Dre's 2002 Frisco Sportster Chopper

[@kngroo]

Love the story of how he named the bike Mary Lou after his late grandmother. The sentimental bond you build with your bike, and relationships you make from the process of building and riding it are what make the chopper community so attractive.

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

1st 5 mins...Dre knows what likes, had a vision, and articulates it well and pushed until it became real. In a month! Much respect to the man and this incredible bike. 👊🙌

[@andregonzales04]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!!

[@fishypictures]

Very honest guy.. humble telling the story and revealing his limitations but also his passion. Dre is cool.

[@andregonzales04]

Thank you so much that's really nice of you say 🙏🏽

[@walterfechter8080]

Dre's Sporty is everything that a frisco-styed chopper should be -- compact for good handling, a six-over fork (perfect), no rake, and a decent front brake. The "T" bars are great for good handling in fast-moving situations. Those Moon finned ignition and clutch cover a nice touch. I've always dug a NorCal (frisco) styled bike. Max Schaaf's orange knuckle engine in a drop seat Duo Glide frame is bruisin'. So is Dre's Sporty. Once, I built a Pan/Shovel and dedicated it to a pal who was on his '65 Pan chopper when he was killed by a drunk driver. His ideas and mine gelled -- including the color (metallic silver). Love ya, Pete (RIP). God love you, Dre, for naming your bike after your grandmother. May she rest in peace in Christ's kingdom. Ride safe, Dre. Thanks, LNSPLTBLVD!

[@typicalbootss586]

I love the pride he has for sportsters. I have an 883 sportster, slowly putting it together rigid swing arm, but eventually I will chop it. Honestly I think i could ride a sportster forever. There arent enough people who understand the sportster like he does, and have that pride, I feel like.

[@BraveClam]

I love how extensive he got with repairs getting rid of every gremlin, love that he knew what he wanted in the end. Great build, great dude. Love the fact that he named the bike after his late grandmother, rest her soul. Hella good upload fr

[@andregonzales04]

Thank you so much!! Truly appreciate the kind words. Those damn gremlins are always pain in the ass!

[@anuverun6762]

Great bike. I've never understood the hating on Sportsters. They're reliable, affordable, infinitely customisable, and sound incredible.

[@thejerseyj5479]

Anyone who truly loves motorcycles appreciates a Sportster. I own and ride the hell out of an '07 Road King, and I drool over my buddies Sportster. They're great looking bikes.

[@SOSAS1980]

View old motorcycle Videos , The sportster was quick and nimble. And popular

[@BikerPanzer]

"The most reliable Harley ever made.. that and the big twin Evo" One hundred percent! nice chopper!

[@westcoast3595]

Glad I stopped by. The best way town and ride is build it. Well done.

[@spookydog6959]

sporsters built the motor company

[@Winved]

Super cool build. Thanks for sharing all the little tips and tricks learned during the process.

[@alexanderfontaine1999]

It’s always great seeing guys actually ride their builds.

[@lbahr11]

Pound for pound the best bike Harley ever produced, the Sportster.

[@andregonzales04]

100%

[@blueberrymuffin5418]

Learned something new! Never knew all the details of Frisco Choppers. Great video

[@ownTer]

Love this content man. Dont ever stop.

[@barb8855]

The mic makes such a difference, thanks!

[@dropthathammer]

If you’re running a Dyna-S and the bike runs great all but at idle, it is the flyweights. Bad flyweights unit mimics a ‘vacuum leak’ where at idle the revs stay up for a minute or so before returning down to a normal idle speed. If there are no vacuum leaks, the flyweights are out of tolerance with the pivot pins and or the return springs are fatigued. Replace with a quality made in USA unit like the one American Prime Manufacturing offers. Buy once fry once. I’ve used new Taiwan units straight out of the box that were out of wack and had me chasing my tail about idle issues. I wouldn’t swap that Mikuni for a S&S you’re downgrading with that move.

[@andregonzales04]

Good insight!!! I'll look into American Prime and add it to the parts list. Sadly a lot of the parts have been the ol case of buy once cry once hahaha but I try to buy as much USA made as I possibly can and support local businesses.

[@dropthathammer]

@@andregonzales04 I have a video on servicing flyweight (points ignition) on my channel if interested. Clean bike by the way keep it up!

[@PKarlK]

Excellent video, great bike. This guy has heart. The real deal. Thank you.

[@rodya_malverde]

Hell yeah, love frisco style bikes!

[@christianlebracq1956]

Mary Lou is one of the coolest Sportsters that I have seen ! Awesome 😎

[@andregonzales04]

Man thank you so much!!! I appreciate that!

[@michaeljamesdesign]

That looks right from every single angle. So that means it's right.

[@Ch1c490]

This definitely makes me rethink of selling mine. Thank you

[@andregonzales04]

Don't do it! Hahaha the good news is there's plenty still out there if you ever want to re buy one in the future.

[@Glasspiperunner]

🤙🤙best way to end the day! Thx for the vid!

[@motocatz87]

That is beautiful! I loved hearing how the bike fits into the SF landscape...very interesting!

[@frankmorris2603]

Super nice build. Be proud. 👍

[@richiebainbridge2608]

Being only able to buy one thing a month was my way too so I fully understand 👍. He came over really well as a nice caring guy. Plus crackin bike. 🇬🇧

[@andregonzales04]

Thank you!!! I was just in London last month and got to check out this bad ass place called bike shed moto! I wish I had my bike with me. Would have been awesome to ride the English country side.

[@richiebainbridge2608]

@@andregonzales04 wow !

[@MrDoyle07]

That’s a sweet little scoot. I have built a few of my own and I DO feel you on the little aggravations the build shop shows never tell you. That is what makes it real though. Nice ride!

[@rpmfreak9150]

The 49ers are legit franchise , some of the best players of all time played for them! Joe Montana and Jerry Rice all American mvps. Great looking bike thats also very practical for San Francisco landscaping.

[@andregonzales04]

100%! Go Niners!!!

[@thejerseyj5479]

Two choppers, a 240Z, and a couple of bottles of Jameson's. Nice place to be!

[@mrdrivebytrucker]

First saw Dre’s bike at the SF show a couple months ago. He was parked by Nicks bike. I then saw him roll into the Stockton show last month and got to talk to him and pick his brain. Love this bike

[@tompava3923]

I use Strava. It's a hiking app . . . I came from SF and used to love all the back roads! they have all become the 'burbs. I live in FarNor Cal now. If you love empty, twisty, scenic, mountains and canyons you can ride all day, with the occasional awesome cafe in the middle of nowhere, I recommend highways 3 and 36 to start. So many amazing side roads to connect to from there! Love your bike, man! Hope to see you on the road! ✌😎

[@andregonzales04]

Thank you man! I'll definitely add highway 3 and 36 to the list! I'll 100% ride those next spring! Nor Cal definitely has some of my favorite roads 🤘🏽

[@conradmanley2180]

Daaaaamn. You actually made the sporty of my dreams. ❤ mad respect . May you ride long. Keep the rubber on the road and the throttle always cranked. 🤟

[@johnhall3860]

Definitely a sweet scoot. Something you should be proud of and as far as the guys hating on Sportys. They’re probably hating as they’re walking. You take care and stay safe brother. My dad always told me while someone is hating on me they’re leaving someone else alone.

[@andregonzales04]

Your dad sounds like a great man! I agree with him 100% I always felt if someone is hating on you then it means you're doing something right!

[@1dillonj]

Bike is dope. That Datsun though 😵‍💫

[@Etrusco75]

wow beautiful bike and story. My sportster is also named after my grandmother: GINA 😍

[@andregonzales04]

Hell yea! I miss my Grandma 🥲 she was super important to me.

[@JustinWhite-wg7hm]

Love the bike. it scratches all the itches man. let us take a second to recognize that Bitchin S30 in the backround.

[@bradeastham5494]

That bike is perfect!👌🏻

[@andregonzales04]

Thank you man!!

[@biker_dale]

Lovely basic riding bike, can't beat the reliability of a sportster, very clean 👍

[@markurbancowboy]

That bike is so nice! Great build!

[@LinuxHurts]

"I like silver and black--and silver and black". LOL! Beautiful bike!

[@jthebk3864]

This bike is everything i want, its perfect.

[@Lochlann13]

That's a sick bike, but I really enjoyed hearing him describe the history of the Frisco-style bikes. I'm a bobber guy, but I had no idea of the purpose of some of the part setups.

[@larry902]

Yeah Man!...Great beard...Great job you have.....Great sled....Ride safe Boss....

[@andregonzales04]

Thank man much appreciated!! 🤘🏽

[@edmontonladyify]

What a beautiful sound that bike has! Great to hear a true bike build story, no bs just the real shit show that customizing anything with a motor!

[@PakoylaSuperMeteor]

Superb gem! ✌🏻

[@Recycledhooligan]

Nice bike has a story.definitely made it his own.

[@CorGP]

I’m big on neutrals as well. I’m getting my tank and fenders painted gun metal grey

[@andregonzales04]

Gun metal bikes are bad ass!

[@tedschuurmans]

I love Sportsters, I have 2 of em (along with an Evo Fatboy and a M8 114cu Fatbob) For the bike in the video I would do the frame the same (color) as the tank. Wouldn't go for the "chrome" powder coat, I seen many, but it seems "off" every time.

[@christoph3903]

Great looking bike. Really well done

[@intruder1400custommies]

Cool as hell 👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻😎

[@bullasjuanlorenzo]

Espectacular "Sportster" EVO. Una chopper muy trabajada, y el dueño un figura...Mi respeto. Saludos from Spain🍻

[@andregonzales04]

Muchos gracias 🤝🏼 🇪🇸

[@JulianGuevaraphoto]

that's photos from Jordans instagram are dope! We need more stories from these guys!

[@normanautrey9274]

check out Arlen Ness 'frisco style sportsters from the 70s. Nice build, I always loved the sportster tanks.

[@andregonzales04]

Arlen Ness makes some bad ass bikes for sure! I personally love his digger style choppers

[@SUPPORTYOURSELF]

Such a killer build! ❤‍🔥

[@alex_rodriguez777]

that’s one bad lookin chop 👌🏻

[@andregonzales04]

Thanks Alex!!! 🤘🏽

[@rmmrm2492]

Super Bike, gratuliere 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ich baue gerade einen Chopper auf Softail Evo 1987 Motor, ich bin Chopper Fan seit ich meiner Freundin Zeitschrift Custom Choppers bekommen habe. Das ist 1978 lange her.

[@andregonzales04]

That's bad ass! I love big twin Choppers! Those are great engines

[@arthurleino]

Nice looking Sportster!

[@spookydog6959]

👍bike building. life changing

[@ervinbrion7343]

man such a beautiful bike. love what the homie did with his sportster and hope i catch him out on a ride sometime. rock on bro.

[@andregonzales04]

Thank you! 🤘🏽 I'm always out on rides around the Bay area!

[@Choppersliveforever]

cool ride, immediately knew he was talking about snap ring pliers lol

[@thedewdster]

If the carb is randomly having issues like that id bet you got an intake leak... Your gonna swap to an s&s carb and caise youll put a new manifold and seals on it youll think the carb fixed it but it was def the manifold. Whenever any bike ive had had a randomly erratic idle or throttle response it ended up being intake related.

[@richcolgate8929]

Absolutely fantastic bro Richie (uk)

[@justice13ful]

sikk azz bike and as alwayz sikk azz video. dope content bruh

[@lowlifechris5833]

That’s a clean sportster.

[@mattcc6603]

Modest bloke with sweet chop. Props!

[@lweleven3423]

Nice bike , hard tail is not for UK roads lol but my dreams are coming near 🤙

[@mickey-eq5vw]

badass bike homie way to tackle that transmission and knock it out finding the parts n gettin it done, nice flat head decale on the silver tank and that master cylinder is cool i like a front break

[@davidroberts5577]

Awesome build👍

[@davepelfrey3958]

That's a really cool looking bike you have.

[@andregonzales04]

Thanks man!

[@mikemikeyee]

Lotta silver and black for a niner guy :)

[@andregonzales04]

Dude for reals everyone gives me shit hahahahahah

[@thedewdster]

Love that at the end he made fun of kickstart bikes 😂

[@bikermc]

What a beauty

[@duanedmartinjr.61]

Dre, nice bike brother, however, you need to move the fuel cap to the very top of the tank (Frisco tank); The Charter from Frisco started that back in the 60s.

[@andregonzales04]

You're right!! I need to do that ASAP!

[@duanedmartinjr.61]

right on brother, not to mention, you get about 10-15 more miles out of a tank of gas, depending on the tank@@andregonzales04

[@Nathanr561]

@@andregonzales04hey man quick question I was thinkin about gettin those pipes from tc bros and putting them on chop, did you have to weld a tab on the frame or did you use P clamps?

[@andregonzales04]

@@Nathanr561 yup had to weld a tab on the rear portion of the frame. But the mid portion has a bracket that connects to your sprocket cover

[@Nathanr561]

@@andregonzales04 awesome thanks man! Wicked bike,Ride safe!

[@MOTOZILIANS]

great vid beautiful Sporty Cheers boys

[@andregonzales04]

Thank you!!!

[@ignacioserafin4713]

Sweet ride bro

[@andregonzales04]

Thank you!

[@davidBarrel]

Super cool bike. Riding a hard tail with no springs in the seat must be a back destroyer.... he doesn't seem to be affected by that rigidity though

[@jimgillespie7039]

Beautiful bike. Period.

[@MrBlacksmoke7]

Killer bike great video how do I get that vest with iron cross

[@shameless6963]

Very nice ride

[@Francey4782]

I think the guy said that owning an Ironhead forces you to become a mechanic. Seems like he's been doing a pretty good job of it himself anyway 😊😊

[@brettmassia2002]

First kick baby!!!

[@pedrosandoval8232]

Looking cool your bike really nice

[@andregonzales04]

Thank you Pedro!

[@izzwizamahjah275]

Dude I say the same shit when I wear my prescription sunglasses😂😂

[@jmead6121]

Thanks Nice Build & Bike really like the Kick start ..I said what ??? @ 1 st .....what year is that engine

[@Nathanr561]

Was thinking about getting those same pipes for the chop im building just trying to figure out how I’d have to get the brackets on like he did, sick bike tho!

[@danielstorm8931]

Hells Ya!

[@Hoggy1963]

SWEET

[@Jonesy323]

When’s the next big trip, love watching those videos 👌 pretty sure iv stayed up late watching all of them they are sick

[@chriscalvo9]

Beautiful bike bro

[@andregonzales04]

Thanks man!!

[@TheRICARDO0417]

Gracias amigos ! Excelentes videos !! Podrian hacer alguno del cronograma de mantenimiento de una harley ? Gracias !!😅

[@ung427]

Yeah, I want to build a bike too... but that would be me... a part a month.. Probably starting with a frame... next month rear wheel... etc..etc..

[@andregonzales04]

Nothing wrong with that brotha! It'll all be worth it once it's finally done! 🤘🏽

[@TheRICARDO0417]

Hola soy seguidor del canal desde colombia !! Por favor habiliten la posibilidad de subtitulos y de traduccion al castellano !! Gracias

[@OnlyGainsPR]

sorry about grandma brother but you saying 2001 for covid was hilarious

[@girthquake9655]

Awesome bike! Why not run a cv40 on it?

[@TOTiDAU]

dope sporty!🔥

[@RatsnRods]

Goddamn that 240 is fucking hot, I had a buddy with a ratty one with a sbc in it and fuck me was that thing fun, you couldn't ride in it for more than 15 minutes without getting an insane headache cause the fumes but fuck me I loved that thing, you livin the dream brother, I got me way too many projects rn, haven't even touched my sporty in months.

[@glennstatham960]

A wet primary drive with extended forks - changes the primary oil level obviously. Any troubles??

[@andregonzales04]

So far no trouble I did have to change the level since the bike shifted back at a different angle

[@EvendimataE]

very good for having complete brakes 😁

[@andregonzales04]

Pretty rare in the chopper community to have complete brakes hahahah

[@mariussrv4492]

I love frisco style, my dream…i have a sportster 2019, do you think it’s possible to build it like frisco style? Or is it better to sell it and buy an older model sportster to convert it into a frisco style? Thanks

[@ronniecurnutt4309]

Clean sled