Old School Chopper
Searching for Old School Chopper motorcycles can be a challenge. Here
you find examples of motorcycles that are not old school choppers like this.
And more of those who are Old School Choppers like this.
If you have what you'd consider an old school chopper send us your pictures and information and we'll post your ride. e-mail your pics and information on your old school chopper to webmaster@gallconsulting.com
Notice how the ape hangers and no front fender give the Road King that old school look. The tank emblem also leans towards that old school chopper look.
What makes an old school chopper?
Old school choppers are designed to resemble choppers from back in the day 60's and 70's. They may use modern parts but the style has roots in the 60's or 70's thus making them old school. Common traits of an old school chopper. Ape Hangers, no front fender, white wall tires, spring seat, upswept exhaust pipes, peanut tank, cool sissy bar.
Choppers that are not old school tend to look modern, like they were created with tools from a CNC machine shop. They may be low and sleek and have fancy seats, molding and tanks. Compare the sleek chopper in the upper right with the old school look of the other two choppers. The idea with an old school chopper is that it looks tough and raw not streamlined and slick.
Check out the hard tail and fish tail exhaust on this old school chopper. On this old school shovel head the baby apes on risers are a nice touch as well. The king queen seat is very old school but the front fender could go.