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piss pot to disaster

Started by rowland moore in Introductions - Post here first! Apr 26. 0 Replies 0 Likes

just uploaded pic of face after a car decides to pull out on me , and yes i wore pisspot as fashion statement . price paid .not here to preach . just give you bruthas , some fuel for thought.…Continue

done bags, trunks, rolls, etc.

Started by Piotr Dudziak in For Sale Apr 3. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hi geeks choppers!as we all love our bikes, sometimes more than their women and that women love to tune ... therefore, our machines can not be worse and should look like to be. Some people appreciate…Continue

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F/S 77sportster stroked

Started by Raymond Adamson in For Sale. Last reply by Raymond Adamson Apr 2. 3 Replies 0 Likes

The po put over 7 grand into this bike! All I want is $3500. I'm in Hartford, Ct. and can Deliver in for a reasonable Price!Continue

Shovel clutch slip issues..

Started by Spike Judd in Tech Talk. Last reply by david Mar 24. 7 Replies 2 Likes

Having put an evo motor into me shove, am suffering clutch slip like mad, got uprated springs and clutch tamer.. Whats the next thing (or things) to do.. HELP.. :)Continue

Wanted 55 - 57` Panhead Original Frame.

Started by Easy Kaitzu in Wanted Mar 14. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I am looking for original Panhead frame (can be rolling chassis or even more) for 57´restoration. Please do not hesitate contact in case you have one for sale, or you know some who might sale his.…Continue

trunks , bags , rolls - dress up your bike

Started by Piotr Dudziak in For Sale Mar 14. 0 Replies 0 Likes

All motorcycle fanatics and enthusiasts recommend add-ons and accessories from our store. Top quality products with the skin: Trunks, bags, rolls, seating, etc.I recommend visiting the official…Continue

Limited Edition Alpine Stars "Oscar" Riding Jacket - Never Used

Started by Zack in For Sale Mar 12. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hey guys, I decided to offer this on C/N first - I am selling one brand new Limited Edition Alpine Stars "Oscar" Jacket - all leather, XL size, with all packing and garment bag. This item is not for…Continue

chop electrics

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have a problem with starting i think its the ignition switch its a car type , the bike will run only whilst iam turning the engine over and revving it as soon as i let the switch go back on the…Continue

First post - Introductions

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We don't have too many rules around here, but this is ONE. Please introduce yourself here before posting in the forum.

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Today, the federal government has declared war on AMERICANS WHO POSES A THREAT TO THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. They said it was OKAY TO KILL AMERICANS WHO ARE TIED TO TERRORIST GROUPS.I CAN SEE THE…Continue

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Campground @Choppertown Sideshow

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Hi guys.

Sturgis has about 750000 visitors and the most famous campground over there is the Buffalo Chip.…

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JESSY -Jinny joobles :( MY BEST FRIEND RIP

Posted by Rick on April 24, 2013 at 7:06pm 5 Comments 0 Likes

We lost our beloved pooch to a hard fight with Liver Cancer this ANZAC day early Morning at 0130 :(. Jessy was the Best Garage Mutt ,loving so strong so soft an so Loyal :(. I miss her an my heart is heavy ;( now she can Rest :( .Grizzly is lost without her... as we all Are X Jessy :) Beloved Pet an our child . X. Thank you so much to James Cook University Hospital in Townsville ,You guys were so caring Professional an Compassionate .BEST VET EVER! Thank you Rick n Heather

Sideshow 2013

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ARMCHAIR GARAGE BUILDERS

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PFFT NOT THIS SITE ! But I Love it when armchair OCC builders post an hack on other dudes for building what they like with what they Have! Who makes them Billy Lane ? FKN Tools man really makes me angry,an everyone's a hardass Hidin in the internet. Half of em are fulla Shit anyways All good thats my Vent ! Ride free Lads an CHOPWHATYAGOT!

Choppertown Sideshow 2013

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The Choppertown Nation Meetup Blog!

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Some guys from Florida make their very own designed t-shirts and stuff. They sell it online at VNM and they run a blog. And from time to time they give away a 1oak hand painted helmet.

I hope I will one some day.

I really like their artwork.

Late delivery

Okay guys, here is something I promised to some people. Last year Christian Stadler won the "Best Chopper" Award with his '53 Panhead. Couple of days ago I posted a pic of it again. But different story is that I visited Christian a few weeks after the show and we had a photoshoot and interview for the Custombike Magazin. Unfortunately the editors did not publish my work. They said its to much about the man and not enough about the bike. Okay, true somehow- but in life sometime the person is a more interessting story than the machine. However- I have been asked to release the story here on the blog and to be honest, I wanted to do this for quite a while but did not do it because the article is in German. I dont want to translate it, so here is the original feature with some photos.

I hope you like it. And if - please buy the book of Christian. Great storys of an amazing biography.

Rocketman

Bei der Auswahl der besten Motorräder in der „Choppertown Sideshow" war der Preis für den besten Chopper schnell und einstimmig vergeben. Die 53er Pan von Christian Stadler ist ein Klassiker, mehr Chopper geht kaum, mehr muss nicht sein. Ausführung perfekt. Ein guter Grund sich dass Motorrad und den Mann der es gebaut hat noch einmal genau anzuschauen.

Standort der privaten Werkstatt von Christian ist Gladbeck im nördlichen Ruhrgebiet. Ein unscheinbarer Hinterhof mit Kleingewerbe, so wie man ihn sich hier vorstellt. Dass sich aber hinter den Garagen- und Hallentoren ein Fuhrpark verbirgt wie man ihn nur selten findet, lässt sich nicht erahnen. Und dass sich während des Termins die Aufmerksamkeit von der Panhead auf den Besitzer verschiebt, war auch nicht vorherzusehen.

Ein Rundgang durch die Halle führt vorbei an den verschiedensten Autos und Motorrädern die tiefer gelegt, verbreitert, gechoppt oder sonst irgendwie verändert wurden, aber alle eins gemeinsam haben: höllisch viel Kraft.

Angefangen bei einem Flacheisen aus Maranello, über einen 49er Mercury mit 6 Liter Maschine und Lachgas Einspritzung, einem 63er Avanti mit Kompressor und NOS, was 650PS an der Hinterachse ergibt, bis hin zu dem Buick der seit Jahren als bestes europäisches Hot Rod gilt, um nur einige zu nennen. Die Motorräder die der Hausherr in den letzten 20 Jahren gebaut hat reihen sich nahtlos ein. Dass „Dreirad" mit einem 46er HD Servicar Rahmen dessen Herz, ein Shovelhead Motor mit S&S

two throat

Vergaser, Eckhard von Monster Motor in den 90ern gebaut hat. Und dazu dann auch noch ein Zwilling mit 2 Rädern.

Vorbei an NOS beschleunigten Harleys, hin zur Arbeitsbühne auf der die Spitze des Power-Wahnsinns gerade zur Überarbeitung steht: eine Hyabusa Turbo, 426PS, 1.4 bar Ladedruck. Theoretische Höchstgeschwindigkeit 402 KM/h, aber leider gehen durch Schlupf 30Km/h verloren so dass „nur" 370 KM/h erreicht werden. Allerdings beginnt dass Vorderrad schon bei 300 abzuheben, wie Christian lachend berichtet. Was ihn aber nicht davon abhält bis zum Ende aufzudrehen.

Is it a plane? Is it a bird?

No, it is the Skyjester…..

Der Verdacht dass es sich um eine extreme Ausprägung von Adrenalin Abhängigkeit handelt bestätigt sich endgültig als dann im weiteren Gespräch herauskommt, dass Christian auch noch in der Luft unterwegs ist. Nicht mit normalem Fallschirm, dass kickt ja nicht genug. Deshalb hat er einen Flügelanzug mit Raketenantrieb entwickelt und kachelt damit nun auch am Himmel.

Man könnte glauben dass er sein Geld als Stuntman verdient, aber dass ist nicht der Fall. Trotzdem ist sein Beruf sicher ein Grund dafür dass er sich so sicher in den Grenzbereichen der Gefahr bewegt.

Er arbeitet als Mental-Trainer für Leistungssportler und coacht Angehörige militärischer und polizeilicher Sondereinheiten in Sachen Angstbewältigung.

Dass ist aber nur der aktuelle Teil der Lebensgeschichte die, ganz klischeehaft, unter dem grauen Himmel im Ruhrgebiet begann, von viel Rotlicht ausgeleuchtet wurde und jetzt weiße Kondenzstreifen ins Blau über Südafrika zieht. Vieles davon ist im Buch „Pralle-Zeiten" nachzulesen.

Aber eigentlich wollte ich ja über die Panhead berichten.

Die ist komplett von Christian selbst erbaut. Einschließlich aller Metallarbeiten: schweißen, drehen, sogar schmieden. Auch dass lackieren und alle Montagearbeiten hat er selbst erledigt. Jedes Detail zeigt seinen Hang zur Perfektion. Unterstützung bekommt er von seinem Sohn Toni der ihm nicht nur ähnlich sieht, sondern auch die technische Begabung geerbt hat.

Hier die Einzelheiten:

53er Harley Davidson Panhead 74 cui/1200 ccm,

Zündung Joe Hunt Magneto,

Fußkupplung, Jockeyshift

57° geneigter Lenkkopf, originale Springergabel 22" verlängert,

Lenker: Apehanger in Dog Bones,

Peanut Tank, Lack: metalflake hunter green candy auf glowball fire red, cover: Baby Croco

Solo Sitz: Baby Croco, Sissybar: devils tail (candy red) mit Piercing

www.pralle-zeiten.de