ShortChop Shovelhead Bobber
You might know ShortChop from this board, but you may not have seen his bike. Bursting with details, his cone shovel is no cookie cutter, but a hand-built deathtrap. We cornered ShortChop on a recent weekend and grabbed some details and photos.
I bought this chop from Victor owner of Sinners inc. It was his pride and joy- his hard work his Ideas dont want to steal his thunder and glory. I have done some minor changes but the bike is the same. I just wrench on it myself and ride the crap out of it!
Owner: Short Chop
Location: Las Vegas
Engine: 88" 76 Shovel
Frame: 52 HD Wishbone rigid
Trans: 1972 with a Hurst Jockey shift
Fork: I was told it was a 66 stock harley wide glide with 2 under tubes. But my triple trees have 3 1/2 riser space that would make the trees 1949-1959. So I dont Know Mix and match I guess. Oh ya Sexy shaved legs
Chassis mods: Nipped and Tucked
Tire/wheel size and style: Front 21" Akront high ridge wrap with avon tire. Rear 16" Borrani high ridge wrap in a Shinco dbl white wall. Star hubs front and rear.
Tank: Frisco sporty
Fender: 1936 Ford.Spare.
Paint: French Kiss Kustoms
Bars: Speacial 79's his old bars off his Shovel.
Oil tank: Paughco with side filter
Air Cleaner: Chopper Daves
Headlight: King Bee Fog Light
Seat: Bates
Doodads: Nice Mids
Favorite thing about this bike: Its purty. But dont let Looks fool u ask anyone in Vegas its known for tearin up the Vegas Streets.
Next modification will be: Sissy Bar and some High up pipes
Thanks to: Builder-Sinners-Inc, And Metal Fab Bung King
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