what is a chopper to you?

zoo-mon

Just a question. Tell us what you think.

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Redfish-Joe

It is old school back to the basics build it in your garage fabrication. None of this "factory" Arlen Ness, Big Dog, OCC stuff. That stuff just has no heart. JMHO

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ugocon

Just received the latest HOG magazine with an article on Choppers.
I didn't read it yet, thus I give you my simple personal definition.
What else?
Color and quantity of chrome is not important.
Oh... I forgot... must be LOUD!


It doesn't mean too much to me, anyway: I get my freedom with some more usable bikes.

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Ugo

Breeze3at

To me "chopper" means extended and raked front end, rear suspension is optional.
I have a flatside shovel engine in a wishbone rigid frame, 21" front wheel, no f. fender,narrow glide front, etc. I don't feel comfortable calling it a "chopper", it's also not exactly a "bobber". Although almost every part on it is rebuilt or new, I mostly refer to it as a "rat", although it's not dirty, rusty or assembled with non motorcycle pieces. I guess "shovelstein" is most accurate.

Hobbit

for me a Chop/Chopper is a bare bones basic bike.
Rigid Frame
Springer/Girder Forks
sprung seat
minimal electrics
Kick start (if the donor has it)
Apes
and twin cylinder engine either US or UK
more whats known as Bobber than the Swedish style long forked Choppers

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the real WILDPIG

a chopper is a piece of rollin art that for nearly all intents and purposes is eye candy. if we'd all be honest here-- they really aint the best option for everday ridin-- but since when were harley owners everday type of people? thats why i own the chopped badboy and a bmw for ultra long hauls., although i ve ridden the springer to sturgis --2000 miles 1 way --- 3 times and to daytona 15 times-- which is 600 miles one way.............. by the way i never stop untill a minimum of 500 miles is reached.

gasbag

A chopper is a motorcycle that has been modified to create the least comfortable riding position while being adorned with the most expensive and gaudy paint job possible. The exhaust also has to be able to set off car alarms from a distance of 1000 feet. I believe high maintenance is also another requirement.

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SeaRider04

To me, chopper is a show bike more or less, not for every day use and rarely get ride on the road from point A to B.

It's doesn't mean much to me anyway.

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Bait

Bare bones old school Bobber.

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Animal

This is a chopper even if it aint a Harley.

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