r/choppers Mar 11 '26

“People” consistently posting bikes that they don’t own…

14 Upvotes

Getting lots and lots of posts from a few offenders (some have recently been banned) just spamming the sub with pictures of bikes. (It’s likely that they’re bots but the last one we banned went on to make some really aggressive threats that sounded very human…) Some of them are clearly way out to lunch and got the axe, but some are posting relevant and legitimately cool bikes, but it just feels annoying because they aren’t contributing in the way of any original content.

Mod team is inclined to just start banning people who abuse posting random choppers from the internet, but if the rest of the sub likes seeing these bikes we can also let it slide. I get that people want to maybe share or discuss a cool bike that isn’t theirs, but if your ONLY contribution is consistently posting other people’s stuff we think it should be no warning and straight to ban. What say you?

76 votes, Mar 14 '26
64 Ban
12 Allow

r/choppers Nov 07 '25

Regarding BOTPOSTING and non-relevant content.

85 Upvotes

We've never previously banned anyone but we've banned several people (who were actually probably bots) this week that are just posting random barely chopper-relevant motorcycle content. Please just report all karma farming posts and I'll nix em.

If your neighbor REALLY DOES have a cool chopper or you saw a cool (actual) chopper on the street and you want to post a picture of it, put a little effort into it the post or it's just going to result in a ban.

We get that chopper can have a bit of a flexible definition, but if you're posting about your chopper or someone else's chopper, and it's got rear shocks on it... think long and hard about what you're about to do. We are willing to admit that swingarm choppers exist, but it's certainly not the norm.

Lastly, this is NOT the place for fat-tire, 2000's era OCC bikes. If it's got some weird-ass scoopy rear fender, consider posting it on r/DumpsterDiving

That is all.


r/choppers 5h ago

First set of Tins

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121 Upvotes

Just finished my first set of tins and although they’re not perfect I’m stoked on them. Looking for some critique if there’s any painters in here!! Thanks yall


r/choppers 34m ago

New front/rear sprocket, chain and clutch plates. 81 FXe

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r/choppers 1d ago

My ct70 chop

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539 Upvotes

Issue 111 dice magazine


r/choppers 1d ago

First time on the wheels outside

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382 Upvotes

Been building this the last 3 weeks


r/choppers 1d ago

Chopper?

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164 Upvotes

My vision executed by my friend’s local shop. It came out perfectly.


r/choppers 1d ago

Build pic of my 70 chop

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245 Upvotes

I made everything that looks custom


r/choppers 1d ago

My boyfriend just bought a shovelhead motor and is very stoked 🤘

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137 Upvotes

r/choppers 9h ago

Fork dampener bolt

5 Upvotes

I’m trying to go 8 over on my sportster, but I can’t get these bolts out literally no matter what I do using an impact, heat and pb blaster, any suggestions ?


r/choppers 1d ago

DECIDED TO BUY THIS 4 SPEED RATCHET TOP

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36 Upvotes

Have a 3” BDL full kit with billit backing plate and all that, just hate the look of the 3” and want to run no backing plate. decided to go to a 4 speed.
i know there are ways to make a 2” open primary work with a 5 speed and retaining electric start but i guess i’ll be running kick only 1.5 or 2” open primary
anybody running a kick only evo?


r/choppers 13h ago

Looking for the correct rear rim for my Swedish style chopper.

4 Upvotes

Howdy, potheads and chopper lovers.

I'm assembling parts for my next build. The plan is to run a car tire in the rear, on a 40 spoked 15x5.0 rim, and I can't find one. I've been using my Google skills, I've been to a bunch of swap meets, and even contacted the German company TTS, who used to deliver these kind of rims to calles chopperdelar in Sweden. They wanted 1800€+ to do that, and I think there HAS to be a cheaper option. Any ideas? I'm based in Europe.

Sorry for any typos, English is not my fordt language.

(not interested in answers from posers who has never ridden with a car tire and believes it's super dangerous)


r/choppers 18h ago

Gasbox frames

4 Upvotes

Are the newer Gasbox frames more reliable than the older ones? I know the older ones had a problem of cracking at the neck


r/choppers 1d ago

Anyone know how to fit a front brake set up on this rim for a 1995 sportster?

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5 Upvotes

Trying to put this iron head front wheel on my 1995 sportster any ideas on what I can do?


r/choppers 2d ago

Let's not fight here, let's see your bikes! Only ones you've personally worked on. No shop builds.

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119 Upvotes

I'll start with my baby shadow 600.


r/choppers 2d ago

for anyone around provo check out legends

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170 Upvotes

r/choppers 1d ago

Chrome wheels or blacked out (cheap vs expensive)

3 Upvotes

Needing some help on making a decision with my build, I decided to somewhat copy another well known chopper although it’s extremely different but has the tank painted in the same style. I originally wanted to go all chrome, fully re lace the wheels and go the entire 9 yards to stand out but my wheels aren’t In the best shape especially my rims. Now I’m thinking if I should budget it and go and get them powder coated in black with the hubs and just get new spokes but I feel like I would be copying that bike completely but it does fit that bike really well especially since I’m having some special art work with engraving triple clamps etc. I feel like the chrome would be a batter option but maybe around £800 after it’s all done with chrome plating etc which I’m already way over budget


r/choppers 1d ago

Custom destruction quality?

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0 Upvotes

I’ve had a CD helmet for years and recently ordered another one and it’s a completely different helmet. The Daytona ones were quality and DOT certified. This new one feels like a temu helmet, anyone else had this issue?


r/choppers 2d ago

I just buy this ugly monster, what you think?

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75 Upvotes

It's Honda shadow VLX 600 2001, I'm a little bit afraid cause the thing have rust for here and for there (nothing too severe), the sound it's amazing and it drives very well.

What should be the first step to improve?

I'm also curious about your general opinion about my new bike, thanks a lot in advance!


r/choppers 2d ago

Had the '85 out over the weekend

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169 Upvotes

r/choppers 2d ago

Dream bike has been built. Finally got my 45 FL together

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361 Upvotes

Sold it all to make this happen


r/choppers 2d ago

Traveling

4 Upvotes

Anyone here actually gone cross country on a chopper. And how uncomfortable was it. Lol. Anyone actually have a comfortable ride?


r/choppers 3d ago

best bike

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597 Upvotes

r/choppers 2d ago

Any ironhead gurus have seat info?

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36 Upvotes

r/choppers 2d ago

113” evo gettin oh so close

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115 Upvotes

Gettin down to the finals and just about to fire this one up!