20” overs on a long chop! Built by B&H Motorcycles, Cornwall UK, while I was vlogging out of the workshop! Full video is available on my channel as part of the in the workshop playlist.
No man, choppers ride very nicely if built correctly, and they turn great at speed! Maybe even better feeling than my sport bike BUT they don't handle well when going slow and abrupt turns or quick stops on sandy roadway. I've owned one for years and it started as my second bike and now I ride it most often because of the comfort and feel.
@@uncountedvoter9449 that doesn’t make since. A lower seat hight should mean worse turns. Hence why sport bikes have a high seat height so they can turn better.
@@BETA00009Seat height has nothing to do with it, it's down to front end suspension geometry and tyre size. The more you rake forks out, the front wheel becomes less able to steer.
We actually built these @ Britt Motorsports (defunct since 2012) during an East Coast U.S "bar hopper phase". About $50k USD until the bubble burst in '06. They were comfortable enough around town, but the seat pan was hand laid fiberglass over "cling film". Rob Connelly welded our frames and the stretched front, while attractive - was not conducive to comfort on the long haul. I just kept riding my YZF 1000 (Thunderace) anyway, but this was an actual era in America.
I was a motorcycle mechanic at a Honda dealership back in the 70s when choppers were the latest craze. I also did state safety inspections that were required annually here in Pennsylvania. A local motorcycle club member brought in his Honda 750, he wanted the engine to have a race bike hop up kit, cam, valve, springs, special pistons bore job,exhaust, hot coils . it was a kit you could buy for the two valve single cam 750 engine. It was the 810 cc kit. We did the engine.. The guy weighed something like 380 pounds, and he needed the power boost to keep up with the other riders in his club…mostly kawasaki 903s.. when he brought the bike into the shop. They had an old United parcel delivery van size truck/van as their Chase vehicle, and for transporting the bikes. That motorcycle was chopped, and it was so loooongg, that they had to remove one of the back doors on that truck so the Front wheel could stick out the back door about 18 inches, with the rear wheel, touching a backstop even with the back of the drivers seat. It is the longest chopper I have ever seen. The Honda dealership I worked has one of the other mechanics do the engine 810 kit install, I think it was Eric, ( eric buell-yes- that eric). but When the engine was finished and reinstalled, no one would test ride it to tune it.. it was difficult just to move around in the service department.. Then there was the state inspection that it was there for also.. I would not put a sticker on that, neither would any of the other seven mechanics, because It did not meet the regulations. It wasn’t safe. The handlebars were way longer than acceptable by the specs , and he didn’t even have a front wheel brake… we told him, we can’t do it, we can’t put a inspection sticker on your bike.. so, however, long it is in a united parcel service van, add about 18 inches to that, that’s how long this chopper was. by the way, the owner of the bike was killed on that bike. About a year later, he was a fourth grade school, teacher, and on the side he was a drug dealer. That was back around 1974..
Thanks for sharing such a cool and detailed story. I’m from that era and knew many a biker to keep their choppers in their living rooms or even kitchens! I personally had a 1969 Triumph Bonnevile 650 with 18” over Franks Forks on a hard tail frame. I swear my front wheel would almost hit the other side of a turn while my back wheel barely missed the curb! It was fukn scary! But loved that thing!
It is garbage. Built for wannabes and stupidly overpriced. Ratios suck and rakes like that make up for little dicks and demonstrate a complete lack of understanding of how to build a properly proportioned and balanced bike.
NOT TRUE ... I suppose you say the same thing about APE HANGERS. SPOKEN LIKE A TRUE SIDE WALK COMMANDO 🤔😳😱 I've been riding both for ABOUT 40 OR SO YEARS. Your OPINION IS LIKE YOUR "ASSH#LE" VERY WEAK and BLOWN OUT ... JUST KEEPING IT REAL
Good looking bike, with really nice paint job, which went well with the engine, and vice versa. It is not gaudy or over done and has clean lines. Under stated , I guess would be the term, which I like.
Nice, a beautiful machine. It was just about common to see these long fork rides back in the late 60s-70s, Don't turn worth a damn but arrow straight on the Hwy.
Motor is awesome with that open primary but I couldn’t deal with that rake. Maybe if I was 30 again. Used to my Street Glide these days. And it’s far from stock.
It's a good thing all roads are straight. I was just thinking to myself, "I wonder why MotoGP race bikes don't have 15-foot long forks, no rear suspension, and almost no ground clearance? I guess they just don't care about being cool..."
I was getting my motorcycle license, and you had to go around this painted circle without putting your feet on the ground. A woman showed up with her boyfriend’s Harley chopper, but not too long of forks. I felt so sorry for her. She kept dropping it. The shifter and paint job were getting pretty messed up. The instructor told her to go rent a small motorcycle. She could pass the test on that, then ride the chopper from then on. Her boyfriend must have been pissed when she came home.
Handles the same going forward 😂
No man, choppers ride very nicely if built correctly, and they turn great at speed! Maybe even better feeling than my sport bike BUT they don't handle well when going slow and abrupt turns or quick stops on sandy roadway. I've owned one for years and it started as my second bike and now I ride it most often because of the comfort and feel.
@uncountedvoter9449 lol no they don't
@@uncountedvoter9449 that doesn’t make since. A lower seat hight should mean worse turns. Hence why sport bikes have a high seat height so they can turn better.
@@BETA00009Seat height has nothing to do with it, it's down to front end suspension geometry and tyre size. The more you rake forks out, the front wheel becomes less able to steer.
We actually built these @ Britt Motorsports (defunct since 2012) during an East Coast U.S "bar hopper phase". About $50k USD until the bubble burst in '06. They were comfortable enough around town, but the seat pan was hand laid fiberglass over "cling film". Rob Connelly welded our frames and the stretched front, while attractive - was not conducive to comfort on the long haul. I just kept riding my YZF 1000 (Thunderace) anyway, but this was an actual era in America.
Very practical and safe!
Meanwhile in the states, we've figured out a long time ago choppers are better for their appearance than actually being ridden.
Must handle really bloody bad because they look bloody bad.
2004 called, they want their chopper back🤣😇
O.C.C. lol
@@jimmychanbers2424SR. is the only one doing anything around here... 😆
Perfect as long as you don't have to make a turn
It's not as hard as you think dude
@@williamurich9905 Considering that it's 100% unnecessary it's still more difficult than it should be.
I was a motorcycle mechanic at a Honda dealership back in the 70s when choppers were the latest craze. I also did state safety inspections that were required annually here in Pennsylvania.
A local motorcycle club member brought in his Honda 750, he wanted the engine to have a race bike hop up kit, cam, valve, springs, special pistons bore job,exhaust, hot coils . it was a kit you could buy for the two valve single cam 750 engine. It was the 810 cc kit. We did the engine..
The guy weighed something like 380 pounds, and he needed the power boost to keep up with the other riders in his club…mostly kawasaki 903s..
when he brought the bike into the shop. They had an old United parcel delivery van size truck/van as their Chase vehicle, and for transporting the bikes. That motorcycle was chopped, and it was so loooongg, that they had to remove one of the back doors on that truck so the Front wheel could stick out the back door about 18 inches, with the rear wheel, touching a backstop even with the back of the drivers seat. It is the longest chopper I have ever seen.
The Honda dealership I worked has one of the other mechanics do the engine 810 kit install, I think it was Eric, ( eric buell-yes- that eric). but When the engine was finished and reinstalled, no one would test ride it to tune it.. it was difficult just to move around in the service department..
Then there was the state inspection that it was there for also.. I would not put a sticker on that, neither would any of the other seven mechanics, because It did not meet the regulations. It wasn’t safe. The handlebars were way longer than acceptable by the specs , and he didn’t even have a front wheel brake…
we told him, we can’t do it, we can’t put a inspection sticker on your bike..
so, however, long it is in a united parcel service van, add about 18 inches to that, that’s how long this chopper was.
by the way, the owner of the bike was killed on that bike. About a year later, he was a fourth grade school, teacher, and on the side he was a drug dealer. That was back around 1974..
Although tragic
Its fkin amazing to hear such a story
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻
Is this like the inspiration story behind breaking bad?
@@theirishman088 LoL!
Do you tell this bs story on every chopper video 😭
Thanks for sharing such a cool and detailed story. I’m from that era and knew many a biker to keep their choppers in their living rooms or even kitchens! I personally had a 1969 Triumph Bonnevile 650 with 18” over Franks Forks on a hard tail frame. I swear my front wheel would almost hit the other side of a turn while my back wheel barely missed the curb! It was fukn scary! But loved that thing!
Front wheel shows up 15min before you do. Solid ride.
Salute
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I’ve only ever whipped my chopper out on a few occasions,and everyone was thoroughly impressed!!!😊
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Old school chopper look with all new state of the art hardware. Well done. 👏 👏 👏
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It can turn a circle on a soccer field comfortablely
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Chopper dude is a caring soul. He lets a troubled individual run the camera!
That's one beautiful chopper.👍
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That's not a chopper. It's a factory custom bike.
@@RayfordRaySiegel it’s both
It's a stupid bike truth be told. You've taken a slow badly made bike and made it worse
It is garbage. Built for wannabes and stupidly overpriced. Ratios suck and rakes like that make up for little dicks and demonstrate a complete lack of understanding of how to build a properly proportioned and balanced bike.
“” Old truckers song. Give me 40 acres and I’ll turn this thing around “😊😊
You never let go of the handlebars on that Puppy✌🏼😎☯️
Lovely custom chopper Bruce!🎉🎉🎉
One of the nicest choppers I've ever seen
If you don't have to ride it!
Oooohhhh..... that is absolutely beautiful!!!!!
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I’ve got to hang an orange rag on the end of mine to warn oncoming vehicles
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Nice build👌
That’s gorgeous!!
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That paint job is amazing!!!
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Amwesome bike. We want to see when you drive it. That engine must sound like a beast🤘🤘🤘
these bikes are absolutely amazing....art in their construction, poetry in their looks.....wouldnt drive one if i was paid too...
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The great thing is, you’ll never have to worry about turning because this this turns like a semi. But hey, you’ve achieved the “look”. Lol
Beautiful bike 👍👍
Hell yeah
when a stretched peterbilt makes a tighter turning circle than your bike.you know you went overboard.
Nice looking chopper!!
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I Love this bike
It’s a beauty
I absolutely love it.
Yes bro!!!!
❤It!! Gorgeous Ride
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The 90s called they want there chopper back
That's frickin awesome guys
Woohoo
She is absolutely stunning!! I can’t wait to have a group of friends to ride with❤
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Beat it! I had a 1960 Panhead with wishbone rigid raked frame with 24" over girder front end. Scoot was 9 ft long outside rubber to outside rubber.
Hellll yeahhh
How much neck rake ??
Nice collection! 😂😂😂!
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Anyone who has one, hates them. Soon as you build it, you either sell it, or change it back.
NOT TRUE ... I suppose you say the same thing about APE HANGERS. SPOKEN LIKE A TRUE SIDE WALK COMMANDO 🤔😳😱 I've been riding both for ABOUT 40 OR SO YEARS. Your OPINION IS LIKE YOUR "ASSH#LE" VERY WEAK and BLOWN OUT ... JUST KEEPING IT REAL
Kept mine years
@@wasterdnb no way it was a daily driver. You kept it for show.
Yeap. Total junk.
Takes a real man / biker to know how to ride one that’s all. Just stay in your lane and keep riding your Honda scooter
Beautiful chopper
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Bloody hell that's a good looking bike
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Disagree. Looks like a child's drawing came to life
@@hexerey and what’s your favorite bike?
I'm envious. Not complicated, but everything just works . Very Nice
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That is a sick bike ❤
very nice. love the tank
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Man that bike lives up north but the front end stays in a garage down south 😆😆
Wow! Fantastic, Amazing!!
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Love the garage filled with bikes.😊
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Work of ART. Luv the choice of color schemes , engraving work was the thing that caught my eyes
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What a work of art
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Awesome , I'm glad it hasn't got those swept back handlebars you see now on many choppers now. Nice build mate.
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Congrats! You Sir have managed to combine beauty and awesomeness. I love that bike.
I never knew Brit’s got down like this 😂😂🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Hell yeah
I like the matching blue ignition cables! 😉👍
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O bloody hell i like it when he says that sounds cool
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And that's the long of it. Gorgeous ride brother. CAMERON.
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Sweet bike! Love it!
Old Classic, a sweet ride. I spent a lot of time in Desperate Dan's Chop Shop in Leighton Buzzard in the 80s.
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that is ONE BEAUTIFUL RIDE! i would imagine a handful to ride also.
A thing of beauty....nice one matey.
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My 65' Panhead rigid chopper had a 12" over stock front end. It was real workout to take it on winding roads.
beautiful!!!
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Beautiful!!!
Beautiful build.
Evos look so clean when they're done up right
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Very nice!!!
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My 65 pan had same 20” over glide front end ! 9.5 feet hub to hub! Yeah it tweaked over at stops, veered over at speed but in 1970 it was badass!
one nice looking Harley
Not one piece on that would be Harley 😂
God bless it... You gotta love when British folk use freedom units like it's natural.
Maybe we can get a nice "Howdy" out of you next time! 🤣
~boB
Its called the imperial system and we used it before metric
Looks Right to me for a proper Chopper 🤠🔥
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Beautiful 😍 🤩
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Good looking bike, with really nice paint job, which went well with the engine, and vice versa. It is not gaudy or over done and has clean lines. Under stated , I guess would be the term, which I like.
@@wmden1 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
"It's not a motorcycle baby it's a chopper."
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Nice, a beautiful machine. It was just about common to see these long fork rides back in the late 60s-70s, Don't turn worth a damn but arrow straight on the Hwy.
Yeppers, nice on the highway but a handful on the back roads.
Motor is awesome with that open primary but I couldn’t deal with that rake.
Maybe if I was 30 again.
Used to my Street Glide these days.
And it’s far from stock.
Same here. 2014 S/G with $20k of extras!
Same here 2014 Firefighter Shrine Streetglide ❤it 👍🇬🇧🇺🇲😎
I've got a 2007 Electra Glide Classic (cammed, chipped and dyno'd at 115hp). And I've also got a 2016 BMW S1000XR.
BEAUTIFUL IN A MASCULINE WAY!!!
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Thing of beauty.
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Love it 😮.
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Mine was 7’10” wheelbase…a gooseneck frame with a springer 28” over.
A man and his machine. Perfect.
It is a Beautiful bike that’s for sure!!
Badass chopper!!
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Arnold after seeing this: head to the choppa 😂
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Fabulous looking chop.
Helll yesss
That’s Sick !! 💯🔥
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What a beauty!
A proper work of art 👏👏
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Traveled cross country in the 70s on a hardtail with 12 over front end. Can't do that now.
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I really like how the engine sits so low that you can't make a turn at more than 5 mph.
That's a safety feature.
That Is BEAUTIFUL! A Harley Chopper Is My Dream Bike! Dude, That Is BAAADDD AAASSSS!
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Awesome chopper
What a nice bike!
Looks like a good long distance cruiser to me 😮😊
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My shirt 👕 reads Ducati if you ride, choppers if you ride around!!!!😊😊 ridiculous unit !
Nice ride ! 👍
It's a good thing all roads are straight. I was just thinking to myself, "I wonder why MotoGP race bikes don't have 15-foot long forks, no rear suspension, and almost no ground clearance? I guess they just don't care about being cool..."
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It's really good at going straight.
"Is the front wheel out of the workshop yet?" " Hold on, I'll let you know..."
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That's a cornering beast.
🤣sideways
Never thought I’d see a couple of brits with a Harley
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I was getting my motorcycle license, and you had to go around this painted circle without putting your feet on the ground. A woman showed up with her boyfriend’s Harley chopper, but not too long of forks. I felt so sorry for her. She kept dropping it. The shifter and paint job were getting pretty messed up. The instructor told her to go rent a small motorcycle. She could pass the test on that, then ride the chopper from then on. Her boyfriend must have been pissed when she came home.
Love this Boney
Not my type of bike but this one is beautiful.
Nice chopper 😂😂😂