My hats off to the builder that is one bad "My Bad" I like it all the custom foot break is way to cool. To all of you that hate, I say lets see you post all the cool projects that you build so that we can tear you down. HATERS SUCK!!!!!!!!!!
@gripchion - Couldn't agree more! They need to have a special website for those people that just want to start sh__! And thanks for the comments. It was a blast to build and it's a blast to show! Cheers...
I mean this is a bit pointless, but who asked me..
Anyway, things should be built for function not for looks only, this is probably not driveable, and the brake is something that has a potential fail point - what if you need to react quickly and the pedal is just in the way..
You're a grown man, I see how a kid would be fascinated, what the phuck.. I'll try and understand people better next time..
@robobear510 - Why take the time to type all that out just to bitch about something that is built for fun. I get so sick of people who come on here just to rant pointless rants. I built something for fun, something to make people smile and just for something to do. IT"S A BICYCLE CHOPPER, not a dam Harley. Have a little fun in life and get over yourself. Oh, and thanks for the comments!
@essexisbest well.. sorry people tend to comment stuff on youtube the way they see things.. I understand buidling stuff for fun.. well.. yeah, ok sorry, that's a good enough explanation.. I would suggest one thing, put up an electric motor on it and make it e-bike chopper, I built and e-bike from a kit, so I understand the building for fun thing, and your skills are actually impressive if you built the whole thing, but I think you only need to make it functional and have a higher functionality
@robobear510 - Thanks for commenting back again. And I hear what you're saying. Funny part is when I built this (and yes, I built the whole thing) I didn't know for sure if it would even work. Nobody else that I knew of was doing the wide tires at the time. So it was sort of meant for show rather than go (it`s been in 2 major car shows). It is actually quite rideable though. I will try something with a motor at some point. This one was just meant to have pedals though.
@essexisbest se how we handled this, like gentleman, internet is starting to change, see how the word thanks affected the communication in a positive upbeat
@robobear510 - Wish I could be as optimistic as you. You wouldn't believe how many comments I have deleted just because somebody is trying to start something. I wish they could all end this way!
@essexisbest mindless zombies trying to eat through your brain - well, as always support you followers, and ignore haters, who, as always, will be hating, peace man
@oklacityg - I might have to try building a beach cruiser of some type. I think that would be a hoot. I decided to buy one as I just wanted something for everyday riding. Good luck on your build(s)! And thanks for the comments!
@BongoOldChap Thanks for the comment and the clarification. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and mine is that the tank finishes it off. I don't like having just a bare bar there so I thought the tank filled it in nicely. Again though, thanks for the comment!
the tank isnt good, its like its pretending to be something its definitely not, ditch it and let the bike celebrate its uniqueness and bicycle origins
Awsome chopper. Im trying to build a Trike chopper got a question where did you get your extended forks did you make it your self if yes can you tell me how? Thanks
@skstepunk12727 - I almost did. Once I added up all the bills from biuilding it and realized what I had spent, I almost did myself in! :) Thanks for the comments!
@FullBlownMinis - I think I got that one off of Ebay if I remember right. And yes, it's a real tank but that's a few years ago now so I am not sure what I paid for it. Would have been under a hundred for sure.
Could you change the imitation tank to a imitation tank/drink bottle ? somewhere to hide the gin and juice . Obviously you would need to leave on the fuel tap turn pour spout :D it'd be sweet ... old piston somewhere for the cup ... just thinking out loud :)
@OriginalJami - I thought it would be that way as well and ended up gearing it too low so it is actually too easy to pedal now. I could add an idler or jack shft but I would have to mess up the powder coat so I guess it stays the way it is for now.
i like how you did the extended bottom bracket, on my dads and mine, (were making a home made chopper bike) we just used a jack shaft and switched it to the other side, but thats pretty cool, also how you did the foot break, were just planing not to have breaks, just use our feet, im also customizing, a west coast chopper bicycle, but yours is really cool, LOVE it..!!.!.!.!
@mangakingrsm51 - I like the jack shaft idea. I was thinking of trying to build one with an actual car rear tire and I think I would have to use a jack shaft for that. Good luck with your build. Put up a video when you are done and then send me the link! Thanks for the comments!
Is it easy to go fast on that thing? How much does it weigh? You could fill the fuel tank up with sports drink and use a straw ha ha. The other thing I wonder about is reaching the handlebars.
@TimpBizkit - It scoots along pretty good. Don't know the exact weight, can carry it but you wouldn't want to carry it too far! As for the length, it is definitely built for a tall person to ride. It's a very long reach to the bars.
@ronsam3825 It's just a pedal bike because that is what I like builidng. I can ride them up and down the street without fear of a low speed pursuit by local law enforcement. :) And as for the selling part, this 'Bad' boy is not for sale.
@ronsam3825 - None taken and sorry for the response if it sounded short! I have just been riddled with comments about putting a motor on it so I sometimes get a bit short with the responses. Cool that you guys can ride the motorized ones. I may have to check that out but as far as I know we can't here in Sask.
I'm very impressed by this bike, A beautiful machine and fantastic craftsmanship. Very good, very well done. Truly a bike that will inspire others, This is a fantastic machine.
@gavinr9speed - I can tell by your command of the English language that you are probably a master bike builder so I appreciate your constructive criticism. I am also impressed that you can tell that the frame is too small by watching a small video. Good job buddy!
@AviTheBlader - it's probably a bit heavier than your average store bought chopper but not as bad as it looks. The big back wheel makes it look heavier than it is.
@kelly497 - I had to find a guy to custom build it for me. I took a chance and emailed a mini-motorcycle seller on Ebay and bounced the idea off him and he said he would try to build it for me. As far as I know, the one he built for me was his first and last. He went out of the business a while ago. One of the other ones might take a stab at it for you though, Good luck!
Nice bicycles you got there ,,, I have some questions, I live over seas and I wanna get the designs for bicycles like this from where can I get them? and where can I get the back wheel & tire?
@asdvip - You might be able to find some design thing on the internet by now but the plans to mine are in my head so that won't help you unfortunately. If you look at it though, the design is actually pretty straight forward. As for the wheel, you can find the set on Ebay if you search under mini chopper. You need to find someone that can build you a free-wheeling rear axle though (unless you're building a motorized one). Good luck!!
@essexisbest - thank a lot man you are a big inspiration to me. One more question if you don't mind, about the break system you got. what kind of break system you used? and how did you installed it? I'm sorry if I ask too much but I'm amazed by you and your bicycles I kept looking at the video over over
@asdvip - No worries about the questions...I love answering them! The foot brake is actually just a regular bicycle brake handle. I cut off a handlebar tip and welded it onto the bottom bracket to mount it on. The pedal on it is a mounting pad for a set of car fog lights. I screwed it onto the brake handle and mounted it up. The disc brake was an option with the rear end. It's all about imagination my friend! :)
If it was me id make that gas tank on a couple hinges so the top would open, and you could store stuff in it..Beer perhaps, tools, small shopping items. whatever.
@essexisbest Forget that, Put a small gas engine in it an a functional fuel tank would be WAYY more awsome. Other than that, It looks really awsome man. great job.
great video and great bike chopper...I'd love to build something like that here in Hawaii and maybe open a shop and just build chopper bikes for the kids. Nothing like that here and I know the business would do really well. Any information you think I could use to get started would be greatly appreciated. I am a retired Viet Nam vet with alot of time on my hands and need a new project.
@tunglashr4u - thanks for the comments. A retired vet...wow! You should be able to build similar ones with some conduit tubing and a hand bender. The trouble you will have is finding a rear axle to work with if you are wanting to use the wide tire. This one is custom made as it has to free-wheel. You may have to try and find a machinist to help you. Good luck!
@madfella993 - I thought that was going to be the case but it actually turned out to be too easy to pedal. I may have to rework the gearing and change it up a bit.
@Powerhungry5000 - He has fabricating equipment so we are actually going to build it from scratch. I would like to use an old springer front end (or build one) but we'll have to see what we come up with. Probably just do a rigid for the first try as it will be easier to build. How are you doing yours? Cutting up an existing one and changing it?
@essexisbest well I'm only 17 and this will be my fist bike, so I was going to get a harley sporster and give it a little rake and some various modifications. I hope you post videos of yours!
@Powerhungry5000 - Wow, very ambitious for your first one! I wouldn't have had that kind of courage at that age....good for you!! You post some videos too please as you go.
@besteboetje - You won't actually find one like this in a store anywhere as it is a one of a kind. Most of the choppers that are in stores though are designed by bike manufaturers though so they are meant to ride. They are not as comfortable as some other bikes but they are ok. If I were you I would look at one of those to start with or if your Dad likes working on stuff, ask him to help you build one. It's fun to do!! Good luck!
Only in my head my friend.....only in my head! Thanks for the comments. And actually if you take a look at the frame as I pan around it, it's pretty straight forward. You just draw the basic design out and then size it to your own needs.
I think if you made an unfinished chopper kit with all the welding and fabrication done, you could sell it on ebay. Im sure you could sell a finished chopper as well. But an unfinished kit would take less time and allow people to save some money
Lots of people have made millions by starting out small in there own garage building things like this.
That would be a great idea if I had the equipment to do it. I just work out of my garage with basic tools so unfortunately it's waayyy too labor intensive, so I just do this for a hobby. Thanks for the comments though!
Damn man, I really want to build one but I just don't know where to start, the rear wheel is badass too, never thought of having one that wide! But it looks immense, you should make an instructional DVD :)
You can really start anywhere you like. I think on this one I actually started with the rear end and then went forward. I am going to do a sort of build-guide video when I start another project. A friend of mine has a pretty wild idea for a build so we might start that....keep watching! And thanks for the comments!
There's a couple ways: for My Bad I actually started with a new piece of pipe and cut it to the length I needed. The bearing cups were pressure fit so it worked well. For Ratical, I wanted to use the screw in bearing cups so I just took the original bottom bracket, cut it in half, added in a new piece of similar size pipe and welded it up. Both ways worked well.
you know if you sell it the first thing thats gonna happen is some metal fab dad is gonna throw an old chainsaw motor on it and theyre just gonna have a motorcycle anyway
well chainsaws are only about 35 ccs so its not too much stronger than a fit cyclists legs it just is gonna have more torque because of how youd have to set up the gear ratio to slow it down because those little things get up to like 7000 rpm
i think the ratio for the gears are 1:12 so for every 12 turns the chainsaw motor does the back should only do one thats to go like 30mph or w/e im sure that the type of chainsaw has a lot to do with it too
The only tricky part is that you have to be fairly tall to ride it and you can't lean too far in corners....pedals will drag. Other than that, it's pretty good to ride.
Nice bike. Looks like it took a lot of time. I love it all except the brake. Doesn't seem practical. I would have went with a coaster brake (where you pedal backwards to stop). That would have made it look even cleaner (no cables at all).
I can appreciate the thought behind the coaster brake idea but I had a hard enough time just finding someone to build a free-wheeling hub! I think if I added in that I wanted a coaster brake too, he might have run screaming into the night! lol Thanks for the comments though!
Thanks! I think you can still get the mini chopper frames off the internet (I used one of those and chopped it up) but the rear axle might be a problem. I got a guy in Toronto to custom build the axle for me and he has since quit his business. You could maybe ask the guys that sell the mini-motorcyle axles if they can custom make a free-wheeling axle for you.....good luck in your build!
And you probably won't see one as I built this one from scratch. I don't know what kind of luck you'll have because I had to find someone to build the back axle special for me. It's a version of a mini-motorcycle rear axle but it was built to freewheel like a bicycle axle. It's a one of a kind. The tire itself is a 205/50/10 from a mini motorcycle chopper.
I was going to build it originally with a motor on it but I wasn't sure if the back axle could handle it, so it became just a bicycle. I've started the next build so hopefully it will be on here soon...an old school bobber! Thanks for the comments!
My hats off to the builder that is one bad "My Bad" I like it all the custom foot break is way to cool. To all of you that hate, I say lets see you post all the cool projects that you build so that we can tear you down. HATERS SUCK!!!!!!!!!!
gripchion 1 week ago
@gripchion - Couldn't agree more! They need to have a special website for those people that just want to start sh__! And thanks for the comments. It was a blast to build and it's a blast to show! Cheers...
essexisbest 1 week ago
"gas tank for added chopper realism" ..
And "I don't like anything on the handlebars"
I mean this is a bit pointless, but who asked me..
Anyway, things should be built for function not for looks only, this is probably not driveable, and the brake is something that has a potential fail point - what if you need to react quickly and the pedal is just in the way..
You're a grown man, I see how a kid would be fascinated, what the phuck.. I'll try and understand people better next time..
robobear510 2 months ago
@robobear510 - Why take the time to type all that out just to bitch about something that is built for fun. I get so sick of people who come on here just to rant pointless rants. I built something for fun, something to make people smile and just for something to do. IT"S A BICYCLE CHOPPER, not a dam Harley. Have a little fun in life and get over yourself. Oh, and thanks for the comments!
essexisbest 2 months ago
@essexisbest well.. sorry people tend to comment stuff on youtube the way they see things.. I understand buidling stuff for fun.. well.. yeah, ok sorry, that's a good enough explanation.. I would suggest one thing, put up an electric motor on it and make it e-bike chopper, I built and e-bike from a kit, so I understand the building for fun thing, and your skills are actually impressive if you built the whole thing, but I think you only need to make it functional and have a higher functionality
robobear510 2 months ago
@robobear510 - Thanks for commenting back again. And I hear what you're saying. Funny part is when I built this (and yes, I built the whole thing) I didn't know for sure if it would even work. Nobody else that I knew of was doing the wide tires at the time. So it was sort of meant for show rather than go (it`s been in 2 major car shows). It is actually quite rideable though. I will try something with a motor at some point. This one was just meant to have pedals though.
Cheers!
essexisbest 2 months ago
@essexisbest se how we handled this, like gentleman, internet is starting to change, see how the word thanks affected the communication in a positive upbeat
robobear510 2 months ago
@robobear510 - Wish I could be as optimistic as you. You wouldn't believe how many comments I have deleted just because somebody is trying to start something. I wish they could all end this way!
essexisbest 2 months ago
@essexisbest mindless zombies trying to eat through your brain - well, as always support you followers, and ignore haters, who, as always, will be hating, peace man
robobear510 2 months ago
Nice chopper bike I have a lowrider bike I did check out my video,then I wanna do a beach cruiser and ofcourse do a chopper bike also great video
oklacityg 2 months ago
@oklacityg - I might have to try building a beach cruiser of some type. I think that would be a hoot. I decided to buy one as I just wanted something for everyday riding. Good luck on your build(s)! And thanks for the comments!
essexisbest 2 months ago
uh i forgot to put in respect in the last comment, its a great piece of work and my comment is my own personal preference
BongoOldChap 2 months ago
@BongoOldChap Thanks for the comment and the clarification. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and mine is that the tank finishes it off. I don't like having just a bare bar there so I thought the tank filled it in nicely. Again though, thanks for the comment!
essexisbest 2 months ago
the tank isnt good, its like its pretending to be something its definitely not, ditch it and let the bike celebrate its uniqueness and bicycle origins
BongoOldChap 2 months ago
Awsome chopper. Im trying to build a Trike chopper got a question where did you get your extended forks did you make it your self if yes can you tell me how? Thanks
75737573 2 months ago
Nice job!
Chicagojoe28 5 months ago
@Chicagojoe28 - Thanks! Videos coming up soon for the next project.....
essexisbest 5 months ago
when i first saw the gas tank i thought it going to be like a storage compartment... love your bike though...
gurroladvd11 5 months ago
@gurroladvd11 - I had actually thought about making it some sort of storage thing but it ended up just for show. Thanks!!
essexisbest 5 months ago
i would die for one of them!
skstepunk12727 6 months ago
@skstepunk12727 - I almost did. Once I added up all the bills from biuilding it and realized what I had spent, I almost did myself in! :) Thanks for the comments!
essexisbest 5 months ago
Did you build the tank or buy it somewhere? Is it real or fake? If you bought it where did you buy it? Price?
FullBlownMinis 7 months ago
@FullBlownMinis - I think I got that one off of Ebay if I remember right. And yes, it's a real tank but that's a few years ago now so I am not sure what I paid for it. Would have been under a hundred for sure.
essexisbest 7 months ago
how long are those bars?
illKillYouRAWR 7 months ago
@illKillYouRAWR - Handle bars? They are about 20". Front forks are about 3 1/2' long.
essexisbest 7 months ago
Hey, if your gonna have a gas tank you have to put an engine on that thing.
That bike would honk with a 5 H.P. Briggs. Just do it!
DanOblacksmith 7 months ago
@DanOblacksmith - Maybe on the next project....
essexisbest 7 months ago
I saw your bike on Atomic Zombie.
58tag 8 months ago
@58tag - Cool site and cool bikes that they build. I would love to build one of their choppers with the car rear tire. Nasty looking bike!
essexisbest 8 months ago
I had actually considered that. Maybe I'll incorporate it into the one I am working on now!
essexisbest 8 months ago
Could you change the imitation tank to a imitation tank/drink bottle ? somewhere to hide the gin and juice . Obviously you would need to leave on the fuel tap turn pour spout :D it'd be sweet ... old piston somewhere for the cup ... just thinking out loud :)
HecticAussie 8 months ago
Must be a bitch to pedal. I hope you live on a flat ground.
OriginalJami 8 months ago
@OriginalJami - I thought it would be that way as well and ended up gearing it too low so it is actually too easy to pedal now. I could add an idler or jack shft but I would have to mess up the powder coat so I guess it stays the way it is for now.
Thanks for the comments!
essexisbest 8 months ago
u should put a fake bike engine in there it would so cool
25patpat 9 months ago
@25patpat - Cool idea....never thought of that!
Thanks for the comment!
essexisbest 9 months ago
i like how you did the extended bottom bracket, on my dads and mine, (were making a home made chopper bike) we just used a jack shaft and switched it to the other side, but thats pretty cool, also how you did the foot break, were just planing not to have breaks, just use our feet, im also customizing, a west coast chopper bicycle, but yours is really cool, LOVE it..!!.!.!.!
mangakingrsm51 10 months ago
@mangakingrsm51 - I like the jack shaft idea. I was thinking of trying to build one with an actual car rear tire and I think I would have to use a jack shaft for that. Good luck with your build. Put up a video when you are done and then send me the link! Thanks for the comments!
essexisbest 10 months ago
Is it easy to go fast on that thing? How much does it weigh? You could fill the fuel tank up with sports drink and use a straw ha ha. The other thing I wonder about is reaching the handlebars.
TimpBizkit 10 months ago
@TimpBizkit - It scoots along pretty good. Don't know the exact weight, can carry it but you wouldn't want to carry it too far! As for the length, it is definitely built for a tall person to ride. It's a very long reach to the bars.
Thanks for the questions!
Cheers
essexisbest 10 months ago
I would put hub moter and batterys in the gas tank make look like not powered.
MrJetjoe 11 months ago
Nice bike.
But why not add a 49cc motor very cheap i'd be tired in 5 min.
What do you sell for i would love to put a 4 cycle motor on.
ronsam3825 1 year ago 4
@ronsam3825 It's just a pedal bike because that is what I like builidng. I can ride them up and down the street without fear of a low speed pursuit by local law enforcement. :) And as for the selling part, this 'Bad' boy is not for sale.
Thanks for the comments!
Cheers
essexisbest 1 year ago
@essexisbest
In Ontario Canada we are allowed to ride on the street as long as it does not exceed 40 or kms.
If your not allowed to ride mopeds on the street then i understand.
No disrespect intended it is a nice bike.
Cheers
ronsam3825 1 year ago
@ronsam3825 - None taken and sorry for the response if it sounded short! I have just been riddled with comments about putting a motor on it so I sometimes get a bit short with the responses. Cool that you guys can ride the motorized ones. I may have to check that out but as far as I know we can't here in Sask.
Cheers!
essexisbest 1 year ago
this would be awsome with an engine...and larger sized!
MultiBamf69 1 year ago
Maybe futuristic can be the next one. This one looks exactly the way it was supposed to. Thanks for the comments!
essexisbest 1 year ago
that foot brake idea is pretty good however redesign the bike make it looke more futuristic if u must
he8ktik 1 year ago
it's fugly
2009samr 1 year ago
@2009samr - Fugly....lol. I haven't heard that word for years! Too funny. Thanks!
essexisbest 1 year ago
@essexisbest lol its soo cool how you take it as a joke. Keep building man!!!
ren1088 11 months ago
I'm very impressed by this bike, A beautiful machine and fantastic craftsmanship. Very good, very well done. Truly a bike that will inspire others, This is a fantastic machine.
MyJimjack 1 year ago
@MyJimjack - Thanks very much. I really appreciate it! Comments like that make all the work worthwhile!
Cheers
essexisbest 1 year ago
lol thats crap the frame is to small!
gavinr9speed 1 year ago
@gavinr9speed - I can tell by your command of the English language that you are probably a master bike builder so I appreciate your constructive criticism. I am also impressed that you can tell that the frame is too small by watching a small video. Good job buddy!
essexisbest 1 year ago 3
@essexisbest Now all it needs is a motor.
HU4Lmotherfucker 5 months ago
how much does that weigh? looks really heavy
AviTheBlader 1 year ago
@AviTheBlader - it's probably a bit heavier than your average store bought chopper but not as bad as it looks. The big back wheel makes it look heavier than it is.
essexisbest 1 year ago
where can i get the rear axle
kelly497 1 year ago
@kelly497 - I had to find a guy to custom build it for me. I took a chance and emailed a mini-motorcycle seller on Ebay and bounced the idea off him and he said he would try to build it for me. As far as I know, the one he built for me was his first and last. He went out of the business a while ago. One of the other ones might take a stab at it for you though, Good luck!
essexisbest 1 year ago
wheres the motor
sz42781 1 year ago
@sz42781 - the original idea was to put a motor in but I liked it better the way it turned out. Maybe on the next one.
essexisbest 1 year ago
@sz42781 Good job, it looks great but you need to put a bigger sprocket on the back and a snowblower engine
sz42781 1 year ago
you should make a motor powered version
BMAN294 1 year ago
@BMAN294 - thinking about it.....
essexisbest 1 year ago
that is rocking did I want to do somethign like that so bad but I want to build an electric powered one again thats cool.
mccunecp 1 year ago
Nice bicycles you got there ,,, I have some questions, I live over seas and I wanna get the designs for bicycles like this from where can I get them? and where can I get the back wheel & tire?
asdvip 1 year ago
@asdvip - You might be able to find some design thing on the internet by now but the plans to mine are in my head so that won't help you unfortunately. If you look at it though, the design is actually pretty straight forward. As for the wheel, you can find the set on Ebay if you search under mini chopper. You need to find someone that can build you a free-wheeling rear axle though (unless you're building a motorized one). Good luck!!
essexisbest 1 year ago
@essexisbest - thank a lot man you are a big inspiration to me. One more question if you don't mind, about the break system you got. what kind of break system you used? and how did you installed it? I'm sorry if I ask too much but I'm amazed by you and your bicycles I kept looking at the video over over
asdvip 1 year ago
@asdvip - No worries about the questions...I love answering them! The foot brake is actually just a regular bicycle brake handle. I cut off a handlebar tip and welded it onto the bottom bracket to mount it on. The pedal on it is a mounting pad for a set of car fog lights. I screwed it onto the brake handle and mounted it up. The disc brake was an option with the rear end. It's all about imagination my friend! :)
essexisbest 1 year ago
Wicked build, you sir have some skills.
Camelrooster 1 year ago
@Camelrooster Thanks!! Getting the itch to build again so hopefully something new will come along soon....
essexisbest 1 year ago
@essexisbest I eagerly await your new offering!
Camelrooster 1 year ago
If it was me id make that gas tank on a couple hinges so the top would open, and you could store stuff in it..Beer perhaps, tools, small shopping items. whatever.
Brainiac83 1 year ago
@Brainiac83 - Cool idea! I may have to work something like that into the next one.
essexisbest 1 year ago
@essexisbest Forget that, Put a small gas engine in it an a functional fuel tank would be WAYY more awsome. Other than that, It looks really awsome man. great job.
roaddiablo 1 year ago
@deerhuntingboy101 - Nice!
essexisbest 1 year ago
i'd like to build my own chopper too, could you please share your blueprints?
joelstve 1 year ago
@joelstve - I wish I had actual blueprints but they are in my head....sorry!
essexisbest 1 year ago
balls in your chopper it will make it manly
angel20103540 1 year ago
nice custom bicycle, well done !!
thecruisersgent 1 year ago
@thecruisersgent - Thanks...appreciate it!
Cheers
essexisbest 1 year ago
put a motor on it
TheWezid 1 year ago
@TheWezid - Maybe on the next one....
essexisbest 1 year ago
great video and great bike chopper...I'd love to build something like that here in Hawaii and maybe open a shop and just build chopper bikes for the kids. Nothing like that here and I know the business would do really well. Any information you think I could use to get started would be greatly appreciated. I am a retired Viet Nam vet with alot of time on my hands and need a new project.
tunglashr4u 1 year ago
@tunglashr4u - thanks for the comments. A retired vet...wow! You should be able to build similar ones with some conduit tubing and a hand bender. The trouble you will have is finding a rear axle to work with if you are wanting to use the wide tire. This one is custom made as it has to free-wheel. You may have to try and find a machinist to help you. Good luck!
essexisbest 1 year ago
put a honda 150r motor in it :D
xxmegsaxx 1 year ago
@xxmegsaxx - I just might have to try that one of these days!
essexisbest 1 year ago
i like your rear foot break very inventive
intupspaturken 1 year ago
@intupspaturken - Thanks. I like coming up with different ideas...like the shifter brake on Ratical!
Cheers
essexisbest 1 year ago
is it hard to pedal with such a big back tire?
madfella993 1 year ago
@madfella993 - I thought that was going to be the case but it actually turned out to be too easy to pedal. I may have to rework the gearing and change it up a bit.
essexisbest 1 year ago
haha i would drop a mean motor in that bitch in a heart beat
Millerchamp 1 year ago
this is really cool. do you build real choppers too?
Powerhungry5000 1 year ago
@Powerhungry5000 - Thanks! A buddy of mine and I are just in the planning stages to build one. Can't wait to see how it turns out!
essexisbest 1 year ago
@essexisbest I'm actually trying to start one myself. what kind of bike are you using to start?
Powerhungry5000 1 year ago
@Powerhungry5000 - He has fabricating equipment so we are actually going to build it from scratch. I would like to use an old springer front end (or build one) but we'll have to see what we come up with. Probably just do a rigid for the first try as it will be easier to build. How are you doing yours? Cutting up an existing one and changing it?
essexisbest 1 year ago
@essexisbest well I'm only 17 and this will be my fist bike, so I was going to get a harley sporster and give it a little rake and some various modifications. I hope you post videos of yours!
Powerhungry5000 1 year ago
@Powerhungry5000 - Wow, very ambitious for your first one! I wouldn't have had that kind of courage at that age....good for you!! You post some videos too please as you go.
Cheers
essexisbest 1 year ago
i wanna buy one but my parents dont allow me :s my dad says that it's not comfortable to drive, is this true?
besteboetje 1 year ago
@besteboetje - You won't actually find one like this in a store anywhere as it is a one of a kind. Most of the choppers that are in stores though are designed by bike manufaturers though so they are meant to ride. They are not as comfortable as some other bikes but they are ok. If I were you I would look at one of those to start with or if your Dad likes working on stuff, ask him to help you build one. It's fun to do!! Good luck!
essexisbest 1 year ago
@essexisbest - thx for the tip, i really appreciate it. thx again.
besteboetje 1 year ago
you have style
DadxPower 1 year ago
@DadxPower - Thanks...appreciate that!
essexisbest 1 year ago
nicee xd
Anderike1994 1 year ago
relly nice bike , butt i would go with longer handel bars for mor felling
mysterik234 1 year ago
congrats on a beautiful job!
shoobedoorocketship 1 year ago
@shoobedoorocketship - Thanks....very much appreicated!!
Cheers
essexisbest 1 year ago
i liked the bike. do you wanna sell?
cazawi2009 1 year ago
@cazawi2009 - Not sure if I want to part with it or not. Thanks.
essexisbest 1 year ago
hello. i liked the bike. do you wanna sell it me?
cazawi2009 1 year ago
Thanks for the advice mate, keep up the great work:-)
kurtzy04 1 year ago
Good luck and drop me a line when you are into your project....I'd love to see it!
essexisbest 1 year ago
Bloody great job mate!!! Have you got the plans to make this??
kurtzy04 1 year ago
Only in my head my friend.....only in my head! Thanks for the comments. And actually if you take a look at the frame as I pan around it, it's pretty straight forward. You just draw the basic design out and then size it to your own needs.
essexisbest 1 year ago
you can buy 80 cc eninges for bikes on e-bay and stuff. yopu might have to edit the tank though.
Kawasaski65 1 year ago
I have no plans to put an engine on it but thanks for the tip!
essexisbest 1 year ago
U need extra gear in the middle that chain looks like it would fall off really ez
oneeyedude20 2 years ago
Heavy duty chain and gears....trust me, that chain ain't going nowhere! Thanks for the comment though.
essexisbest 2 years ago
I think if you made an unfinished chopper kit with all the welding and fabrication done, you could sell it on ebay. Im sure you could sell a finished chopper as well. But an unfinished kit would take less time and allow people to save some money
Lots of people have made millions by starting out small in there own garage building things like this.
GordonGriggs 2 years ago
That would be a great idea if I had the equipment to do it. I just work out of my garage with basic tools so unfortunately it's waayyy too labor intensive, so I just do this for a hobby. Thanks for the comments though!
essexisbest 2 years ago
i bet all the ladies follow you with that bike
s5hane3 2 years ago
lol...yeah, it does get alot of attention....
essexisbest 2 years ago
u should put an engine on it
1992jal 2 years ago
I might try building another one with an engine...just to see how it goes!
essexisbest 2 years ago
That's Great Lovin It!
Chaser53pin 2 years ago
Cool....thanks!!!
essexisbest 2 years ago
Damn man, I really want to build one but I just don't know where to start, the rear wheel is badass too, never thought of having one that wide! But it looks immense, you should make an instructional DVD :)
ObsidianDubPlates 2 years ago
You can really start anywhere you like. I think on this one I actually started with the rear end and then went forward. I am going to do a sort of build-guide video when I start another project. A friend of mine has a pretty wild idea for a build so we might start that....keep watching! And thanks for the comments!
essexisbest 2 years ago
where did you get the tank?
pocketmc 2 years ago
Good old Ebay. Just waited for the right size and shape of tank to come along (took a while but I found one).
essexisbest 2 years ago
thats a really cool bike and that break you made, thats so smart!!!
BadAss8180 2 years ago
Thanks! I love coming up with the brake ideas. Check out my other video for the Ratical build and look at the brake on that one....I like it too!
Thanks for the comments...
essexisbest 2 years ago
do you mind describing how you made the wide bottom bracket? thanks.
Philphine 2 years ago
There's a couple ways: for My Bad I actually started with a new piece of pipe and cut it to the length I needed. The bearing cups were pressure fit so it worked well. For Ratical, I wanted to use the screw in bearing cups so I just took the original bottom bracket, cut it in half, added in a new piece of similar size pipe and welded it up. Both ways worked well.
Thanks for the question!
essexisbest 2 years ago
shit nice brakes man
nambonita 2 years ago
That took alot of thought but turned out pretty good. Thanks for the comment!
essexisbest 2 years ago
fuckin awesome u should make one with a engine
sn16117 2 years ago
Thanks....and I am thinking about the engine thing!
essexisbest 2 years ago
@sn16117 As long as its not though's cheap ass online engine bike kits.
Then I agree he should.
honeybunchickens 1 year ago
Wow what a cracker, I would love one of these,never saw one so cool :)
meanio65 2 years ago
Thanks!! It was as fun to build as it is to ride!
essexisbest 2 years ago
wow it's really cool!
jzama85 2 years ago
Glad you like it....thanks!
essexisbest 2 years ago
muitoo legal vo manda faze uma pra mim
Igaoesuasideias 2 years ago
Desculpe eu não falar sua língua
essexisbest 2 years ago
It is OK to speak English and translate it sorry for the delay answering you I'm not long for the answer
Igaoesuasideias 2 years ago
you know if you sell it the first thing thats gonna happen is some metal fab dad is gonna throw an old chainsaw motor on it and theyre just gonna have a motorcycle anyway
reap62 2 years ago
It actually wouldn't be that hard to do. I am just not sure how the rear axle would handle it. Could be cool though.....
essexisbest 2 years ago
well chainsaws are only about 35 ccs so its not too much stronger than a fit cyclists legs it just is gonna have more torque because of how youd have to set up the gear ratio to slow it down because those little things get up to like 7000 rpm
reap62 2 years ago
That would probably work pretty good then. Maybe have to try one for my next project!
essexisbest 2 years ago
i think the ratio for the gears are 1:12 so for every 12 turns the chainsaw motor does the back should only do one thats to go like 30mph or w/e im sure that the type of chainsaw has a lot to do with it too
reap62 2 years ago
Isn't it crazy that you can get that kind of power/speed out of a chainsaw motor....those little motors are amazing!
essexisbest 2 years ago
Whats the ride like? It must be pretty hard to drive... although its a really nice bike you have there
FANADICALCOWHEAD 2 years ago
The only tricky part is that you have to be fairly tall to ride it and you can't lean too far in corners....pedals will drag. Other than that, it's pretty good to ride.
Thanks!!
essexisbest 2 years ago
Nice bike. Looks like it took a lot of time. I love it all except the brake. Doesn't seem practical. I would have went with a coaster brake (where you pedal backwards to stop). That would have made it look even cleaner (no cables at all).
Beachtech 2 years ago
I can appreciate the thought behind the coaster brake idea but I had a hard enough time just finding someone to build a free-wheeling hub! I think if I added in that I wanted a coaster brake too, he might have run screaming into the night! lol Thanks for the comments though!
essexisbest 2 years ago
Thats a nice Chopper but i lives in germany and i will have it ;D
AnonymosPers 2 years ago
Probably way better weather where you are right now anyway! lol
essexisbest 2 years ago
Do you Sale it?
AnonymosPers 2 years ago
I would consider selling it for around $700.00.
essexisbest 2 years ago
that is so sick how much did it cost you and where did you get all the parts i am definetely going to build one and how long did it take
noober42 2 years ago
Thanks! I think you can still get the mini chopper frames off the internet (I used one of those and chopped it up) but the rear axle might be a problem. I got a guy in Toronto to custom build the axle for me and he has since quit his business. You could maybe ask the guys that sell the mini-motorcyle axles if they can custom make a free-wheeling axle for you.....good luck in your build!
essexisbest 2 years ago
Nice Bike, good luck in the show
guy441 2 years ago
The show was great and the reception to the bikes was way better than I thought it would be....maybe there's hope for us bicycle chopper guys yet!!
essexisbest 2 years ago
bahaha added for chopper realism..
b3aud3an 2 years ago
Dam...the bahaha wasn't supposed to show! Now I'll have to start over again...thanks for letting me know!
essexisbest 2 years ago
Wonderful bike! I want one.
Yousignhere 2 years ago
Thanks! It's the only one of it's kind and I have pretty much decided not to part with it (at least not for a while).
essexisbest 2 years ago
le insertaras un motor supongo... uno de 2 tiempos quedaria impecable.
SAIDARK7 2 years ago
arrepentido yo no hablo español
essexisbest 2 years ago
sir, what is size of the rear wheel? im planning build one, im from phil. never see that one here.
warriorL96 3 years ago
And you probably won't see one as I built this one from scratch. I don't know what kind of luck you'll have because I had to find someone to build the back axle special for me. It's a version of a mini-motorcycle rear axle but it was built to freewheel like a bicycle axle. It's a one of a kind. The tire itself is a 205/50/10 from a mini motorcycle chopper.
Good luck with your build!!
essexisbest 3 years ago
wow! beautiful!! is the pedal is heavy sir?
warriorL96 3 years ago
Thanks. Actually it's the other way around....it is too easy to pedal. I need to change the gear ratio on it one day.
essexisbest 3 years ago
nice!
Flatzenn 3 years ago
Thanks!
essexisbest 3 years ago
How much did it take to make it? or get it custom made?
tigertank945 3 years ago
I built it myself and got into it for a little over $1000.00. The back wheel and axle were the expensive parts. The rest wasn't too bad.
essexisbest 3 years ago
This is sick man.
It looks mad.
You should try putting a motor on it.
vils2008 3 years ago
I was going to build it originally with a motor on it but I wasn't sure if the back axle could handle it, so it became just a bicycle. I've started the next build so hopefully it will be on here soon...an old school bobber! Thanks for the comments!
essexisbest 3 years ago