Chart for those interested in modifying your ride

Dupo · 09-09-2009, 03:37 AM

bonehead · 09-09-2009, 07:51 AM

SOLD! I'll take 2.

Sarris · 09-09-2009, 08:06 AM

You're gonna die.........

As you know I rode this Death Trap for almost 10 years.

Hell, I never had an accident until I started riding a "normal" Yamaha Roadstar cruiser!!

:poke2: O_o :neener:

alanmcorcoran · 09-09-2009, 03:35 PM

I like the look of the death trap. Having never ridden a chopper (but I've seen lots on the various TV shows, and of course, Easy Rider [the movie]) can somebody explain the appeal besides the supercool look?

It doesn't look like they change the height of the bike, and it seems like cornering or turning of any kind would be more sensitive - is the appeal strictly looks or are there advantanges?

Sarris · 09-09-2009, 03:45 PM

Thanks Alan. It was lowered in the rear 2-1/2" (10" rear shocks)and had a 52 degree total rake (13 degrees added to stock) & 10" over length fork tubes.

The longer wheelbase gives a great ride, but it did take two lanes to turn it around. Cornering just takes getting used to, nothing more.

But it really is mostly about STYLE.

:cool: :lol: :cool:

Dupo · 09-09-2009, 05:47 PM

That was a Morton's kit on your's right??

Sarris · 09-09-2009, 06:07 PM

Huh?? You lost me on that one ol' buddy.

Explanacianos por favor??

Edit: If you're talking the front end kit, it was a Seeger Cycle kit from Germany. Otherwise explanacianos por favor??

:??:

Water Warrior 2 · 09-09-2009, 07:38 PM

Both bikes are a result of care and attention to detail. Very nicely done........Ah Dupo, you missed one on the chart. Yellow is bad. Will distract the cagers from their cells and cause them to crash into each other while trying to avoid the bright thing on the road. Criminal charges could be laid against you.

Dupo · 09-10-2009, 02:33 AM

Image fixed .. added mirrors and yellow paint :cool:

Sarris .. yes the rake kit. Morton's is the only one i know that sells/fabs front ends like that ... that long i should say. Pricey too ... $1799 per kit. I would have loved a 9 degree with over tubes. but not for that price.

Sarris · 09-10-2009, 09:14 AM

Hey Dupo, look at this site.

VLX Chopper

I know it's not your bike, and it's a bit flat as shown with 8" tubes, but with 10's or 12's, it could be really ht.

What a deal for $1700!!

:rawk:

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09-09-2009, 07:51 AM	#2
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: Chart for those interested in modifying your ride SOLD! I'll take 2. __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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09-09-2009, 08:06 AM	#3
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Chart for those interested in modifying your ride You're gonna die......... As you know I rode this Death Trap for almost 10 years. Hell, I never had an accident until I started riding a "normal" Yamaha Roadstar cruiser!! :poke2: O_o :neener: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-09-2009, 03:35 PM	#4
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Chart for those interested in modifying your ride I like the look of the death trap. Having never ridden a chopper (but I've seen lots on the various TV shows, and of course, Easy Rider [the movie]) can somebody explain the appeal besides the supercool look? It doesn't look like they change the height of the bike, and it seems like cornering or turning of any kind would be more sensitive - is the appeal strictly looks or are there advantanges? __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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09-09-2009, 03:45 PM	#5
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Chart for those interested in modifying your ride Thanks Alan. It was lowered in the rear 2-1/2" (10" rear shocks)and had a 52 degree total rake (13 degrees added to stock) & 10" over length fork tubes. The longer wheelbase gives a great ride, but it did take two lanes to turn it around. Cornering just takes getting used to, nothing more. But it really is mostly about STYLE. :cool: :lol: :cool: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-09-2009, 05:47 PM	#6
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Re: Chart for those interested in modifying your ride That was a Morton's kit on your's right?? __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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09-09-2009, 06:07 PM	#7
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Chart for those interested in modifying your ride Huh?? You lost me on that one ol' buddy. Explanacianos por favor?? Edit: If you're talking the front end kit, it was a Seeger Cycle kit from Germany. Otherwise explanacianos por favor?? :??: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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09-09-2009, 07:38 PM	#8
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Chart for those interested in modifying your ride Both bikes are a result of care and attention to detail. Very nicely done........Ah Dupo, you missed one on the chart. Yellow is bad. Will distract the cagers from their cells and cause them to crash into each other while trying to avoid the bright thing on the road. Criminal charges could be laid against you.
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09-10-2009, 02:33 AM	#9
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Re: Chart for those interested in modifying your ride Image fixed .. added mirrors and yellow paint :cool: Sarris .. yes the rake kit. Morton's is the only one i know that sells/fabs front ends like that ... that long i should say. Pricey too ... $1799 per kit. I would have loved a 9 degree with over tubes. but not for that price. __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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09-10-2009, 09:14 AM	#10
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Chart for those interested in modifying your ride Hey Dupo, look at this site. VLX Chopper I know it's not your bike, and it's a bit flat as shown with 8" tubes, but with 10's or 12's, it could be really ht. What a deal for $1700!! :rawk: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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