I want to thank everyone who watched this build and gave support, encouragement,advice and suggestions. I'm deeply appreciative of all the kind words and compliments.
The chopper has met or exceeded my expectations. Yesterday the odometer hit 100 miles and the bike has performed perfectly so far. The only problem I've encountered (if you include stupidity) was running out of gas when I forgot to turn the fuel on once. Dummy! Other than that it runs good, smooth and is a blast to ride. All the old guys recognize it for what it's supposed to be and never fail to comment on the movie and their memories of it and the chopper ridden by Fonda. In that respect, it has fulfilled my goals.
Thanks again for all your attention and positive feedback on this build. It was a fun project to be sure.
I'm still thinking about the 'Billy Bike' idea. Maybe I'll have another winter project. I've mentioned it to my neighbor who bought one of my bikes and who I ride with occasionally. He's thinking about it. I'll keep you posted.
Tom
The chopper has met or exceeded my expectations. Yesterday the odometer hit 100 miles and the bike has performed perfectly so far. The only problem I've encountered (if you include stupidity) was running out of gas when I forgot to turn the fuel on once. Dummy! Other than that it runs good, smooth and is a blast to ride. All the old guys recognize it for what it's supposed to be and never fail to comment on the movie and their memories of it and the chopper ridden by Fonda. In that respect, it has fulfilled my goals.
Thanks again for all your attention and positive feedback on this build. It was a fun project to be sure.
I'm still thinking about the 'Billy Bike' idea. Maybe I'll have another winter project. I've mentioned it to my neighbor who bought one of my bikes and who I ride with occasionally. He's thinking about it. I'll keep you posted.
Tom
