The Chopper Compendium

gearhead1951 wrote:Check out this Kiwi builder , he does some incredible work with just basic power tools !!

http://www.selectedgrub.blogspot.com/

Been following this build.... The fabrication on this bike is fuckin sick

curt wrote: i just bought the wheels and drivetrain....... think its gonna take some expensive christmas presents to even things out with the old lady but i like my presents lol

What ever it takes brother...looks like a win win at curts house on Christmas....rim looks killer man

THAT......is cool

There are still big bore kits available in 850 & 1000cc.Little to pricey for me...but powder to weight would be rediculous.

I like that alot man.The molded frame is cool.My little go at doing a little molding proved to me I ain't no body man.I see you kept the oil cooler.Ever run without it?I hope I didn't make a mistake by not running one.Hopefully my oil tank design & running an external filter will Give me more co...

i love the color too. i can just see that with other bare metal bits - aluminum, brass, etc. -dan it's funny you say that...I had been thinking about remaking a few of the things like Batery box,chain guard, brake stay & chain tensioner out of aluminum.All of the aluminum will be done in a sati...

Maxthegardener wrote:So Far so Good .....parts collecting continues...

Looks to me as the collecting part is done.You're puttin a nice ride together Max.

Bikes looking good man... I like the bare bones seat.

chopsmitty wrote: But then we all know - nothing is new.

I've only personaly seen this frontend on one other bike...to tell you the truth,I like yours a lot better.This is a really cool build mN.What kind of engine is that?

Maz wrote:Thanks Jeff, I will get some more soon cos we're doing a photo shoot for some of the magazines.....

Maz xx

So......did you guys get the shoot done? & btw....I'd still like to see pics of the bike without the rack & sissy bar..

Thanks for the comments...I'll be gettin back to the build shortly.I've been spending as much time as possible on the beach untill the fall run shuts down.

I have to agree with that too....very well put,they aren't needed as said.I did wind up making some temp jigs to hold my shit together.I had to have one of my sons hold the neck while I tacked it on.Not Using a jig for the most part, I think I was a little more mindful about not spending to much tim...

Ive seen your stuff around...like your work..I really dig the door knocker

Wow...a 21 day ride in Siberia...that'd be all summer long...lol

They Are & will be....