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Old 12-02-2005, 03:53 PM
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ORIGINAL: Tx883c

I'm kinda thinking, Softail style pro-street w/twin cam. Its outta the price range but I'd LOVE to be able to do something with that El Bruto 127" motor that thing is awesome!!!!!!!
Remember pic the frame last. EVO and TCA (with adapter) will go into same frame. TCB is a completely different engine mounting.
Like Mega says, put it aside for a while if you run out of funds. Getting a new piece a plastic is another alternative, just have good plans to pay it back. I was taking my time and using available funds building mine, then decided I wanted to complete it and ride it before winter. Dipped into some funds that I am currently paying back.

Another thing, IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME!! Put "funds to build bike" on your christmas list.
 
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Old 12-18-2005, 01:50 PM
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A stripped down bobber doesn't need a 127" to move out........the bike is so light, that a huge motor will just sit and spin.[&:] An S&S 96" would be perf4ect in a light bike. GOOD reliability and power to match!!!! Also hearing the new 4X4 Revtech 100" is a good engine now,....fixed the problems with their earlier engines....[]

If you can afford it, a TC88A with adapter plate would be fantastic! Needs a gear drive cam setup, but a great motor, and can easily put 95 inch slugs on it while it's out.

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Old 12-18-2005, 05:25 PM
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There is going to be changes in the EPA laws regarding self assembled, custom built, home assembled, kit bike, or what ever your state calls them, starting sometime in 06.
 
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Old 03-05-2006, 07:47 PM
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build it...its only metal...get you a good 4 1/2" grinder, some flappy wheels...a welder...a BFH collection...and basic hand tools...git after it...i've done several...check out this thread i did on chopperweb.net

http://www.chopperweb.net/forum/show...?threadid=4408
 
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Old 05-03-2006, 06:25 PM
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Loctite everything!
 
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Old 09-26-2006, 06:07 PM
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i like those flames on yours. are they painted or vinyl? check out www.directdecals.com they do some good vinyl work. hope that helps! :]]
 
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Old 11-26-2006, 08:14 PM
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A lot of these guys are right in their posts. I have built mine from scratch and it was a lot of tribulation and error that goes into building a custom bike. I took a year to design mine and another year to collect all the parts. A lot of parts were sent back because either it was wrong or it was a defect in the product. And remember this - YOU HAVE TO FIGHT WITH THE COMPANIES you order from. You are wrong and they are right! The total build took Four months [12-14 hrs a day] Most of the parts had to be fabricated or customized in some type of way. And the best part, once you get it all together, now you have to get it registered and titled. Oh what fun!!! If you really want to build a bike, visit this website... www.clubchopper.com, you will get alot of advice. You may just want to let a builder build your bike - now, which builder? The list goes on and on. if you have any questions, don't hesitate to send me a PM. here's my chopper. it will be going up for sale in feburary so I can start another project.

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Buy a custom already done. There cheap and far less headaches. People are giving them away.
 
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