How to make a chopper from the "Urals"

Choppers were originally variants that were redesigned for street racing. However, later they were produced serially and they became a separate type of motorcycle transport.

The first of these appeared in the thirties of the twentieth century. But the truly popular biker movement was after the war. Since a large number of identical motorcycles were produced, individual originals wanted to stand out, and they began to create exclusive models.

Chopper: characteristic features

Most of all, the chopper differs from other motorcycles with an elongated and high rudder. The rear wing is not deep, and some do not have an anterior one. Another distinction is the wide rear wheel or, more correctly, the Great Wide Wheel. So it's called bikers.

Choppers have a small tank and a characteristic low landing. Fast driving is not for them. Therefore, the aggressive dynamics here and does not smell. This motorcycle is a status bike and is designed for maximum comfort, and not for high-speed rallies.

You can also note soft shock absorbers and high torque, when you can safely, without straining, ride at high speed. The nearest "brother" is a cruiser.

"Ural": chopper with own hands

Such a motorcycle is not a cheap pleasure. But you can not forbid beautiful life, it's tempting to shit because you want to! Therefore, on our roads there are converted choppers, which not only are not inferior to the factory devices, but they are brightly individual and original.

It is easiest to make a chopper from the Urals. He already has everything that is necessary. You just need to work with the rear wheel and lengthen the steering wheel. Anyone who understands the technology will be able to implement these tasks. Often, not only the chopper is made from the Urals, but also from the Dnieper, Izh and Minsk. Everything necessary is borrowed from VAZ or ZAZ.

The rest depends on imagination and possibilities. Today, you can also buy chrome parts: wings, exhaust pipes or lining - and turn the usual "Ural" into a completely exclusive thing.

Budget

So, let's take a closer look at how to make a chopper from the Urals. The first thing to do when deciding on an alteration is to count all the necessary materials. Of course, when there is a skill in working with metal, as well as equipment, everything is greatly simplified. But, as a rule, novice motorcyclists do not have anything, so the bulk of the money will go to the material and, of course, to the motorcycle - the "donor" with all the necessary documents.

How to make a chopper from the "Urals": step-by-step instruction

1. First, a drawing of the device is created. When the future motorcycle "Ural-chopper" is seen, it will become easier to navigate in the sequence and correctness of the assembly.
2. If welding can not be mastered on its own or some other work will require the intervention of specialists, it is necessary to look for them in advance. Then there will be no doubt that the welding seam or grinding is performed qualitatively.
3. Motorcycle under the chopper: "Ural", as was said, is not the only one. In principle, it is suitable for any bike. Just with the "Ural" less work. Sometimes you have to spend a lot on spare parts that have fallen into disrepair.
4. After all the previous steps are done, you can start disassembling the motorcycle. The parts must be sorted and cleaned at once.
5. After that they are subjected to painting and chrome plating.
6. Motor parts polish, especially the bridge, crankcase, gearbox and exhaust system.
7. When faults are detected, all the necessary details are changed.
8. Leather accessories can be made by hand. So they will acquire an individual character and add chic.
9. Then the correct skeleton is cooked (by you or experts) and the time of assembly is coming.

Frame

This part is very important on any motorcycle, because it depends on the type and appearance of the transport. For the chopper, the frame is slightly lengthened and extended for the rear wheel.

The back usually increases the length by five to fifteen centimeters, depending on the bike itself. Ahead of the need for lengthening arises in order to get an "American landing". Then, the brake system and gearbox control are transferred to the rod in front of the motor. But in the case, for example, of the "Urals of the Wolf" this will not be necessary, since it has already implemented such a design.

The rear wheel is best used not wider than two hundred and ten millimeters, so you do not have to move the propeller shaft.

Front fork angle shift

This adaptation is used quite often, but it is not unambiguous. The fact is that an increase in the slope of more than thirty-three degrees leads to a significant deterioration in the handling of the motorcycle. Therefore, such a change should be approached with the utmost care.

Other revisions

Sometimes under the tapered bearings install cups, undercut the saddle line (if the frame is lengthened), lengthen the front pipes and so on.

If it is necessary to weld the pipes, first of all, it is necessary to achieve the strength of the seam. Therefore it is desirable to practice beforehand, in order to learn how to work with electric welding.

The problem can arise with the evenness of the frame. This should be taken very seriously and only after the wheels roll a trace into the trail, you can cook it.

In the event of inconsistencies at the assembly stage, you should not resort to a sledgehammer. Failures happen quite often, but it's best to have patience and to match the original build to the prepared drawing.

In extreme cases, you can give the job to the hands of professionals. Then the stylish "Ural-chopper", the photo of which you see, will be at the finish and you.