new guy with a question...

choprodxs · New Member Joined: Jan 30, 2009 Posts: 4

I just ordered an Ardcore Choppers frme and was wondering if anyone here has built a bike around one of their frames and what you thought of it?
As soon as I get mine I will start a build post..
thanks

choprodxs · New Member Joined: Jan 30, 2009 Posts: 4

Nobody has used one of these frames?

calicruiser · Posted: January 31, 2009, 11:07 pm Post subject: Re: new guy with a question...

i doubt there are very many on this forum in particular. this forum has lots of guys that are not into chopping xs's. try thechopperunderground.com or bobbertalk.com and ask there.

josh

5twins · Full Member Joined: Aug 05, 2006 Posts: 1616

Amen ..... these are great old bikes and I for one would like to keep them that way (stock).

Yamaha_chop · Posted: February 1, 2009, 3:33 am Post subject: Re: new guy with a question...

5twins wrote:

Amen ..... these are great old bikes and I for one would like to keep them that way (stock).

Snore.......

Laughing

kingwj · Posted: February 1, 2009, 10:48 am Post subject: Re: new guy with a question...

Thats why they make Budweiser and Westvleteren 12. Chop away and enjoy slamming those Buds.

nj1639 · Posted: February 1, 2009, 10:53 am Post subject: Re: new guy with a question...

Then there's the home brewers. Not sure where they'd be placed, mild tweaking? Nothing that can't be returned to the original recipe!

Finksies · Posted: February 1, 2009, 12:52 pm Post subject: Re: new guy with a question...

Most people that do xs I feel like do em on a budget. People usually end up buying a weld-on hardtrail (cheap), and moding the stock frames their selves. Those frames do look cool tho.

kingwj · Posted: February 1, 2009, 2:06 pm Post subject: Re: new guy with a question...

I brew, make a pretty good Kolsch if I must say so.

choprodxs · New Member Joined: Jan 30, 2009 Posts: 4

Wow is this one of those kinda places?
Heck I not even cutting it up.I have a motor and thats it...
I was just looking for some input.so thanks to the guys who replied to my question..
I personally went with ardcore cuz I liked the look of their frames out of all the others I researched.
I just really don't like that straight from the neck to the plates line that most of the hardtailed XS's have.

650skull · Support Staff Joined: Jul 19, 2007 Posts: 1186

choprodxs www.650motorcycles.com...etinBoard/ the guys in this site may be able to give you more info on the type of frame you are talking about.............. -

georelle · Posted: February 2, 2009, 11:57 am Post subject: Re: new guy with a question...

Choprodxs
Good luck with the build. I am one who appreciates what can be done with these bikes and their air cooled motors. They are not rare so keeping them stock does not necessarily help with resale and price. I have seen stock and customs sell for about the same price on ebay. Someday the stockers may be worth more but I think a quality custom may also be worth more if it is done right. These bikes pop up regularly. I currently have a custom I finished last spring and am rebuilding one to stock I picked up for $35.00.

Georelle

MarylandRider · Full Member Joined: Nov 07, 2008 Posts: 19

I brew beer too. Several secret recipies. My favorite is the honeysuckle wheat, though I'm working on a radish ale. Sounds weird, but it will work.

I say build whatever you want. cut it up, don't, base a bike around only the motor (as you seem to be doing). Besides whats a spare motor other than a paperweight for large papers if your not usin it.

whydontwegetdrunk · Posted: February 2, 2009, 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: new guy with a question...

Beer Brewers? I knew I was in the right place. I have a Scottish Wee Heavy and a Three Hearted Ale in secondary as we speak. Thought about calling my bobber "Crank-N-Stein".

metalredneck · Full Member Joined: Aug 04, 2008 Posts: 308

You wanna go REAL cheap, check out these guys...
www.amazingstill.com/

tito650 · Posted: February 2, 2009, 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: new guy with a question...

don't drink and chop ! Laughing

might get a little crooked Shocked

xsjohn · Posted: February 2, 2009, 6:48 pm Post subject: Re: new guy with a question...

Don't chop just drink...might still be ok tomorrow........ Laughing

Stevea · New Member Joined: Jul 21, 2008 Posts: 1

Yes I built a Ardcore frame this winter was very pleased with it . Will try to send some pic's .. Steve

darrenlindy78 · Full Member Joined: Mar 05, 2008 Posts: 52

i found it best to chop then drink and look at it

whydontwegetdrunk · Posted: June 5, 2009, 5:53 am Post subject: Re: new guy with a question...

Here here! I agree, that way if the cut is a bit off...three or four brews later it all looks fine.

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