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hooda Project #5 from Hooda-... 10-23-2011, 06:11 AM
67cudafb I guess that explains why it... 10-23-2011, 12:39 PM
sportbike No offense, but that thing... 10-23-2011, 02:19 PM
67cudafb Chopper never known for... 10-23-2011, 02:56 PM
hooda That's the consensus 10-23-2011, 03:07 PM
hooda They have historical... 10-23-2011, 02:54 PM
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    No offense, but that thing looks like a death trap to me.
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    Chopper never known for handling and cornering just look cool riding in straight line probably why it damaged.

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    Default That's the consensus

    Quote Originally Posted by sportbike View Post
    No offense, but that thing looks like a death trap to me.
    HAHAHAAH! No offense taken, and you're not the first to say that, but from the looks of it, it's had more than a few miles logged on it. One of the other options I have considered is using only the twisted front legs, and redesigning and rebuilding the whole assembly, thereby keeping in the spirit of it, looks wise, but with stronger, more modern materials,and a more robust construction. Like using larger diameter tubing, with a thicker wall profile. That would make it a much bigger project, and take me a month or so to accomplish, but may be the best option.
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