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Post by jharley on Aug 30, 2019 10:21:33 GMT
Hello all,
I'm Joe an avid fan of the Chopper and have joined this forum looking for advice on which model Chopper will be right for my needs, I will be mainly using this bike for pleasure and don't mind doing minor work, However, I'm currently working on a possible short film called "The Wardialer" set in Luton in the early 1980s, and in the script the three protagonists ride Choppers, I'm aware of some of the known faults, and the middle gear-shifter on the MK2, because of this it would be greatly appreciated if someone could recommend the best model to suit my needs, the bikes would only be ridden for a few minutes at a time on screen with a possible chase which may involve a bit of 'rough riding', looking forward to getting to know you.
Best Regards,
Joe
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Post by purplemk2 on Sept 2, 2019 7:51:28 GMT
Hi Joe & welcome. I'd say mk2 Choppers are what you need for a film set in the early 80's, they were built from 1972 into the 80's. On the other hand they weren't a cheap bike for kids when they were new so unless the kids in you film are from quite "well to do" families it might be worth throwing one or two mk1's into the mix as these would've been a more affordable option for most, being around 10 years old at the time. Hope this helps. Neil.
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Post by jharley on Sept 24, 2019 16:09:24 GMT
Hi Joe & welcome. I'd say mk2 Choppers are what you need for a film set in the early 80's, they were built from 1972 into the 80's. On the other hand they weren't a cheap bike for kids when they were new so unless the kids in you film are from quite "well to do" families it might be worth throwing one or two mk1's into the mix as these would've been a more affordable option for most, being around 10 years old at the time. Hope this helps. Neil. Thanks for the advice Neil, sorry it's been nearly a month since your reply, I've been a bit caught up at the moment, it will be a little while until the film gets to shooting, I look forward to getting to know you in the future Regards, Joe
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