Featured Speedmaster Chopper Project

Cor, luvly. Nice clean look to the springers esp. without a front brake (assuming there's not one about to go on). Although I'd struggle without a front in our traffic and the busy junctions on hills. Very bloody nice

 

What a great build project, Chapit. I'm not sure what the draw is for me but I've always like springer front ends. Please post as you go so we can see your bike come together!

 

Nice build project - looking forward to more posts as work progresses.

 

Just noticed you’re in Asheville NC. I’m just on the other side of the mountain in Jonesborough. Might see you out on the road some time, I ride over that way a lot.

 

Interesting ! I have had a chopped modern twin kicking around in my brain for a number of years. It is nice to actually SEE one. Some things I like, some not. We all have a different vision. I like the frame. Nice effort ...J.D.

 

This might be an appropriate sign to hang in your garage next year around January or February, @Chahpit1.

 

You sound like a good and patient man, Chahpit1. Or at least a long-suffering one.

 

Grew up in the industrial parts of L.A. and San Bernardino Counties back in the 60-70's. This kind of stuff was everywhere. San Berdoo had a Triumph Dealer as far back as 1963. [They just closed this year]. There was a lot of old machines to build at one time. And you wonder where all the old Triumphs went …J.D.

 

Nice how the right header pipe apes the angle on the head cooling fins.

 

I couldn't help but notice how your verb usage in your post "apes" your avatar, @darkman. Subtle, but a very nice grammatical touch.

And I agree with you that the header pipe and head cooling fins on Chahpit1's build look good together with their matched angles.

 

Lol, that's my inner chimp Sandi. He normally only comes out to play if i get anxious