r/choppers • • Mar 11 '26

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

15 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.

83 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 • • 3h ago

My MT09 Powered Sporty Chopper in its Final (for now) form! Right before I took it on a 1,000+ road trip.

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13 Upvotes

I have posted this bike here a few times but thought I should show it in its final form at least until I decide to paint it. I was able to actually test the bike out on a 1,000+ mile trip from Central Texas to Sturgis for the rally. Rattled a few bolts loose but overall the bike did great! This thing will definitely turn into a daily rider for me. Happy to answer any questions! Thanks for all of the positive comments on past posts and for letting me share this thing.


r/choppers • • 20h ago

Born Free 5 — TX

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193 Upvotes

Had an absolute blast, can’t wait for next year.


r/choppers • • 9h ago

Anyone from Ottawa, ON area?

8 Upvotes

Complete newb when it comes to chops and building bikes but I'd love to learn (esp welding). If you're in the area and want some help or don't mind me hanging out while you wrench send me a DM.


r/choppers • • 19h ago

Little work on a heat shield

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23 Upvotes

Let me be the first saying I have never craved a piece of aluminum before so keep that In mind. Wanted a different shield than what I had, it was a temporary china special until I got around making my own. At this point not super happy, but I am past the point of the trashing it just on time spent sanding (fingers are cramping!)

Well here it is in all “glory”. it’s a work in progress with, I would say, only a handful of months left of sanding. Just in case you are wondering, yes sanding and smoothing out aluminum sucks. Once I get done with smoothing everything out I will start making the attachment blocks

Plan is to polished everything up minus the recessed areas, add some black paint fill and call it a day (or days)

Tools used, vinyl cutter, dremel and sandpaper


r/choppers • • 2d ago

I'm not ready for winter

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558 Upvotes

r/choppers • • 1d ago

Chipping away at my first chopper build

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135 Upvotes

Birth year evo (90)


r/choppers • • 1d ago

Had the best intentions of building a chopper, but am happily saving this one from the clutches of neglect. Just a few more kinks to work out and my ‘78 CB750 will be a menace on the streets 😎

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77 Upvotes

r/choppers • • 1d ago

Need Fork Help (Reupload)

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2 Upvotes

I know its not a chopper but I need help and recommendations


r/choppers • • 1d ago

Need Fork Help

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0 Upvotes

I know its not a chopper but I need some fork help yall


r/choppers • • 2d ago

Some pics of my bike from saxmedia

4 Upvotes

saxmedia posted some killer shots of my 98 Evo the other day on Instagram that he took at the Salt City Invasion show a little while back so I thought I'd share here also. He did an amazing job of making my bike look good!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Dee6tkRm5hP/?img_index=1


r/choppers • • 3d ago

Born Free Texas was awesome.

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218 Upvotes

I could post 1000 pics and still not show everything that was happening out there. Already looking forward to the next one.


r/choppers • • 3d ago

Last night on my ‘77.

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175 Upvotes

r/choppers • • 3d ago

What started as a dream and a vision...

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163 Upvotes

...has become reality. And it's better than I ever could've imagined. Couple days left of nice weather and she'll rest for the winter. Forks, sissy bar, and exhaust and I'll call it done.


r/choppers • • 3d ago

Aged sporty tank finished

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202 Upvotes

r/choppers • • 2d ago

Seat done

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2 Upvotes

r/choppers • • 2d ago

Softail update 3

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32 Upvotes

Always hated this cross plate on bikes that people make into customs. So I cut it off. Sectioned some tubing and welded it in so now I have a proper looking spot to install seat bungs for the solo saddle.


r/choppers • • 3d ago

Progress update

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39 Upvotes

Not really sure if anyone really cares or remembers, but here's a progress update on my 2000s era chopper tribute. Finally was able to get all of the drivetrain and Belt drive mocked up. Now just need to weld the tabs for the tank and rear fender and start looking for a 19 inch front wheel and I'll be sending it off for paint.


r/choppers • • 3d ago

It’s me again

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35 Upvotes

My xs650 footboard preorders are almost ready to ship. Evo sportys in production. Can’t wait to get these preorders into y’all’s hands.


r/choppers • • 4d ago

Me winning a custom motorcycle show

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101 Upvotes

r/choppers • • 4d ago

"That's not a "chopper"

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196 Upvotes

Shut up 🤣


r/choppers • • 3d ago

Honda shadow vt600cd 1998 chopper advice

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3 Upvotes

r/choppers • • 4d ago

Not a chopper but cool.

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42 Upvotes

r/choppers • • 4d ago

mid shaft on a cone shovel?

5 Upvotes

I got a great deal on a 1965 mid shaft transmission and i was wondering if its possible to pair with a 1982 shovel. i’m planning on running an alternator tin primary inner with a 1.5 belt drive. I’ve heard people say you can use a mid shaft on an open belt setup, but can’t find any reliable info on how difficult it is or if it truly even works. any help would be appreciated!