The Chopper Compendium

So has anyone ever built an aluminum girder? The yokes would be steel but thinking aluminum tubing for the legs either that or use 7/8 DOM steel, any thoughts?

That is great inspiration, thanks for posting it. I have a MAC and I am not running a virtual machine yet. I will get that set up so I can check out that program. Thanks guys

Should have ready more of the build guide before posting up. I got some answers but created more too, haha. It looks like I can use the .120 wall without any issues as this will be a short front end. The stock hydraulic forks have been shortened 2" to give you an idea. As for the yokes, if I re...

Well, I was thinking about building a springer for my current build but changed my mind. I think a girder might fit the build better and the springer I want to build will go better on a longer bike I think. The bike I am putting this on is an 81 Ironhead Chop and it has a minimalist approach so the ...

Sorry I have been moving from the east coast the the west. Damn, I should have done this way sooner. Anyway, I will be picking this project up again real soon. I have springs, rockers, and axle so I have a few parts towards getting this thing built.

I will try to get the measurements tonight of the rear legs. I know the OD is 1 1/4" not sure of ID though. I would love to see what you came up with for yours.

Welcome back and congrats on getting to retirement. I am half way to my 20. Welding is fun, I started my learning at a local community college, after that it is practice practice and more practice. Good luck on your next project, just got my Ironhead back on the raod but going to be changing it agai...

Curt if you can make them and are willing to cut up another set let me know. I can send you the specs for the tubing I am using. I have some old Finch legs that I am going to use. Let me know

krymis wrote:the handbook is making some to be for sale i believe.

This is interesting, any more information?

I have a 650 case in the garage, I can take measurements of the mounts if you need. Just let me know. I look forward to seeing how this turns out.

Thanks for the welcomes.

Yeah I have talked with and crime scene Choppers with no luck. Pearson is to busy with builds and crime scene didn't really give a reason just that they weren't making them any more. Curt, I would be interested in hearing why you want to change yours. Is it a looks thing or do you think the spuds wo...

Just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Jake and I just got my 81 Ironhead chop on the road a few months back. It is not done, I am not sure it ever will be. Must recent thing is I need to do powder coat and paint. I am also wanting to change up my front end to a spool and sprin...

Does anybody know somewhere that is already producing "leg spuds". I hope that is what they are called. It is the bottom part that is machined to attach the legs to the rockers. I have seen several people just use round stock welded perpendicular to the legs, I think Curt did his this way....