thinking about going in a new motorcycling direction

[BobTheBiker]

I should mention this will be like a 2nd bike that I could take when I feel the urge to ride it. I realize that it'll have that lack of rear suspension, and be unpleasant in that aspect at least. Maybe I'll just find something of an old sporty and just ride it.

I kinda expected you to chime in GM.

The chopper idea is just one of those you see a bike that has a certain look and just visualize it raked out a bit, and the right pipes. its just that you see it and the vision comes forth from the fog. Its not something I'm dead set on doing, but if I found the right project bike I'd probably build one.

Ultimately, I just need a change from plastic wrapped police magnets.

[OneSickPsycho]

Don't start with a new bike. Given your love of tinkering, go find a hardtail frame that will accept a Sportster engine and look for a crashed donor bike or two. Remember... Buell XB's use Sportster engines

[CasterTroy]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

But I will tell you this. Chopper and everyday bike don't go hand in hand.

AYYYYMEN!

I've ridden a few back when I had the urge.....but ONLY consider one if it's a 2nd 3rd or 10th bike as it won't hardly EVER be ridden

I'm seriously considering a CBR 750 Four chopper build....just because I like OLD SKOOL choppers and not so much the "fluff" of the new


Especially after riding my buddies big dog

[shmike]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Don't start with a new bike. Given your love of tinkering, go find a hardtail frame that will accept a Sportster engine and look for a crashed donor bike or two. Remember... Buell XB's use Sportster engines

Agreed.

No offense to GM or anyone else that rode or "built" a modern chopper but those are a bastardation of the meaning of the word.

A true chopper is a bike that has had parts chopped off, welded on, cannibalized from other bikes and has more man hours invested than dollars.

I think the sporty build sounds great.

[BobTheBiker]

Originally Posted by shmike

Agreed.

No offense to GM or anyone else that rode or "built" a modern chopper but those are a bastardation of the meaning of the word.

A true chopper is a bike that has had parts chopped off, welded on, cannibalized from other bikes and has more man hours invested than dollars.

I think the sporty build sounds great.

PRECISELY my feelings. Its one thing to go out and buy a pre built chopper, but its 10000000X more fun to begin with a bike you like, and have vision for, and build it YOUR way. The whole point is to build something unique to your style and tastes.


in my ideal chopper, I'll actually keep rear suspension in the interests of having functionality and style.

[TYEster]

Originally Posted by shmike

Agreed.

No offense to GM or anyone else that rode or "built" a modern chopper but those are a bastardation of the meaning of the word.

A true chopper is a bike that has had parts chopped off, welded on, cannibalized from other bikes and has more man hours invested than dollars.

I think the sporty build sounds great.

"Chopper"

05 Shadow 750, total spent in mods(not counting the tools) $300 fork extensions & adjustable struts. Rest is by hand and tool.

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by marko138

I'm about at this point as well. My next bike will most likely not be a sportbike. Haven't nailed down exactly what I want. But I have a couple in mind.

Gee I think I might know abt this....

Originally Posted by shmike

Agreed.

No offense to GM or anyone else that rode or "built" a modern chopper but those are a bastardation of the meaning of the word.

A true chopper is a bike that has had parts chopped off, welded on, cannibalized from other bikes and has more man hours invested than dollars.

I think the sporty build sounds great.

I'm well aware of the difference between old and new school. The new factory customs are a dieing breed. The old school choppers are back in style. More so in the bobber look. You aren't going to educate me on the topic.

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

That style looks ok to me, but I greatly prefer the hand built cobbled together from 70 other bikes look, kinda raw and unfinished so to speak.

Of coarse... that is also what is in style now.

[101lifts2]

I can't stand choppers personally as I think they are total poser mobiles...With that said, if you want a bike you can ride around that isn't all about carving corners, get a cruiser like a HD Nighttrain.