Someone really put a hell of a lot of thought into this build before beginning the ground-up frame as this whole design really hangs cohesively together from one end to the other with no eye-ball twitching design moments along the way. With a minimum of tubing, a stretched, sleek overall profile was established with a stance that could only say “chopper.” Everything just flows from the rakishly-angled steerer tube until coming to a simple point, literally, at the rear axle. The frame sets up the design to where the engine, tank, wheels, and the radical springer become the dominant factor and stylish silliness has is absent.

 

   The use of standard-style spoked wheels was a classically cool choice. The wide flange rear rim looks ready for chopper duty with a chunky, but not silly fat Avon Venom tire that looks ready to rip. You might have noticed the rear wheel lacks any brake to spoil the view, but that does not mean it’s brakeless. The builder took the time to engineer in a transbrake and that’s really an indication of how much thought and good taste went into this bike. Up front a 21-inch simple spoked wheel wearing a ribbed Avon Speedmaster looks the part without trying to be anything other than a classic chopper wheel. I love what has to be the tinniest set of dual rotors clamped down by the tinniest set of brake calipers. Personally, I like the mechanical look of the whole setup.

 

  I’m still trying to come to grips with the springer as I can’t quite clearly see what’s going on. What I thought was a twisted springer might be an assembledge of small pieces all bolted together or not. If I’m seeing it incorrectly, I apologize, but at least that got me to thinking even if it’s not. Either way, the raked-out springer just looks ready for action. 

  

  Although I’m not in any way an expert on Brit twins, the Triumph engine is probably a 750 unit as it has the brake on the right and shifter on left unlike the famous 650 twins. Someone really spent some time on this engine not just making it a runner, but adding a bunch of cool looking go-fast goodies. First off, you can’t miss the magneto just sitting right out there ready to spark this baby into life after the rider comes down hard on the licker. There’s a bit of angled sculpting to the cylinders which may be just an aftermarket set of jugs, but something’s not stock it here is all I can say, sorry. The polished fin edges add just an interesting bit of the bling and highlight the cylinders. No single carb conversion here, but a neat couple of detailed big mothers looking all ready to inhale through the Vance & Hines air cleaner pods. The exhaust splays wide coming out of the exhaust ports where billet header clamps hold it on tight. Both headers exit the right side where megaphones with slotted cone caps add a touch of individuality. There’s a belt drive setup with a custom case/cover passing the power to the separate 5-speed tranny just like a Harley Big Twin’s. All in all, if you like Brit bikes, this is a lovely drivetrain.

 

   It couldn’t be a chopper without a tank that made a statement and a coffin tank is about as classical a statement as a Sportster peanut tank does. The builder did his own version of an old coffin tank with just enough of his own ideas that it becomes a flowing part of the whole bike. Again, the builder really had and used his good taste on this bike and the melding of the tank into the whole design showcases that taste. The aluminum oil tank is obviously a one-off that mimics the angles of the gas tank without looking like a mini-tank. That little bit of gleam blends right into the engine and makes the engine bay just sparkle a bit more without overdoing it. Perfect.

 

    The builder also showed some good restraint on the paint with a subtle choice of colors. The bike speaks for itself and doesn’t need some crazy retro paint to try and be something it’s not. He did have some fun with the bomber girls on the tank and fender, though, spicing things up with lovely naked lady barely covering her stuff up with a small towel while flashing her skimpy panties to whomever’s  looking while riding a bomb at high speed. I don’t know if this has ever happened, but it’s an attractive fantasy thing that’s also pretty humorous. You gotta love a naked bomb-riding women with a smile on her face.

 

   So Mr. Builder of one of the nicest Triumph choppers we ever featured on Barnett’s Magazine Online, here’s a tip of the hat to you. You did a great job in every aspect of this build and I hope you come out of the shadows and let us know who you are. Until then, we’ll keep an eye out for your latest build.