Just because it is a chopper doesn't mean it doesn't handle well in the twisties. Short springer with a shock and a hardtail, no weight, I can out run most bikes with that configuration as long as I have the power. That and I would look good doing it. I have a 67 Bonnie on a hardtail frame with a short disc brake front end off of a 70s Suzuki GT380, very hard to keep up with me on that bike. I have ridden hardtails most of my life and once you know how they react you can ride them hard and fast.

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