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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: bobrebos on May 14, 2020, 03:49:43 PM
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Took the old Honda CB 750 Chopper out for a shakedown ride today after installing new chain, oil change, etc etc, and it ran pretty well. No problems with the drive chain, but a little popping at idle from the fuel system that i gotta figure out. It was fun to get back on it though. That scooter makes me feel 16 years old again! lol.
(https://i.ibb.co/1nkcv7T/bobs-chopper.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1nkcv7T)
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Wow , that looks like something from my misspent youth :evil:. Peter
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Good on ya Bob , it's a great feeling to have at this point in our lives. I still have a 1978 Honda atc with a sl 70motor, Poweroll 82cc kit, cam, etc and when I wheelie it around the block it puts me right back there in time. Keep on keepin' on :evil:
Paul B :boozing:
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...and its a softail? I have never seen a frame like that. Interesting. Do you have the spike helmet to go with the theme of the bike? :bike-037:
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Your chopper looks like a lot of fun, congratulations to you for keeping it going.
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Badass, Dude! Is that an Amen "savior" frame? I love the coffin gas tank. Yeah Baby!! :thumb:
Rick
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Took the old Honda CB 750 Chopper out for a shakedown ride today after installing new chain, oil change, etc etc, and it ran pretty well. No problems with the drive chain, but a little popping at idle from the fuel system that i gotta figure out. It was fun to get back on it though. That scooter makes me feel 16 years old again! lol.
(https://i.ibb.co/1nkcv7T/bobs-chopper.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1nkcv7T)
Hey, I'm not into choppers, per se, but your bike looks 'real well-done in terms of craftmanship, design. Good on you!
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Indian and BSA both used plunger frame rear suspension , it takes a bit of the jolt out , but there is no damping .
Where did you find that period piece Bob ?
Dusty
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Indian and BSA both used plunger frame rear suspension , it takes a bit of the jolt out , but there is no damping .
Where did you find that period piece Bob ?
Dusty
Ive had it for many years. Originally I got it out east. Ive been tinkering with it/modifying it ever since. lol
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...and its a softail? I have never seen a frame like that. Interesting. Do you have the spike helmet to go with the theme of the bike? :bike-037:
Its a plunger type frame. Not really a softail. Thats what I need ....a SPIKE Helmet to go with it! Hmmm?????
(https://i.ibb.co/9NgGfDc/spiked-german-motorcycle-helmet-46266-1396374410-1280-1280.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9NgGfDc)
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I think this is a seriously undiscovered category of motorcycle that will get really rare..and should be collected
Uniquely American, customized w period pieces
Each an expression of the person riding it
Now getting to be 45-50 years old
Tied to Easy Rider, and all that 60-70s stuff
They are hand built antiques now...
Id prefer one of these before a concourse restoration of a bmw r69/2...know what i mean?
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Its a plunger type frame. Not really a softail. Thats what I need ....a SPIKE Helmet to go with it! Hmmm?????
(https://i.ibb.co/9NgGfDc/spiked-german-motorcycle-helmet-46266-1396374410-1280-1280.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9NgGfDc)
:thumb:
I noticed that you don't have a "once and done" vintage plate on it. I guess plate renewals are cheap enough in your county. We have a wheel tax in our county, so it would be worth pursuing a vintage plate here.
Part of the reason I decided to turn my enclosed motorcycle trailer into a "toy hauler" is that I have a "lifetime" plate on the trailer, whereas an official Toy Hauler camper would require yearly registration. That and the Toy Haulers in my price range are stapled together soft wood and cardboard.
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https://newhaven.craigslist.org/mcy/d/milford-77-harley-shovelhead-chopper/7123164998.html
(https://i.ibb.co/VCmQVwM/AAD27987-A660-4475-A063-C6127-D9185-FB.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VCmQVwM)
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Badass, Dude! Is that an Amen "savior" frame? I love the coffin gas tank. Yeah Baby!! :thumb:
Rick
Blast from the past! By golly, I think you're right!
Larry
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Go Bob, GO!!!
Memories are great, but to jump on something like this for a short trip and an over-nighter campout? Hell, Yes!!
Now go bolt on the tallest sissy-bar you can find for it!! :thumb:
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Go Bob, GO!!!
Memories are great, but to jump on something like this for a short trip and an over-nighter campout? Hell, Yes!!
Now go bolt on the tallest sissy-bar you can find for it!! :thumb:
Ive been trying to find a sissy bar for it for a while. One that I can configure onto it. No luck yet. Need one so i can put my "T" bag on it for an overnighter!!
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https://newhaven.craigslist.org/mcy/d/milford-77-harley-shovelhead-chopper/7123164998.html
(https://i.ibb.co/VCmQVwM/AAD27987-A660-4475-A063-C6127-D9185-FB.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VCmQVwM)
I never understood people rolling buckhorn bars forward like that. Creates an awkward hand position to create a "look". Otherwise, cool bike.
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We still do that!! Wifes BSA my T-100. Being we are both in our mid 60's we get alot of WTF looks!! Love the Tri./frt.
(https://i.ibb.co/3kQyqRB/CHOPPERS.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3kQyqRB)
end with tweet bar.
That a sweet Honda! stock or an 836 kit?? If you ever get the bug to do another I have a SOHC ridgid frame, back wheel, coffin tank & oil-bag/battery box
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I'm getting the feeling a lot of us had a misspent youth :thumb:. Peter
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I'm getting the feeling a lot of us had a misspent youth :thumb:. Peter
For most of us it didn't stop there :rolleyes:
Dusty
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(https://i.ibb.co/y5FqLRr/Rocket3001.jpg) (https://ibb.co/y5FqLRr)
Circa ~ 1974 , Made that exhaust with a hacksaw ( hundreds of pie shaped cuts for the bending) and an oxy-acetylene torch ,
which I still have . Peter
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(https://i.ibb.co/B4f6CNr/Nikon-Delta100001.jpg) (https://ibb.co/B4f6CNr)
Circa ~ now 'cuz I'm still riding it :evil:, Peter
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Im supposed to ride my chopper to the World Honda Chopper Meet in Ferguson North Carolina in June. My back already hurts. lol. :bike-037:
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Im supposed to ride my chopper to the World Honda Chopper Meet in Ferguson North Carolina in June. My back already hurts. lol. :bike-037:
You should go...wear a kidney belt!! :laugh: :grin: :wink: The other riders will LOVE it!! :thumb: :cool:
That's one cool looking Honda chopper!! :cool: :thumb: :smiley:
(https://i.ibb.co/0fYZyWw/Screen-Shot-2020-05-18-at-2-09-37-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/0fYZyWw)
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You should go...wear a kidney belt!! :laugh: :grin: :wink: The other riders will LOVE it!! :thumb: :cool:
That's one cool looking Honda chopper!! :cool: :thumb: :smiley:
(https://i.ibb.co/0fYZyWw/Screen-Shot-2020-05-18-at-2-09-37-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/0fYZyWw)
Thanks for the compliment! :bike-037:
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I think I have the perfect sissy bar for that bike! Check out the post below....
Rick
https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=105381.0;topicseen
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Hey Bob, That is one cool ride, it's got a very raw mechanical vibe to it, tastefully done :bow:
I've never ridden ridden a chopped bike, but judging from the pictures of rides coming out of the closet prompted by your post; I'm sure there's a few of us here who like me,grew up with a poster of Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper from Easyrider on their walls.
A ride on a chopped bike, I think I might put that on my bucket list. :thumb:
Tks for sharing
Kelly
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There is a great chopper movie made recently,....on Netflix
Into the Sun, or some such silliness, someone remind us
Or some such...4-5 guys on a chopper ride, tastefully done, contemporary, great visuals and filming
Specific shots of guys barely touching the bike but cruising long distances in a straight line
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I think I have the perfect sissy bar for that bike! Check out the post below....
Rick
https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=105381.0;topicseen
Thanks, but I found a guy/fabricator thats going to make some new mounting brackets and fab a sissy bar out for me. im thinking a three foot one! lol :bike-037:
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...and its a softail? I have never seen a frame like that. Interesting. Do you have the spike helmet to go with the theme of the bike? :bike-037:
Looks like an AMEN Savior frame...
(https://i.ibb.co/HC5m4hq/Amen-Savior.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HC5m4hq)
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Well...tonight Im taking the old beast out on a 150 mile round trip ride to "Bike Night" in Cartersville, Ga. This should be interesting! :bike-037:
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Well...tonight Im taking the old beast out on a 150 mile round trip ride to "Bike Night" in Cartersville, Ga. This should be interesting! :bike-037:
150 miles on THAT!!?
Works out to be about 1200 GoldWing miles!!
Go,Bob,Go!! :bow:
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but a little popping at idle from the fuel system
You might have some of that fine grit that accumulates in the main jet when it sits for a period of time. Had one back in Mesa, AZ. Same rake on the front end. Continental rear tire. Hard tail frame. Open pipes. Ran the tire at 15lbs. air pressure. The expansion joints on the freeway were fun. :shocked: I had bikes with a full suspension after that. :grin:
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Made it 160 miles round trip on the old Chopper. Maybe ride it to Suches Georgia for 70s 80s and 90s weekend at Two Wheels of Suches! Depends on the rain storms I guess! Woo hoo bike ran great!
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You might have some of that fine grit that accumulates in the main jet when it sits for a period of time. Had one back in Mesa, AZ. Same rake on the front end. Continental rear tire. Hard tail frame. Open pipes. Ran the tire at 15lbs. air pressure. The expansion joints on the freeway were fun. :shocked: I had bikes with a full suspension after that. :grin:
I need to clean the carbs anyways soon so I will find out I guess! Thanks!! :thumb:
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Good to see your chopper last night, Bob.
You earned some "street cred" with your ride out here. :cool:
Lisa and I had a nice ride over to there on the Street glide.
Plenty of bikes showed up (two V-8 bikes, including a Nitrous Boss Hoss)
and a few cool cars (and one weird/cool Nissan..)
The establishment (Sixes Tavern) took social distancing seriously, and it was wonderful to get out to a Bike and Car Show!
(https://i.ibb.co/gwxSrHt/IMG-20200521-193732397.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gwxSrHt)
(https://i.ibb.co/m44GH8j/IMG-20200521-194431500.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m44GH8j)
(https://i.ibb.co/FW380NJ/IMG-20200521-194444626.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FW380NJ)
(https://i.ibb.co/3yjpLwF/IMG-20200521-193445590.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3yjpLwF)
(https://i.ibb.co/Q9Yw0L5/IMG-20200521-194716807.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Q9Yw0L5)
(https://i.ibb.co/Qb3cDr7/IMG-20200521-194838807.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Qb3cDr7)
(https://i.ibb.co/FJPGvx7/IMG-20200521-193607045.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FJPGvx7)
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Good to see your chopper last night, Bob.
You earned some "street cred" with your ride out here. :cool:
Lisa and I had a nice ride over to there on the Street glide.
Plenty of bikes showed up (two V-8 bikes, including a Nitrous Boss Hoss)
and a few cool cars (and one weird/cool Nissan..)
The establishment (Sixes Tavern) took social distancing seriously, and it was wonderful to get out to a Bike and Car Show!
(https://i.ibb.co/gwxSrHt/IMG-20200521-193732397.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gwxSrHt)
(https://i.ibb.co/m44GH8j/IMG-20200521-194431500.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m44GH8j)
(https://i.ibb.co/FW380NJ/IMG-20200521-194444626.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FW380NJ)
(https://i.ibb.co/3yjpLwF/IMG-20200521-193445590.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3yjpLwF)
(https://i.ibb.co/Q9Yw0L5/IMG-20200521-194716807.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Q9Yw0L5)
(https://i.ibb.co/Qb3cDr7/IMG-20200521-194838807.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Qb3cDr7)
(https://i.ibb.co/FJPGvx7/IMG-20200521-193607045.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FJPGvx7)
Good to see you and Lisa Tazio. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend. :bike-037:
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Remember reading about those funky little Nissans , didn't know any had ever made it here . Very cool .
Dusty
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Remember reading about those funky little Nissans , didn't know any had ever made it here . Very cool .
Dusty
Right? Never seen one before!
(https://i.ibb.co/N2T1TMp/IMG-20200521-194800093.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N2T1TMp)
(https://i.ibb.co/7J4FgYK/IMG-20200521-194725940.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7J4FgYK)
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Right? Never seen one before!
(https://i.ibb.co/N2T1TMp/IMG-20200521-194800093.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N2T1TMp)
(https://i.ibb.co/7J4FgYK/IMG-20200521-194725940.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7J4FgYK)
Dangit , I would look right at home in that , well , after a dent or two :laugh:
Dusty
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Looks like an AMEN Savior frame...
(https://i.ibb.co/HC5m4hq/Amen-Savior.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HC5m4hq)
Nice find. :thumb: