Here is my "Poor Man's Chopper"

[ldbaize]

I bought the Red Raider S and have done a few mods. http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080810/c/0/3/c032abaa5ee5609edee4526d04478eb10_large.jpg http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080810/a/9/3/a9330aca6e4dac3baf681dfb28ce2f960_large.jpg http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080810/e/3/f/e3f2db9cafd2e944f48f09967ef26a570_large.jpg

[mw249]

Good lookin' bike ldbaize!!! Could we see some of your details a little closer? I would like to see a closeup of your left side cover with the skull and spade. Also, that area just below your speedometer on your tank. And last, is that the short or tall sissy bar extension from Star??
Thanks again for sharing your bike...

[ldbaize]

Thanks for the compliment! It is still a work in progress. I've already added the "bomber" starter cover and have the Tappet Block Cover on it's way from Direct Line Parts as we speak! Here is a close up of the derby cover my wife had done for me for my birthday. She mailed it off on a Monday and we had it back on Thursday! Check out their website at www.customlaserdesign.com.http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080810/7/7/6/776ff66ca7d0fce166480ea72ac83fea0_large.jpg Here is the close up of the flames on the push rods on the pipe side too. http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080820/c/0/b/c0b091d33ee60cd805fb58214d7358130_large.jpg The wife took these pictures and I just realized that we don't have a close up of the skull on the tank. It is the same as the derby cover except in chrome with the eyes left blank so that the red from the bike shows thru. Also the rocker on the tank is RECON! http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20080820/0/e/4/0e45f3e64f8c629c4e7cf310d246e8f90_large.jpg The sissy bar is the SHORT from Yamaha and the seats are the upgraded Yamaha cruising seats. The wife LOVES the seat back and says it fits her right in the lumbar and she could ride all day! I don't like seat backs, but have to say this one doesn't disrupt the look of the bike and is very functional. Thanks again for asking.

[mw249]

Too cool on the airborne insignias! Your bike is definitely "one of a kind." One of my favorites is the last picture of your bike. I call it the "NICE A$$" shot! Later.....

[dirtyharry457]

Like the mods you have done...great lookin bike. Haven't done anything to my bike yet...money is tight..Did you buy a kit to relocate your plate or do it yourself?

[Theohiomike]

Very Nice.. More like a smart mans chopper,, The big dogs that sell for $40,000 plus are going used for under $20,000

[ldbaize]

Side mount license plate with led light was purchased on EBAY from Performance Edge. Great quality . . . $135.00 plus shipping = $150.29.

Thanks again for all the compliments! She took the first place trophy in the 1200cc and above class at the "Protecting the American Dream" rally in Woodland Park, CO this past weekend. Michelle Smith signed my trophy and gave me a hug! I'll post the pictures when the photographer for the event post them on the web. Man the rally was Saturday and this is Tuesday . . . what is he waiting for anyway! LOL!