Author Topic: “New to Me” 1975 Chopper (Read 3848 times)

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #25 on:** January 30, 2021, 01:32:14 PM »

Quote from: Medyo Bastos on January 30, 2021, 12:45:31 PM

These would look great too!

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The existing covers are beautifully chromed, with zero pitting or scratches. I think I’m going to leave this bike just the way it has been the past +45 years.

Bodi · « **Reply #26 on:** January 30, 2021, 07:22:02 PM »

Quote from: 754 on January 30, 2021, 09:07:46 AM

If you think folks have given up on choppers, you ckearly are not on Instagram , or have been to any big bike events in the USA and other countries. ...

Never said that. The patch crowd - out here at least - rides dressers, not choppers. Choppers draw too much heat. And they often have things with them that mean a police stop could be very inconvenient.

andy750 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 30, 2021, 07:30:08 PM »

Beautiful chopper well done!! If you have second thoughts and want to sell consider me first - I am in Boston, MA and will do a fly and drive.

Looking forward to what you do with this bike.
cheers
Andy

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #28 on:** January 30, 2021, 08:25:38 PM »

Quote from: andy750 on January 30, 2021, 07:30:08 PM

Beautiful chopper well done!! If you have second thoughts and want to sell consider me first - I am in Boston, MA and will do a fly and drive.

Looking forward to what you do with this bike.
cheers
Andy

Thanks Andy....i’m Glad you like it! I’ve been looking for a while. Never had one and this one really appealed to me. The fellow that built (and owned) this one +45 years ago, had a stoke two years ago. He’s recovered nicely, but can’t ride anymore. I certainly won’t be around as long as him, but will work on it!

PeWe · « **Reply #29 on:** January 30, 2021, 11:05:38 PM »

Quote from: Medyo Bastos on January 30, 2021, 12:45:31 PM

These would look great too!

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Those will look good on any CB750!
Available today or not produced anymore?

Shtonecb500 · « **Reply #30 on:** February 05, 2021, 01:11:13 AM »

have you ridden the chopper yet, did you like it? I like the handle bars you have, i think i want some like that.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #31 on:** February 05, 2021, 06:10:34 AM »

Quote from: Shtonecb500 on February 05, 2021, 01:11:13 AM

have you ridden the chopper yet, did you like it? I like the handle bars you have, i think i want some like that.

I had a heck of a time getting it out of th trailer. We have 6-8” of blowing snow everywhere. It will be a few months before it comes out. Been sitting on it a bit. Very low, but comfortable. Bars not too high. I may change out the floor boards for the original Amen pegs.....

Shtonecb500 · « **Reply #32 on:** February 05, 2021, 07:02:19 AM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on February 05, 2021, 06:10:34 AM

Quote from: Shtonecb500 on February 05, 2021, 01:11:13 AM
have you ridden the chopper yet, did you like it? I like the handle bars you have, i think i want some like that.

I had a heck of a time getting it out of th trailer. We have 6-8” of blowing snow everywhere. It will be a few months before it comes out. Been sitting on it a bit. Very low, but comfortable. Bars not too high. I may change out the floor boards for the original Amen pegs.....

i was gonna suggest getting rid of those boards too, they dont look right.

ekpent · « **Reply #33 on:** February 05, 2021, 07:05:37 AM »

Hard having a new toy and not being able to play with it !

754 · « **Reply #34 on:** February 05, 2021, 12:59:57 PM »

They are set up for stock pegs, I think there is a pin or stop on motor plate to stop rotation.
The long motormount for pegs is cut back and then rethreaded.....
Amen did not offer much stuff, for them just a few things that I think we're made by others. .

Shtonecb500 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 05, 2021, 01:01:29 PM »

all you need is a driveway to practice your 10 point turn.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #36 on:** February 05, 2021, 02:00:15 PM »

Quote from: Shtonecb500 on February 05, 2021, 01:01:29 PM

all you need is a driveway to practice your 10 point turn.

I think I’ll start out at the local school yard (paved)! Thhat might be Side enoigh.....

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #37 on:** February 05, 2021, 02:05:30 PM »

Quote from: 754 on February 05, 2021, 12:59:57 PM

They are set up for stock pegs, I think there is a pin or stop on motor plate to stop rotation.
The long motormount for pegs is cut back and then rethreaded.....
Amen did not offer much stuff, for them just a few things that I think we're made by others. .

Frank..... I’ll dig them out next time I’m in the shop, and post a picture. You might recognize them? They look like a stock CB750 base, but the peg itself is large, square stock, with the end in a pointed pyramid shape. Covered in a large, slip on rubber foot piece. They are completely chrome. I think they will look better and the shifter and brake pedal will be easier to operate.

754 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 05, 2021, 06:06:10 PM »

Sounds like a stocker with cut rubber or different rubber..

Alan F. · « **Reply #39 on:** February 05, 2021, 08:09:37 PM »

Quote from: andy750 on January 30, 2021, 07:30:08 PM

Beautiful chopper well done!! If you have second thoughts and want to sell consider me first - I am in Boston, MA and will do a fly and drive.

Looking forward to what you do with this bike.
cheers
Andy

Hey Andy!

https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/mpo/d/woonsocket-amen-chopper-honda-cb-frame/7270360949.html

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #40 on:** February 08, 2021, 08:13:32 AM »

Quote from: 754 on February 05, 2021, 12:59:57 PM

They are set up for stock pegs, I think there is a pin or stop on motor plate to stop rotation.
The long motormount for pegs is cut back and then rethreaded.....
Amen did not offer much stuff, for them just a few things that I think we're made by others. .

Frank..... right again! Looks like they are “stock” foot pegs, with some mods. There is a large, pointed end, poorly tack welded to the end of a shortened Honda peg. Every component, including the spring, is chromed! The rubber is short, but oversized. I like them and I think the foot boards will come off. What do you think?

grcamna2 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 08, 2021, 10:45:44 AM »

They look better than stock,imo.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #42 on:** February 08, 2021, 12:22:44 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on February 08, 2021, 10:45:44 AM

They look better than stock,imo.

Agreed. The other one has some peeling chrome, but I will try them. The “home made” floor boards don’t really fit the bike....

754 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 08, 2021, 01:06:52 PM »

Try both see what pleases you..

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #44 on:** February 09, 2021, 12:48:31 PM »

I can work/play with it now. Transferred the ownership successfully today!

Alan F. · « **Reply #45 on:** February 09, 2021, 04:41:41 PM »

That's great news, congrats on your Papers!

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #46 on:** February 09, 2021, 05:49:46 PM »

Quote from: Alan F. on February 09, 2021, 04:41:41 PM

That's great news, congrats on your Papers!

Yes! Many years ago, I got burned in a deal where the seller was NOT the owner. Didn’t cost me much, but really annoying. Since then, I do the paperwork before investing time/money in any project!

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Author Topic: “New to Me” 1975 Chopper (Read 3848 times)