How light do you want to spend? It would be an interesting exercise and different from the norm. Klock Werks Front Fenders are stamped from 14 gauge steel using precision, deep-draw stamping technology that ensures a consistently smooth and flawless. We have We have Fat Katz Bagger Fenders, Custom Chopper Fenders, Custom Harley Fenders, Bobber Motorcycle Fenders, Motorcycle Fenders for Custom Softails, Sportsters, Classic Harley and New Cruisers &. Sprung weight can be reduced by aluminum oil bags, magneto ignition with a battery eliminator to run lights, no gauges, aluminum controls, aluminum or carbon fiber rear fender, and if you are hardcore you could even run a titanium frame and exhaust. Got (lots of) money? Dymag will sell you carbon fiber race wheels.
If you want to slash unsprung weight spoked wheels with aluminum rims will do it. Range is a moot point on bar bikes though.Ĭhops are fashion statements based on heavy, low-HP drivetrains but need not LOOK that way. Choose from a wide range of custom fenders from the top brands in the industry like Milwaukee Twins, Klock Werks, Russ Wernimont Designs and more As the world's largest retailer for motorcycle parts and accessories, J&P Cycles has more than 100,000 parts in stock. IMO fuel tank size reduction is purely for esthetics on a chopper, not weight since the weight difference is trivial (and if a rider wants less weight they can look at the gas pump then fill accordingly) while split tanks offer much greater range. This is a good question and many overlook weight when it comes to building their motorcycles. It also improved street performance without big $ motor mods. Many of these old big twins were being ridden in scrambles and other race events where lighter weight is gold. This weight reduction was what drove the early cut-down, bobber, chopper work. 2019 Street Glide customized with a124CI performance package and Custom Dynamics motorcycle LED Lighting The Ornery One 2022 Road Glide Limited with Road Glide Special Rear Fender Conversion LIT by Custom Dynamics. chopprs on Shovelhead Forum claims under 400# for his cone shovel chop with PM wheels (very light drag race wheels, not the fancy ones), but I am skeptical, our FX modified drag bike was 450#. Lighter wheels, minimal sheet metal, short pipes, and no stupid tall bars and sissy bars, etc., are the way to lighter weight.
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Note that the generator motor weighs more than the cone motor, so the cone version is the best for a lightweight big twin project.
Were proud to offer quality chopper parts for your custom motorcycle build. They also choose to run our chopper gas tanks and fenders. Many of these features are using our Sportster Hardtail kits or our weld on shovelhead hardtails. From there, if you get serious about weight reduction, you can get below 500#, and closer to 450# with a rigid frame. Below you can find chopper and bobber builds that are all running a Throttle Addiction parts in one way or another. (A standard FX, kick start SuperGlide weighs about 550#, and the FXE electric start version weighs about 585#). A chop with the swingarm frame will weigh about 550 - 600# if using all HD parts. In the case of a '68 shovel, that would be an FL.
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