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i was going to turn my 82 GGS650 into an old school chopper what do all you guys think of this idea
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JJ
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If you want a loud, obnoxious, ill-handling, rough-riding, wannabe Hardley, go for it! :lol:
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Anonymous
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do you gs guys like choppers?
No.
No.
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Anonymous
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nah choppers are for harleys, turn the gs into a streetfighter!
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Anonymous
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I can appreciate the work that goes into a 70s world style chopper, Hard tail or soft tail, but having ridden a few, "Harley and Triumph" I can tell ya unless you get the geometry correct, it will handle like crap! :x Check out the newest issue of Motorcyclist magazine. There is a small write up about a custom chopper built around a modern Honda straight 4 engine. They say the same thing, handling can suffer if not done right. I believe this steering difficulty is the reason why most choppers have those Ape Hanger handlebars. More leverage for the rider.
Good luck with it but if I were you, I'd start with a parts bike and start from that frame instead of taking a perfectly good running bike apart and chopping into it!
My two cents worth!
GY
Good luck with it but if I were you, I'd start with a parts bike and start from that frame instead of taking a perfectly good running bike apart and chopping into it!
My two cents worth!
GY
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Nick Diaz said:
HERE I GO AGREEING WITH THE CONSERVATIVE CROWD AGAIN
I JUST WANTED TO ADD THAT I DESTROYED A FINE MOTORCYCLE WITH APE HANGERS--BOBBED FENDERS-- SCREWED UP FRONT WHEEL AND THE LIKE--I WAS ONLY 19 AND CAN STILL REMEMBER RIDING WITH A PACK ON THE PENN TURNPIKE AND CURSING THE HANDLEBARS BECAUSE THE MANDITORY UPRIGHT POSITION OF MY ARMS TURNED ME INTO A SAIL AND THE WIND BLEW THE BIKE ALL OVER THE PLACE. WHENEVER WE HIT 80 MPH THE CLUTCH BROKE LOOSE-IT NEVER DID IT WITH THE STANDARD SETUP
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PUKE
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Anonymous
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Personally I do not like choppers.
But what it comes down to is it's your bike, do what you want to with it.
But what it comes down to is it's your bike, do what you want to with it.
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Anonymous
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Personally, I like the choppers, but forget the ape-hangers.
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Anonymous
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I LOVE OLD HARLEY PAN & SHOVEL CHOPS BUT WITH MINI APES, NOT THOSE 16IN. TALL APES...RODE MY COUSINS 74 SUPERGLIDE WITH THE 16`S MAN IT WAS WEIRD.
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rick romero said:
WHEN I WAS ABOUT 25 I WAS ASKED BY A FRIEND OF MINE TO DEMONSTRATE HIS MODIFIED SPORTY TO A POTENTIAL BUYER--THE SPORTY HAD 24" RUBBER MOUNTED APE HANGERS--MYBUDDY WAS 6' 4" TALL AND DIDNT EVEN NOTICE THEM BUT I AM 5' 3" TALL AND WAS GRABBING THE SKY AS I RODE IT---I TURNED IT ON AND WHEN I PULLED A HARD SECOND GEAR I WENT INTO THE WILDEST WHEELIE OF MY LIFE--I NEVER DO WHEELIES--IT LUCKILY CAME BACKDOWN EVENTUALLY AND I NEVER TOLD ANY ONE IT WAS AN ACCIDENT(IT WAS NICE LOOKING COOL FOR A CHANGE :lol: ))
NO MORE APE HANGERS FOR ME, I'LL STICK WITH A 6 OR 8 INCH RISE ON THE HANDLE BARS
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saaz
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I like bikes....
After that they just come in order of preference for owning or riding....
After that they just come in order of preference for owning or riding....
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Anonymous
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Chopper me LIKE IT!
Chopper me LIKE IT!
I own a 85GS550L that wasn't running and i bought it from a friend...got it running and chopped the frame.
Looks pretty cool, low and hard to ride :twisted:
Chopper me LIKE IT!
I own a 85GS550L that wasn't running and i bought it from a friend...got it running and chopped the frame.
Looks pretty cool, low and hard to ride :twisted:
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Hap Call
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Choppers are not a favorite of mine but I can understand the appeal of them and appreciate the work that goes into a well designed and well executed chopper. If it is what you like - Do it!
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Anonymous
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sure choppers are cool but how could you get a nice v-twin sound out of a 4 banger.
Of course it dosesnt have to sound like a hog. 8)
jus850
Of course it dosesnt have to sound like a hog. 8)
jus850
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kz
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"do you gs guys like choppers? "
No.
No.
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Anonymous
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Why sound like a Harley?
Why sound like a Harley?
Why would you think that a "chopper" have to sound like a Harley?
Japanese, British, German...all kinds of bikes have been chopped along the years and not only V-twins...
My bike sounds pretty good and is a inline 4 !
Why sound like a Harley?
Jus850 said:
Why would you think that a "chopper" have to sound like a Harley?
Japanese, British, German...all kinds of bikes have been chopped along the years and not only V-twins...
My bike sounds pretty good and is a inline 4 !
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Anonymous
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i like the look of the yahmaha xs650 choppers. i just like the xs650 
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prxbadger
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the yamaha xs does have the right balance, always wanted one
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Dignan
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Yep.
I love 60s-70s styled chops.
I do hate the beach-ball tired billet laden things they call "choppers" nowadays, though.
