LET ME KNOW HOW YOUR WALKING 10 YEARS from NOW. Y DO U THINK they STOPPED MAKING HARDTAILS and CAME OUT WITH SOFTAILS ? Y DO U THINK they STOPPED MAKING JOCKEY SHIFTS ? And WENT to HAND CLUTCH and FOOT SHIFTER. TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER and MORE COMFORTABLE. JACK AS S
@@67shovelhead Y U LIE ABOUT YOUR AGE ? FIRST 74, NOW 75 ! WHICH IS IT ? MAKE UP YOUR MIND or LOSING IT ALSO. And NO TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION 95 " 04 FATTY. NO FAIRING, NO HARD BAGS, NO RADIO, NO CUP HOLDER, NO CELL PHONE HOLDER. JUST a BAREBONES FATBOY
Subscribed. I'm a greybeard and rode the hell out of my rigids in the day. Now it's an '81 FXS Shovel with shocks, and my back thanks me. It's true that your daily rider is never finished because there's always something to add (or subtract!) Love seeing the 'younger' guys carrying on the tradition. Keep the shiny side up, man.
went round straya on a rigid springer front extended,ridiculous rake, flow through fish tails, XLCH motor ,sissy bar with the mother of my kid on the back, young and free 1978, smashed right knee, tail bone through the back of our knecks every little bump, yep memories, and experience,......priceless .
My dad and his buddies were riding before ww2 on old Indians and Harleys but the chopper thing started in the late 40s and hit hard in the 50s 60s and 70s but then died off until recent years until you young guys started digging them again. Love to see the comeback
This is a lot of fun my man! I would love to see the chopper style video you mentioned. It would be really cool to have you break down what made the regional styles unique and share some examples of what the differences look like.
Been riding a chopped Pan for 42 years. I think the only parts that are from the original purchase are the engine cases, fly wheels and jugs, tranny case and tanks. I can't put the miles on I used to, but I can still do a couple hundred here and there. Neck modified rigid, wide glide, 4 speed jock top with Andrews, STD heads, blah, blah, etc.
I rode 72 Shovelhead, with a 4 speed kicker, rigid frame and springer front end. It looked great, but would beat me up 10 minutes into the ride! Even the rear view mirror would shake itself off after a pit stop! Lol. Now I ride something with some shocks, an ignition with push button start and a few other goodies, a Road King! Anyways, stay safe y’all!🤘🏽✊🏽✌🏽
Thank you Cody, for your honesty and being upfront. I liked what I saw. It takes courage to do something new and different. Be yourself, not what you think viewers, or potential viewers want. I think that's how you already are. Peace bro, Paul Lirette
This is great just bought my first bike 6 months ago drove it around the block 3 times parked it in my back yard and dropped the engine needless to say I missed out on riding in my first season because now she won’t start I’ll get it eventually just wanted to say thank you for the perfect content to watch until completion STAY GOLD
Absolutely love choppers, people who rode choppers are real bikers and not just handlebar holders. Now days people are so concerned about “wind in the chest, rain-mode/sport-mode and saddleman seats” lol
I built my 1st chopper at 17 years old, it was a 72 Sportster I had that chopper till 1998 it went thru many changes during the time that I owned it!!! And now I want to kick myself in the ass for selling it!!!! Now I want to build another one!!! Its going to be my retirement project,I only need a older bike to start with!!!
I can see why the front fenders on Indians were left off after a tire change. I rode a 51 Pan early 70's and after some creep ripped it off, I rode a 49 Pan. Both were choppers, as I was honing my skills in the machine shops. I rode on a 7 day run w/o a front fender, but after running over a fresh dead skunk on the first day , I had a change of heart.
Love this and the intake seal video, I can tell there will be a lot to learn from watching your vids. Can’t wait to see more 🤙🏻 definitely interested in a style by area video. I feel the style I am most drawn to is the early 60s Northern California
Thank you, I’m looking at buying a 71 triumph completely custom built frame and it has a dry motor never been turned, getting in contact with the builder to have him start it and pick the bike up so I’m excited to get into the chopper world finally
Cody, it is really good to find you. You are the real deal, from what I hear, and you have been there. I look forward to seeing your next video. I have had one Harley I bought New, Last year for the iron head Roadster. Now I have a 1976 Shovel 12 over long fork and custom frame with rear shocks basket case. barn find, putting it back together without that long fork. I always say; Form follows function.
choppers and bobbers have been my life since 96 and I still love them. I guess I'm old at 46 but whatever. love the comment about ink work. look forward to more videos.
The thing about an old Chopper with a rigid frame is that the rigid frame will get brittle after a while and start cracking and you can weld it but it will crack somewhere else and you will end up chasing the crack around the frame. When the original hardtail on my Triumph broke a piece of the frame was missing and it was cracked under the Harley toolbox on the other side my good quality Reynolds chain was holding the ass end of the bikes together and you can see where it was shaving the sprocket. I had to get a new bolt on hardtail installed. But that is easy compared to dealing with a welded on hardtail section or a hardtail frame that is simply going bad from age.
"the whole flat black, white walls with red rims thing" is like the chopper version of playing smoke on the water at guitar center when you're first learning. That cracked me up. Glad I dodged that particular one, but I do recall briefly thinking that was cool before I built my first one back when.
Hey Cody, talking about Dick Allen a former fellow Rockford, Illinois builder threw me for a loop. He designed and built one of the best narrow springers! Dick moved to California after starting out in a small shop on Kishwaukee street in Rockford. I am still riding a 93" Shovelhead chopper, 20" over, 30° rake St.Louis style derake with a hydraulic suicide clutch and jockey shift death machine I built 34 years ago, I'm 66.
I bought a moderately customized Triumph when I was a teenager. Brit bikes were a family thing (choppers were NOT) but my Grandpa had passed away by then, and I was on my own. Didn't know how to fix it but luckily there was a local shop, and the bike ran well most of the time... then it got stolen. Flash forward and I'm an older adult. I bought another Triumph, just to try it all again. Rigid frame, long springer, lots of changes to be made. This bike ended up sitting in my dining room ("Dining Room" = motorcycle and a milk crate) for too long. I got SO lucky. A friend, the son of the man who had the local shop when I was a teenager, invited me to bring the bike to his shop, and learn about it and work on it, on Saturdays. Who gets that lucky with chopper stuff? There were two, three, guys around the shop who were really knowledgeable about vintage bikes and custom stuff, British and American. All the tools were at hand that I could need. They coached me, that first winter and onward, taking the bike apart, checking for wear, replacing bits as needed, getting my hands dirty, and I could ask all the stupid newbie questions I needed to. No judgement. No attitude. Without that opportunity, my bike might still be sitting indoors, or worse, outdoors. I now have my own basic tools and a bit of space to work when I need it. I still go out to that shop on Saturdays. I have done work just cleaning parts and taking things apart on other bikes, seeing what components look like, how they fit, how they work. Triumphs, Harleys, Nortons, BSA... Long story, but I totally get what you're saying in this video. I think you almost have to have good friends or family in the culture, otherwise the Chopper Journey would be just too much for total newbies like me. As the kids say "It takes a village."
Good stuff homie. Built quite a few chops over the years, still have the first one I ever built, I’ve had front wheel bearing go out and lock up the front wheel at speed, another time the shock brackets (softail) broke and sat the frame flat on the road, had some road debris take out my rear brake line ( I run no front brake, down shifted till I could stop it with the souls of my boots). Fixed it all myself and she’s still my main ride. I have 3 bikes, but that 12 over springer evo softail gets ridden the most.
Don't forget to warn wanna be bikers about sportster knee...old ironhead rigid 65 frame p&p girder 57 sportster motor magneto invader wheels. Kick and go hang on here. First chopper first harley not many old skool bikers left .like you learned it on my own wouldn't change anything about it. To bad there's not enough hours in the day to do everything you want to them. Keep the videos going alot to be learned old and new bikers Thanks for your advice.
You may not be a professional but I love your vids. Already helped me on several occasions; getting a kickstarter on my '83 shovel for example. Who in their right mind designs a bike without a gd kickstarter?
The thoughts you expressed on being a newb and wasting time on unnecessary things is what resonated with me the most. That's something I'd really like to avoid. I'm ok with the time it takes learning to wrench--I welcome the challenge, actually. What confronts me is not knowing where to even begin the learning process. I don't know bikes at all really, but I've got one that as a matter of honor I've gotta get running again--get her back into the wind. It would be great to have some guidance from a friend or acquaintance, but that's not likely gonna happen. I wouldn't want to burden anyone to hold my hand all the way through it, even if I had someone willing. I can learn. I can do it. I just don't know where to start. I found the service manual online; should I tear the whole thing down and build it all back up again? I think that would definitely result in a comprehensive understanding of the machine. I'm not sure all that it necessary right now though. Right now, wouldn't it be better for me to tackle the issues that are apparent just by looking at it? Like, it was running
See if you can find a befriend an old boy, a lot of us are hidden amongst the masses looking like normal humans. Try finding a local bar that is frequented by bikers you might get a line on the guy who may be willing to help you. I know I can’t resist a challenge, and so can’t many others. Once building is in your blood it stays there and becomes an addiction.
@@markblundell9461 thanks for the tip - I appreciate it. I'll definitely keep it in mind, as I'll be moving to a new region soon. And in the bit of research I've done on the area, I learned of a motorcycle club that seems pretty active and welcoming of riders of all experience levels. With your advice in mind, I should probably start there - see if I can establish myself as someone worthy of mentorship. Thanks.. 👍
At 3:04 there is a photo of a guy on a Vincent ,I wonder what the story on that was. It has bars that are not Vincent Straights for sure. I love how these old pictures capture moments in time .
Good vid dude, was good with the photos when you were talking about specific things A vid on the different styles like you said would be good! And maybe a vid or series of vids on some tips, mods, common problems and fixes that youve come across, to do with choppers in general, different harley engines, transmissons/primarys, etc
Looking forward to your videos man. I have a 2014 Streetglide and 2005 Deuce. That's my kind of riding. BUT I'm interested in ALL things motorcycle, it's really like my only interest in living is to ride. Not married no kids just me and Mr Harley someone told me once. I couldn't really take the chance on a kicker because I had my ankle plated (im 63) and I realize shovels and pans are just that . I really like the looks of the Panhead and even though I'm not a mechanic I work on and service my own stuff. I have subscribed 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸😎
I got a corben gentry 1968 harley chopper it's brand new never put together to be a bike they made this Fram so the engine would set even that way so the front jug wouldn't run out of oil and brun up and lock up of lack of oil like the other choppers
Cool video! How about a video with more details about the earlier choppers? I guess most ppl know the early 60's California bikes, but was going on in east, south or north back then? A litte history lesson never hurts anyone.
My affair is with an EVO softail chopper. I live in the NW. Saddlebags are a necessary evil. Need a place to stow your gear, only to need it later. I Love Choppers.
Thanks for putting this out. I'm looking forward to see where you go with this channel. I always wanted to make my own, but life always seemed to get in the way. I just started a channel making choppers/bobbers at the age of 60. #joebobsgarage I've been using Mid 80s project bikes because of the price point and am looking forward to getting some older bike experience. I'll be watching.
I really like choppers had one years ago, old pinhead. I picked up a late model twin cam and the dependability and power is fantastic. In my opinion (don't shoot) choppers belong in bike shows, that's about it.
I don’t blame ya. It’s not for everyone. I ride my rigid chopper more than most ride their new bikes it seems. My opinion is, it’s a lot nicer to drive a 2015 Chevy camero than a 1969 camero. One is just cooler then the other. As long as the rider is happen it doesn’t matter.
@Cody's Chopper Corner I agree, but we are on the road a lot. Lots of five hundred mile days. And usually running between eighty or ninety. Choppers can't keep up. And we don't stop to gas up every seventy five miles.
@@Crimepaysaskapolitician oh I get that for sure. My shovel runs 80mph all day like nothing. I’ll be doing a video of how to properly gear an old bike to run freeway speeds. As for the gas stops, yeah that’s just the way it is I guess.
Great video. That banner in the back is from my good friend Thomas Asher. That’s really strange and cool that you have it in this video… you must have known him.
@@codyschoppercorner5727 that is really awesome! I know brad I hung out with him years ago on a trip to Cali! Small world man! Enjoy that banner keep it safe. Asher is no longer with us. If you ever get rid of it find someone who knew him to give it to as part of his legacy. Great luck with your channel it’s awesome so far! I’m subscribed. 🙏🏻
Greetings from Canada, I'm in middle of a build. Mine is a going to be a pretty much a bone stock 1983 FXWG, other than I'm using a 74" Shovel instead of a 80" and I welded mounts on it for Softail tanks instead of Shovel tanks which I have had the pleasure of getting welded several times. I have always been a fan of shocks, so no rigids for me. Looking forward to seeing more vids, even if your back will be sore! Lol!
Man I tell everyone the same thing. Having a chopper is never a weekend warrior thing its a life style! You eat breath and sleep that bike! You either hate it or you love it forever!
@@codyschoppercorner5727 I’d love to see one about pans and shovels as well .your vids inspired me to build a sportster and I’m ready for something bigger just on the fence on whether to go vintage or not
Sporster starter, electrical, shop says just fine. Tore starter apart, check replace put back together nope, sent it to Harley's shop 300.00 he looked at it resembles. I wanted the parts looked at for ok. I could resemble myself lol
I grew up around the EFMC got to ride my inline fours as much as I liked. When your constantly putting out a power stroke how inline fours do it doesn’t vibrate as much as a twin engine. The vibration isn’t there it doesn’t rattle apart. Also there’s the whole primary fluid debacle and dry clutches… I like my clutch like I like my pussy… WET. Lol a little bit of humor, but I never leaked not once. 1978 KZ1000 the first of its kind. Over and out. F.F.F.F. F.L.L.F.
I’ve always been a big four cylinder bike guy. My first bike I ever chopper was a 1978 kz1000. I loved it. I also just acquired a cb750 and will be doing some videos on it soon. Thanks for the comment man.
I would never own anything before an evo. The shovel sounds the best but several guys I watch on here all found out when they ride shovels fast on US highways at 70 they break really fast as they were never made for those speeds in the old 55 days. I have a stage 4 1200 96 sporty that I debated putting a chopper kit on, then a springer and now I think I will turn it into a club style with mids instead of forwards and a few other mods. I only zip around my small town and dont go more than 10 miles from home because of PTSD so club would be good. I like my 96 it thumps and vibrates like no tomorrow but is 100% reliable. I dont have the skills to own anything old and cool. I like Max Schaaf style stuff the best. Lane split west coast all the way. This is her. I think maybe a road warrior fairing, high tee bars, mid controls, and put my mustang fastback seat on her ruclips.net/video/F8FSNtOCakI/видео.html
might have more respect for hisviews IF he were old enough to know from experience rather than what he remdmbers older riuders telling him... rode & loved my rigid 60 pan
I'm 60 and now riding a RK,but always had rigids until 2013,loved them. I'm going back to a chopper or bobber as soon as I can find a decent donor bike. My 75 Sporty nearly blew out my knee several times in the 90s trying to kick it over, but I rode the snot out of it and miss it every day.
At age 74 I am switching back to my old rigid that I rode from 1976 up to 2001. It's a 84 cu in 67 FL . Still going strong after all these years.
LET ME KNOW HOW YOUR WALKING 10 YEARS from NOW. Y DO U THINK they STOPPED MAKING HARDTAILS and CAME OUT WITH SOFTAILS ? Y DO U THINK they STOPPED MAKING JOCKEY SHIFTS ? And WENT to HAND CLUTCH and FOOT SHIFTER. TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER and MORE COMFORTABLE. JACK AS S
@@davidson2004fatboy im 75 and still kick starting my bike. in 10 years i'll be 85. i bet you have a stereo and a cup holder on your bike...
@@67shovelhead Y U LIE ABOUT YOUR AGE ? FIRST 74, NOW 75 ! WHICH IS IT ? MAKE UP YOUR MIND or LOSING IT ALSO. And NO TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION 95 " 04 FATTY. NO FAIRING, NO HARD BAGS, NO RADIO, NO CUP HOLDER, NO CELL PHONE HOLDER. JUST a BAREBONES FATBOY
@@davidson2004fatboy chill out
@@laurencehortop853 Y ?
Subscribed. I'm a greybeard and rode the hell out of my rigids in the day. Now it's an '81 FXS Shovel with shocks, and my back thanks me. It's true that your daily rider is never finished because there's always something to add (or subtract!) Love seeing the 'younger' guys carrying on the tradition. Keep the shiny side up, man.
went round straya on a rigid springer front extended,ridiculous rake, flow through fish tails, XLCH motor ,sissy bar with the mother of my kid on the back, young and free 1978, smashed right knee, tail bone through the back of our knecks every little bump, yep memories, and experience,......priceless .
People need to understand its not a ownership its a partnership .
Exactly!
Truth to this.
Fellow first generation biker. My dad ended up riding coz I wanted to. Love choppers and custom. A LOT of work. Labor of love
My dad and his buddies were riding before ww2 on old Indians and Harleys but the chopper thing started in the late 40s and hit hard in the 50s 60s and 70s but then died off until recent years until you young guys started digging them again. Love to see the comeback
Thanks for sharing. I love hearing stuff like that.
This is a lot of fun my man! I would love to see the chopper style video you mentioned. It would be really cool to have you break down what made the regional styles unique and share some examples of what the differences look like.
I’ll definitely do a video on it. Thanks man
At 60yo I've been riding rigid choppers for many decades. EVERY mile on an old rigid chopper is an adventure!
I’m glad you said that. I tell people it’s an adventure going to the gas station.
Been riding a chopped Pan for 42 years. I think the only parts that are from the original purchase are the engine cases, fly wheels and jugs, tranny
case and tanks. I can't put the miles on I used to, but I can still do a couple hundred here and there.
Neck modified rigid, wide glide, 4 speed jock top with Andrews, STD heads, blah, blah, etc.
Haha hell yeah! That’s Awesome. I’d love to see it.
I rode 72 Shovelhead, with a 4 speed kicker, rigid frame and springer front end. It looked great, but would beat me up 10 minutes into the ride! Even the rear view mirror would shake itself off after a pit stop! Lol. Now I ride something with some shocks, an ignition with push button start and a few other goodies, a Road King! Anyways, stay safe y’all!🤘🏽✊🏽✌🏽
I rode with friends that had hardtail Choppers. At 69 now will ride my 83 FXWG, that I have had since new.
Thank you Cody, for your honesty and being upfront. I liked what I saw. It takes courage to do something new and different. Be yourself, not what you think viewers, or potential viewers want. I think that's how you already are.
Peace bro,
Paul Lirette
Thanks man! I appreciate that.
great to see a young guy carrying on the tradition.he tells it like it is/was.
Thank you. That means a lot to me. Nothing but respect to those that laid the path.
I'm excited to see more of these. You have a good thing going
Awesome Video & Great info :) i am looking forward to more !!!
This is great just bought my first bike 6 months ago drove it around the block 3 times parked it in my back yard and dropped the engine needless to say I missed out on riding in my first season because now she won’t start I’ll get it eventually just wanted to say thank you for the perfect content to watch until completion
STAY GOLD
Yeah man, sometimes that’s the way it goes. You will at least have that much more knowledge when it’s done
Glad I found ya, keep 'em coming.
Absolutely love choppers, people who rode choppers are real bikers and not just handlebar holders. Now days people are so concerned about “wind in the chest, rain-mode/sport-mode and saddleman seats” lol
True true!
I built my 1st chopper at 17 years old, it was a 72 Sportster I had that chopper till 1998 it went thru many changes during the time that I owned it!!! And now I want to kick myself in the ass for selling it!!!! Now I want to build another one!!! Its going to be my retirement project,I only need a older bike to start with!!!
Those kinda story’s make it hard to sell anything hahaha good luck with the new project
I appreciate you bringing up the flat black, red wheel, white wall tire bikes lol.
Someone had to say it. Haha
I can see why the front fenders on Indians were left off after a tire change. I rode a 51 Pan early 70's and after some creep ripped it off, I rode a 49 Pan. Both were choppers, as I was honing my skills in the machine shops. I rode on a 7 day run w/o a front fender, but after running over a fresh dead skunk on the first day , I had a change of heart.
I love hearing stuff like that. Bummer about the bike man.
Love this and the intake seal video, I can tell there will be a lot to learn from watching your vids. Can’t wait to see more 🤙🏻 definitely interested in a style by area video. I feel the style I am most drawn to is the early 60s Northern California
Thanks man. I’ll definitely get around to it.
Thank you, I’m looking at buying a 71 triumph completely custom built frame and it has a dry motor never been turned, getting in contact with the builder to have him start it and pick the bike up so I’m excited to get into the chopper world finally
This is awesome, exactly what I need. I like that you threw visuals in there as you were talking about it.
Hopefully we can use your bike for future episodes
Hell yeah baby, probably won’t want my ugly mug but the bike fo sho.
Really Right on brotherman...go for it...🇺🇸👍
I have a 2007 Road King Custom. I love it. I would love to own an old school chopper, as long as it has electric start. Lol Cool video man! 🍻
You got something good going here! Keep it coming!
Thanks man. It will get much better
Cody, it is really good to find you. You are the real deal, from what I hear, and you have been there. I look forward to seeing your next video. I have had one Harley I bought New, Last year for the iron head Roadster. Now I have a 1976 Shovel 12 over long fork and custom frame with rear shocks basket case. barn find, putting it back together without that long fork. I always say; Form follows function.
I’d love to see it. That sounds awesome man. Good luck!
@@codyschoppercorner5727 give me somewhere to send pictures and I will send some to you. and i have a channel on youtube as well [ ASC ]
choppers and bobbers have been my life since 96 and I still love them. I guess I'm old at 46 but whatever. love the comment about ink work. look forward to more videos.
Thanks man. You probably know a thing or two if you have been doing it since 96. I’ll have more to come soon. I’m going to try And do one every week
46 isn't old!
At 55 still ride my old jammer 750,keep it up man.
I LOVE cb750 choppers. I have some cb videos coming up soon!
The thing about an old Chopper with a rigid frame is that the rigid frame will get brittle after a while and start cracking and you can weld it but it will crack somewhere else and you will end up chasing the crack around the frame. When the original hardtail on my Triumph broke a piece of the frame was missing and it was cracked under the Harley toolbox on the other side my good quality Reynolds chain was holding the ass end of the bikes together and you can see where it was shaving the sprocket. I had to get a new bolt on hardtail installed. But that is easy compared to dealing with a welded on hardtail section or a hardtail frame that is simply going bad from age.
Cool thoughts !!
Looking forward to more videos I need some inspiration ty
The EVO Sportster hardtail conversions will be as historically significant as the Panhead/Shovel chopper era. Thanks for sharing, Ride Free
Hopefully your right. I’ve done a bunch of them over the last few years
An old mate has built a "Softail" Chopper
I mean the real deal a Honda 4 in a new unused original "Softail" swingarm Chopper frame from the 70's
"the whole flat black, white walls with red rims thing" is like the chopper version of playing smoke on the water at guitar center when you're first learning. That cracked me up. Glad I dodged that particular one, but I do recall briefly thinking that was cool before I built my first one back when.
Hahaha
Hey Cody, talking about Dick Allen a former fellow Rockford, Illinois builder threw me for a loop. He designed and built one of the best narrow springers! Dick moved to California after starting out in a small shop on Kishwaukee street in Rockford. I am still riding a 93" Shovelhead chopper, 20" over, 30° rake St.Louis style derake with a hydraulic suicide clutch and jockey shift death machine I built 34 years ago, I'm 66.
That’s awesome man. I’d love to see it. I also have a 93” Shovelhead chopper.
I bought a moderately customized Triumph when I was a teenager. Brit bikes were a family thing (choppers were NOT) but my Grandpa had passed away by then, and I was on my own. Didn't know how to fix it but luckily there was a local shop, and the bike ran well most of the time... then it got stolen.
Flash forward and I'm an older adult. I bought another Triumph, just to try it all again. Rigid frame, long springer, lots of changes to be made. This bike ended up sitting in my dining room ("Dining Room" = motorcycle and a milk crate) for too long.
I got SO lucky. A friend, the son of the man who had the local shop when I was a teenager, invited me to bring the bike to his shop, and learn about it and work on it, on Saturdays.
Who gets that lucky with chopper stuff? There were two, three, guys around the shop who were really knowledgeable about vintage bikes and custom stuff, British and American. All the tools were at hand that I could need.
They coached me, that first winter and onward, taking the bike apart, checking for wear, replacing bits as needed, getting my hands dirty, and I could ask all the stupid newbie questions I needed to. No judgement. No attitude.
Without that opportunity, my bike might still be sitting indoors, or worse, outdoors. I now have my own basic tools and a bit of space to work when I need it. I still go out to that shop on Saturdays. I have done work just cleaning parts and taking things apart on other bikes, seeing what components look like, how they fit, how they work. Triumphs, Harleys, Nortons, BSA...
Long story, but I totally get what you're saying in this video. I think you almost have to have good friends or family in the culture, otherwise the Chopper Journey would be just too much for total newbies like me. As the kids say "It takes a village."
That’s an awesome story man. I’m really glad you shared it.
Good stuff homie. Built quite a few chops over the years, still have the first one I ever built, I’ve had front wheel bearing go out and lock up the front wheel at speed, another time the shock brackets (softail) broke and sat the frame flat on the road, had some road debris take out my rear brake line ( I run no front brake, down shifted till I could stop it with the souls of my boots).
Fixed it all myself and she’s still my main ride. I have 3 bikes, but that 12 over springer evo softail gets ridden the most.
That’s nuts!
Hell yeah my dudes. Keep it up!
Keep'em coming bro. Looking forward to it. I'm subscribing just to see where it goes.
peace.
Eric from Kissimmee.
Thanks man. Hopefully you dig it.
Don't forget to warn wanna be bikers about sportster knee...old ironhead rigid 65 frame p&p girder 57 sportster motor magneto invader wheels. Kick and go hang on here. First chopper first harley not many old skool bikers left .like you learned it on my own wouldn't change anything about it. To bad there's not enough hours in the day to do everything you want to them.
Keep the videos going alot to be learned old and new bikers Thanks for your advice.
Oh yeah, very good point. I’m a big guy and I’ve been bucked a few times kicking these old backs. Ya got to be careful! Haha
this is actually a sick serie! Make more !
Ha!....you seem suitably resigned to the addiction....Subscribed 👍
You may not be a professional but I love your vids. Already helped me on several occasions; getting a kickstarter on my '83 shovel for example. Who in their right mind designs a bike without a gd kickstarter?
Haha glad I could help.
The thoughts you expressed on being a newb and wasting time on unnecessary things is what resonated with me the most. That's something I'd really like to avoid. I'm ok with the time it takes learning to wrench--I welcome the challenge, actually. What confronts me is not knowing where to even begin the learning process. I don't know bikes at all really, but I've got one that as a matter of honor I've gotta get running again--get her back into the wind. It would be great to have some guidance from a friend or acquaintance, but that's not likely gonna happen. I wouldn't want to burden anyone to hold my hand all the way through it, even if I had someone willing. I can learn. I can do it. I just don't know where to start. I found the service manual online; should I tear the whole thing down and build it all back up again? I think that would definitely result in a comprehensive understanding of the machine. I'm not sure all that it necessary right now though. Right now, wouldn't it be better for me to tackle the issues that are apparent just by looking at it? Like, it was running
See if you can find a befriend an old boy, a lot of us are hidden amongst the masses looking like normal humans. Try finding a local bar that is frequented by bikers you might get a line on the guy who may be willing to help you.
I know I can’t resist a challenge, and so can’t many others. Once building is in your blood it stays there and becomes an addiction.
@@markblundell9461 thanks for the tip - I appreciate it. I'll definitely keep it in mind, as I'll be moving to a new region soon. And in the bit of research I've done on the area, I learned of a motorcycle club that seems pretty active and welcoming of riders of all experience levels. With your advice in mind, I should probably start there - see if I can establish myself as someone worthy of mentorship.
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At 3:04 there is a photo of a guy on a Vincent ,I wonder what the story on that was. It has bars that are not Vincent Straights for sure.
I love how these old pictures capture moments in time .
Excited to see more
Thanks Carson
Love the show everything you said is so true
Good vid dude, was good with the photos when you were talking about specific things
A vid on the different styles like you said would be good!
And maybe a vid or series of vids on some tips, mods, common problems and fixes that youve come across, to do with choppers in general, different harley engines, transmissons/primarys, etc
Definitely man! More to come thanks for the recommendations!
Definitely more to come, thanks for the recommendations!
Nothing beats the Swedish chopper style.
hell yea awesome content
Looking forward to your videos man. I have a 2014 Streetglide and 2005 Deuce. That's my kind of riding. BUT I'm interested in ALL things motorcycle, it's really like my only interest in living is to ride. Not married no kids just me and Mr Harley someone told me once. I couldn't really take the chance on a kicker because I had my ankle plated (im 63) and I realize shovels and pans are just that . I really like the looks of the Panhead and even though I'm not a mechanic I work on and service my own stuff. I have subscribed 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸😎
Hell yeah man. That’s really cool.
Great idea for a vid series! Would love to see a vid on how to pick a donor or project bike
I’ll definitely be making one.
lmfao my ears perked up when i heard the stuff about shitty tattoos. felt that one
Nice bro!!!
If you're starting out, build a Japanese chopper. They are cheap, plentiful, and easy to get parts.
Good video!
Like and subscribed because you're speaking with the ups and downs in and outs about the life
That’s what it’s all about. Thanks
Would like to see more thanks
Subbing because this has a lot of potential..
I got a 1949 California special that I built myself
More videos man, choppers for life
I’m working on one tomorrow.
@@codyschoppercorner5727 hell yeah man, have to educate them young ones
Good shit Cody
Thanks Michael glad you dig it.
I got a corben gentry 1968 harley chopper it's brand new never put together to be a bike they made this Fram so the engine would set even that way so the front jug wouldn't run out of oil and brun up and lock up of lack of oil like the other choppers
That’s incredible. I’d love to see it.
Cool video! How about a video with more details about the earlier choppers? I guess most ppl know the early 60's California bikes, but was going on in east, south or north back then? A litte history lesson never hurts anyone.
I’m working on it. I’m glad you liked it.
Bulit my 1st one a ridge frame sportster in 1973, 2nd was a 50 pan in 1979 (It got stolen) Now 40 plus years later I'm doing a 79 shovelhead.
My affair is with an EVO softail chopper. I live in the NW. Saddlebags are a necessary evil. Need a place to stow your gear, only to need it later. I Love Choppers.
Thanks for putting this out. I'm looking forward to see where you go with this channel. I always wanted to make my own, but life always seemed to get in the way. I just started a channel making choppers/bobbers at the age of 60. #joebobsgarage I've been using Mid 80s project bikes because of the price point and am looking forward to getting some older bike experience. I'll be watching.
Awesome man. I’ll definitely check it out
Motocycle boy looky real good on a hard chippy
Yes?
If you watch the old motorcycle moves a lot of chopper ideas came from California specials
Definitely! That’s correct
Killin it
A trucking channel would be badass too
I would love to do that.
Any thing Yu sy can thanks man
I really like choppers had one years ago, old pinhead. I picked up a late model twin cam and the dependability and power is fantastic. In my opinion (don't shoot) choppers belong in bike shows, that's about it.
I don’t blame ya. It’s not for everyone. I ride my rigid chopper more than most ride their new bikes it seems. My opinion is, it’s a lot nicer to drive a 2015 Chevy camero than a 1969 camero. One is just cooler then the other. As long as the rider is happen it doesn’t matter.
@Cody's Chopper Corner I agree, but we are on the road a lot. Lots of five hundred mile days. And usually running between eighty or ninety. Choppers can't keep up. And we don't stop to gas up every seventy five miles.
I love riding old choppers
@@Crimepaysaskapolitician oh I get that for sure. My shovel runs 80mph all day like nothing. I’ll be doing a video of how to properly gear an old bike to run freeway speeds. As for the gas stops, yeah that’s just the way it is I guess.
I went to the old car shows back in the early sixtys there we're motorcycle custom there
Great video. That banner in the back is from my good friend Thomas Asher. That’s really strange and cool that you have it in this video… you must have known him.
I was given that banner from my good friend Brad mariachi. That’s really cool you noticed that. It says Asher across the top.
@@codyschoppercorner5727 that is really awesome! I know brad I hung out with him years ago on a trip to Cali! Small world man! Enjoy that banner keep it safe. Asher is no longer with us. If you ever get rid of it find someone who knew him to give it to as part of his legacy. Great luck with your channel it’s awesome so far! I’m subscribed. 🙏🏻
Alright!
Hell yeah!
Greetings from Canada, I'm in middle of a build. Mine is a going to be a pretty much a bone stock 1983 FXWG, other than I'm using a 74" Shovel instead of a 80" and I welded mounts on it for Softail tanks instead of Shovel tanks which I have had the pleasure of getting welded several times. I have always been a fan of shocks, so no rigids for me. Looking forward to seeing more vids, even if your back will be sore! Lol!
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Man I tell everyone the same thing. Having a chopper is never a weekend warrior thing its a life style! You eat breath and sleep that bike! You either hate it or you love it forever!
100% man. You ether have it or you don’t.
Rad. You should do more history stuff.
Thanks. I plan on it.
Can anyone tell me anything about that crazy Triumph at the 3:58 point?
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I'm a subscriber now...
Didn’t you make a video about which bikes to chop and the advantages and disadvantages of each if so did you take it down?
I covered if you should chop an evo sportster and an ironhead.
@@codyschoppercorner5727 I’d love to see one about pans and shovels as well .your vids inspired me to build a sportster and I’m ready for something bigger just on the fence on whether to go vintage or not
@@lego9126 I’ll definitely have to cover those soon. I’d always lean towards vintage. A lot more hands on and easy to work on
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How did u learn? Did u go to school im having a hard time findint places like this near me
Honestly just doing it. Also talking to gray beard guys that know how to do all this stuff
Sporster starter, electrical, shop says just fine. Tore starter apart, check replace put back together nope, sent it to Harley's shop 300.00 he looked at it resembles. I wanted the parts looked at for ok. I could resemble myself lol
Man there a real bummer. Hopefully you get it sorted out.
I grew up around the EFMC got to ride my inline fours as much as I liked.
When your constantly putting out a power stroke how inline fours do it doesn’t vibrate as much as a twin engine. The vibration isn’t there it doesn’t rattle apart. Also there’s the whole primary fluid debacle and dry clutches…
I like my clutch like I like my pussy… WET.
Lol a little bit of humor, but I never leaked not once.
1978 KZ1000 the first of its kind.
Over and out.
F.F.F.F.
F.L.L.F.
I’ve always been a big four cylinder bike guy. My first bike I ever chopper was a 1978 kz1000. I loved it. I also just acquired a cb750 and will be doing some videos on it soon. Thanks for the comment man.
I would never own anything before an evo. The shovel sounds the best but several guys I watch on here all found out when they ride shovels fast on US highways at 70 they break really fast as they were never made for those speeds in the old 55 days. I have a stage 4 1200 96 sporty that I debated putting a chopper kit on, then a springer and now I think I will turn it into a club style with mids instead of forwards and a few other mods. I only zip around my small town and dont go more than 10 miles from home because of PTSD so club would be good. I like my 96 it thumps and vibrates like no tomorrow but is 100% reliable. I dont have the skills to own anything old and cool. I like Max Schaaf style stuff the best. Lane split west coast all the way. This is her. I think maybe a road warrior fairing, high tee bars, mid controls, and put my mustang fastback seat on her
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Look at the price of things first! It’s not like it used to be. Now it’s just a money pit. Sad but true.
I wish I could disagree with you man. It sucks but that’s how it goes.
Built, not bought.im glad this isnt another poser/hipster channel.
Thanks man. Glad you think so
Their blood sweat and tears. Shovel as a hobby, twin cam as a daily.
Awesome brother. Ya fuck ya I’ll go along for the ride .
Thanks man I appreciate you
The first coppers we're custom bikes by people that raced back in the day they we're called bombers
Haven’t even watched the video yet but you can have my bike fuck it all
Hahahaha thanks!
might have more respect for hisviews IF he were old enough to know from experience rather than what he remdmbers older riuders telling him... rode & loved my rigid 60 pan
Cool, well I’m currently riding and loving my 48 panhead chopper that I built with my own two hands.
I'm an old guy with the lower back to match. I absolutely do not have any desire to ride a chopper. I'll stick with my old man bike, thanks.
To each their own.
I'm 60 and now riding a RK,but always had rigids until 2013,loved them. I'm going back to a chopper or bobber as soon as I can find a decent donor bike. My 75 Sporty nearly blew out my knee several times in the 90s trying to kick it over, but I rode the snot out of it and miss it every day.
cody, first time commenter, long time rider….
can I ride one of these things, but still be pretty?
I’m living proof that you can ride choppers and still be unbelievably good looking.