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Chopper motorcycles - - Not 60s invention!

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How about the 20s! I like the horn!

 
Nice!!! I find it interesting that the frame is built for the forks - ie. the rider still sits level
 
And smokes a pipe as he rides! :laugh:
 
Warning, Wet blanket!
I can't prove it,but I highly doubt the authenticity of that photo. The real giveaway is the "ACME Choppers" logo with skull and crossbones in the shop window. It looks a bit "shopped" and I don't think that emblem became associated with motorcycles till much later. I know the term "chopper" came much later, like the 60s.
here's my supporting evidence
It is a neat picture, and a really neat concept. I'd like to see it built for real
 
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Banjo said:
. The real giveaway is the "ACME Choppers" logo with skull and crossbones in the shop window.
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Naw, that is prolly a dentist's office. People come my office all the time wanting some new Choppers.
 
Thanks Mickey, I didn't think I was off on this. Look like British bikes also. PJ
 
Yup. .I finally spotted some of his other pics. A very accomplished photoshopper. He does nice work.
 
I don't know squat about bikes, but would the fork really be strong enough, and it doesn't seem completely in line with the steering assembly (not that is has to but in that day it surely would have, no?). In fact, now that I look at it further, I see smudges on the curb (where there is a line) and I suspect THAT is where the front wheel just to sit before editing.
 
kellysguy said:
Na Boink, the bike is real, the pic aint.
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I thought it was a modified bike photo too. But what do I know. :yesnod: So, I'm hard at work trying to put it back together, but haven't figured out how to fix the steering.
It was quick and dirty, but I noticed an odd gap in the spokes (and I didn't get the wheel back to the exact right spot). :laugh:
 
Wait... maybe this is better: :eeek:
 
Re: Chopper motorcycles - what, me worry?

And to complete the process:
WHAT, ME WORRY?
 
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