now as Pritch008 says - they just get bits from the shelf. Personally, I like Russel Mitchel's machines - low, sleek and clean.

Yes... Like the saying... If it doesn't make you go faster or stop better it's a waste!!!

I was amazed with one of Jesse James's Motorcycle mania DVD's where he wheelied one of his choppers... Those 130 cubic motor's must have a few horses!!!

**Geordie** · 20th December 2006, 08:08

the engines a copy of a Virago, It handles like Nelsons flagship 'The Victory'! but its only a toy, I was trying to capture the 'Cartoon' look,.. like early pictures of choppers from 'Mad' magazines, It drives like a sidecar outfit but choppers never did handle.