Raleigh Chopper Mk2

[zniper]

Hi

 

My dad phoned me yesterday to tell me he found a chopper in someones garage, without even seeing it i bought it

This is what she looks like.

http://2share.co.za/Files/10624752_10152919201738564_7700790686576970492_n.jpg

 

http://2share.co.za/Files/559577_10152919202143564_8461191789988089246_n.jpg

 

http://2share.co.za/Files/10431574_10152919202303564_2897692256233641370_n.jpg

 

http://2share.co.za/Files/150716_10152919202478564_2889572755948198288_n.jpg

 

 

after a "quick" wash

http://2share.co.za/Files/10402761_10152919202653564_1494609282932992165_n.jpg

 

and this is what she will look like soon. Also the original colour

 

http://2share.co.za/Files/your_n85.jpg

 

There is quite a bit of work that is needed to get her restored.

Bottom bracket is completely stuffed
Gear lever doesn't move
Seat needs repaired
Paint needs removed from frame

Frame needs resprayed

Stickers Printed

Loads of chrome work
 

will post photos/status as i go along

[nox1111]

great project - keeping my eyes on this thread!

[Ryanpmb]

Stick shift - woohoo... 

[LeTurbo]

Kiff! Yoh, I yearned for one as a lightie. I even tried to swop my 10-speed for one, but my folks put a kibosh on that one. Damn Killjoys. 

[Guest DieBees]

I will put that up against my wall once complete!

[Ispeed_V]

An icon of the 70's. You either had a Chopper or a black BSA.

 

Me, the black BSA

[BuffsVintageBikes]

I restored one about 2 years ago as well (purple), it turned out really well. Now standing proudly in my garage, considering doing the Argus on it this year. Check out the UK Chopper page if you need stickers etc, I got mine through a fella on there

[Delgado_073]

Wow Amazing Build !!! Always wanted one ... Do u guys remember there was a Western Flyer bike i think also that looked like a Scrambler .. Even had a tank .. 

[scooby15]

Wow Amazing Build !!! Always wanted one ... Do u guys remember there was a Western Flyer bike i think also that looked like a Scrambler .. Even had a tank .. 

Raleigh Rampar R5

[Kenty]

Hehe...flippen DANGEROUS bike the Raleigh Chopper...I had a bright orange GT SPRINT the one with the drop handlebars....lost my front teeth from the thing...front wheel used to wobble like mad at speed....   ...I think in the States they eventually outlawed the Raleigh Chopper ..coz they deemed the middle gear shift to be too dangerous...

[bikebloke]

Kiff! Yoh, I yearned for one as a lightie. I even tried to swop my 10-speed for one, but my folks put a kibosh on that one. Damn Killjoys. 

 

your folks stopping that trade are probably why you still have your teeth and your nuts today but yeah i agree damn kiljoys lol -i always wanted one also (purple one)

 

lekker score OP

[Ed-Zulu]

Stick shift - woohoo... 

Testicle remover 

 

edit: 5 years late to the party with a post - I know!

[DJR]

Testicle remover 

 

edit: 5 years late to the party with a post - I know!

Better late than never 

Luckily I still have both, but I do have the scars to show from one of those unstable-at-speed monsters and I don't want one again no matter how cool they become.   

[ChrisF]

Seven years old ... ungraded gravel roads .... Raleigh chopper, complete with the mid-gear shifter.  Some GOOD memories !!       

 

 

Still have my teeth and family jewls ... 

[CAAD4]

Definitely not a she. Those models fitted with gear levers kicked you right in the balls... He!

[rotorbug]

Wow Amazing Build !!! Always wanted one ... Do u guys remember there was a Western Flyer bike i think also that looked like a Scrambler .. Even had a tank .. 

 

This was my Western Flyer in about 1976.