Chopper motorcycle build progress

Elrod4u3 · Tuesday at 4:03 PM

More build progress. Attached the brake pads to the disc brakes. Started work on the front headlight using aluminum foil and air drying clay. Did some more work with the exhaust pipes. I know this is long and drawn out but I warned you guys that this was going to last a couple of weeks or more. Hopefully some of you are getting some enjoyment out of this and maybe some helpful ways to learn scratch building.
Mike L.

zathros · Tuesday at 4:15 PM

We have some threads here going on 4 years.

Elrod4u3 · Tuesday at 5:38 PM

zathros said:
We have some threads here going on 4 years.

Wow, 4 years?! Well mine will only be a fraction of that time!

Elrod4u3 · 2026-03-25T14:13:23-0700

More progress for today. I'm getting the handlebars ready with wooden dowel rods. Got some air drying clay set for the seat. I've formed the headlight with clay around aluminum foil on the inside & painted it. I used some dowel rods and cardstock paper to make the exhaust pipes, and I sanded them and they're ready for chrome paint. I also mounted the gas tank on the frame.
Mike L.

Elrod4u3 · 2026-03-26T17:04:15-0700

Getting close to the home stretch. Got a lot of parts done and on the bike, including the exhaust pipes, handlebars, foot controls and the seat. Got started on the side view mirrors. Will paint them the same color as the bike base color which is metallic gunmetal gray. I've attached the front headlight and the clutch controls on the handlebars. The photos might look like the bike is done but not quite, getting close.
Mike L.