Dragon Chopper (3/4 chopper) - Page 2

Forklift352 · 10-02-2008, 02:55 PM

I know I know I suck!! my technology for that sort of thing needs
to be upgraded.But soon Ill get it up!!
As for the needle adjustment It helped a lot...However so did a 105 main
jet.(I would like to see a DIY on the other jets!!! :P )Now as the main jet
gets bigger to the point of running to rich you would want to reverse that
mod(take clip up a notch or two)I didn't realise how lean I was running.
So 105 main jet and needle mod seem to work great,as well as a hot
wire!!!!The way I see it because of the hot wire I might bump to a
108 :twisted:

No, no front 17T 20mmx17mmx5mm sprocket yet I got to put that on hold.
Because of the Jack shaft I would have to get two 17T 17mmx14mmx?
The last time I ordered a sprocket from scooterparts4less(good inventory)
they don't have inner diameter tooth size so I got one that don't fit.
As soon as I get the jet thing and air filter Will focus on sprockets :twisted:

SgtScorpion · 10-02-2008, 10:32 PM

Hello,
Just wanted to jump in this conversation. I just got a 3/4 dragon chopper....or what ever name they sell them under. I just got mine street legal ! The plate came from Penn DOT, i just need it inspected yet.
I've done some mods too but nothing extrem to the engin. I've had to re-wire it twice now and I'm going for my third. I've noticed the wire connectors suck and come lose. So far my left turn signal has stopped working 3 times now because of the connection.
I will be taking your suggestion on the wheels. Did you buy them online or direct. Please let me know where and how !!!!!

Forklift352 · 10-03-2008, 10:32 AM

Hey Bro,
Its good to hear from other people that have a Dragon Chopper!
I got mine about 2 mo. ago and it has been a wild ride!!!
First I have wired and rewired my rear lights somany times I couldent
give a #.Mostly because I would fined free or cheep lights and try
to put them on.That is a mistake......Spend the money and get good
lights.Iv poored over the net and local stores and gave some good
long thought about light configuration.You should to.If you need to
get it inspected your hight on thease things will make them "gig"
you on any and all things....starting with lights!The path I took was
Buying DOT approved lights and passing inspection.The DOT are
relitvly cheep but look like POO!Then I got the sweet lights(that are
3x brighter than the DOT :roll: )But cost!
About Tires....You will fined none that fit :evil: What I did was "hogged"
1/4 in.+/- deep at the middle of the lower fork brace and put on a Maxis
scooter/motorcycle tire (Dimz.120/70/15)($55.00)
On the rear a BFGoodrich Drag raidle(Dimz.205/50/14

)(130.00)
Before you bye the back tire stay tooned their is very inportant info
that you need to know but I have no time right now.
My lunch is over so when I get home Ill share more :twisted:
Forklift

Forklift352 · 10-03-2008, 02:46 PM

Ok,
As for the rear tire,it took 150+ psi.My dad is a truck mechanic
And when 75 psi didn't work then 100 all the way up to 130 dad
said much more could either blow the tire or worse the rim. I told
him it don't matter If I cant got this tire on it better blow something up

.(then I would get a 15 in.rear wheel and have a whole world
of options!!!Now with a car tire on the rear It rides a little weird

It will not "role" side to side as easily as a moto tire.It will want to
"shift"from its 3 points of contact.(left "edge",Mid flat area,right edge)
If now you have become proficient riding the chopper you will have
no problem.The nice thing about a car tire it corners like a cougar
(once you get it "rolled"up on the edge)It kind of feels"ghostly"
but it works very well and with both tires adds a more aggressive look :twisted:
Now I have been told if I had gone wider it would have caused
more of an ark and looked more moto and performance would have
increased.So when (more like if)the tire wares out Ill try it.
Some other tire options would be Mickey Thomsons.
Also adding the rear car tire you will need to FAB.a fender!!!!
So far a list of mods/repairs
1.Jack shaft mod with no chain tenchener(will be upgrading soon)
2.ALL new lights (head light,turn,running ect....)
3.front/rear tire
4.FAB rear fender
5.rewire main 5 wire trunk from mid chopper to rear
6.new sealed bearings for front and rear wheels (BITCH)well the rear
was not so bad
7.4 new honda "koosh"bushings(check your rear sprocket if it wiggles
you should do this repair ASAP PM for part#
8.Theirs prob.more I'm forgetting but lets just say I know my Dragon
inside and out :P
Let us all try to add more info to this thread and limit PM
that way info is passed more freely :twisted:

Forklift
7.

Forklift352 · 10-03-2008, 03:00 PM

PS to get an idea how the tires look go to mobstylechoppers.com

under the gallery sec.
Lifan moto.net or com.will have the Hot wire for sale(cheapest)
Check out the hot wire I got one I love it
And no I'm not a post whore

Jim · 10-03-2008, 03:32 PM

This it?

SpeedSouth · 10-03-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forklift352

And no I'm not a post wh---

3 in a row...that gets you a nomination, at least!

Hint: There is an edit button.

CoolWhip2Go · 10-03-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedSouth

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forklift352

And no I'm not a post wh---

3 in a row...that gets you a nomination, at least!

Hint: There is an edit button.

Guess I'm the post wh---....

Sorry if you guys think I am...

Forklift352 · 10-03-2008, 11:34 PM

Yes,Jim that is a pic of the Dragon chopper in its infant stage

Jim · 10-04-2008, 12:39 AM

How are the triple clamps? With a steep rake like that I would be worried about them, being made out of Chinese metal and all...

What do they look like with that big X shaped plastic (or ?) piece off, the one near the swing arm pivot.

Forklift352 · 10-04-2008, 12:57 AM

Swing arm pivot HahhaHAHAHHHAAHAHHAHA!
Sorry man I'm not laughing at you!
It is a hard tail so yes watch out for pot holes.
So far the fork is holding up fine. At some point I will prob.
upgrade.
The first mod I did was take off the plastic "X"
she looks a little naked but I got plans

Jim · 10-04-2008, 01:20 AM

Right sorry, chopper, hard tail as a feature, heh, my bad... You knew where I was talking about though

I thought it might look better without the "X"

You will have to get a picture up...

Look at www.photobucket.com to upload to, if you have a picture on the computer...

It's not the forks I was worried about, so much as the front side of the triple clamp, on my bike anyways it isn't all that thick, and it seems like there would be a lot more stress on it on this bike.

Forklift352 · 10-04-2008, 08:17 AM

Well Believe it or not the head tube that the forks clamp to is
probably the "beefiest" part of the frame.(thank God)
The triple clamps are also purdy beefed.

Jim · 10-04-2008, 01:47 PM

Good to hear

SpeedSouth · 10-04-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolWhip2Go

Guess I'm the post wh---....

Sorry if you guys think I am...

I'm really just giving you a hard time, but the edit button is useful.

I want to see it w/o that X cover (or whatever it is) as well. I think that would be the first thing I'd want to change. Looks aren't THAT important to me, but the X looks out of place, somewhat.

10-02-2008, 10:32 PM	#17
SgtScorpion Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 15	Joining the 3/4 dragon chopper crowd Hello, Just wanted to jump in this conversation. I just got a 3/4 dragon chopper....or what ever name they sell them under. I just got mine street legal ! The plate came from Penn DOT, i just need it inspected yet. I've done some mods too but nothing extrem to the engin. I've had to re-wire it twice now and I'm going for my third. I've noticed the wire connectors suck and come lose. So far my left turn signal has stopped working 3 times now because of the connection. I will be taking your suggestion on the wheels. Did you buy them online or direct. Please let me know where and how !!!!!
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10-03-2008, 03:32 PM	#21
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	This it? __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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10-04-2008, 12:39 AM	#25
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	How are the triple clamps? With a steep rake like that I would be worried about them, being made out of Chinese metal and all... What do they look like with that big X shaped plastic (or ?) piece off, the one near the swing arm pivot. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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10-04-2008, 01:20 AM	#27
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Right sorry, chopper, hard tail as a feature, heh, my bad... You knew where I was talking about though I thought it might look better without the "X" You will have to get a picture up... Look at www.photobucket.com to upload to, if you have a picture on the computer... It's not the forks I was worried about, so much as the front side of the triple clamp, on my bike anyways it isn't all that thick, and it seems like there would be a lot more stress on it on this bike. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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10-04-2008, 01:47 PM	#29
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Good to hear __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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10-02-2008, 02:55 PM	#16
Forklift352 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem ,Oregon Posts: 121	I know I know I suck!! my technology for that sort of thing needs to be upgraded.But soon Ill get it up!! As for the needle adjustment It helped a lot...However so did a 105 main jet.(I would like to see a DIY on the other jets!!! :P )Now as the main jet gets bigger to the point of running to rich you would want to reverse that mod(take clip up a notch or two)I didn't realise how lean I was running. So 105 main jet and needle mod seem to work great,as well as a hot wire!!!!The way I see it because of the hot wire I might bump to a 108 :twisted: No, no front 17T 20mmx17mmx5mm sprocket yet I got to put that on hold. Because of the Jack shaft I would have to get two 17T 17mmx14mmx? The last time I ordered a sprocket from scooterparts4less(good inventory) they don't have inner diameter tooth size so I got one that don't fit. As soon as I get the jet thing and air filter Will focus on sprockets :twisted:
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10-03-2008, 10:32 AM	#18
Forklift352 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem ,Oregon Posts: 121	Hey Bro, Its good to hear from other people that have a Dragon Chopper! I got mine about 2 mo. ago and it has been a wild ride!!! First I have wired and rewired my rear lights somany times I couldent give a #.Mostly because I would fined free or cheep lights and try to put them on.That is a mistake......Spend the money and get good lights.Iv poored over the net and local stores and gave some good long thought about light configuration.You should to.If you need to get it inspected your hight on thease things will make them "gig" you on any and all things....starting with lights!The path I took was Buying DOT approved lights and passing inspection.The DOT are relitvly cheep but look like POO!Then I got the sweet lights(that are 3x brighter than the DOT :roll: )But cost! About Tires....You will fined none that fit :evil: What I did was "hogged" 1/4 in.+/- deep at the middle of the lower fork brace and put on a Maxis scooter/motorcycle tire (Dimz.120/70/15)($55.00) On the rear a BFGoodrich Drag raidle(Dimz.205/50/14 )(130.00) Before you bye the back tire stay tooned their is very inportant info that you need to know but I have no time right now. My lunch is over so when I get home Ill share more :twisted: Forklift
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10-03-2008, 02:46 PM	#19
Forklift352 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem ,Oregon Posts: 121	Ok, As for the rear tire,it took 150+ psi.My dad is a truck mechanic And when 75 psi didn't work then 100 all the way up to 130 dad said much more could either blow the tire or worse the rim. I told him it don't matter If I cant got this tire on it better blow something up .(then I would get a 15 in.rear wheel and have a whole world of options!!!Now with a car tire on the rear It rides a little weird It will not "role" side to side as easily as a moto tire.It will want to "shift"from its 3 points of contact.(left "edge",Mid flat area,right edge) If now you have become proficient riding the chopper you will have no problem.The nice thing about a car tire it corners like a cougar (once you get it "rolled"up on the edge)It kind of feels"ghostly" but it works very well and with both tires adds a more aggressive look :twisted: Now I have been told if I had gone wider it would have caused more of an ark and looked more moto and performance would have increased.So when (more like if)the tire wares out Ill try it. Some other tire options would be Mickey Thomsons. Also adding the rear car tire you will need to FAB.a fender!!!! So far a list of mods/repairs 1.Jack shaft mod with no chain tenchener(will be upgrading soon) 2.ALL new lights (head light,turn,running ect....) 3.front/rear tire 4.FAB rear fender 5.rewire main 5 wire trunk from mid chopper to rear 6.new sealed bearings for front and rear wheels (BITCH)well the rear was not so bad 7.4 new honda "koosh"bushings(check your rear sprocket if it wiggles you should do this repair ASAP PM for part# 8.Theirs prob.more I'm forgetting but lets just say I know my Dragon inside and out :P Let us all try to add more info to this thread and limit PM that way info is passed more freely :twisted: Forklift 7.
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10-03-2008, 03:00 PM	#20
Forklift352 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem ,Oregon Posts: 121	PS to get an idea how the tires look go to mobstylechoppers.com under the gallery sec. Lifan moto.net or com.will have the Hot wire for sale(cheapest) Check out the hot wire I got one I love it And no I'm not a post whore
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10-03-2008, 11:34 PM	#24
Forklift352 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem ,Oregon Posts: 121	Yes,Jim that is a pic of the Dragon chopper in its infant stage
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10-04-2008, 12:57 AM	#26
Forklift352 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem ,Oregon Posts: 121	Swing arm pivot HahhaHAHAHHHAAHAHHAHA! Sorry man I'm not laughing at you! It is a hard tail so yes watch out for pot holes. So far the fork is holding up fine. At some point I will prob. upgrade. The first mod I did was take off the plastic "X" she looks a little naked but I got plans
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10-04-2008, 08:17 AM	#28
Forklift352 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem ,Oregon Posts: 121	Well Believe it or not the head tube that the forks clamp to is probably the "beefiest" part of the frame.(thank God) The triple clamps are also purdy beefed.
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