When did the first chopper motorcycle come out?
A chopper is a type of custom motorcycle which emerged in California in the late 1950s.
What are the characteristics of a motorcycle chopper?
Some of the characteristic features of choppers are long front ends with extended forks often coupled with an increased rake angle, hardtail frames (frames without rear suspension), very tall “ape hanger” or very short “drag” handlebars, lengthened or stretched frames, and larger than stock front wheels.
What kind of carburetor did s and s use?
Then came larger carburetors for gas and nitro, capable of supplying the demands of larger displacement stroker engines. The nitro engines were bending stock connecting rods, so S&S came up with stronger connecting rods for both Sportster® and big twin models.
How did the look of choppers change over time?
Over time the choppers became more and more about achieving a certain look, rather than being primarily performance oriented modifications. The modifications that had had their origin in hotrodding evolved into an artistic and aesthetic direction.
What kind of engine does a Springer Chopper have?
This bike started its life as a 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt with the Harley 1200cc Sportster engine, from there I built a drop seat hardtail chopper using mostly all parts from Buell other then the frame ,front end and plastic’s. Then! I had another Idea to make it into a Custom Trike.
Are there any used chopper motorcycles for sale?
Offered for the first for sale is this show stopper. Full custom, 2004 Rivera engineering chopper. One off is an understatement to this incredible build. Built at an estimated cost of over $80,000 dollars this one off custom is nothing short of stunning.
Is the shovel head motor rebuilt on a chopper?
REBUILT SHOVEL HEAD MOTOR ! NEW CARBURETOR AND TUNE-UP ! HAS ELECTRIC START AND KICKSTARTER, NUMEROUS HARLEY UPGRADES LIKE, FORWARD CONTROLS, BREAK AND FOOT SHIFTER, ALSO A QUICK BATTERY RELEASE LEVER, BRAND NEW FRONT MICHELIN FRONT TIRE ! THE FRONT CHOPPER FORKS HAVE BEEN REBUILT WITH THE PROPER BUSHINGS AND FASTENERS.
What kind of brakes does a chopper have?
The motor is a Super Stock 113″ S&S with a 5 speed transmission. Front brakes are twin 12″ Brimbo hydraulic brakes with a 120/90-18mc71H front tire , the rear brake is a 12″ Brimbo with a super wide rear tire 250/40R18 mc81H. Both wheels mounted on custom billet Aluminum rims.