Robert's Chopper Project 1

[RobertD]

The riding pic is after we got the chopper driveable. Then some more safety stuff was added and it was painted.

The next chopper will be bigger, but this one is super-fun. I've added a chain guard, more gussets, and what not since this. With that, here's my buddy test-riding the chopper.
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[jrjulien1]

good job

looks kool iv never seen a chopper with the front end that raked out

 

[RobertD]

yeah --- because it is a mini chopper I felt OK doing it -- but that's around 55 degrees --- totally nutty raked out. The turning is terrible, but i just love how it looks!

 

[jrjulien1]

ya i figured it would handle horribly but thats half the fun of driving a chopper eh

 

[Lead Foot]

Thats pretty cool, about how fast does it go?

Nice work!
Matt

 

[RobertD]

30. I know exactly because one day the cops dropped one of those "speed signs" in front of my house. you know, the kind that say, "the speed limit is 30 -- Your speed is 30"

It's only got a 3hp on there, too.

 

[Lead Foot]

whats the gearing?

 

[RobertD]

60 : 12

With me on it (190 lbs) it took a long, flat stretch to hit 30, but I did it.

 

[cojaro]

60 : 12

With me on it (190 lbs) it took a long, flat stretch to hit 30, but I did it.

Ever consider putting a jackshaft on it? Lower that gear ratio a bit

 

[Danielrs]

i like how its so simple
looks awesome