Nirve Switchblade Choppers pics

hellbilly · #1 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 08:58 PM

Here are a couple of Nirve Switchblade choppers that I was able to build as a winter project. My wife and I have been riding alot and they are both broke-in now.

The fuel tanks are in the top tube as well as a vent and the fuel shut-offs. The biggest challenges here were engine placement (Spooky Tooth 80cc), and getting the chains to clear the 3" back tire. The front wheels were relaced with a Sturmey Archer front hub brake and the rear got 12 guage spokes. They were alot of work to build, but alot of fun to ride!!

Hope you like the pictures. Peace!!

VENICE BOY · #2 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 11:06 PM

SWEET!!! I'm getting some new ideas!

**nogoodnic** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 11:47 PM

Very cool! Could you give us more details, especially on how you did your gas tank? I have a non-motorized Switchblade that is my favorite rider right now, deffinatly a good canidate for an engine...Kelly

**Ilikeabikea** · #4 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 07:29 AM

Nice bikes. Thanks for the pics. I'm always amazed at how people figure out ways to motorize a bicycle.........................

filestyle1 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 09:57 AM

2 of the sweetest rides yet, I would like to hear more information on these. are switchblade frames factory or did you build from scratch from your own design?
Details,details,details its all about the details! Iam a chopper fan and have built a few choppers myself from scratch my own frames and forks , handle bars ,seats. my next build this winter will be a motorized chopper (FileStyle)