# Best Harley / Chopper / Old Iron Forum? - 39 Knuckle Build **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 28, 2015, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382 "2015-05-28T06:54:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Choda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/choda/32/7347_2.png) [@Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Choda)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/1 "2015-05-28T06:54:25Z")
Im getting started on a build and looking for a forum to share my bike with and pick some brains. Most builds/projects I’ve done have been thrash none stop start to finish but this one I’m taking my time and will try to learn as much as possible along the way. I have a couple old books and the owners manual but for what I’m doing with it, I think a good forum with great vendors is the way to go. ![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35034&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35034&stc=1) ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/2 "2015-05-28T07:11:14Z")
@newman @focusinprogress @GV1390 ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/3 "2015-05-28T07:40:01Z")
Wait, what? You have a 39 knuckle you are looking to build? EDIT: @XwalkerX ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/4 "2015-05-28T08:07:25Z")
I have seen this thing in person, it is clean, super stoked for you man. @XwalkerX and @newman would know far more on this over me. You can take a peak at the following until then: [http://www.chopcult.com/default.php](http://www.chopcult.com/default.php) [http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/](http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/) [http://www.caimag.com/forum/forum.php](http://www.caimag.com/forum/forum.php) > **[Harley Davidson Motorcycle News & Forums - Harley Davidson Forums](https://www.hdforums.com/)** > > Harley Davidson discussion forum and news for owners and enthusiasts of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. > **[Born Free Motorcycle Show](https://www.bornfreeshow.com/)** > > Born-Free Vintage Motorcycle show is held at Oak Canyon Ranch, Silverado, CA on June 24 & 25. ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/5 "2015-05-28T08:18:19Z")
Pics dude, pics. ---
**Author:** ![Choda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/choda/32/7347_2.png) [@Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Choda)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/6 "2015-05-28T08:25:39Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > Wait, what? > > You have a 39 knuckle you are looking to build? > > EDIT: @**[XwalkerX](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?u=58)** Yup. It has been a family project that started before I was born. My father has passed it to me to complete it and I’ll be riding it in 2016. > [@maxwell](#): > > Pics dude, pics. I’ll wait for the build thread for pics and vids. =] I’ve had a blast w cool projects but this will be one hell of a prestigious and righteous ride. ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/7 "2015-05-28T08:27:43Z")
Damn dude, I’m jealous as all hell. 5 years ago it probably wouldn’t have even hit my radar as ‘cool,’ but spending some time with Walker has really changed my perception on these old American bikes. Serious stuff. Can’t wait for the build! ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/8 "2015-05-28T08:28:37Z")
> [@Choda](#): > > I’ll be riding it in 2016. [#BadBoyz](http://www.nyspeed.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=BadBoyz)[#WolfPack](http://www.nyspeed.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=WolfPack) ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/9 "2015-05-28T09:16:02Z")
I’ll get my panhead out when the hipster harley fad passes. ---
**Author:** ![Choda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/choda/32/7347_2.png) [@Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Choda)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/10 "2015-05-28T09:29:37Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > Damn dude, I’m jealous as all hell. 5 years ago it probably wouldn’t have even hit my radar as ‘cool,’ but spending some time with Walker has really changed my perception on these old American bikes. Serious stuff. > > Can’t wait for the build! Well looks like your get an invite to come check it out > [@KuntryQuestTSi](#): > > I’ll get my panhead out when the hipster harley fad passes. I hear ya ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/11 "2015-05-28T09:29:54Z")
If you’re going to do something nice, then put it on Jockey Journal, but be ready for a lot of criticism… there is a lot of high class stuff that gets posted there. Chopcult is OK too, there is knowledge there, though, but a lot of crap. Isn’t this bike mostly complete, though? Your brother showed me a picture when I was building my shovel and the motor and trans and frame and forks and exhaust were already done, just needed little stuff like tins and controls. What are your plans for it? ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/12 "2015-05-28T09:35:41Z")
I know nothing about harleys…lol. but, this sounds cool and please log a build HERE for us! ---
**Author:** ![Choda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/choda/32/7347_2.png) [@Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Choda)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/13 "2015-05-28T10:22:20Z")
> [@newman](#): > > If you’re going to do something nice, then put it on Jockey Journal, but be ready for a lot of criticism… there is a lot of high class stuff that gets posted there. Chopcult is OK too, there is knowledge there, though, but a lot of crap. > > Isn’t this bike mostly complete, though? Your brother showed me a picture when I was building my shovel and the motor and trans and frame and forks and exhaust were already done, just needed little stuff like tins and controls. > > What are your plans for it? I can take constructive criticism and ideas. “Nice” isn’t the word I want people to use when they see it. It was roughed together just to fire it. It needs a good bit of work before I ride it. This has been a long project - we put the motor and trans in the frame 15 years ago. … Jockey Journal doesn’t sound like it would be a forum for this type of build but I will check it out. My plans - finish the bike and ride in 2016. ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/14 "2015-05-28T12:27:26Z")
I think a picture of its current state is necessary. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/15 "2015-05-28T13:08:49Z")
yeah man wtf no pics wtf man wtf ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/16 "2015-05-29T06:48:23Z")
not sheriff srs about making post w/out pic. ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/17 "2015-05-29T08:26:45Z")
> [@KuntryQuestTSi](#): > > I’ll get my panhead out when the hipster harley fad passes. 👏 It’s like they all went from riding faggot bicycles to riding Harleys. Such an outlaws bike-ridden by 110b feeble faggots in skin tight jeans thinking about their emotions and posting selfies on Facebook. ---
**Author:** ![Choda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/choda/32/7347_2.png) [@Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Choda)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/18 "2015-05-29T09:11:26Z")
> [@Quattro Krant](#): > > 👏 It’s like they all went from riding faggot bicycles to riding Harleys. Such an outlaws bike-ridden by 110b feeble faggots in skin tight jeans thinking about their emotions and posting selfies on Facebook. Glad there are three of us on the same page here. pic added @[Quattro Krant](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?1437-Quattro-Krant)@King @Jam @maxwell ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/19 "2015-05-29T09:24:45Z")
My jeans usually aren’t tight as mentioned above… but after seeing the picture they just got realllll tight. Beautiful motor… Seems like you have a great starting point. ---
**Author:** ![Choda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/choda/32/7347_2.png) [@Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Choda)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382/20 "2015-05-29T09:45:30Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > My jeans usually aren’t tight as mentioned above… but after seeing the picture they just got realllll tight. Beautiful motor… > > Seems like you have a great starting point. Thanks man. Yeah the old man had a vision for bikes that always turned out being award winning. I have a raw rear fender to start playing with but I need to get the lift into my garage. Sucks working and looking at it on the ground. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-harley-chopper-old-iron-forum-39-knuckle-build/272382.md?page=2)