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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 04:34 PM
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Default Sportster-Powered Kuzuri chopper... Wow...



I generally don't like bikes that are over-stylized, but wow... I think this chopper they posted on the HP is stunning. What do y'all think?
 
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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 06:02 PM
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Looks painful.......
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 06:25 AM
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It makes me like the stock looking Harleys even better.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 06:49 AM
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Pretty cool, but just looking at that hard tail and hard mounted seat sends a jolt of sharp pain up my spine and rattles my teeth, man. All style, no practicality whatsoever...
 

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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 07:48 AM
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I lived with HD disc brakes in the 1970's. They were marginal compared to today's units. I can't imagine negotiating traffic today without a front brake. Along with the suspension it looks unrideable IMHO.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 08:54 AM
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"Ugly bike/say something" thread comes to mind
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 08:55 AM
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I like it. The seat could be a bit more rider friendly, and if you could find a 360 front brake, it would be a bit more rideworthy. But as a piece of art, very nice! I like the taillight.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 02:54 PM
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Nice looking bike but it is more "Motorcycle Art" than a practical ride. Harsh ride, small tank and short megaphone exhaust would make a ten minute ride seem like hours.

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Originally Posted by greggreen
I lived with HD disc brakes in the 1970's. They were marginal compared to today's units. I can't imagine negotiating traffic today without a front brake. Along with the suspension it looks unrideable IMHO.
The lack of a front brake is pretty terrifying.
 
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