++++++++++++++++++++++++++++There’s really nothing quite like a group of custom chopper motorcycles riding in the country on twisty roads. (more…)
Up Around The Bend ~ Creedence Clearwater Revival
Great music and great pictures. There’s really nothing quite like the freedom of writing your own custom motorcycle. I miss the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s so much! (more…)
There’s nothing like riding a good-looking Chopper through the countryside!
Sure, riding any type of motorcycle through open roads in the country is a great experience. But, riding a high-powered, cool looking chopper, it’s really a kick in the ass! How many real chopper riders think about those great rides on the open country roads during the winter off-season? Personally, I bet there’s quite a few, as we’re looking forward to the warmer weather and getting our machines back out on the road. (more…)
Cave Creek Arizona is an old western town from sometime in the 1800s and it’s about 10 miles a little northeast of Phoenix. Cave Creek is a very popular motorcycle ride destination here in Arizona. On the weekends the popular biker bars here are usually always packed and there are always a wide variety of motorcycles to check out.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
A chopper is a type of custom motorcycle which emerged in California in the late 1950s. The chopper is perhaps the most extreme of all custom styles, often using radically modified steering angles and lengthened forks for a stretched-out appearance. They can be built from an original motorcycle which is modified (“chopped”) or built from scratch. (more…)
Harley shovelhead engine
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
The Shovelhead engine was created as the previous Panhead engine was becoming obsolete, with many Harley-Davidson owners demanding more power to compete with the more modern motorcycles. Throughout the Shovelhead’s run, the engine had many different changes made to it to improve power, cooling and oil consumption. The engines had only 10 fins for cooling, which caused them to run hot. Another problem was that oil would pool in the cylinder heads, causing it to leak into the valves and burn oil. (more…)
Chopper motorcycles – They are certainly out of favor vs Baggers. But when it comes to their iconic style, the sure turn heads! (more…)
Riding choppers down the Silver Strand to Imperial Beach Pier.
My bike is a 2017 Big Dog k9 clone and Steve’s bike is one that he built himself.
To see a video of his build, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT5l0RzM_tU&t (more…)
Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah to all! California Chopper Riders Christmas