History The Bob-Job Era, 1946–1959 īefore there were choppers, there was the bobber, a motorcycle that had been "bobbed", or relieved of excess weight by removing parts. Two famous examples of the chopper are customised Harley-Davidsons, the " Captain America" and "Billy Bike", seen in the 1969 film Easy Rider. The " sissy bar", a set of tubes that connect the rear fender with the frame, and which are often extended several feet high, is a signature feature on many choppers. To be considered a chopper a motorcycle frame must be cut and welded at some point. Some of the characteristic features of choppers are long front ends with extended forks often coupled with an increased rake angle, hardtail frames (frames without rear suspension), very tall "ape hanger" or very short "drag" handlebars, lengthened or stretched frames, and larger than stock front wheel.
They can be built from an original motorcycle which is modified ("chopped") or built from scratch. A chopper employs modified steering angles and lengthened forks for a stretched-out appearance. It does not store any personal data.Peter Fonda rides a replica of the " Captain America" bike used in Easy RiderĪ chopper is a type of custom motorcycle which emerged in the US state of California in the late 1950s. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. For additional information call 77 or visit them at Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Paughco also offers a 5-speed version for updating to a Softail driveline with electric start and a collection of reproduction Captain America accessories to complete your project. Captain America style button tuffed seat bolts directly to the frame and retails for $820.95 and chrome Cross Tube for the risers retails for just $57.95.
A precise reflection of the original, Paughco’s Captain America Mustang tank, retail $849.95, is flawlessly finished as shown and ready to install. The beautifully finished frame retails for $3,179.95. Paughco’s amazing, fully chromed, Wishbone frame features 3″ stretch in the downtubes, 0 in the backbone and 37 degrees of rake.
The parts shown here are all available, as pictured, directly from Paughco and provide the unmistakable look unique to the Captain America bike featured in the Easy Rider movie. How cool is this! Paughco, the provider of many parts used on the original “Captain America” bike, is now offering a select number of beautifully reproduced pieces that provide the basis for building an exact reproduction of the historical chopper.
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