ABSOLUTELY RIDONKULOUS! chopper atc #2

[ltrfred]

well, the other one was an awesome build and everywhere I go everyone seems to enjoy it. Im going at it again.going to build this one a little different.

this is what I'm working with; another 185s except its an 83. i was told it runs good but we couldnt get it to run. hit a couple of times but nothing.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/chopper2001.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/chopper2002.jpg

started tearing it down for the chop
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/chopper2003.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/chopper2005.jpg

[ltrfred]

removed the forks and shipped them to a guy in mass. to trade for unsuspended forks that would be easy to lengthen.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/chopper2004.jpg

[ltrfred]

well needless to say some people just suck. we got the forks and they were bent back about 4 inches so we had to fully customize them so we kinda went all out on this thing.

heres a layout plan.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/002.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/003.jpg

then we fabbed them up. this is gonna be sick!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/006.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/008.jpg

[atc350xer]

you need some ape hangers and a sissy bar on that thing

[mopar_man]

removed the forks and shipped them to a guy in mass. to trade for unsuspended forks that would be easy to lengthen.

Had I known, I would've traded you mine. Looks to be a neat project!

[oldskool83]

come on man, why?

[Silverado]

we need a chopper ATC biker gang to cruise through the USA/Canada "Honda's Angels"

-=-=Sorry to all the Yammers out there =-=-=-

[fabiodriven]

come on man, why?

I was skeptical at first but if you've seen his other build, it is spot-on. This guy does it and does it right. You'll see.

:shiftyeyes:Trailpros:shiftyeyes:

[tulsamike3434]

GOD I WANT ONe so bad!

[Thorpe]

You could have a promising career at OCC

[dirtbiken]

thats pretty nice.

[RacerRichie]

nice job man Maiden and your ride rocks! Cant wait to see it done.
Icarus you say....:twisted:

[Vealmonkey]

I cringe whenever I see one of these threads. Not for me in any way, shape or form. I'm glad you have others liking it though. And this looks like a real Billy Lane replacement. LOL How is old Billy doing in jail now? I hope he has many inmates giving him lots of sexy time. LOL

[Tecate250]

I see trail pros

[fabiodriven]

I cringe whenever I see one of these threads. Not for me in any way, shape or form. I'm glad you have others liking it though.

Normally I would agree with this statement, but this guy won me over with his last project. Great workmanship for sure.

[Vealmonkey]

I didn't say he had bad worksmanship. I just don't like the end result.

[dirtbag]

grab an old rice burning street bike to do this and you would have a sweet ride you might want to keep..dont get me wrong I am looking forward to seeing the finished trike, just saying I see the capabilities..

[TexFest]

you need some indian larry handlebars on that thing

[oldskool83]

its a waste of a usable trike poor kid could enjoy.

[inv3ctiv3]

Not for me

[ltrfred]

well, its coming along. I'm trying to use as much stock parts as possible. so far its only the frame and forks that would have to be replaced if ever need be. Trying to keep it a true
A-all T-terrain C-chopper(cycle) lol
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/001.jpg

[ltrfred]

I see trail pros

Yea, trail pros, haha-- just to set it up

[ltrfred]

I was thinking about these rear tires. anyone ever use them. we plan to mud these choppers and when we get some video I'll post up. took mine out last weekend and I was forging rivers to say the least. Cool and rideable.hands down.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/9457_12.jpg

[ltrfred]

its a waste of a usable trike poor kid could enjoy.


that kid enjoying them is Me and my Bro. I love mine. Just curious, what makes it unusable?

[btchi250r]

even beter.(part2)..and for those haters.i bet they dont have the skills to do it.dats why they talk a bunch of crap......lmao....nice ..metal fab

[tri-Z ripper]

Looks great! any form of keeping trikes alive is cool to me! So many of the little ones just get beat and discarded this is a great way to recycle some older abused ones!

[RacerRichie]

Lots of armchair pretend wrenchers out there with doubts..... typical :rolleyes: Its an art to fabricate. I cant wait to see some video.
Have you made any street bikes?

[ltrfred]

Lots of armchair pretend wrenchers out there with doubts..... typical :rolleyes: Its an art to fabricate. I cant wait to see some video.
Have you made any street bikes?

havent made one yet. My bro wants to try it on an old honda cb hes gettin cheap. thanks for the props guys.

[ltrfred]

We are gettin close. need some advice though , what do you guys think about the tank? to repaint it or run it as is?

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/011-1.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/013.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/014.jpg

my brother loves his chopper. he had to christen it with its first adult beverage. lol

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/015.jpg

[ltrfred]

we still are waiting on tires,seat cover,wheels,grab bar and headlight. to paint or not to paint the motor, tank.

[fabiodriven]

Lookin good bro! The tank looks fine in the pics. Could be different in person though. Your call.

The motor would look good with a new coat of paint. I'm seeing an all black motor and head with a red jug... :drool:

[RacerRichie]

my vote run the tank as is

[madmel777]

yea man that tank is too pretty in the pic to paint over

[mike1979]

Sissy bar like this would look good.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/78-Honda-CB-400-T-Hawk-back-rest-sissy-bar-pad_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c11753abaQQitemZ12 0551979706QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[ltrfred]

yea man, I dig it. my bro says he wont be able to water wheelie with that thing in the way. We are trying to get them finished before the motoplex atv games here in florida. Going to do some mud racing against quads. oughta be alotta fun.

[ailll1]

paint the motor gray but dont touch the gas tank

[ltrfred]

paint the motor gray but dont touch the gas tank

I was thinking that, but maybe black accents like the valve caps, pull start(tape off honda circle),sprocket cover, cover that says cdi and clutch side

[tundrawolf]

How does it ride? You know, those tubes weren't meant to be stressed at that angle, friend.

[ltrfred]

ok, I have received a few questions about brakes. the front brake works on both these choppers. I used the rear hand brake cable up front. the rear footbrake stays stock. shifter stays also. the only actual fab I do is to the forks and frame. Cheap parts on ebay. they can always be put back to original with those two parts.

[ltrfred]

How does it ride? You know, those tubes weren't meant to be stressed at that angle, friend.

It rides the same, hard. Im a cruiser not a speedster. your right I'll cut it up and take it to the scrapper.

my fork angle is less than 43 degrees. I think it could handle it. thanks for your concern. check this out. http://www.harleycustom.com/Prod-Tolle_Scandinavian_Motorcycles_AB_-_Chopper_Forks-10-19.html

Im not even close to that. also I raise the head tube almost vertical so they look raked more than they are.

[riverrat]

I love it :D

[ltrfred]

got the tires and alligator seat cover. had to fab a grab bar, and jockey shift.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/0012.jpg

[SPD FRK]

come on man, why?

here here (extra characters for the damn minimum message length)

[fabiodriven]

Ignore the haters. Still looking good bro.

[tri-Z ripper]

Screw the people stuck thinking inside the box! A+++++++++ build I would be proud to have that rolling around my neighborhood!

[atc350xer]

Looks real good man... I dig it. A cool round headlight would finish it off nicely.

[big yeller]

looks cool, i didnt think i would like it at first but the more i look at it its looks cool. i c u got a suicide shifter on that thing. i agree a round headlight would just top it off.

[riverrat]

Dude, that totally rocks. You know what I see when I look at that? It's like telling the world to f--- off, and the CSPC to take a large metal rod and jam it up their a--. I would so ride that up an down my block until a cop rolled up and started harassing me. I just might wind up in jail pleading my constitutional rights. It's like saying, look at me, I took what is unsafe, and made it even more unsafe, yet I look so dam cool your pathetic liberal tree hugging a-- secretly wishes it was me. Yes, I have big basketballs. I would randomly flip people off as I rode by.
*end rant*

[bittner5454]

i must say it does look nice i can dig it

[ltrfred]

Its kinda hard to realize that this cool piece of metal came from a retired three wheeler rusting in someones backyard under an oak tree.
Thanks guys for the great and even greater negative comments.lol I built these for me and my brother to ride. and I hope this inspires someone else to build somethin cool
BEFORE
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/chopper2001.jpg

AFTER
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/atc185s%20chopper%20number%202/0012.jpg

[yfz4me]

sweet bike love the grab bar

[ltrfred]

moderator erased the video because we werent wearing helmets. If you want to check it out search all terrain choppers on you tube.

[yfz4me]

oh i was wondering what was the deal.well just impose some helmets on our heads

[yfz4me]

got a new profile pick

[tri-Z ripper]

hows it holding up?

[Macdiesel]

absolutely amazing great work i am truly jealous

[Autophysn]

Hey dude, I am actually looking at buying that same welder. How do you like it?
Great work, love it!

[ltrfred]

hows it holding up?

holding up great! we are having a blast on them.buddy of mine wants mine for a trade. I m going to build another for myself. We have been riding them every weekend since I got them done the only issue I have is I think we need to run a little taller gearing because of the 18 inch tires. I'll have pics soon of my bros trike.
I dont know what everybody is talking about it not being a trail machine but we have been riding with the best of them. even going where some quads will not. I think people shouldnt make judgements unless they rode it. it is not a 200x,350x,250r.

the welder is great for the money.

link for a action video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddu8FH2p928 (warning no helmets if you are not over 18 do not watch)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/P1010297.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/P1010296.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/quadsonly/P1010291.jpg

[scottp597]

Lol that's sick!!

[Autophysn]

hey dude, IMO, you have given birth to an exciting new era of 3 wheeling. I am seriously considering doing something to that extent. But I want to incorperate some sort of suspension, maybe out of a 200x frame. Anyway, It rocks brothahttp://serve.mysmiley.net/sign/sign0173.gifhttp://serve.mysmiley.net/animated/anim_33.gifhttp://serve.mysmiley.net/cool/cool0044.gif

[UlsterATCFan]

You're obviously a skilled mechanic / metal worker / fabricator - I'd have preferred to see you restoring the 185 to near new condition instead of trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotr ailpro it up the ass - we should be preserving these things for future generations not turning them into freak shows

[ltrfred]

You're obviously a skilled mechanic / metal worker / fabricator - I'd have preferred to see you restoring the 185 to near new condition instead of trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotr ailpro it up the ass - we should be preserving these things for future generations not turning them into freak shows

just think of it this way--- I made your perfect litlle three wheeler worth more. besides restoring is too easy.

[Jason Hall]

When I looked the first chopper pic, I Imediatly thought of this bicycle my boy built!!! This bike was SOOO funny, from the sprocket's to the handlebar's.

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff42/Jasons450r/RidiculousBicycle.jpg

I did'nt read this entire thread!! I'm not knocking your work. I think It's Really Cool If thats what you want. I'll bet you get THE most attention at a gathering :naughty: Glad your having fun with something with 3 wheel's.

[Autophysn]

You're obviously a skilled mechanic / metal worker / fabricator - I'd have preferred to see you restoring the 185 to near new condition instead of trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotr ailpro it up the ass - we should be preserving these things for future generations not turning them into freak shows

As with most things in this world, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some like it, some dislike it. The important thing is to recognize the fact that another trike will live on, touching many more lives and giving many more smiles. Isn't that what the whole idea behind pleasure motorsports?