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500chop

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Hello All
« on: December 21, 2008, 01:53:36 PM »
Hi, my names mike and im from beaver pa. (about an hour north of pittsburgh) Im just starting a 72 cb500k chopper project and am looking forward to shootin the s#!t w you all in the process. Theres a lot i need to learn so thanks for all your help in advance.

Offline tortelvis

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Re: Hello All
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2008, 02:21:13 PM »
Welcome from sunny frozen western NC! Be sure to post before and after pics of your build.

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Re: Hello All
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2008, 04:13:11 PM »
sure will. havent had time to do much other than basic teardown so far. pics will come soon.

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Re: Hello All
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2008, 06:08:36 PM »
Welcome.

Looking forward to your pics.  What are your plans for the bike?

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My build thread:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=68952.0

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« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2008, 07:27:27 PM »
well, the bike came with a nice 6" over front end, so im goin to rake it out a bit and replace the backbone, as well as add a weld on hardtail kit. ride height will sit down around 4 1/2"  other than that in going to  remove anything that doesnt go fast or stop quick. basic 3 wire setup. headlight and tail lights will be hardwired into the ignition and run at all times. solo sprung seat, and either a triumph or sportster tank. whichever i can find cheaper. goin to mount a universal drum style oil bag to hide the electrics in. stock wheels. im runnin clubman bars, cause i dont ever see them on chops and theyll add to the whole low long look. front fender on the rear, none on the front. a few years ago i read an article with i think it was chica, and he said he buils bikes that when there sittin still they look like theres not enough parts on em to look like theyll run. that always stuck with me, so thats what im shootin for.

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Re: Hello All
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2008, 09:23:05 PM »
Always loved Chica's work.

You'll need to use the front fender bracket or some suitable replacement at least, as it acts as a brace to keep the fork sliders parallel and prevent twisting of the front end.

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My build thread:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=68952.0

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Re: Hello All
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2008, 10:22:07 AM »
That should be a cool project!!

I eagerly await pictures!!
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