Hard tail frame

[Anonymous]

I found a Canadian source that custom makes hardtail chopper frames that fit GS engines.
I know a bit about choppers, & the Honda CB750 Honda is by far the most popular 4 cylinder bike to convert into a chopper. There are a few chopper dedicated sites, but most of the Suzuki's are Intruders, no GS's. Has anyone here ever seen/ridden a hardtail with a GS engine?

 

[KennyJ]

I am considering building a hard tail chopper frame for my spare FJ1100 engine and parts. You really need to cruise some of those sites (I do a google search on "Japanese Choppers" or "Metric Choppers"). I have seen some GS powered ones, as well as the ubiquitous (sp?) CB750 and XS650 (Yamaha Special, 2 cylinder). Found a neat site that describes rake, trail, stretch, many other things that need to be considered for a frame. I have email the gentleman, and he seems genuinly nice, and helpful to get people started.

I plan on building my own frame. I have built roll cages in the past and still have the tubing bender.

My stock FJ engine should stomp the living poop out of those overpriced, overhyped V twin repops.

here is the link:

http://64.172.168.34/neatstuff/index.html

(I can't seem to get on it right now, but I was there yesterday)

Good Luck!
Kenny

 

[Anonymous]

Canadian GS chopper frame?

Canadian GS chopper frame?

Are you able to provide more info about this frame builder? Website? Address? Phone? I might be interested in one, too, if the price is right.

 

[Anonymous]

Here's the site: http://www.design-cycle.com/
There is also the 'chopperenthusiast' site, the 'CB750 mutilation society', the 'chop it & drop it' forum on Delphiforums.com, and quite a few others if you do a search.
I love the old-school choppers, they were a great influence on my childhood motorcycle fantasies; Easy Rider, Hot Wheels, Revell plastic models.
I've never owned one, and realize their limitations when it comes to comfort/handling, but damn! they look so freaking cool! I'd love to built one some day, just for fun.

 

[Anonymous]

Ahhh, Another seemingly sensible biker sucked into our insanity!

Check out my web site and you'll see a GS1000 powered chop.

Also go to www.redneckcycles.com.
If you have a big budget, look at the parts at www.exilecycles.com.

I'll let you know what its like to ride a hard tail this spring when mine's done.
Almost forgot, www.chopperunderground.com. Subscribe to this mag. You'll see some really different stuff.

Steve

 

[Anonymous]

Whoops.

www.redneckcycles.co.uk

 

[KennyJ]

Also try the chopper underground forum. There is a guy named Horton who builds frames with your neck for very/very reasonable prices (quoted and XS650 frame for $250).

Kenny

 

[Anonymous]

Cool site. I just bookmarked it. Thanks.