Wolfy
100 mW
Got a chance to procure a 2005-6 Stingray Chopper from a friends neighbour.
These where a retro chopper in several versions.Most American were Orange County Choppers,this one and another I've seen on internet are DC Choppers.I don't know what DC refers to.They came in small versions for little kids using 16" wheels F&B.The larger Youth's versions had 20"x4 1/2" rear with 22"x2" front wheels.And adult versions,in at least two styles.
They have a huge rear axel offset of 150mm or maybe 160mm not sure.I haven't had areal good look at this one yet so I dont know the exact sizes.But I do know it is not the adult version with curved frame,it has a straight frame.There were some curved frame adult versions made and that I know in USA an adult staight frame version were only in blue made in 2005.Again,I'm not sure of what was available in Canada vs USA,and what were DC Choppers?
I'm going to go see it again today and take pics and measurements.The brakes are the biggest rim brakes I've ever seen.Rims are cast aluminum.
I've seen on the internet them being converted to electric drive and even small ICE drive.There is even and outfit that installs x5 in the rear with the battery in the triangle that is made to look like an aircooled V-twin.
The idea of installing an x5 in one intrigues me.They appear to be very heavy and strong with lots of room for batteries, wires,controller well hidden.With front suspension and those meaty 4.5x20 slicks on the back should it not be a comfortable ride?
I'd like to hear any comments about the bike and anything else that may be of use to know.They appear to be very well built for the original price sold.
Would they handle poorly? Would they be dangerous to ride?Thinking if a youths version to use long banana seat with rearposts from axel rising to form sissy bar to allow adult leg room and modified handlebars.Parts like the 4.5" wide rim are still available on e-bay and other stuff.
Does it sound cool or am I off my rocker and should I just go back to bed chewing pain killers?
These where a retro chopper in several versions.Most American were Orange County Choppers,this one and another I've seen on internet are DC Choppers.I don't know what DC refers to.They came in small versions for little kids using 16" wheels F&B.The larger Youth's versions had 20"x4 1/2" rear with 22"x2" front wheels.And adult versions,in at least two styles.
They have a huge rear axel offset of 150mm or maybe 160mm not sure.I haven't had areal good look at this one yet so I dont know the exact sizes.But I do know it is not the adult version with curved frame,it has a straight frame.There were some curved frame adult versions made and that I know in USA an adult staight frame version were only in blue made in 2005.Again,I'm not sure of what was available in Canada vs USA,and what were DC Choppers?
I'm going to go see it again today and take pics and measurements.The brakes are the biggest rim brakes I've ever seen.Rims are cast aluminum.
I've seen on the internet them being converted to electric drive and even small ICE drive.There is even and outfit that installs x5 in the rear with the battery in the triangle that is made to look like an aircooled V-twin.
The idea of installing an x5 in one intrigues me.They appear to be very heavy and strong with lots of room for batteries, wires,controller well hidden.With front suspension and those meaty 4.5x20 slicks on the back should it not be a comfortable ride?
I'd like to hear any comments about the bike and anything else that may be of use to know.They appear to be very well built for the original price sold.
Would they handle poorly? Would they be dangerous to ride?Thinking if a youths version to use long banana seat with rearposts from axel rising to form sissy bar to allow adult leg room and modified handlebars.Parts like the 4.5" wide rim are still available on e-bay and other stuff.
Does it sound cool or am I off my rocker and should I just go back to bed chewing pain killers?
A splattering of mud combined with the Gothic font really did resemble a "DC" as opposed to "OC".
That's 24+12 for you guys outside of Canada.Then gotta help him drain some of them just to be friendly.