My honda chopper rebuild

HOT40ROD · Apr 21, 2010

This a 1978 Honda CB400A chopper that I had for the last three years. I think it time for a rebuild. These are the pictures of how it looks before the rebuild

HOT40ROD · Apr 21, 2010

The tear down

HOT40ROD · Apr 21, 2010

The start of the rebuild. Installed the new tank. (The one with all the acorns in). And some pictures of tail light ideas.

I plan on lowering the back about 4 inches Poor mans hardtail. going to replace the shocks with struts. There will be more picture of the rebuild as it get done.

HOT40ROD · Aug 2, 2010

Pictures of the finished paint on the tank.

Tripper · Aug 2, 2010

Kool! I had a red one of those back in '78 when I lived in Austin. That was a fun bike!

BoB

HOT40ROD · Aug 3, 2010

Still in mock up stage.

earthman · Aug 7, 2010

Looking good now.

the reverend muddy grimes · Aug 7, 2010

That is my next project after the IHC. 73 honda cb750 on a 73 triumph frame. So yes Im watching for ideas.

HOT40ROD · Aug 24, 2010

Made a bracket for the tail light and mounted it. Also fitted and sportster seat to the bike.

HOT40ROD · Sep 6, 2010

Some pictures of the license plate bracket and frame. The eye in the skull will light up red with the brake light

had to build the frame with the numbers upright. No more vertical mounted plates in Pa.

oldskool · Sep 6, 2010

i"m diggin it!! just a suggestion..take some steel fuel line and bend it to conform the inside fender and tack weld it. run you wires through it and they will never get on you tire to rub

HOT40ROD · Oct 15, 2010

Every thing fitted. The frame painted and started final assemble

Reign · Oct 16, 2010

i am currently looking for a gl1000 to build up. i really think that is my next project

26Troadster · Oct 17, 2010

i like the new look better.

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fuzz · Oct 17, 2010

Looking really good. Love the paint job with flames. You're very talented, can't wait to see the bike finished...

HOT40ROD · Oct 17, 2010

fuzz said:
Looking really good. Love the paint job with flames. You're very talented, can't wait to see the bike finished...

Back when I was in high school I worked for an old burnout painting custom bikes. I did most of the painting because he was always into the nose candy.

I also use to custom paint mailboxes and sell them. Although I have to give my daughter credit for the business logo.

HOT40ROD · Nov 13, 2010

Some more pictures. ITS ALL MOST DONE. Still need to finish the shifter, exhaust and some odds and ends.

The eyes on the skull light up when you apply the brakes. Not sure if I like the seat.

earthman · Nov 13, 2010

Good looking bike! Yep, better with a smaller seat.

HOT40ROD · Dec 17, 2010

Just pick this up on another site. Now I can finish the Suicide shifter on the bike.

busch · Dec 17, 2010

Looking good lose the front fender

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