The Chopper Compendium

6-12-2006 Got the motor and trans ... the motor is a Harley '99 Evo 80" 1340cc. Built brand new from the factory in 2006, and shipped right to my garage door. Got it from St. Paul Harley Davidson for a super great price. Money was a factor, so I was just looking for the best price anywhere. It ...

5-24-2006 So the springer is in the works. Big Jim recommended a guy near him, Mute from DMC Chops, who would machine the parts. It would take a few weeks to get back. Then I can mock it up on my frame, cut and position things where they need to be, and weld it all together. Here is a progress pic o...

I knew I had some plans like this somewhere. It was bugging me. Found them on my old 20 year old computer. Still works. Windows ME. lol

5-4-2006
Decided to go with a springer front-end. Wanted it beefy with 1.5" tubing to match the frame. This was a drawing I made. The rockers are drawn funky, but this was just to get an idea of how things looked. I would work it all out later.

5-2-2006
Got my wheels and tires ... Almost a roller, but first I have to figure out the front-end.

4-29-2006
Installed the neck cups. Used that trick with the long bolt and nut. Went in no prob.

4-19-2006
Put on the softail shocks.

March 22, 2006. Anxious to begin, so installed what few parts I had just to feel like I was actually getting a start. Put on the oil pan, pivot bolt, spacer, bearings, splash guard, swing arm, rear axle, and axle covers. The pivot bolt spacer was too wide, had to take it down a bit. Also the opening...

This page has some measurements on it. Scroll through the tank pics.

https://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/products ... n-gas-tank

March 21, 2006 Started with a Softail frame I picked up. 43 degree rake. 5" up. 6" stretch. Wide-tire swing-arm. The main mounts were on there, for motor, trans, foot controls, oil pan, etc., but I'd have to weld on a bunch more brackets, bungs and mounts throughout the build, and modify s...

I've been poking around here on the site more lately. More time on my hands. Kids are grown. Semi-retired. Feeling nostalgic. Thought it was a shame most of the builds were destroyed in that website hack years ago. So, I was thinking I may try to re-post some of my old build from 2006-2008. Still ha...

Hey Mark. Just noticed this post. Long time no see. Hope you're doing well. Sorry to see your project never got finished. For what it's worth I think it would have looked cool. I still see a few big rear tires out there. Although, I even reduced mine down to a 240. Glad Ken is doing well. Is he stil...

Wow, great to see people are still poking around on here. Lotsa names I haven't seen for years. Good on you Budoka for keeping it alive. Surpised my username and password still worked.There were some great builds and people on here. The bike is still running. Attached a few pics Be well everyone. Ga...

Hey Motherfuckers ! Having some tranny troubles (on the chopper that is) so stopped in to see what info I could glean off my old favorite web site ... Wanted to look at Hosedragger's O.L. too. Don't spend much time on the web these days ... kids ... life ... you know ... do alot of hunting & fis...

hey y'all .... just stopped in to see who's still alive and wish everyone a merry christmas ... we're fine here ... the chopper's still running sweet ... see ya on the road ... gary