Vulcan Chops

[SeaChicken]

I think the forks on both bikes are the same lengths but the classic models are wider to fit the tire better.

[davidabl]

32" top of top tree to tip of slider. you have a little more rake 34degrre, vs 31 1/2degree, trail avbout the same.

[SocialMisfit]

I got 33.25" top of trees to bottom of lowers, same as my brothers stock set up suspension......pretty sure the width is the same, 11.5" outside to outside...know alotta kats that have swapped the 21" for a 16"...the difference between the 2 is made up with wheel spacers...

[SeaChicken]

I thought about looking for a 16" but that will be one of the last things I do after I get my bike done. I like the way it handles with the 21" but once you bob and lower the bike the 16" looks better.

[davidabl]

I thought about looking for a 16" but that will be one of the last things I do after I get my bike done. I like the way it handles with the 21" but once you bob and lower the bike the 16" looks better.

The big tire on the front has always seemed to me to be a big part of the difference between a
bob and a chop. One style inspired by flattrack racers of the 40's the other inspired by the drag
bikes of the 50's. That's also why the classic chop is raked out and/or has extended forks.

[SocialMisfit]

Thinkin of changin over to some 3-4" straight risers and broomstick bars...Whatcha fellas think?

I'll admit, I'm watching Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, got inspired by Mickey Rourke's bike...always dug that look...

[davidabl]

took a look at the trailers on Youtube.. the one in italian is hilarous. like the style with narrower drag bars more
than with broomsticks.

[SocialMisfit]

Got bored n looked into it, they're 6" risers w/ 29" wide drags that have 15 degrees of pull back...not diggin the 6" rise to much for my bike, looks good on that one with the frame raked and longer legs...

[SocialMisfit]

After some thought and reading some forums on the bobber/ chopper debate, whats old school, what's not...blah, blah, sniff whine...I'm going "Nu Skewl", but misfit, what's that mean...it means I can't spell new or school...anyways, think the 800 is gonna look like something that rose outta the debris of a post apocalyptic waste land...no exact plan yet, just an idea, bit thats the point....stay tuned kids...

[Bhowell]

My vulcan build as of now. I'm shaving the forks and just set the tank on

[Bhowell]

My vulcan build as of now. I'm shaving the forks and just set the tank on

[pumphopn1]

jsut found this place, thanks Billy, here's my 95, 800

[SocialMisfit]

Bike is looking good Dave...welcome to this forum man...

[bootleg]

jsut found this place, thanks Billy, here's my 95, 800

Thats really sick! Great job.

[battleborn]

jsut found this place, thanks Billy, here's my 95, 800

Man, I remember following your build over on the Kawi Cruiser Forum when I was first looking for my bike! Nice job, and good to see you over here!