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custom chopper I built (a while ago) Demon Angel

Started by giantkiller, January 13, 2015, 11:57:35 AM

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giantkiller

Just thought I'd show you one of my previous obsessions.
Decided I wanted a chopper. Looked at big dogs. The one I wanted set up how I wanted was $28,000 at the time.
I thought I could build one way better for less than that....
$35,000 and 18 months of total obsession later. At least I got one right. :dash1:





113cu 120hp/120ft lbs.
To me bikes and women are the same. Both beautiful to look at. Both way fun too ride. And both sure can hurt you. Hence both Demons and Angels

Disclaimer (pics were taken when I was in shape and I had just finished the chopper)
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

wildfire

That is a great shot taken from the back of the bike. So you built it from scratch?
1992 FJ1200

"All I ask for is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy".

FJ1100mjk

I'm not so much focused on the chopper, as I am with something else in one of those pictures. If you catch my drift!  :wacko3:
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giantkiller

Yes. Well I didn't build the frame from raw tubing or hammer out the fenders. But I took blank pual yaffe fenders and shaped them, added to the tank to get the point at the bottom. Did all the metal work around the front of the tank, frame down tubes, seat back. Made the seat pan out of fiber glass. One cool thing. Paul copied the front fender design into his line. And the next year after I did all the big shows. I went to a few of the big shows again and several people had copied the back fender. I made it both rounded and smooth. But it also has over 150 sharp points.

When I rolled it out of my garage and started it up the first time. One of my neighbors came running over. And said I'm sure glad to see that.. We could hear you banging on stuff and swearing all the time..we all were wondering what was going on
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

giantkiller

Quote from: FJ1100mjk on January 13, 2015, 12:55:58 PM
I'm not so much focused on the chopper, as I am something else in one of those pictures. If you catch my drift  :rofl:
A friend of mine is a professional photographer. And he likes to use my chopper for shoots for portfolios for models. Talking about fun.. (She is actually the make up artist for the girls of that shoot. She liked my bike so much she put a bikini on. To pose for some shots)
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

wildfire

Quote from: giantkiller on January 13, 2015, 12:57:39 PM
We could hear you banging on stuff and swearing all the time..we all were wondering what was going on

:rofl:

Great job.
1992 FJ1200

"All I ask for is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy".

giantkiller

Quote from: wildfire on January 13, 2015, 12:33:03 PM
That is a great shot taken from the back of the bike. So you built it from scratch?
That picture is actually on the grass in front of the  Milwaukee art museum's bridge. He got permission to do a shoot on the museum grounds. The one picture of the 3 girls I have posted in the gallery is right in front of the door. (The Milwaukee art museum is used in one of the transformer movies)
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

ZOA NOM

Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

giantkiller

Quote from: ZOA NOM on January 13, 2015, 01:19:30 PM
Perfect rake on those forks. Beautiful bike.
Thanks, I put a lot of thought into every detail. I had never owned or even looked close at a v-twin before. Or done anything like this. I had no idea how to do any of this. After I started it. I decided go to a show. To look at some of the bikes and see how some things were being done. But it was November. And I had to go to Phoenix to find a big show. That's were I met Paul for the first time. And I bumped into him at a few of the bigger shows I put her into
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

FJ1100mjk

Quote from: ZOA NOM on January 13, 2015, 01:19:30 PM
Beautiful bike.
Probably the best looking chopper to ever grace the pages of this forum.  :good2:
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ZOA NOM

Seriously, every chopper is a little different, and everyone has different tastes, but this one catches my eye in it's proportions and style. I don't have a chopper, but this is a perfect example for my taste. You should be very proud of the work you put into it.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

spsmith_fj1200

You have very nice looking bike.  Given that companies like American Iron Horse and Big Dog Motorcycles are now out of business and had several issues (electronics and speedometers were themost common), you have something that is a higher quality build.

Steve_in_Florida

Quote from: giantkiller on January 13, 2015, 11:57:35 AM

Just thought I'd show you one of my previous obsessions.




113cu 120hp/120ft lbs.
To me bikes and women are the same. Both beautiful to look at. Both way fun too ride. And both sure can hurt you. Hence both Demons and Angels

Disclaimer (pics were taken when I was in shape and I had just finished the chopper)


Very nice, DeerSlayer!   :hi:

Didn't you mention at the Central Rally that the only "specialized" tools you use on bikes are a nail file and a bowling ball?

The boots look out-of-place in the photo. A TRUE wanker would be wearing flip-flops.

Yup, nice work. You're hired! Now we just have to work on coming in under budget.

Steve
`90 FJ-1200
`92 FJ-1200

IBA # 54823

TexasDave

Beautiful machine Dan. Thanks for the pics.  Dave
A pistol is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will never need one again.

the fan

Quote from: FJ1100mjk on January 13, 2015, 12:55:58 PM
I'm not so much focused on the chopper, as I am with something else in one of those pictures. If you catch my drift!  :wacko3:

I thimnk He is married... or at least spoken for.