Choppers were originally options that remade for street racing. However, later they began to be mass-produced and they turned into a separate type of motorcycle transport.
The first of them appeared in the thirties of the twentieth century. But the biker movement became really popular after the war. Since a large number of identical motorcycles were produced, individual originals wanted to stand out, and they began to create exclusive models.
Chopper: characteristic signs
Most chopper differs from other motorcycles in the elongated and high wheel. The rear wing is deep while missing, and some do not have a front wing. Another sign of distinction is the wide rear wheel or, more correctly, the Great Wide Wheel. This is what bikers call it.
Choppers have a small tank and a characteristic low rise. Riding fast is not for them. Therefore, the aggressive dynamics here and does not smell. This motorcycle is a status one and is designed for maximum comfort, and not for high-speed rallies.
You can also note soft shock absorbers and high torque, when you can safely, without straining, ride at high speeds. His close "brother" is considered a cruiser.
Ural: do-it-yourself chopper
Such a motorcycle is far from a cheap pleasure. And you can’t forbid to live beautifully, because you want to show off! Therefore, redesigned choppers appear on our roads, which are not only not inferior to the factory machines, but are also brightly individual and original.
It’s easiest to make a chopper out of the Urals. It already has everything that is needed. You just need to work with the rear wheel and lengthen the steering wheel. Anyone who knows the technique will be able to accomplish these tasks. Often they make a chopper not only from the Urals, but also from the Dnieper, Izha and Minsk. Everything necessary is borrowed from VAZ or ZAZ.
The rest depends on imagination and possibilities. Today you can also purchase chrome parts: fenders, exhaust pipes or linings - and turn the ordinary Ural into a completely exclusive thing.
Budget
So, let’s take a closer look at how to make a chopper from the “Ural”. The first thing to do when deciding on a rework is to count all the necessary materials. Of course, when you have the skill to work with metal, as well as equipment, then everything is greatly simplified. But, as a rule, novice motorcyclists have none of this, so the bulk of the money will be spent on material and, of course, on a donor motorcycle with all the necessary documents.
How to make a chopper from Ural: step-by-step instruction
- First, a drawing of the apparatus is created. When the future Ural Chopper motorcycle is visible, it will become easier to navigate in the sequence and correct assembly.
- If welding cannot be mastered independently or any other work requires the intervention of specialists, then you need to pre-search them. Then there will be no doubt that the welding seam or grinding is performed qualitatively.
- Motorcycle under the chopper: "Ural", as they say, is not the only one. In principle, any bike is suitable for it. It's just that there is less work with Ural. Sometimes you have to spend a lot on spare parts that have become unusable.
- After all the previous steps are done, you can begin to disassemble the motorcycle. Parts must be sorted immediately and cleaned well.
- After that, they are painted and chrome plated.
- The motor parts are polished, especially the axle, crankcase, gearbox and exhaust system.
- If a malfunction is detected, all necessary details are changed.
- Leather accessories can be made with your own hands. So they will acquire an individual character and add chic.
- Then the correct frame is cooked (by you or specialists) and the assembly time comes.
Frame
This part is very important on any motorcycle, because the type and appearance of the transport depend on it. For the chopper, the frame is slightly extended and extended for the rear wheel.
At the back, the length is usually increased by five to fifteen centimeters, depending on the bike itself. Ahead, the need for lengthening arises in order to get an “American landing”. Then control of the brake system and gearbox is transferred to the rod located in front of the motor. But in the case of, for example, Ural Wolf, this will not be necessary, since it has already implemented such a design.
The rear wheel is best used no wider than two hundred and ten millimeters, so that you do not have to displace the driveshaft.
Front fork tilt
This alteration is used quite often, but it is ambiguous. The fact is that an increase in the inclination of more than thirty-three degrees leads to a significant deterioration in the handling of the motorcycle. Therefore, such a change should be approached as carefully as possible.
Other improvements
Sometimes cups are installed under tapered bearings, they lower the seat line (if the frame was lengthened), the front pipes lengthen, and so on.
If it is necessary to weld the pipes, first of all, it is necessary to achieve the strength of the seam. Therefore, it is advisable to pre-train to learn how to work with electric welding.
A problem may arise with the evenness of the frame. This should be taken very seriously, and only after the wheels roll down the trail can you cook it.
In case of inconsistencies at the assembly stage, do not resort to a sledgehammer. Failures happen quite often, but it is best to be patient and achieve compliance with the original assembly of the prepared drawing.
In extreme cases, you can give the work to the hands of professionals. Then the stylish Ural Chopper, whose photo you see, will be at the finish line too.