NGC Shakedown ride 71 CB 750 Chopper

[bobrebos]

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. 

[moto-uno]

  Wow , that looks like something from my misspent youth  .  Peter

[RinkRat II]

     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

      Paul B

[twowheeladdict]

...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?   

[TN Mark]

Your chopper looks like a lot of fun, congratulations to you for keeping it going.

[bigbikerrick]

Badass, Dude! Is that an Amen "savior" frame? I love the coffin gas tank. Yeah Baby!!
Rick

[Cdn850T5NT]

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. 

Hey, I'm not into choppers, per se, but your bike looks 'real well-done in terms of craftmanship, design.  Good on you!

[oldbike54]

 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

[bobrebos]

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

[bobrebos]

...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?   

Its a plunger type frame.  Not really a softail.  Thats what I need ....a SPIKE Helmet to go with it!  Hmmm?????

[chuck peterson]

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?

[twowheeladdict]

Its a plunger type frame.  Not really a softail.  Thats what I need ....a SPIKE Helmet to go with it!  Hmmm?????

 

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. 

[chuck peterson]

https://newhaven.craigslist.org/mcy/d/milford-77-harley-shovelhead-chopper/7123164998.html

[larrys]

Badass, Dude! Is that an Amen "savior" frame? I love the coffin gas tank. Yeah Baby!!
Rick

Blast from the past! By golly, I think you're right!
Larry

[tazio]

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!!

[bobrebos]

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!!

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!!

[twowheeladdict]

https://newhaven.craigslist.org/mcy/d/milford-77-harley-shovelhead-chopper/7123164998.html

I never understood people rolling buckhorn bars forward like that.  Creates an awkward hand position to create a "look".  Otherwise, cool bike. 

[bodine99]

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.

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

[moto-uno]

  I'm getting the feeling a lot of us had a misspent youth  . Peter

[oldbike54]

  I'm getting the feeling a lot of us had a misspent youth  . Peter

 For most of us it didn't stop there 

 Dusty

[moto-uno]

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

[moto-uno]

Circa ~ now 'cuz I'm still riding it  , Peter

[bobrebos]

Im supposed to ride my chopper to the World Honda Chopper Meet in Ferguson North Carolina in June.  My back already hurts.  lol.   

[JJ]

Im supposed to ride my chopper to the World Honda Chopper Meet in Ferguson North Carolina in June.  My back already hurts.  lol.   

You should go...wear a kidney belt!!   The other riders will LOVE it!!

That's one cool looking Honda chopper!!

[bobrebos]

You should go...wear a kidney belt!!   The other riders will LOVE it!!

That's one cool looking Honda chopper!!

Thanks for the compliment!   

[bigbikerrick]

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

[80CX100]

Hey Bob,    That is one cool ride, it's got a very raw mechanical vibe to it, tastefully done 

      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. 

      Tks for sharing

      Kelly

[chuck peterson]

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

[bobrebos]

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   

[roadventure]

...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?   

Looks like an AMEN Savior frame...