 Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 435
Adjunct
|
OP
Adjunct
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 435 |
Hi All, I found these pics on a local R.A.T web site, pretty interesting work been done to it....    Interesting front forks and pipes, nice paint colour. P.S. I don't know who owns it so can't answer any questions, just posted it for poll discussion really.
TBA, Stainless extractors / drag pipes, 65mm over forward controls, Thruxton needles, 904cc, head ported, lowered 1-inch, Console removed, relocated battery box, Australia.
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 90
Member
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 90 |
Really cool looking bike. I've been trying to think of a way to make a custom rear end for my bike and the tail light and turn signals in that fender are pretty darn cool, I'm kinda upset that I never thought of doing it like that, now I can't be original. 
Dormaar
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825
"Lighten up, Francis."
|
"Lighten up, Francis."
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825 |
(Must. Not. Bust. Newbie's. Chops.  ) Yeah, that bike has been around for awhile. I stashed a couple pictures on my Picasa photo album but I can't get there from work. These pictures are better than the ones I have anyway. That front end is pretty cool. Actually there's a lot that's cool about it. I'd like to see the pipes go 2-into-1 and into a supertrapp.
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 291
Adjunct
|
Adjunct
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 291 |
Cool bike. I love the word custom. Not too sure of the front homemade springer. Great color and pipes!
Best looking black girl around!
2004 SM-spokes, solo seat, lowered rear, 14 in apes, bobber rear fender, no front fender. Flat black all the way around.
Jeff
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,555
Loquacious
|
Loquacious
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,555 |
I like it but think the stock dash has to go. Just looks wierd sitting out there.
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 435
Adjunct
|
OP
Adjunct
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 435 |
Quote:
(Must. Not. Bust. Newbie's. Chops. )
Yeah, that bike has been around for awhile. I stashed a couple pictures on my Picasa photo album but I can't get there from work. These pictures are better than the ones I have anyway. That front end is pretty cool. Actually there's a lot that's cool about it. I'd like to see the pipes go 2-into-1 and into a supertrapp.
Sorry if you've already seen it! I agree a super trap muffler would look great!
Quote:
I like it but think the stock dash has to go. Just looks wierd sitting out there.
Yes, I could help him with that!  Except he has his speedo mounted in the tacho hole, that works well to clean up the area where the stock speedo used to be.
TBA, Stainless extractors / drag pipes, 65mm over forward controls, Thruxton needles, 904cc, head ported, lowered 1-inch, Console removed, relocated battery box, Australia.
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,968 Likes: 1
Loquacious
|
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,968 Likes: 1 |
Very interesting pipes, fork and bars. Not too over the top. Changed just enough to give it a nice style.
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12
Complete Newb
|
Complete Newb
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12 |
Any bike with that much time spent on modding it, is OK in my book.
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 513
Adjunct
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 513 |
Definitely different.  Everyone's tastes vary. I would have liked the pipes to follow the more traditional Triumph bends and path but come to one side as his are. The two into one would work for me as well. That frontend is interesting, not my cup, but I was wondering if you guys thought he raked the frontend some more? There is some intricate metal work in that front wheel where the axle is and the brake caliper is located. Someone really put some time into that project.  I like the inset rear tailight in the Triumph triangle shape.  I wonder if he's using the stock airbox?  Definitely needs to loose the stock dash and go with Runner's tank mods. Do ya'll think the frame is stock? 
Its more fun to be ridin'! I'm still ridin
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,254
Oil Expert
|
Oil Expert
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,254 |
BEAUT. luv that rear fender. 
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 117
Adjunct
|
Adjunct
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 117 |
the rear is sweet. I like that look a lot. The front however....I don't care for so much.
The exhaust...I don't think I could ride with pipes breathing right up my butt like that. I guess I like longer pipes.
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6
Worn Saddle
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6 |
Far out! Especially that front end!
Fidelis et Fortis
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 315
Adjunct
|
Adjunct
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 315 |
Love the rear end, but can't say i dig the pipe work. Overall, one of the best one's i've seen though. Just under the one sitting in my garage. 
06 Speedmaster. Black and Sunset Red.
SS long slash, 135/45, AI out.
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 362
Adjunct
|
Adjunct
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 362 |
Pretty cool overall but that top pipe looks like a bad burn waiting to happen.
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,647
Loquacious
|
Loquacious
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,647 |
06 America 904
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 168
Adjunct
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 168 |
He did a great job of hiding all the wiring, cables and lines from the handlebars, that would have been a big expensive feat!
1965 Harley rigid Chopper
Perth, Western Australia
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 400
Adjunct
|
Adjunct
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 400 |
Quote:
He did a great job of hiding all the wiring, cables and lines from the handlebars, that would have been a big expensive feat!
 very great job ,
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 195
Adjunct
|
Adjunct
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 195 |
He must have been very skilled or lots of money to do all of that. 
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 50
Member
|
Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 50 |
2004 TBA, Green, TOR's, AI and snorkle removed, K&N filter.
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1
Worn Saddle
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 |
Quote:
He must have been very skilled or lots of money to do all of that.
Both and he did a good job.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 604
Adjunct
|
Adjunct
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 604 |
Wonder how the speedo drive is rigged.
Said Molly to James, that's a fine motorbike.
Richard Thompson
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825
"Lighten up, Francis."
|
"Lighten up, Francis."
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825 |
Maybe that's just a tach in the dash. I have a buddy who isn't running a speedo on his chopper.
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 412
Adjunct
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 412 |
I like the pipes; those have GOT to be loud. Anybody know where you can get colored chains like that? I'd love a red one for my bike...
Lee
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 973
3/4 Throttle
|
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 973 |
You could try using coloured chain wax.
I think there is some in red.
Before the war on terror, if I saw an unattended package I used to think "I'll be having that!"
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 41
Greenhorn
|
Greenhorn
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 41 |
What kind of forks are those?
Ride Hard!!! Ride Safe!!!
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 435
Adjunct
|
OP
Adjunct
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 435 |
Home-made forks, Same as springer but with the springs down the bottom end!
TBA, Stainless extractors / drag pipes, 65mm over forward controls, Thruxton needles, 904cc, head ported, lowered 1-inch, Console removed, relocated battery box, Australia.
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 23,186 Likes: 55
Fe Butt
|
Fe Butt
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 23,186 Likes: 55 |
I have a set like that on a 70 BSA that are not home made but don't remember who made them anymore.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
|
|
|
 Re: Pics of a TBA chopper
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,284
Learned Hand
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,284 |
I don't know, there's an awful lot of work there, Runner posted this bike and I like his much better. I think I'd like it better with harley style springer and stock pipes.
Strangler
|
|
|
|
|