Shovel Chopper Build
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From: Out West
Made an adjustable bracket so that I can get the fender as even as possible and centered on the rear tire. It adjusts front/back/left/right.
The extended front tab (towards front of bike) is where I bolt on my fuse and relay box. It's actually very low profile, and is hidden once the seat is installed.
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Road Captain
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From: Out West
Got the rear Brembo caliper tied in. You can see how handy lift buttons are on a chopper. This was my first chopper that I incorporated the buttons, and I am going to do this one every one now. Makes life so easy.
I also made a brake line routing sleeve that can be seen on the bottom frame tube. It mounts via a hidden fastener through the middle.
You can also see that some fasteners have a Sharpie mark on them. Whenever I build, I always mark any fastener that is tightened down as I go. That way I know for sure everything is buttoned down. It's easy to lose track during a build. I just use some alcohol to wipe off the marks once the bike is completed.
You can really see that gray/silver sheen of the magnesium rear wheel.
I was thinking about doing the frame black, but my girlfriend suggested a silver (non metallic) the same shade as a swap meet silver ring. My powder guy matched it, and it really pops in the sun. The goal was not to have the frame compete with the tank and fender, and to highlight all the machined parts.
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Seriously, why don't you build bikes for others (unless you do already)? I got so tired of looking at those silly, overpriced bikes made by (mainly) goofball TV clowns, that this thing is already a breath of fresh air. SO PLEASE, unfinished though it may be, take some pics of the entire bike or at least larger portions. You have us entirely captivated...Trust me!