MOD/MOC Chopper

[stacker9000]

Alright..This is my first major Technic creation(I am primarily a train fan).

So, through buying some bulk lots to build my collection, I have gathered a few technic pieces and have always wanted to try and build a motorcycle.

My intial inspiration came from the 8051 Motorbike set(the alternate build of the chopper, Which I actually consider a "bobber").

So, I set out to build my idea of a true chopper, In which I lost some of the technical aspects in favor of the overall appearence.

All comments and criticisms welcome!

lego chopper by stacker9000, on Flickr

lego chopper by stacker9000, on Flickr

lego chopper by stacker9000, on Flickr

lego chopper by stacker9000, on Flickr

engine by stacker9000, on Flickr

[TimH]

Excellent first technic moc! Love the detail of the engine and exhaust system

Edited May 9, 2012 by TimH

[dhc6twinotter]

Looks great! I like the primary cover and the springer front end.

[stacker9000]

Thanks Tim & dhc6,

The motor detail was one of the most important features to me(I found it very difficult within the limitations of LEGO).

I was extremely happy with the inset of the shocks that the dark gray offset pieces gave the front end.

Edited May 9, 2012 by stacker9000

[Burf2000]

Thats very cool, I would love to build that!

[Ash]

That's really cool. I love it. Time for an Easy Rider Cuusoo entry

[timslegos]

Pretty good for a trains guy . Seriously though, fantastic job on the bike, it looks really awesome!

tim

[Lost_In_Noise]

This bike looks great, did you use parts from the 8051 only, or did you have any extra? Also, can you post a pic where the suspesion in compressed. I can't understand that it would work at that angle.

Excellent work!

[Paul Boratko]

As a big fan of the American Chopper show, this is a really great Bike! :thumbup:

[stacker9000]

This bike looks great, did you use parts from the 8051 only, or did you have any extra? Also, can you post a pic where the suspesion in compressed. I can't understand that it would work at that angle.

Excellent work!

All the parts used were extras(I don't actually own 8051), and I didn't limit the build to that sets piece inventory,

the core connections of the frame is pretty much the only thing similar to 8051.

And your right about the suspension, it will compress a tiny amount, but there is more flex over the whole length of the forks than to actually be worthwhile, due to the limitations of LEGO connections the engine design and neck/fork assembly is pretty fragile.

Its pretty much designed to just look cool on a shelf.

Thanks for the interest and kind words of approval!

[kieran]

I like it, would look really well on any shelf I think...

[kurtSoares]

Hello Stacker9000! I´ve highlighted your bike in legotechnicmotorcycles.blogspot.com

Hope you like it! Nice regards!

[parda]

Excellent piece usages and I love how you recreate the typical chopper front suspension!