Finally... more progress on the Manco Chopper

[mardyn]

Recall the 1970ish Manco Chopper resto project I started on earlier this year:

Before 03-03-10:

Today 12-21-10:

First test drive went very well... engine runs great, but the front wheel is slightly out of balance causing a high speed vibration in the forks at about 25 mph.

Man, it really feels good when a project gets to this point.

mardyn

** darn, new software is blocking my pics... stand by please.

 

[GRITS]

That looks really nice. Good job!

 

[C9H13NO3]

That thing looks great! Is that powdercoat?

 

[mardyn]

That thing looks great! Is that powdercoat?

Yep, safety orange on the frame, forks and sissy bar and generic medium silver on the wheels and misc parts.

Cost for powder coat was $65.00 (I think).:thumbsup:

 

[C9H13NO3]

Yep, safety orange on the frame, forks and sissy bar and generic medium silver on the wheels and misc parts.

Cost for powder coat was $65.00 (I think).:thumbsup:

For $65.00 that thing looks INCREDIBLE.:thumbsup:

 

[ezdoesit]

Yep Looks really Nice. Great Job on that Chopper. :thumbsup: :biggrin:

 

[bandit 40]

Great job:thumbsup:. the color looks great!!!

 

[ScooterBoy]

:thumbsup::thumbsup: I like it !! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[C9H13NO3]

What was the total cost?

 

[leathernun666]

Your chopper looks awesome :thumbsup: Great job

Man $65 for powdercoat ... I am getting Raped around here. The Terra Tandem cost me $200 plus for the powdercoating.If I could get a quality job done for under $100 .Every bike I have would be powdercoated. :hammer:

 

[C9H13NO3]

If you every want to sell it, hit me up.

 

[mardyn]

Here's a few more detail shots;

I'm experimenting with photobucket bulk uploader... please give me a minute.

I think the pics are now "clickable" for larger versions. Somebody please give it a try and let me know if it works.



This is a pic of the special order bad-ass rear sprocket that Scooter Boy built for this project. Fits and works perfectly.

Next pic is the modified throttle linkage as detailed here on OMBs, this was originally a pressure washer engine with a fixed position throttle controller converted over for use on a mini bike.

Lastly, my rear band brake purchased from OldMiniBikes Warehouse.

Thanks for all this nice comments.

mardyn

 

[mmisterbungl]

This is a gorgeous project you have accomplished. Great work.

 

[derekbmn]

Mardyn...the bike looks awesome....Very nice !! One small detail I noticed that you might want to change is the intake manifold/tube. The one on that motor is VERY restrictive. The part # you need is 28416A.