Dragon Chopper (3/4 chopper) - Page 3

SgtScorpion · 10-04-2008, 10:50 PM

Okay, im kinda done for this year with my chopper. I might do some small stuff. No inspection yet, thats next weekend. but here are some pictures

Forklift352 · 10-04-2008, 11:04 PM

Oh!! Rock on man!!
You and I have about the same mirrors.
were did you get the license plate bracket?
Its looken good.Thanks for the picks!!
I got a cable for my camara so soon Ill get a pic or 2 up.

SgtScorpion · 10-04-2008, 11:52 PM

Almost 90% of the extras are from ebay ! LMAO The bracket i got from Mobstyle choppers . com . They charge 50.00 including shipping and handling. But I after I got it I figured I could have made it. I got a chrome dress up kit from ebay, its plastic chrome, but it works great. The break light and turn signals are LED from ebay. The leds were an easy hook up - ebay too. The side tins i made myself, the paint is safety reflective gray . We are redoing the tins to be longer to cover more of the front area and back.

I rode it all day today, without inspection (dont tell on me ) and found I have to re adjust the chain again.

If you notice we dropped the forks down some in the tree to make it handle better. Looking for a slightly bigger front tire to equal it out. Did you notice all the original tires say "not for highway use"? I hope during inspection they dont notice it !

Did you change your front fender? If so what did you use ?

SpeedSouth · 10-05-2008, 03:41 PM

Thanks for the pics!

She looks good. I like that side cover better than the X.

What kind of ground clearance does it have? Did you have any trouble when riding it around? Curbs, speedbumps, ect?

SgtScorpion · 10-05-2008, 08:18 PM

I hated those "x's" i never even put them on. I have 3"of clearance. Lets just say you feel every bump in the road. Its fun though, I don't think I would ever take it over a major road though. I'm just going to use it as a suped up road legal scooter.[/quote]

Qingdao · 10-05-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forklift352

If any body has info on this let me know.....how would you know your
tank is rusting????

Kreem tank sealer. This stops all rust then seals the tank completly. Kinda like making a smaller plastic tank inside of your mettal one.

Forklift352 · 10-06-2008, 12:28 AM

Ya,
Thanx man I think Ill get some this week.I would recommend
All Dragon owners to take off the carb "bell" and look for a
big old pile of rust.I have a hunch we should all be getting the
fuel tanks lined :evil:

Forklift352 · 10-06-2008, 07:41 AM

I was dicken around with my carb and took a test ride....my air/fuel
mix screw fell out :( !!Walked 1/2 mile both ways cant fined it.
All moto shops here are closed Mon. So Tue. I hope to get one orderd.
A good sight for some parts is Scooterparts4less.com.Stay away from
the carbon fiber air filter!!! It looks cool and I put it on with some
rubber plumbing fixtures.I had it set soooooo sweet as to get a ram
air afect.Alas it dont have enuf filter serface for 200cc so it bogs down. :(
The larg drive sprockets(20mm x 17mm x 4mm)are just that.
they dont list if its 4mm or 5mm.We need the 5mm.However I think
the 17mm x 14mm x ? will fit the jack shaft.I have some on order
should be here Wed.or so.Our back sprocket is 36t at some point I
will try a 34.But at this time Im trying 17t drive and 17t jack shaft.
I also have a K&N filter comeing will be here on the 7th.
I got a 4in. and is most likely to long for fitting underneath.But
again I plan to set it up for Ram air.

SgtScorpion · 10-06-2008, 12:28 PM

I want to keep my air filter....so far so good. But I want to give it the 90 degree turn. Scooterparts4less is out of stock. I noticed yesterday the nut for the chain tightener came off (the one where the two chains meet) I got a bottle of lock tighner so I will be going over all that.
Have you changed your exhaust ? I want to run mine to the side but I dont have a pipe bender.

Forklift352 · 10-06-2008, 01:52 PM

Ya, I'm going to do that to.But I'M going to wait till I do some engine
work before I switch up my pipes.Orrrrrr I may try so shuva v-twin
in their. :twisted:

SgtScorpion · 10-06-2008, 02:15 PM

Completly off topic...............Are you and I the only ones on here that own one of these bikes ? :idea:

Forklift352 · 10-06-2008, 02:31 PM

I think their is one more fella on here.I know there is a guy
that lives close by me.We talked once.I'm sure we will meet up
soon and I tell him about chinariders.It wont be long as people
search for more info on these rides they will end up here.As you
probably know doing a search on parts and stuff yields very little.

so I'm hoping to be ready for all ?.I know Iv spent hours =days
working on my ride,asking ? of people who know motorcycles,e-shopping
ect,ect,ect.I'm doing this to help the poor sucker who gets one of these
and thinks it will last a life time

sadly it is a great platform to start
from but soon will need mods,repairs,and some custom work
that can only come from imagination :twisted:

VinceDrake · 10-07-2008, 08:48 PM

So, just a couple of questions for you guys...

--Max Speed? Comfortable speed?
--Do they handle worth anything?
--What's the lean angle like, overall?
--Open exhaust or China-mufflator?

Thanks, I'm kind of more curious than anything, although at my height, I would assume they're a no-go...

--Vince

Forklift352 · 10-07-2008, 11:18 PM

Max speed 65.3 MPH (flat at 9000 rpm)
You would have to practise. Any chopper takes practise.
With stock tires not bad you can get around corners.
But with the tires I got ,you can get a mean lean.
Straight pipes baby nice and loud!!!
I'm 6 ft. it gets a little uncomfortable after 20 mi.(butt wise)
It don't look to small on me
I got it out of necessity. I have an 06 Honda civic Si and it takes
supper unleaded.Gas was 4.79 a gal. and to fill up was about 58.00
a week.I don't want another car payment(5000.00+for a motorcycle)
And I don't want a "scooter" under powered and kinda sissy looking.
this was different and able to customize.And the chicks dig it!!

Now its 5.00 a week back and forth to work.I don't drive on the
freeway but it is a goal (gun range is 28 mi.away)Then I would save
a lot on gas.Sad thing is super gas is down to 3.60 a gal. :roll:

Forklift352 · 10-08-2008, 10:18 AM

Ok,
I got the K&N filter to day (PT# R-0011) it is 4 in.long and has a 40 deg.
bend

.It fits!!!! A little tight.When sitting on bike you will want it to
face down and a little to the left

.That Kreem tank stuff came today.
I got the 3 part prosess.(clean/rust remove,water remove,liner) I will
get back to you all on that(saving it for a rainy day)
One more thing about the filter,you will need the spray oil before install.
I hope to day that my carb and sprockets come in.I got the
20mm x 17mm x 4mm.Im going to hogg it out a little so it will fit.
I also got 2ea. 17mm x 14mm x ? for the jackshaft.Soooooo we will see.
That is all :twisted:

10-04-2008, 10:50 PM	#31
SgtScorpion Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 15	Mines kinda finished now Okay, im kinda done for this year with my chopper. I might do some small stuff. No inspection yet, thats next weekend. but here are some pictures
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10-05-2008, 03:41 PM	#34
SpeedSouth Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 710	Thanks for the pics! She looks good. I like that side cover better than the X. What kind of ground clearance does it have? Did you have any trouble when riding it around? Curbs, speedbumps, ect? __________________ 2008 American Lifan LF200 GY-5 (930 km) - Sold 2007 Kawasaki EX250 - Sold 2006 Kawasaki EX650R - My new ride! 2005 Kawasaki EX250 - A new project
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10-06-2008, 12:28 PM	#39
SgtScorpion Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 15	Air filter, chain, and exhaust I want to keep my air filter....so far so good. But I want to give it the 90 degree turn. Scooterparts4less is out of stock. I noticed yesterday the nut for the chain tightener came off (the one where the two chains meet) I got a bottle of lock tighner so I will be going over all that. Have you changed your exhaust ? I want to run mine to the side but I dont have a pipe bender.
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10-06-2008, 02:15 PM	#41
SgtScorpion Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 15	?????? Completly off topic...............Are you and I the only ones on here that own one of these bikes ? :idea:
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10-07-2008, 08:48 PM	#43
VinceDrake Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Saskatchewan Posts: 491	So, just a couple of questions for you guys... --Max Speed? Comfortable speed? --Do they handle worth anything? --What's the lean angle like, overall? --Open exhaust or China-mufflator? Thanks, I'm kind of more curious than anything, although at my height, I would assume they're a no-go... --Vince __________________ "Sometimes it is better to say nothing, and let people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove it."
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10-04-2008, 11:04 PM	#32
Forklift352 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem ,Oregon Posts: 121	Oh!! Rock on man!! You and I have about the same mirrors. were did you get the license plate bracket? Its looken good.Thanks for the picks!! I got a cable for my camara so soon Ill get a pic or 2 up.
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10-04-2008, 11:52 PM	#33
SgtScorpion Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 15	Almost 90% of the extras are from ebay ! LMAO The bracket i got from Mobstyle choppers . com . They charge 50.00 including shipping and handling. But I after I got it I figured I could have made it. I got a chrome dress up kit from ebay, its plastic chrome, but it works great. The break light and turn signals are LED from ebay. The leds were an easy hook up - ebay too. The side tins i made myself, the paint is safety reflective gray . We are redoing the tins to be longer to cover more of the front area and back. I rode it all day today, without inspection (dont tell on me ) and found I have to re adjust the chain again. If you notice we dropped the forks down some in the tree to make it handle better. Looking for a slightly bigger front tire to equal it out. Did you notice all the original tires say "not for highway use"? I hope during inspection they dont notice it ! Did you change your front fender? If so what did you use ?
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10-05-2008, 08:18 PM	#35
SgtScorpion Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 15	I hated those "x's" i never even put them on. I have 3"of clearance. Lets just say you feel every bump in the road. Its fun though, I don't think I would ever take it over a major road though. I'm just going to use it as a suped up road legal scooter.[/quote]
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10-06-2008, 12:28 AM	#37
Forklift352 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem ,Oregon Posts: 121	Ya, Thanx man I think Ill get some this week.I would recommend All Dragon owners to take off the carb "bell" and look for a big old pile of rust.I have a hunch we should all be getting the fuel tanks lined :evil:
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10-06-2008, 07:41 AM	#38
Forklift352 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem ,Oregon Posts: 121	I was dicken around with my carb and took a test ride....my air/fuel mix screw fell out :( !!Walked 1/2 mile both ways cant fined it. All moto shops here are closed Mon. So Tue. I hope to get one orderd. A good sight for some parts is Scooterparts4less.com.Stay away from the carbon fiber air filter!!! It looks cool and I put it on with some rubber plumbing fixtures.I had it set soooooo sweet as to get a ram air afect.Alas it dont have enuf filter serface for 200cc so it bogs down. :( The larg drive sprockets(20mm x 17mm x 4mm)are just that. they dont list if its 4mm or 5mm.We need the 5mm.However I think the 17mm x 14mm x ? will fit the jack shaft.I have some on order should be here Wed.or so.Our back sprocket is 36t at some point I will try a 34.But at this time Im trying 17t drive and 17t jack shaft. I also have a K&N filter comeing will be here on the 7th. I got a 4in. and is most likely to long for fitting underneath.But again I plan to set it up for Ram air.
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10-06-2008, 01:52 PM	#40
Forklift352 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem ,Oregon Posts: 121	Ya, I'm going to do that to.But I'M going to wait till I do some engine work before I switch up my pipes.Orrrrrr I may try so shuva v-twin in their. :twisted:
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10-06-2008, 02:31 PM	#42
Forklift352 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem ,Oregon Posts: 121	I think their is one more fella on here.I know there is a guy that lives close by me.We talked once.I'm sure we will meet up soon and I tell him about chinariders.It wont be long as people search for more info on these rides they will end up here.As you probably know doing a search on parts and stuff yields very little. so I'm hoping to be ready for all ?.I know Iv spent hours =days working on my ride,asking ? of people who know motorcycles,e-shopping ect,ect,ect.I'm doing this to help the poor sucker who gets one of these and thinks it will last a life time sadly it is a great platform to start from but soon will need mods,repairs,and some custom work that can only come from imagination :twisted:
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10-07-2008, 11:18 PM	#44
Forklift352 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem ,Oregon Posts: 121	Max speed 65.3 MPH (flat at 9000 rpm) You would have to practise. Any chopper takes practise. With stock tires not bad you can get around corners. But with the tires I got ,you can get a mean lean. Straight pipes baby nice and loud!!! I'm 6 ft. it gets a little uncomfortable after 20 mi.(butt wise) It don't look to small on me I got it out of necessity. I have an 06 Honda civic Si and it takes supper unleaded.Gas was 4.79 a gal. and to fill up was about 58.00 a week.I don't want another car payment(5000.00+for a motorcycle) And I don't want a "scooter" under powered and kinda sissy looking. this was different and able to customize.And the chicks dig it!! Now its 5.00 a week back and forth to work.I don't drive on the freeway but it is a goal (gun range is 28 mi.away)Then I would save a lot on gas.Sad thing is super gas is down to 3.60 a gal. :roll:
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10-08-2008, 10:18 AM	#45
Forklift352 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem ,Oregon Posts: 121	Ok, I got the K&N filter to day (PT# R-0011) it is 4 in.long and has a 40 deg. bend .It fits!!!! A little tight.When sitting on bike you will want it to face down and a little to the left .That Kreem tank stuff came today. I got the 3 part prosess.(clean/rust remove,water remove,liner) I will get back to you all on that(saving it for a rainy day) One more thing about the filter,you will need the spray oil before install. I hope to day that my carb and sprockets come in.I got the 20mm x 17mm x 4mm.Im going to hogg it out a little so it will fit. I also got 2ea. 17mm x 14mm x ? for the jackshaft.Soooooo we will see. That is all :twisted:
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