How to build a chopper - full transformation -

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🔧 Harley Davidson Softail Heritage FLSTC 1998 - Timelapse Chopper Build Watch the incredible transformation and the final result after 250 hours of meticulous work.
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Key Components:
Digital control & fuse box: Motogadget "mo.unit blue"
Ignition lock: Motogadget "mo.lock"
MO.Button: Motogadget
Backlighting: Kellermann "Atto 3 in 1"
Gas Tank: »TEARDROP« (Painted by Chiko's Pinstriping on Instagram: @chikos_pinstriping)
Frontend: Dyna Super Glide FXD
Front wheel: Harley Davidson 21"
Exhaust: BSL "UPSWEPT 2-2"
Handlebar: V-Team "T-Bar"
Seat: Le Pera "Signature II"
Rear lowering: Mueller Motorcycles
Front tire: Avon "3.00-21 M C 57S AVON SPEEDMASTER AM6 TT"
Rear wheel: Shinko "E-240 MT90-16 74H DW2 DOUBLE WHITE"
Rear fender: 130 mm
Speedometer: MBB Instruments "ELT Ø48 - TARGET"
Air filter: Louis "DRAGTRON"
Flasher handlebar end: Gazzini "LENKERENDBLINKER MARCO LED 12V/5,9W"
⏱️ Timeline ⏱️ 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Chapter 1: Dismantling the Bike 02:06 - Chapter 2: Frontend 03:27 - Chapter 3: Wheels 06:12 - Chapter 4: Sissybar & Rear Fender 08:26 - Chapter 5: Handlebar & Headlight 09:08 - Chapter 6: Seat & Fuel Tank 12:44 - Chapter 7: Electric (Biggest Challenge) 15:43 - Chapter 8: Final Assembly 20:11 - Chapter 9: First Start 21:15 - Completed Bike 22:12 - Speech 22:29 - Outtakes
📢 About This Channel Hi, I’m Flaui from Germany! I rebuild motorcycles like Honda VLX600, Kawasaki VN800, and Harley Davidson Softail in my spare time. I film and edit these transformations to share with you. Subscribe, like, or comment to let me know what bike to rebuild next!
Basis of the Build: After many modifications, I decided to create a Frisco style chopper using a Harley Davidson Softail FLST with the reliable Evolution engine. This 1998 Harley Davidson Softail with one of the last Evolution engines was the perfect base for my project. Over 4 months, I transformed it from a tourer to a Frisco style chopper.
Transformation Costs:
Harley Davidson FLSTC, 1998 (bought in 2020): 11,500 Euro
Parts, painting, and TÜV inspection: 6,500 Euro
Total: 18,000 Euro
Time for the Transformation: Approx 250 hours, mostly on weekends or after work.
Tags: #HarleyDavidson #ChopperBuild #BobberBuild #MotorcycleModification #SoftailHeritage #TimelapseBuild #CustomMotorcycle #Motovlog #HarleyCustomization #FriscoChopper
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[@patrickconnolly2997]

This is exactly what I want to do. I love softail choppers. Just built a cholo. Chopper is next.

[@KK-teach-vegas]

Enjoyed it all from start to finish, and including the start up and ride footage is exactly what people like myself look forward to! Thank you!

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you for the Feedback. Great to hear, that you like the Video. Best regards, flaui 🤘😎

[@donvivan6150]

These were 23 minutes of pure joy of creation!

[@NoName-c4y7h]

The craftsmanship is incredible. These are the type of people we should learn about in school.

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you my friend. You feedback makes me proud…🤘😌

[@michaelburgard9041]

German craftsmanship;-)

[@functionomega]

The build. The quality. The craftsmanship. The footage captured. The video editing. Wow. This is badass all around.

[@bobberpsycho]

Danke Dir. War auch ein halbes Jahr Arbeit...😁🤘

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you. Was also half a year of work...😁🤘

[@reliablecarmoving4748]

@@bobberpsycho HOLY SHIT BRO...

[@sallhame]

@@bobberpsycho This is very impressive, I really admire your touch to the fine details. I have a custombuilt Harley myself, and to be honest, you gave me a lot of good ideas to things I want to change. Is the narrow front fork a bobber thing? And why not fit better brakes? These original Harley brakes hardly works... 😬

[@goday2468]

​😊😊

[@BrendanRuddy]

absolutely my favorite build video so far on KZbin!

[@ralphjones5939]

It's about time someone posted a full rebuild so beautifully done

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you…🤘😎

[@bobbybeck8953]

I would like to see you do a 1980s shovelhead swing arm rebuild. That would be cool.

[@Charger1908]

Man I absolutely loved your build! I feel you when you said the electrical was your biggest challenge. I am the same way I am a ace mechanic but I still struggle with electrical, it just doesn’t click. But great build! I also loved what you did with the aluminum on the trees as well as the lower forks.

[@bobberpsycho]

Yes, the electrics almost drove my crazy….😁

[@skinartjogja]

Yes.... Bro... Like ..my ...project too.. built..up ... Mu Chopper bike...

[@davejones9635]

Righteous build Right?

[@davejones9635]

Love it

[@den2868]

@@bobberpsycho 😍👍🤘🤝💣🔥

[@Marco-wy6pv]

das ist das Coolste, was ich je gesehen habe... ohne Mist - ein Schrauber, das einfach mal ALLES selber drauf hat.. viele können Elektrik, können Mechanik oder Blechbearbeitung..... aber ALLES ;-) vom Einspeichen ganz zu schweigen ! Ganz große Sache... einfach echt Klasse ! Danke, für die immense Mühe, & Arbeit, die das Video gemacht hat... ich habe selber kaum Schrauber gesehen, die soviel an Können drauf haben und so durchdacht customizen... Super, weiter so ! Bin total begeistert ;-) sehe es mir immer wieder an ;-) Grüße aus Sachsen !

[@bobberpsycho]

Hey Marco, freut mich, dass dir das Video gefällt. Ich hoffe, ich kann bald mit einem neuen Projekt nachlegen…☝️😉 Beste Grüße und hoffentlich bis bald, flaui 🤘😎

[@sdpeterson3039]

Great build and video!! I wish more builders made timelapsed videos like this one. You had a direction you wanted to go with the bike, just nice to see you knock out the build without all the filler. Awesome job and awesome video!!

[@alejandromoreno9269]

2023 standard soft tail Harly Davidson

[@77paintrain]

Wow! Absolutely sick build and really well produced video! Cheers!🤘🏽

[@wanaraz]

@Bantham Nobilis That is self made.

[@scottcobbley1189]

I’m building a chopper. It’s about half done. What are the handlebar controls? Who makes them? I need them! Just the clutch and master cylinder.

[@ralfgehrke3500]

@@scottcobbley1189 i'd say the are made by "Kustomtech"

[@scottcobbley1189]

@@ralfgehrke3500 thank you. I checked it out and you were absolutely right. Ordered a pair. Thanks so much.

[@ddavexn]

Amazing! I was transfixed for the whole video. I love watching a real craftsman at work, particularly one that's multi-talented, and turns out such a beautiful bike! I look forward to the next one.

[@ItsReallyDB]

You pretty much built my dream bike. Excellent work!

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you for the positive feedback...✌😎

[@workout8614]

All I could say is genius. Incredible.

[@BespEzdok]

Великолепная работа! Отличный результат! Я в восхищении!

[@ОлегЕмельянов-ж7ъ]

С вашего позволентя, а всё-же было лучше, красивее...

[@Montuckymadness406]

Now that’s art

[@MrPowertread]

Saubere Arbeit! Super gelungenes Bike🤩! Respect 👍👍👍 Das löst in mir das Verlangen nach einem eigenen Projekt aus 😁🤘

[@bobberpsycho]

Danke!!! Musst du einfach nur anfangen…☝️😉

[@byahetyovlogs9362]

WOW I never got tired of watching this vid....AMAZING!!!

[@crush3095]

it's like my lifetime of overhauling cars and bicycles has been building up to this moment 😬😬 exciting : )

[@r9robins]

Thanks for this video, buddy. It was massive pleasure

[@albatrosscrazy]

Hi,I'm japanese. It's Very Nice motorcycle

[@phydauex]

Great video. Beautiful build and nicely shot too. nothing like having the right tools and knowing how to use them. way to go!

[@rizzo3689]

Perfect stance! Love it. I've been building customs for 15 years and a couple things I always notice that people screw up is first the rear fender radius to the tire...man it just looks so amateur when it's out of radius from the tire. Also when I noticed you weren't hardtailing it, I was thinking here we go again, another wonky build. I was wrong. You nailed it. Flawless lines my friend! Liked and subbed!

[@mohawkdriver4155]

Most impressive build. That seat is probably the first chopper seat I've ever seen that actually looks comfortable for that type of riding position. Sehr gut gemacht!

[@mark122387]

Awesome work. Thanks for taking the time to film and post this. Where did you get that gas tank cap that says 👁🖐"YES" 🖐👁🌞on it?

[@bobberpsycho]

I got it from chiko, the Printer. You can find him st Instagram chiko pinstripe 🤘😎

[@agnieszkakarpiuk2350]

Super metamorfoza oryginalność ❤ ma smykałkę na Kolo MEN 💪👍❤️

[@motoDvizhenie]

👍👍👍 awesome 🤟🤟🤟

[@1luckyleppy]

Wow what an amazing build. Production was top notch with just enough detail to keep the viewers attention. You have an amazing skill set. Subscribed👍

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you very much! Good to hear, that you enjoy it...✌😎

[@Sargen013]

I was upset in the beginning that you took the life of a beautiful Heritage, but such is life all must die. With death comes reincarnation. This bike came back to live again. Much respect your way brother. True craftsmanship.

[@kanegreenhatch1008]

Way past cool , best no BS build iv watched in ages , you got quality spirit 👌🏻🇦🇺

[@bobberpsycho]

Glad you enjoyed it...👌🏻

[@100amper]

стоит разок попасть в дождь на этом мото и проклянешь все что снял щиток с переднего колеса)

[@simonfreeman148]

Style of a proper chopper. Love the paintwork and your work method. Cool 😎👍

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you. Good to hear that you like it... 👍

[@grahammacdonald6789]

great build.Here in N Z we have narrower twisty roads so your choice of a square tyre on the rear won"t work here and the tank need to be twice as large. HOWEVER I GET THE CONCEPT,ITS A DOWN TOWN SHOW AND TELL BIKE AND NOT FOR DISTANCE RIDING.

[@Hippy75]

Dude this video is awesome.... seriously great work. Wish i had the skills to build my own like that.

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you. Just learn it by doing. I did the same!!! ☝️😉

[@rodrigoestevam5903]

Ficou linda!!!!! Parabéns pelo trabalho Fique com Deus 🙏

[@georgthullberg8667]

Impressive. Never in my life have I seen anyone chew gum so fast! Oh, and the bike build took some talent too.😊

[@bobberpsycho]

Yes the gum eating was really very often. I had jaw pain more often than not. 😅

[@waldemarrothkegel4373]

A niech mnie coś zje. Brawo brawo brawo. Pozdrawiam serdecznie 🇵🇱

[@twopencemoto4759]

Amazing build! Wow, really well done!

[@Shawn-y6l6w]

❤ 💯 Awesome 😎 Work 💯 PRICELESS

[@Liveharley1]

Excellent video, absolutely loved the breakdown and build-up, you are a dam good mechanic. Merry Christmas

[@atrain882]

Yo brother that is the best softail transformation into a chopper I have seen to date keep doing what you’re doing you’ll make yourself big in the motorcycle community I can tell with those skills you got 💯🔥🤘🏼🙏🏼

[@bobberpsycho]

Hey my brother. Thank you for your positive and motivating words. I am very happy if you like the bike and the build. Actually, I do not want to be big. It makes me happy when bros like you like the video .... 😉🤘🏼🙏🏼

[@barrytoler9870]

I love what you did brother,jamming.bro. ,I like to see, somebody come out with a cool, Sportster,chopper,in a small tote package like you used in this build,but using,a softtailframe,, something a smaller rider like me 5'5",or even a female,rider ,feel me..!!!

[@carloslaertef.dasilva30]

Olá ,primeira vez assistindo seu canal e gostei de cara pois você da todas informações passo a passo de como é seu processo,muito bacana. A motoca,simplesmente demais uma transformação sem dó nem piedade,rsrs. O estilo Fisco tradicional da Bay área dos anos 60 está na chopper bobber rule. Fantástico,nota 10 para sua construção. Quanto outra construção vamos de Kawasaki!? Kkkkk,aí é com você brow! Abraços e muito sucesso com o canal. Ganhou mais um inscrito.

[@bobberpsycho]

Olá, estou contente por gostarem do canal e do vídeo. Obrigado também pelas amáveis palavras. É óptimo que siga agora o meu canal. Melhores cumprimentos da Alemanha, Flaui

[@MelissaMartinez-ju2nh]

Excellent and a Awesome build!Love the Handlebars;Gas Tank;Pipes;and the Sissy Bar.

[@makingmapp690]

I’m a scrambler man, but I respect the work that goes into choppers 👍🏻👍🏻

[@garyjohnson4575]

As I was scrolling I said damn that's a nice ride, went to like it......already did! This deserves multiple likes, it fits! Looks comfortable, not like most.

[@Igoviskbr]

Ficou simplesmente perfeito, abraço do 🇧🇷

[@bobberpsycho]

Muito obrigado 😁🤘

[@joaocastilho3252]

Awsome bike!! Make a bobber low CC like 150/125cc intruder or some like this, basic colors, more angled tank and one sit like this

[@fuegostillitz6817]

Amazing work. I respect the minimalist approach. Only cut what needed to be cut. Love that you've showed the world what a "BOBBER" actually is, and that it does NOT have to be chopped out of a hardtail. badass bike.. #newsubscriber #fuegostillitz

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you for your words. But sometime I wish I had build a hardtail. But in Germany it is not allowed to build a hardtail in a frame. Just if you have a very old bike. But they are very expensive...

[@chrisausborn2306]

What specifically makes you wish you had built a hardtail? Are there any downsides/things you don’t like about keeping the rear suspension?

[@bobberpsycho]

@@chrisausborn2306 I realy like the hardtail optik. This bikes are realy oldschool. A great HD 1954 hartail with a late shovel would be my dream. 👌

[@steelwood74]

Nice job, love the work, didn't really like the thing on the back or the handlebars though. Good work, can't wait to see more

[@thejoyfulgardener62]

Great video man. I dig it. I teach metal work at high school in Australia. I will be showing this to my students. I love the way you can produce high quality components with simple workshop gear. This build was amazing. I love the bike.

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you my friend for you positive feedback. I lived in Melbourne for one year in 1999 and worked as a metal worker and repared the old horse potions in the city . Fantastic country and people my friend..👌☀️😎🍻 Say hello to your students, they are learning the best job they can do… 😎💪 Best greatings from south Germany…🤘

[@thomasgarrett7806]

I’ve been contemplating turning my 2014 Heritage into a chopper but wasn’t sure if it would work out, after seeing this, it gave me the inspiration to finally just make it happen! Thanks so much for this bad ass content! Great build!!!

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you. Great to hear, that you like it. Cross my Fingers for yours project…✌️

[@Damonkeyspanda]

Awesome attention to detail without going gaudy. Beautiful work.

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you very much!✌😎

[@kikemotors6138]

That thing is sweet man great work! Where did you find the seat?

[@RafxRX]

I'm like this chopper ❤😂

[@walkeratsea]

Great design and finish 👍 I have a 2006 Fatboy - would love to see a Fatboy conversion 🏍️

[@salemcitadel]

Two minutes into the video i already clicked thumbs up

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you my friend..👍

[@jamesmatheson5115]

Great looking harley softail only thing I dont like is the bars, just to narrow, had a set of narrow Z Bars on my chopper, rode it for one day with them on and hated them.

[@LinuxHurts]

Was he BORN to do this? Great vid!

[@bobberpsycho]

Ohhhh, Thank you…✌️😁

[@HeyGabrihell]

Awesome!!! What's the band on the first chapter's soundtrack?

[@albertlarroca1271]

Looks great, nice work, But these bike is far away to be a Chopper. In Sweden we call those Bobber.Choppers is another kind of bikes.Regards !

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

Kalla det vad du vill - mannen har gjort ett bra jobb med att anpassa sin åktur! 🤙🏼

[@Col_Pan1c]

The term chopper comes from cutting the frame to convert it from soft tail to rigid frame.

[@frankmorris2603]

Was hoping to see more confusion and ferkups to make me feel better about my project experience. Was disappointed. 😢

[@jsandman]

Simplesmente um estado da Arte ! Que lindo, man !

[@bobberpsycho]

Muito obrigado 😁🤘

[@saturninovieirasilva8544]

Brother, adorei o vídeo, parabéns, Pastor, aqui do Brasil, Jales SP

[@aussiemotolife347]

Man that was awesome! Well done! Loved the build, the result and the scenery at the end too!

[@holostyak_911]

Что сказать, пиздатый байк получился👌🏻👍🏻

[@agentblaque1971]

Awesome build! I love what you transformed that Road King into. My favorite was the trick way you started it. If you have time and you haven't already, please let us know what you used to do that, and thank you for sharing this!

[@shawnathanlikesvids]

Heritage softail

[@cecilmichaelpaulsen1489]

I love everything about this bike except the sissy bar. Too tall. Just my personal taste.

[@douglasalevato4047]

I'm in Brazil and here we don't have bikes like your country. Your motorcycle is very beautiful. Congratulations.

[@andrewaustin6020]

Time for you to make your own my brother

[@marcelomiranda5467]

I dont like that style , but i recozing a great job, congratulations! Salut from Chile

[@Ty-ts3ku]

Great build, so well filmed and edited too! Love your work mate 👍👍

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you. Good to hear, that you like it…🤘😎

[@giovybez8061]

Jaw dropping skills, jaw dropping build, jaw dropping video quality.

[@jamaicadventures143]

One of the cleanest, neat, into detail builds I've ever watched. Bobber Psycho's works is my vibe..

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you for the great Feedback 🤘😎

[@davidchereneimmel8820]

Impressive work Brother! Lacing the rims is an art lost by many now. Super nice build!

[@CBR400RR_NC29]

I'm in South Korea now. It's stimulating me a lot after watching the video. I really want to make a chopper like you

[@carlosalbertopulido]

Hermosa transformación, lo único que hace falta es la silla para la dama. saludos desde Colombia.

[@carlweatherell8654]

I am customizing an ‘86 FXST and would love to have more details about how you did the electrical.

[@panheadh216]

This a cool way to do something easy with you'r bike to look more cool ,keep it on man 👌

[@francescoprestileo5457]

Fantastico ,l'Uomo dovrebbe fare queste cose con intelligenza e Amore...grande bella soddisfazione alla fine ,bravo...un saluto da un meccanico di auto da Genova Liguria,Italia .

[@stevetowers8282]

What happened to the front mudguard?. Awesome bike!

[@dougsthang]

Nice work. On a side note, gum chewing and Timelapse video don't quite go together 😁

[@cecilmichaelpaulsen1489]

His skills are truly commendable. Artisans with his skills are dying out and taking their skills and knowlege with them. Sadly schools/institutions that teach those skills are also dying out. We need more trade schools to teach people to becone self sufficient. This man did everything except the painting and Im sure if he applied himself, he could do that too. Mechanic, electrician, fabricator, welding, bending and even video editing. A skilled artisan of note. SALUTE!!!! RESPECT!!!! MHLR!!.

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you my friend for the positive feedback. Glad to hear, that you like the content... ✌✌

[@davidbones8947]

I personally never run wires inside anything IF wire fail its alot easier to find and fix thats jus me saying great job brother im digging it

[@jorgemeireles5549]

Fantastic job...full of style !!!

[@michaelowens5522]

Love it brother from Alabama USA please take care.

[@larrymagee8758]

Do a Sportster next. Ironhead or Evo, I don't care. PLEASE!!!!

[@HubsAlgarveKnives]

Thank god you removed the crash bar ! Der Schwarzwald dankt es Dir...😅 Gruesse aus Portugal 🇵🇹

[@daniguerrero3467]

Ohh increble trabajo amigo, se ve enfermo 🔥✌️

[@eduardosantana6610]

Você precisa vir aqui para o Brasil ... You need to come to Brazil...

[@cristiancastaneda4922]

Hermoza maquinaa👌💯 felicidades...

[@tonyferrit8761]

fantastic workmanship , lovley bike , ty for the video ,

[@DanielMcMillan-kr8fz]

great masterpiece, man!! Do u can build a chopper out of a sportbike?

[@13ramrod69]

All I got to say is awesome video and an amazing transformation,👍💪✌️😎

[@saschadortmund6052]

Hallo ,ich habe das Video gesehen und bin sowas von überfragt und neidisch 😁😁 , nur geil das Bike 👌👌 ich habe ne auch ne 97er Evo .mir wurde gesagt ich kann Sporty gabeln nehmen bis 2003 ,jetzt sehe ich das Video und frag mich ob das nicht die bessere Lösung wäre ? wäre dankbar für nen tipp

[@rob3142]

Excellent content 👍

[@ChrisVanMiddelkoop]

that's a dope bike. I can't believe it started as a soft tail. I also like that you didn't hard tail it.

[@bobberpsycho]

Thank you. Great to hear, that you like it…🤜🤛

[@joecuillo5005]

Now this bike looks like it would be fun to ride. Nice and tight but its still got brakes😂

[@christophlexow8717]

Wirklich gut gemacht,,gefällt mir sehr dein Umbau. Wäre ich so geschickt wie du,hätte ich mich schon an eine heritage ran getraut.dein Moped spiegelt in vielerlei sicht meinen Geschmack wieder. Allzeit gute fahrt. Gruss Christoph