# So I'm thinking about building a "chopper" this winter... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 22, 2012, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073 "2012-06-22T13:20:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2012, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/61 "2012-06-26T13:02:47Z")
The skinny tire look is coming back/is back. ---
**Author:** ![psychopjv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psychopjv/32/7251_2.png) [@psychopjv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psychopjv)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2012, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/62 "2012-06-26T15:22:33Z")
this engine… ![http://www.cyclematters.com/resources/files/image/motusKMV4_studio03.jpg](http://www.cyclematters.com/resources/files/image/motusKMV4_studio03.jpg) ![http://image.hotrod.com/f/techarticles/engine/hrdp_1109_v4_motorcycle_engine/37391562+w794/hrdp-1109-00+v4-motorcycle-engine.jpg](http://image.hotrod.com/f/techarticles/engine/hrdp_1109_v4_motorcycle_engine/37391562+w794/hrdp-1109-00+v4-motorcycle-engine.jpg) I like where this is going very interested to see what comes of it. And yes I know the v4 Ls isn’t feasible just being an ass. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/63 "2012-06-26T20:08:30Z")
My bike has a v4 in it… :-p ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2012, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/64 "2012-06-27T14:39:21Z")
![https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/177173_323019507781964_847851665_o.jpg](https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/177173_323019507781964_847851665_o.jpg) Minus the woman. ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2012, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/65 "2012-06-27T14:51:36Z")
Moto-Guzi aircooled/oil cooled Vtwin, shaft drive, some of those would be appealing as a transplant. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2012, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/66 "2012-06-27T21:59:00Z")
You said shaft ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2012, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/67 "2012-06-28T06:10:53Z")
> [@Carnut](#): > > just look at Walkers bike,every other facebook status for a while there was a break down status. Granted he has a sporty but it is what it is. while thats true you have to remember that my bike is 53 years old. some of my frustration was due to the carb/mag tuning but i feel like there was some maintenance issues that were overlooked in the years that passed that are now catching up with the bike. that being said i love my bike even if i have to fix it often ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2012, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/68 "2012-06-28T08:00:16Z")
I hear that. I love old panheads and shovels especially. However based on what he was talking about wanting in a chopper, that’s why I recommended against older unless he was going to spend big money. 53 years old doesn’t really matter (If I had my way I would be riding a 33 ELD). What matters most is the maintenance like you pointed out and harleys require a rigid maintenance schedule and frequent wrench time, not to mention just fighting the problems that arise due to bad designs over the years. Sort of like a DSM. So if you want certain kind of reliability out of your bike this is a huge point of consideration. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2012, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/69 "2012-06-28T09:04:33Z")
![https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/559260_312705182157348_239954426_n.jpg](https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/559260_312705182157348_239954426_n.jpg) :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2012, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/70 "2012-06-28T09:54:08Z")
> [@Carnut](#): > > :tup: Flat-tracker might be right up his alley too Don. That thing is hot, and a lot less SUCK options for powerplant too. [http://www.cycleworld.com/2011/10/26/flying-the-rsd-dirty-duc-coming-in-hot/](http://www.cycleworld.com/2011/10/26/flying-the-rsd-dirty-duc-coming-in-hot/) ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2012, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/71 "2012-06-28T15:16:23Z")
![https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/582091_324662370951011_1472214464_n.jpg](https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/582091_324662370951011_1472214464_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Copper280z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/copper280z/32/5464_2.png) [@Copper280z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Copper280z)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2012, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/72 "2012-06-28T15:25:10Z")
I seriously thought this thread was about building a helicopter. ---
**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:** [June 28, 2012, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/73 "2012-06-28T20:13:06Z")
Don, I think I hate every bike that you posted… ---
**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:** [June 28, 2012, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/74 "2012-06-28T20:32:30Z")
> [@Copper280z](#): > > I seriously thought this thread was about building a helicopter. Much better idea 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2012, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/75 "2012-06-28T21:03:40Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Those wheels remind me of that hummer with wooden wheels. I would drive this. I am not sure why but for some reason I think this is awesome. ---
**Author:** ![turbod\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbod_ss/32/5352_2.png) [@turbod\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbod_ss)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2012, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/76 "2012-06-30T09:36:19Z")
the bike you posted kind of reminds me of a bobber build. Roland Sands has done some awesome builds with buells and turning them into cafe racers. also Jesse Rooke has some awesome looking stuff. i would take a look at there bikes and see if you like anything they have done. when i come home from overseas i plan on building something like Roland Sands did on biker build off. its named the glory stomper ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2012, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/77 "2012-06-30T10:53:27Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Don, I think I hate every bike that you posted… post moar of what’s on your mind? ---
**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:** [July 2, 2012, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/78 "2012-07-02T07:26:30Z")
[http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3080640226.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/3080640226.html) ---
**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:** [July 2, 2012, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/79 "2012-07-02T07:45:17Z")
I still think some sort of kick ass out of the ordanry motor would set the bike aside from anything else. Buy my raptor 770, gear it up and keep the bike light weight. If you wanted to, lower the comperssion and turbo the motor. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2012, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073/80 "2012-07-02T10:01:54Z")
It should run on steam. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-thinking-about-building-a-chopper-this-winter/224073.md?page=5)