Author Topic: My new chopper (Read 2903 times)

Rushoid · « **on:** June 04, 2007, 07:26:16 AM »

Well, I finally succumbed to the cruiser/chopper craze. I didn’t think I’d ever do it, but I want to be unique, a lone wolf, a rebel, just like everybody else.

I picked up this old girl for the right price as she’s been laid down a few times. A little road rash, but nothing that can’t be fixed – broken lights, brake levers, etc. She’s not running, but the engine’s not locked so there’s hope. Haven’t decided if I’m going to keep the “ape hanger” bars (they’re not quite tall enough).

I think the biggest expense is going to be the black leather jacket, chaps, boots, vest, bandana (requisite head protection), sunglasses, wallet chain, underwear, codpiece, keychain, etc. that I’ll have to have in order to fit in with all the other unique, lone-wolf, rebels.

Here are some pics:

OK, in all seriousness, I picked this up from a neighbor who was tossing it out. I figure I'll tinker with it a bit, see if i can get it running. Anybody else have one of these or know anything about them?

Tim. · « **Reply #1 on:** June 04, 2007, 07:33:26 AM »

I vote to either cafe the thing with clipons etc. or stretch the swingarm and turn it into a drag bike.

Rip out the plastic 'engine' covers and dig into the 50cc engine. If my wife's Vino is any measure, you should be able to make that thing SCARY fast with a little work.

nickjtc · « **Reply #2 on:** June 04, 2007, 07:36:10 AM »

Quote from: Rushoid on June 04, 2007, 07:26:16 AM

I think the biggest expense is going to be the black leather jacket, chaps, boots, vest, bandana (requisite head protection), sunglasses, wallet chain, underwear, codpiece, keychain, etc. that I’ll have to have in order to fit in with all the other unique, lone-wolf, rebels.

Hereabouts you just ain't cool unless you're wearing an ashtray on your head!

mlinder · « **Reply #3 on:** June 04, 2007, 08:52:55 AM »

Uh... wtf is that?

xtalon · « **Reply #4 on:** June 04, 2007, 08:59:57 AM »

I'm diggin' the big fattie rear tire(s)! Now all you need to do is grow a big shaggy beard and find your local Hell's Angels chapter and your set.

--xTalon

Rushoid · « **Reply #5 on:** June 04, 2007, 09:15:26 AM »

Quote from: mlinder on June 04, 2007, 08:52:55 AM

Uh... wtf is that?

It's one of these: http://www.truckaddons.com/Catalog/subpages/apc_mini_choppers.htm

It's a silly little thing, especially with my 6'3", 300lb self sitting on it, but I'm fascinated with anything with an engine. Especially in miniature! I want to tinker with it, see if I can get it going without spending too much money on it. Then I'll probably give it to my kids. Maybe.

kslrr · « **Reply #6 on:** June 04, 2007, 09:18:46 AM »

Cool, it's a duely!

mlinder · « **Reply #7 on:** June 04, 2007, 09:27:29 AM »

Quote from: Rushoid on June 04, 2007, 09:15:26 AM

Quote from: mlinder on June 04, 2007, 08:52:55 AM
Uh... wtf is that?
It's one of these: http://www.truckaddons.com/Catalog/subpages/apc_mini_choppers.htm

It's a silly little thing, especially with my 6'3", 300lb self sitting on it, but I'm fascinated with anything with an engine. Especially in miniature! I want to tinker with it, see if I can get it going without spending too much money on it. Then I'll probably give it to my kids. Maybe.

Needs more turbo.

pyro139 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 04, 2007, 10:02:38 AM »

tear off all uneeded stuff drop rear end toss on a high compresion exhaust and rebalance the clutch assembly, i get 100+ kph out of a 50cc 2stroke scooter 60mph=92.2kph.

DarkRider · « **Reply #9 on:** June 04, 2007, 11:01:48 PM »

uhhhhhh??? Pimp my scooter??? lmao

pyro139 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2007, 11:03:56 PM »

Quote from: OutlawZ24 on June 04, 2007, 11:01:48 PM

uhhhhhh??? Pimp my scooter??? lmao

wait till i install the pro racing clutch and 74cc kit and efi carb

DarkRider · « **Reply #11 on:** June 04, 2007, 11:11:28 PM »

Quote from: pyro139 on June 04, 2007, 11:03:56 PM

Quote from: OutlawZ24 on June 04, 2007, 11:01:48 PM
uhhhhhh??? Pimp my scooter??? lmao
wait till i install the pro racing clutch and 74cc kit and efi carb

Should i be concerned that these parts even exist for a scooter??? Side note..this for the scooter in your avatar?

Short Round · « **Reply #12 on:** June 05, 2007, 07:06:33 AM »

Rushoid u sound like me. I was on my way over to a friends house the other month when I noticed that someone was throwing away one of those kids electric scooters with the seats on them. I pulled over and threw it in my trunk. Got it to my friends house and began pondering what we could do with it. It still worked but the batteries were shot, so we striped it down and figured that we could strap a chainsaw engine to it. Went to this guy I know that does small engine repair and picked up an old McCoullough chainsaw for $20. The solid state module is bad on it but that is on its way. This chainsaw motor is one of the biggest I have ever seem, I am guessing it is about 67-72cc or sopmewhere in the area, so we are figureing that the thing will more than likely get up to about 40Mph once we get it all said and done. I'll post pics when we are finished. Man I love messing with crap like this, keeps me feeling young.......................Chris

Rushoid · « **Reply #13 on:** June 05, 2007, 11:53:45 AM »

Yeah, see, I never find stuff like this. I always hear about other people finding things that they can tinker with, so I'm pretty excited about digging into it. It's just something to occupy my brain and have a little fun with. I like bringing things back from the dead that people thought were junk. Like my 750. After getting it going, I'll think about customizing it.

pyro139 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 05, 2007, 01:19:53 PM »

Quote from: OutlawZ24 on June 04, 2007, 11:11:28 PM

Quote from: pyro139 on June 04, 2007, 11:03:56 PM
Quote from: OutlawZ24 on June 04, 2007, 11:01:48 PM
uhhhhhh??? Pimp my scooter??? lmao
wait till i install the pro racing clutch and 74cc kit and efi carb

Should i be concerned that these parts even exist for a scooter??? Side note..this for the scooter in your avatar?

yes its for the scooter. you do know there is a profesional 50cc 2 stroke racing circuits? i well tunned 50 can do 120kph if uped to 70cc can do 140kph again base comparison 60mph=92.2kph

DarkRider · « **Reply #15 on:** June 05, 2007, 11:34:08 PM »

thats kinda scary...kinda reminds me of the kid running around here in a Honda Rucus with a full face helmet on lol...

CrisPDuk · « **Reply #16 on:** June 06, 2007, 02:09:39 AM »

I think this could be place to come out and admit to ownership of this little beauty

Rushoid · « **Reply #17 on:** June 06, 2007, 07:03:53 AM »

Now that's cool CrisP! Wanna trade?

pyro139 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 06, 2007, 07:06:26 AM »

Quote from: CrisPDuk on June 06, 2007, 02:09:39 AM

I think this could be place to come out and admit to ownership of this little beauty

sweet you should restore that or give it to me

CrisPDuk · « **Reply #19 on:** June 06, 2007, 08:11:17 AM »

Restore be damned, there's still plenty of life left in the old girl as she stands

Besides, my 5 year old niece will be learning to ride on it soon, and it's bound to get a bit more of a battering yet

pyro139 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 06, 2007, 08:27:03 AM »

Quote from: CrisPDuk on June 06, 2007, 08:11:17 AM

Restore be damned, there's still plenty of life left in the old girl as she stands

Besides, my 5 year old niece will be learning to ride on it soon, and it's bound to get a bit more of a battering yet

sure she'd apreciate a cafe racer

Ingrid · « **Reply #21 on:** July 03, 2007, 02:17:33 PM »

Hey, check out these contraptions... september 1st we're on again. Lots of fun and loads of beer!!

First is a bumper card from a fancy fair with a build in four cilinder car motor.
Second is a push cart, don't know what kind of engine but appeared to be lawn mowerish.
Third is a Roman Chariot bike with a trailer. They even had a trailer with a hammock suspended between two posts and a girl "lounging" in it in a sort of bikini (no helmet).... It crashed!
Fun fun fun...

Ingrid · « **Reply #22 on:** July 03, 2007, 02:18:19 PM »

Nd the other two

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