2018 Ground-up Custom Chopper Chopper (V-Twin EVO)

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

I was lookin to create something that I could ride and it represent my style while feeling connected to my Brother.

What motivated you to start your project?

Unfortunately, my older Brother passed away and I wanted to feel connected to him so, I decided that this would be a great way to do it.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

I scanned pictures from my brothers art sketchbook and adjusted the sizes according to what I needed then, printed them and press them onto the bare metal pieces thus, leaving faint impressions of his sketches. I mixed his ashes into the autobody grade paint and brushed it onto the impressions with various size artist brushes.

What are you most proud of?

I’m so proud that it not only looks Awesome but it rides Awesome as well and I Built it!!

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

It’s a BADASS Chopper!

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Submitted by: Gary L

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 2018 Ground-up Custom Chopper Chopper (V-Twin EVO)

Fondly known as: CHOPPA

Time spent: Approx. 150 hours

Money spent: Approx. $22k

Engine: S&S Evo 113 CI Super Stock, Super Sidewinder, 4” bore, 4 1/2” stroke, 563 cam, S&S Hi4n ignition.

Intake: Eldlebrock dual Carb intake manifold 8625 Mikuni HSR42 dual carbs using Rivera Engineering Kit

Exhaust: 2″-2 1/2″ shorty drag pipes, no baffles.

Transmission: Ultima 6-speed RSD trans w/non hydraulic clutch.

Frame: Midwest softail w/drop seat and 43 degree rake.

Suspension: 300 mm rear tire w/Progressive softail shocks and Mean Street 52mm inverted forks.

Wheels, tires and brakes: 18″x300mm rear and 21″x5 front w/Performance Machine 2-piston calipers.

Finish – Paint: Painted my Brother’s artwork on to the bare condition metal and the put 7 coats of auto grade clearcoat over it.

Accessories: Drag style handle bars w/mini push button controls, Dakota digital speedo display, chrome mini-bullet LED signals & chrome 7″ LED Daylight head light.