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Post by chrystal on Jun 14, 2015 19:09:35 GMT
Hi
52 years old....In 1974 my parents had a shop, I earned £2 a week. Saved up to buy a Chopper, a bike all my friends had. Got to the princely sum of £ 40. Had a go on a racing bike..... bought a Raleigh Flyer instead! as I thought this to be the sensible option. Have done this since with MGBT and Rover P6. However bought a Mk2 last week and destroyed the frame trying to get the sissy bars out....long story! Have now bought a Mk1 5 speed...ouch. Oh well its only money! I have been a serious cyclist for the last 20 years and always hankered after a Chopper, I have decided to do a lot of charity rides for my son and thought this would be a perfect time to get one and a good angle for the sponsorship. A 6ft 4" 52 year old bloke on a kids bike for 60+ miles.... Fun!
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Post by andysej on Jun 14, 2015 21:23:04 GMT
What happened to the mk2 frame Will you repair it?
Photos of the bikes please
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Post by theginger1 on Jun 15, 2015 11:37:41 GMT
Welcomes. Great story and a familiar one to a few here. These bikes are all good fun. 6 miles or 60 miles. Well done.
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Post by chrystal on Jun 15, 2015 19:46:17 GMT
The frames is totally gone. All I wanted to do was give it a service and leave as is as it was complete. However the sissy bars had other ideas and my plan was not as cunning as I thought. Now looking for a replacement frame to put the old running gear on. Pics to follow of the 5 speed
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Post by prechopper on Jun 28, 2015 21:11:56 GMT
Did you make any inquieries or search on how to remove Chopper sissy bar?
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