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Choppers and babes
Satart in Sweden 1927 In the United States servicemen returning from WWII were looking for a thrill. Many veterans had been trained in WWII to work on automobiles and motorcycles and were looking to add a little excitement to their post-war lives with their newly acquired mechanical skills. Motorcycles and Hot Rods were the perfect venue for them. Motorcyclists bought up surplus military bikes and removed all the unnecessary parts like windshields and saddlebags to minimise weight. Rear fenders were "bobbed" or shortened just enough to handle a passenger and keep the rain and mud coming off the rear wheel from hitting them in the back and front fenders were removed completely.
This type of home done customization led to the rise of the "bobber". Then in the '60s, motorcyclist found that a longer front end allowed the bike to run smoother at faster speeds. The degree of neck rake and length of front end was modified on these bikes with this in mind. The Girder and Springer front ends were the most popular forks for extending. This does make the bike harder to handle at slower speeds.
To build or chop a Traditional Chopper an unmodified factory bike is used (usually a rigid Harley Davidson) and everything unnecessary to go and stop is stripped or chopped off. Then the engine and transmission are removed and the frame is cut up and welded back together to get it lower and lighter. Performance parts are added or modified to increase speed. The true function of a Chopper is to make it as fast and maneuverable as possible.
