Garage Built Chopper!

by Ronald
(Holly Hill, Fl.)

Santee Frame

Garage Built Chopper

Inverted Forks

Before I decided to build this garage built chopper, I thought about buying a Japanese bike but knew I wouldn't be happy with it. So I decided to build my own.

I looked at all the options and decided I would be better off just scratch building one. I started off with a used revtech engine off of craigslist. I bought a Santee frame on Ebay were I got most of my parts from.

It will have a 250 rear tire 6 speed Ultima tranny and a 3.35 inch drag style belt drive. It has a 5 inch stretched tank and 8 inch over inverted forks.

Pretty much all my parts were bought off the internet. I'm in the body work stage now. Hoping to get it going in another 6 months or so. We'll see how that goes?

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Dec 19, 2011
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My post!
by: Dan

https://www.custom-choppers-guide.com/santee-250-wide-tire-softail.html

Dec 19, 2011
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Santee
by: Dan

Nice start Ron, I did the same thing started with the Santee frame (Ebay) Engine 127,6speed, and BDL belt drive bought the Ultima setup when on sale for $4800 delivered, same front end from Demon's cycle on sale. I've been to Sturgis twice with mine. Brides maid both times, but against 136 bikes, I'll gladly take 2nd....LOL! Keep us posted on your progress. Again very nice start!! Good Luck

Dec 19, 2011
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Do keep us updated
by: Albert Nagel

He ronald, Will be very interesting to hear how you are getting along.
regards
Albert

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