![]() ![]() 1 or 2 sets of 3 kicks to start when cold. Bike is in near perfect shape and it is a “1 kicker” when warm. Complete frame-up restoration done 6K miles ago. Wheels ($1,800 for both) are laser cut & TIG welded steel!. Narrow Glide springer front end is believed to be custom made by Denver’s Choppers (from previous owners documented paperwork). #60S RIGID SPORTSTER CHOPPER SERIAL#Frame is an original late 60’s/early 70’s Jammer frame with DRF serial #. Motor is a 82’ 80” Police Edition Shovel. I pay $276 a year for insurance up to the limit of $20K. (very rare to find, w/matching motor/frame #’s). Yup, no shit! It is “Not a special construction “…concerning financing, DMV & insurance issues. Harley Chopper, 1970’s style custom build. This is one of the original old ones that survived. This bike screams! Covered in garage & on battery tender at all times. Have receipts for everything & previous owners receipts also for precise documentation. No expense was spared & everything was done RIGHT. Custom sissy bar and custom Le Para king/queen seats. ($500 in chrome nuts & bolts) Most chrome was replaced due to scratch‘s or microscopic pits. All bolts converted to Allen’s w/caps & nuts to bullet acorns wherever possible. E.I., 2” multi function Dakota digital speedometer & electronic key switch. ![]() Made my own electrical harness with soldered/heat shrunk terminations. Frame & tank have med blue pin striping done by hand. All joints are molded and painted with House of Colors and 7 clear coats. 1” frame was triple re-welded with discreet gussets added for strength and straightened at the Frame Man in Sacramento, Ca. 1.5” Kevlar primary belt drive & nickel plated o-ring secondary chain drive. All new gears & bearings in 64’ 4 speed tranny. Too many parts & modification issues to mention. Motor & tranny were rebuilt with best parts, (pistons, rings, bearings, gears, cam, valves, etc.) heads ported & welded for long reach plugs. Bike is in perfect shape and it is a “1 kicker” when warm.(kick start only). Wheels ($1,500) are laser cut & TIG welded steel. Narrow Glide springer front end is believed to be custom made by Denver’s Choppers. Frame is an original late 60’s/early 70’s Jammer with DRF serial #. Not a “special construction“…concerning financing, DMV & insurance issues. Titled as 1970 HD (very rare, & w/matching motor/frame #’s). We also believe that any machine can be turned into a Café Racer, Street Tracker, Bobber or Chopper and we offer a wide selection of parts to retrofit almost any beast in those traditional styles.1970’s style Custom Harley Chopper. Things like engine gasket sets, carburetor kits, fork seals, levers, cables, brake pads and more to help you resurrect and maintain your Chopper. Old Bike Barn offers a wide selection of parts to keep old motorcycles on the road. Today's demand for vintage chopper parts is stronger than ever, leading many shops and builders to produce one-off, high quality parts that pay tribute to the originals. Custom motorcycle shops emerged, as did suppliers and manufacturers of ready-made chopper parts. The subculture went from a small group of motorcycle enthusiasts in the USA to a global trend. The 1969 film Easy Rider increased the demand world-wide for chopper parts. Most choppers are hand built using hard to find vintage chopper parts. Longer front ends and rake angles, as well as rigid frames (no suspension), tall (ape hanger) handlebars, and bigger front wheels are a few main characteristics of a chopper. The custom motorcycle culture of the United States in the mid-1960's is where the modern day term chopper comes from cutting/chopping the frame to achieve a certain aesthetic. ![]()
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