Choppers Australia

Members Input Forum...

1. Comment on issues raised in member info forum...
2. Introduce and offer your suggestions for improving Choppers Australia website and club...

Members Merchandise...
Merchandise available only to financial members of Choppers Australia Club...
Moderator: kabana

Chops 'n Bobbers magazine on PDF...
All issues of our quarterly magazine available to members only... here in full colour!

CURRENT FINANCIAL MEMBERS & MEMBER GALLERIES...
A listing of Choppers Australia financial members, location and phone numbers. You can also check here when your membership fees are due to be paid

CA Advisory Team Discussion
A place for the members of the CA Advisory Team to discuss issues involving the CA forums and club.

FORUM GUIDELINES...
All forum members please read before posting...

Latest info...
Club news and general news of interest to chopper owners and riders...
Moderator: Prof

G'day folks...
Introduce yourself... area where you live, your bike or bike plans, kind of riding you like to do, a bit of your biking of history, interests, family etc

Chopper Chat (includes how to post photos)
Chat about choppers here. Any posts considered by forum administrators to be used by businesses as unpaid advertising will be promptly removed...
Moderator: Prof

Regional run and meeting arranging...
A forum where regional groups can arrange their next meeting or run... When you've gotten a firm date and meeting place and time, email or private message Prof so it can be added to "Next events... page.

Biker and Hotrod events around Australia
Know of any Runs, Show & Shines, Swapmeets etc. Ad them here. Include contact details, links etc. Hotrod events welcome also

Import advice...
I have asked Choppaweeza provide advice based on his business experience in this forum. There are a variety of ways of avoiding Australian regulations... please don't expect him to give advice in those areas.

Regulations for motorcycles
Regulations in each state are based on ADR's but states differ in application and interpretation. (Previous Chopper chat articles have been shifted to this new section). Ask your questions here...

Other stuff...
A place to put pics of wild cars you own or come across as well as discussing other stuff of particular (legal & legitimate) interest...

Girls talk
A place for the girl friends, wives of riders or women riders to chat....

Off Topic Forum!!!
Here you can talk about anything not bike related, Beer, Cakes, Music, Bands etc

Mega Ride 2009
All Posts relevant to the Mega Ride in here please!!

Your Chopper Pics
CA members' and friends' choppers... Discuss and show off your chopper here. Send your photos and description to our email address
Moderator: Prof

On The Road Pics & Ride Reports...
Pics of yours or other interesting bikes taken out and about. Reports of Choppers Australia rides, with lots of photos and great stories. If you are not confident writing up a story, email Prof & get some help... choppers are all about riding, so let's hear your stories.

In The Shed Pics
Your shed is where it all happens! Just a single photo and caption please. Use "Your chopper project" for sets of photos and explanation of your project Send photos and comments to andrew@choppersaustrali.com

Chopper pics from Oz past...
Pics of Australian Forum Members'choppers in the 60's & 70's... post or email your photos and commentary to andrew@choppersaustralia.com

Biker Art...
Paint jobs and moulding on chopper tanks, frames and helmets. Paintings & sketches that express show the many aspects of owning and riding a chopper... Also sculpture... Max size 550 wide, 60,000bytes please... and remember we're G rated...

Choppers in the movies
Keep pics max of 550 wide and max of 60kb...

Keeping up with Jones...
This was a regular cartoon strip by Rob Campbell for a twelve month period to 2012...

British choppers from the net...
a place to put low riders, old school and classic British choppers you find on the net. Maximum size 600 x400... Do your posts as replys to speed up viewing.

European choppers from the net...
a place to put low riders, old school and classic European choppers you find on the net... BMW's, Ducatis, Gilera, laverda, MotoGuzzi, Urals etc. Maximum size 600 x400. Do your posts as replys to speed up viewing.

American choppers from the net...
a place to put old school and classic Harley choppers you find on the net. Also any USA pics of choppers in the 50's-80's. Maximum size 800 x600... Do your posts as replys to speed up viewing.

Honda choppers from the net...
a place to put low riders, old school and classic Honda choppers you find on the net. Maximum size 600 x400... Do your posts as replys to speed up viewing.

Kawasaki & Suzuki choppers from the net...
a place to put low riders, old school and classic Kawasaki & Suzuki choppers you find on the net. Maximum size 600 x400... Do your posts as replys to speed up viewing.

Yamaha choppers from the net...
a place to put low riders, old school and classic Yamaha choppers you find on the net. Maximum size 600 x400... Do your posts as replys to speed up viewing.

Trikes from the net...
a place to put trikes you find on the net or in mags. Maximum size 600 x400... Do your posts as replies to speed up viewing.

Me and my chop... off the net...
a place to put pics of riders enjoying their choppers that you find on the net or in mags. Please acknowledge source where possible. Maximum size 600 x400... Do your posts as replies to speed up viewing.

Diggers off the net...
Diggers were popularised by Arlen and Cory Ness in the mid seventies. They were primarily set up for quick straight line drags between on and off ramps. Frames were flimsy and they were low, long and heavily raked and usually set up for rider only. this was a major departure from the classic cruisin' chopper. Please load your pics of diggers max 800 x 600

Chopper detail...
Close up photos to help you decide how to design your chopper. Sissy Bars, Handlebars, Forwards, tail lights, Headlights, Tanks etc You will also find details from 1970's mags on our main website 'Chopper Galleries' and the 'Definitions' page...

Australian choppers...
Australian choppers as featured in Chops'nBobbers magazine... To have your chopper featured in Chops'nBobbers, post/email good quality photos of whole bike and close up shots, with text explaining each photo to Choppers Australia, Box 319 Willunga, SA 5172 or pm Andrew ca Admin...

Your Chopper Project... with photos...
Discuss and show your current or planned project here.
Moderators: Prof, Chopper Project Moderators

83 Sportster project...
A blow by blow photographic account of chopping from stock to chop... This projcet has been given its own forum due to the large number of photos it contains making uploading slow for those of you still on "dial up".

Pommychopper and his Shed of Miracles
Much metal malarky from the Pomster!

Wiring your chopper...
wiring diagrammes, how to's etc

Major Tank Renovations...
Step by step progress on a recent Frisco mounted King Sportster tank exercise...

1980 gs400 Bobber
Don't ever say you can't afford to build a chopper!!! This thread will prove you wrong

Tools...
Made up a special tool? Need advice on what tool? This is the forum for it...

Fits 'n Bits; general...
'To the point' advice on what fits what, parts interchangeability and simple solutions to common problems...
This forum applies to any make.
Keep your post brief. You may include 2-3 clear cropped photos (max 600 pixels wide)...

Fits 'n Bits; Harley...
'To the point' advice on what fits what, parts interchangeability and simple solutions to common problems...
This forum applies to Harleys.
Keep your post brief. You may include 2-3 clear cropped photos (max 600 pixels wide)...

Fits'n Bits; Honda...
'To the point' advice on what fits what, parts interchangeability and simple solutions to common problems...
This forum applies to Hondas.
Keep your post brief. You may include 2-3 clear cropped photos (max 600 pixels wide)...

Fits 'n Bits... Kawasaki...
'To the point' advice on what fits what, parts interchangeability and simple solutions to common problems... This forum applies to Kawasakis. Keep your post brief. You may include 2-3 clear cropped photos (max 600 pixels wide)...

Fits 'n Bits;Triumph...
'To the point' advice on what fits what, parts interchangeability and simple solutions to common problems...
This forum applies to Triumphs.
Keep your post brief. You may include 2-3 clear cropped photos (max 600 pixels wide)...

Fits 'n Bits; Yamaha...
'To the point' advice on what fits what, parts interchangeability and simple solutions to common problems...
This forum applies to XS 650 Yamahas.
Keep your post brief. You may include 2-3 clear cropped photos (max 600 pixels wide)...

Suggested Components & Suppliers
Lists of useful components and suppliers for building your chopper. Businesses are requested not to use this forum to advertise them selves. Such posts will be removed...
Moderator: Prof

For Sale...
Sell your choppers and chopper & bike parts, riding gear, memorabilia etc... Just register on this forum to buy and sell... These forums are not to be used by businesses as unpaid advertising. Any such posts will be removed immediately. See website "Services " page for your opportunity to offer your services and products to our readers...
Moderators: Prof, For Sale Moderators

Wanted...
List wanted choppers, bikes, chopper related parts, riding gear, memorabilia etc... Just register on this forum to can buy and sell...
Moderators: Prof, For Sale Moderators

Items on EBay...
A place to list any choppers and related items you find on EBay, for general information and discussion re value, bidding etc

About our business...
These forums are ONLY for businesses (who are PAID ADVERTISERS on our services page) to... tell readers about themselves... introduce their services... product categories (Please NO listing of each product)... and ask for reader feedback. Customers may make suggestions and respond to business requests for input. Reader input on this forum must be constructive. Customer complaints may only be done by private messaging. If your business wishes to participate on this forum, see website services page... If you are unsure ... please ask. This forum is experimental and will be monitored for its effectiveness. It's operation and structure may be changed by admins if it is deemed necessary.

The Chopper Shed
LOTS OF HOW TO CHOPPER PROJECT REPORTS... We build choppers the old school way... craftsmanship and artistry. Photos of our work to give you ideas... Aftermarket parts, parts for Shovels, CB's and XS's, our own unique parts for sale...

Leatheroo
Custom solo motor cycle seats & General
leather Artwork...

SDG Motorsport
We carry a huge range of billet accessories for your Harley Davidson, Triumph, Ducati, Café Racer, Honda, Kawasaki, Dirt Bikes and Speedway bikes...

Drag Strip Racer
Accessories, parts and literature for old school choppers and bobbers...

TuneNchoppers
Queensland based... customising/chopping, fabricating, servicing, after market & sec hand parts and apparel...

Krank Engineering
Machining, welding project planning
Moderator: Prof

Two Wheel Sales Service & Dismantling
Second hand bike sales. Wrecking, Servicing and Tyre fitting.
Moderator: Prof

HydroDesigns- water transfer printers...
Are you dreaming of a unique paint job on your custom bike, a camo gun stock or other one-of-a kind gear? Call us to get the unique look you’re after. Our water transfer printing process makes allows us to apply an amazing array of designs to almost any 3D item – including metal, wood, plastic and glass.

Meat Balls Springers
We supply quality replicas of classic Harley Davidson springers for your restoration, custom or chopper... Knuckleheads, Panheads, Shovels, Evos, Sportsters, XS650's etc Always in stock including all spare parts...

chopper push bike chat and pics
Discuss your bike, modifications etc.

mini chopper chat and pics
Discuss your bike, modifications etc