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How to build a chopper bicycle

How to build a chopper bicycle from unused materials – There are a lot of varieties of chopper bicycle out there.  Actually, when I had seen those all, I was spellbound and envious as well. Finally, I decided to make it on my own due to I could not bear looking at those wonderful chopper bicycle. To make it different from the original, I took a decision that the bike I made must take the original parts as little as possible. It was difficult enough because there were not any experiences making bike from scratch so that finally I achieved Noble Notion. My basic skill is sculptor. So it is not the problem for me whenever I fail to make it properly, the result is still to be an art.  But mercifully, my project to make chopper bike was successful. And now it was documented here – How to build a chopper bicycle.

Chopper bicycle frame

Bicycle head tube bearings in aluminum pipe section Baseball bats Aluminum railing sections

I have interested in using used goods to how to build a chopper bicycle. The result must be ridiculous and unique.  It was started when I had thought that I had to use baseball bats to be used for front forks. Then I have used from old bike for head tube bearings part.

For the frames, it established from bend railing by cut and re-welded to imitate actual frame of bike.

Wheels & handle bars ( How to build a chopper bicycle )

Vacuum cleaner handle Wheel chair wheels

For the wheels, I have got old aluminum wheel chair for those functions.  I have planned that the metal will be bared but anodizing process is hard to be competed with. The most difficult challenge is releasing back wheel collar to receive a bike hub.  I have added vacuum cleaner to make the bike artistic merit however I couldn’t reject to use old handlebars and BMX pedal cranks, well it looks pretty much good.

Test drive – How to build a chopper bicycle

To make it more convenient to be tested without collapse, fell off or even caught fire, I have separated the two bike chains. In this case, I have got the knowledge that solid rubber is not comfort enough for wheelchair wheels. It is important to make it more comfort by adding suspension.

Details of chopper bicycle parts

Shock absorber from discarded robot project Fence post cap Handle bar bracket	d. Bottom edge of cooking pot	e. Meat grinderf. Brake light cover

How to build a chopper bicycle – According to the first test drive, then I have given a suspension seat to make more convenient riding. It has been created by combining handle bar bracket, banana seat and also shock absorber.  To make antique impression, I have needed cute fenders. To get this, I do little creation and modification from materials I have got from certain industrial cooking pot by cutting the bottom off, centering out and then quartering the ring remained and the re weld those back together. Then I have combined meat grinder and old glass brake light to form nice light in addition, LED have been used for better efficiency.

Final Touch of chopper bicycle

Bicycle disk brake caliper Circular saw blade	c.Note the chain clearance problem. The seat tube was torched away and pipe sections were welded in place to allow the chain to pass.d.Pipe sectione. Pan lid	f.Brake light coverg.Mystery objecth. A little red spray paint helped match the style of the brake light and handles.

After getting the rough set problem has been fixed and the bike was capable to be ridden, I have decided to finish the project. From my friend’s idea, I have been using a circular saw blade for disk brake for the bike, it is quite hard because of wheelchair wheels utilization.  Saucepan lid and a few sheets of material have been combined to keep the chain and adding the artsy frame.
For brake light, I have used the absolutely weird materials which actually I have had no idea to describe. It looks stayed under water in its whole life. It has leaved only the rocket shape at the edge. Then truck brake light has been installed over LEDs.

How to build a chopper bicycle, DONE!

How to build a chopper bicycle – The whole process has already spent over a year but just need a couple weeks to create the project itself and reach the ridiculous and antique chopper bike. The bike resulted is ridden on my daily activity now such as get lunch at my studio.  The measurements used were according to my  own size therefore the bike looks longer in fact the long is eight feet long.  My height is 6’ 4’’. The commonly known that actually it is better if you turning head rather than turning corner.  Because of several designs like solid wheels and fixed gear ratio used, it is not allowed for me to get racing.  But, with this wonderful result that absolutely unique but functional, I couldn’t be happier anymore. And with pleasure I will say, the mission has been done!

This is an article about How to build a chopper bicycle, and you should know that it’s also referred to as custom chopper bicycle, and you can start little by little collecting unused materials around ya. I trust this quotes “no pain no gain”, this guide is devoted to those who are creative but do not have enough budget to buy a new chopper bike, and hopefully pleasing and useful.
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