The Chopper Compendium

Hey, relatively new guy here. First of all I'd like to say, I've read through your build threads and you do awesome work.
I especially like your Fractured Lacerations build, Making your own I beam frame that was just excellent! And with this build, the lace paint job and the engraving on the motor, it's kinda like the going from one extreme to the other. A completely "industrial" type look to a "delicate artistic" look.
I was wondering about , well I guess you could call it your "process", Do you start out with a complete plan about what you want each particular build to be, or does it evolve as you progress? Do you put all on paper when you begin, to have plan to follow, or is it all "in your head" changing with each new idea that pops up?
I know that probably sounds like a stupid question but for myself I have a hard time putting ideas on paper (kind of pencilly challenged) I don't draw very well, so all my projects (mainly woodworking so far) change from start to finish, unless I go by already existing plans.
Enough of my rambling, once again awesome work, and I'm jonesing to see this one finished.

I have a basic idea of what I want when I start.

But, I let it go where it wants always flexable and just see where it takes me.

There will be simple drawings done along the way but, not really needed.

Just start and be willing to change direction as you go. At least that is what I do.

Thanks by the way.

All I have to do is wire and plumb the fuel.

A couple more pictures.

Fuel lines done. Lets wire this thing up. Just need to get some parts at the auto store electrical tape, solder, wire ties, and I am riding!

I have had it running got all the lights working have not been able to test charging system yet BUT!

STOPPED by the failure of 2 10 cent O rings. Better now than latter on the road?

Now to wait until someone opens up this morning to fix it.

Fuel system fixed video of her running.

https://youtu.be/Klt2kYABwuk

What is the best feeling in the world? It may be the day I her out into the sun light?








First ride video coming up soon!

Had a Great day yesterday and a day of riding will follow today!

Pictures after the ride.










Videos of first ride out my Father place.

https://youtu.be/b-LSGSJI-D4
https://youtu.be/lxU9SJFOCE8
https://youtu.be/tvPPBDHt638

This bike is a driver what better way than to drive it up let some smoke out to prove you are not scared to drive it like you stole it?

https://youtu.be/SQbqzjXShOM

Now comes the fun part! I get to ride this bike not scared she will rust away on me!

Came out looking very good man...ride her proud brother

wow that came out nice. you put in a ton of work on the bike. you should be proud.

Very,very nice,good to see her finished and on the road.
Ride safe and keep the pretty side up.

Here is a picture from my ride over to the scrap yard. This is where I bought the steel and billet from. Built from scrap metal did not turn out too bad? He sells new DOM tube and sheet steel also. I was able to buy all the materials but the DOM tube at scrap prices by the pound.

Quote from them:
Nathan Ferguson rode this in... started with a KZ 400 engine and steel from this yard, added talent and creativity and ... Voila!

Facebook link to pic: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 241&type=3

OH GOD! Please tell me he has not figured out how to get pictures off his phone onto his computer?

Pictures from my ride home from work today.

thanks for all the good details.