1977 Oldschool Short Chop

E. from Las Vegas, Nevada, sent us these photos of his eye catching 1977 Harley-Davidson Sportster Short Chop.

This bike is of a rather radical design. E. would describe his bike as a "1977 Harley-Davidson Sportster Vintage Old School Chopper Rat Bike Bobber Iron Head Hard Tail Rigid Frame Project Bike".

Whatever you name her, she was cetainly not built for sissies...

Photo of 1977 Harley-Davidson Sportster Vintage Old School Chopper.

Measurements / Bike Dimensions

E. states the following dimensions of his Harley Short Chop:

4.25 x 18T rear tire;
100/90 x 19 front tire;
Axles are 68" center to center;
94" overall length;
Handlebars are 27" wide;
25" Seat height;
Has a 38" sissy bar (measured from top of rear fender);

Photo of 1977 Harley-Davidson Sportster Vintage Old School Chopper Bobber.

Bike Particulars - Da' Good Stuff

E. lists the good points of his Sportster Chopper as follows:

Starts easily, runs ok, and shifts fine!
Frame has a 45 degree front fork rake, you'll need to be a strong man to handle this bike!
Jockey/Suicide left hand shifter with clutch lever mounted on the handle;
Has a new S&S Shorty carburetor;
Open exhaust pipes with no baffles;
Chain drive;
Twin disc brakes on the front;

Bike Particulars - Da' Not So Good Stuff

E. is fair and honest about the points which need attention:

Headlight needs adjustment or to be remounted to point down to the ground;
Gas tank has rust inside but has internal and inline fuel filter and is not mounted at the rear;
Kickstand needs a new stronger return spring;
No horn;
No turn signals;
No high beam;
No speedometer;
No brake light but master cylinder does have a brake switch;
No rear brake or brake hub;
Tires are old and are fair to poor condition;