choppers ?
It's a Furby, the cute chopper. As far as a chopper being garage built or factory, I think Big Dog built a lot of choppers in a factory.
I haven't had a chopper for many years, the last one I had, I built. It had a 12 over springer, cb750 motor in a hardtail frame, spool front, 21/16. Pretty much the way they were done back in the mid 70s. I don't have anything against metric bikes, but the new ones sure have a lot of plasti-chrome on them.
I'm fixing to cut and rake the neck on my Road King, it won't be a chopper by anybody's definition, but it will be custom, and it will probably ride a lot better than the choppers I used to ride.
I haven't had a chopper for many years, the last one I had, I built. It had a 12 over springer, cb750 motor in a hardtail frame, spool front, 21/16. Pretty much the way they were done back in the mid 70s. I don't have anything against metric bikes, but the new ones sure have a lot of plasti-chrome on them.
I'm fixing to cut and rake the neck on my Road King, it won't be a chopper by anybody's definition, but it will be custom, and it will probably ride a lot better than the choppers I used to ride.
Last edited by Mike; Jan 3, 2013 at 09:58 AM.
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Okay guys, no need to get hostile. I was just asking a question. I wont mention it again. Just let me say this, at least it's made in America, it has never broken down on me and no, it is not a hard tail. I'm going to be 67 years old and find the bike very comfortable. I belong to this forum because I love Harleys and riding. I would never bash a another persons bike just because it isn't my taste.
By the way, nice friggin ride!
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LMFAO!!!!!! I'm also amused at the candy-assed replies to the old choppers!!!
I loved mine! Compared to what was being offered by HD at the time it was certainly a cut above the jerks whose idea of a Harley was to see how much chrome **** they could hang off it.
She handled light and nimble and made a few coast to coast runs as well. Just didn't put any more then 20 lbs of air in the rear tire and the ride was just as fine as a softtail. I'd still own it if a cager hadn't taken me, her, and a fine *** stripper out on it.
I loved mine! Compared to what was being offered by HD at the time it was certainly a cut above the jerks whose idea of a Harley was to see how much chrome **** they could hang off it.
She handled light and nimble and made a few coast to coast runs as well. Just didn't put any more then 20 lbs of air in the rear tire and the ride was just as fine as a softtail. I'd still own it if a cager hadn't taken me, her, and a fine *** stripper out on it.
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No thanks. I prefer a bike that handles, doesn't need a parking lot to turn around in, is comfortable, reliable, and doesn't need as much repair time as riding time. If you are a fan of "look at me" then get a chopper. If you actually like to ride, get a motorcycle. I prefer function over form. Besides that, you can't get a decent one these days for under 30K-35K. If it's new and cheaper than that, you are bound to have issues. Some I don't mind looking at, but I don't want to own or ride one.
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Built a 53 Panhead back in the 60's rode it for several years,the new wife loved it except for the seat.Got sick of the Rigid frame on the bad Maine roads,stepped up to an ElectaGlide.
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No thanks. I prefer a bike that handles, doesn't need a parking lot to turn around in, is comfortable, reliable, and doesn't need as much repair time as riding time. If you are a fan of "look at me" then get a chopper. If you actually like to ride, get a motorcycle. I prefer function over form. Besides that, you can't get a decent one these days for under 30K-35K. If it's new and cheaper than that, you are bound to have issues. Some I don't mind looking at, but I don't want to own or ride one.
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Well, I said new and you're talking about a donor sporty? That alone is a good 8K of the 10K you are budgeting for if you get a new one. Already have the sporty new or used and putting an extra 10K into it= maybe. No bike and making a decent chopper from a used sporty for 10K = I don't see it. Show me what that 10K is being spent on so I know what you consider a nice period chopper to be and where that 10K is going.