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Richard Tool said:
Trying to be diplomatic here by saying “ to each their own, etc . “
but it is difficult . Ugly IMHO but nothing will top this :
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Certainly ugly
Built by Mick Fish to cause a stir
It certainly went well and got used a lot
Sadly he died because of a police blunder
They were controlling the traffic when the road had one carriageway closed
And they waved him into oncoming traffic
 
Richard Tool said:
Trying to be diplomatic here by saying “ to each their own, etc . “
but it is difficult . Ugly IMHO but nothing will top this : (running chopper with lots of shiny bits and dual forks)
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I beg to differ... LOOK CLOSELY...

2-piece Harley gas tank WELDED to the frame.
Many parts U-Bolted or hose-clamped to the bike.
Solid rear struts.
One rectangular headlight, one round.
Honda tail light, with no tail light.
Front fender hose clamped to the springer bars, so it would loosen every time you hit a bump.
Front brake not anchored, just spinning in place.
Ignition coils inserted into two pieces of pipe welded together, then all duct-taped in place.
World's longest rear brake actuator rod.
18" socket extension welded to shifter base for a "stickshift". (possible benefit - you COULD add more extensions)
20# of red Oklahoma dirt caked on everywhere that was leaking oil (which meant EVERYWHERE)
Springer seat welded to the frame, sissy bar hose-clamped AND welded.
One rusty pipe, one stainless pipe.
All wiring done with red wire.
Almost a pound of balancing weights on the rear wheel.

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grandpaul said:
I beg to differ... LOOK CLOSELY...

2-piece Harley gas tank WELDED to the frame.
Many parts U-Bolted or hose-clamped to the bike.
One rectangular headlight, one round.
Front fender hose clamped to the springer bars, so it would loosen every time you hit a bump.
Front brake not anchored, just spinning in place.
Ignition coils inserted into two pieces of pipe welded together, then all duct-taped in place.
World's longest rear brake actuator rod.
24" socket extension welded to shifter base for a "stickshift".
20# of red Oklahoma dirt caked on everywhere that was leaking oil (which meant EVERYWHERE)
Springer seat welded to the frame, sissy bar hose-clamped AND welded.
One rusty pipe, one stainless pipe.
All wiring done with red wire.
Almost a pound of balancing weights on the rear wheel.

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Norton engines never looked right in a chopper to begin with. That example is taking it to a new level.
 
grandpaul said:
I beg to differ... LOOK CLOSELY...

2-piece Harley gas tank WELDED to the frame.
Many parts U-Bolted or hose-clamped to the bike.
Solid rear struts.
One rectangular headlight, one round.
Honda tail light, with no tail light.
Front fender hose clamped to the springer bars, so it would loosen every time you hit a bump.
Front brake not anchored, just spinning in place.
Ignition coils inserted into two pieces of pipe welded together, then all duct-taped in place.
World's longest rear brake actuator rod.
18" socket extension welded to shifter base for a "stickshift". (possible benefit - you COULD add more extensions)
20# of red Oklahoma dirt caked on everywhere that was leaking oil (which meant EVERYWHERE)
Springer seat welded to the frame, sissy bar hose-clamped AND welded.
One rusty pipe, one stainless pipe.
All wiring done with red wire.
Almost a pound of balancing weights on the rear wheel.

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I am humbled grandpaul- this one may top my offering, at least in the quality department if not esthetics.
 
Richard Tool said:
I am humbled grandpaul- this one may top my offering, at least in the quality department if not esthetics.
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I think you need to consider how much effort and $$$ has been spent taking a Commando to levels of purgatory on display here. Its one thing when some kid hacks away at a frame and slaps on some parts in an effort to make his ride "extra rad", quite another when a grown up pours tens of thousands of dollars in such miscarriage efforts.
 
grandpaul said:
I beg to differ... LOOK CLOSELY...

2-piece Harley gas tank WELDED to the frame.
Many parts U-Bolted or hose-clamped to the bike.
Solid rear struts.
One rectangular headlight, one round.
Honda tail light, with no tail light.
Front fender hose clamped to the springer bars, so it would loosen every time you hit a bump.
Front brake not anchored, just spinning in place.
Ignition coils inserted into two pieces of pipe welded together, then all duct-taped in place.
World's longest rear brake actuator rod.
18" socket extension welded to shifter base for a "stickshift". (possible benefit - you COULD add more extensions)
20# of red Oklahoma dirt caked on everywhere that was leaking oil (which meant EVERYWHERE)
Springer seat welded to the frame, sissy bar hose-clamped AND welded.
One rusty pipe, one stainless pipe.
All wiring done with red wire.
Almost a pound of balancing weights on the rear wheel.

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This guy is an Artiste ! obviously a skilled fabricator and wiring Tech .
 
Tornado said:
I think you need to consider how much effort and $$$ has been spent taking a Commando to levels of purgatory on display here. Its one thing when some kid hacks away at a frame and slaps on some parts in an effort to make his ride "extra rad", quite another when a grown up pours tens of thousands of dollars in such miscarriage efforts.
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ABSOLUTELY TRUE.

Judging by the OEM parts that came OFF (by the previous owner) the chopper I rescued, he could have sold them and recouped his entire project cost, so maybe even a net POSITIVE!
 

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