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by Tom
Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: Adrian has passed away
Replies: 21
Views: 10180

Re: Adrian has passed away

I will not apologize or retract my statement. If you read this thread Susan jumped right in there to make sure everyone knew some people had a problem with Adrian. Really?? The day after his passing and the only thing you have to say is to bring up that fact?? Struck me as saying.. "Sorry you a...
by Tom
Wed Jun 10, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Adrian has passed away
Replies: 21
Views: 10180

Re: Adrian has passed away

Sad day for me.. Putting this to rest.
by Tom
Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Signing out...
Replies: 7
Views: 2474

Signing out...

Sold my chopper today. With that done this will be my last post.. Life brings change.. and for me... Being a living grampa means more to me than speed and smoke. So.. The day has come for me to slow it down and enjoy whatever life brings next... Happy trails to all of you.. It has been a fun ride bu...
by Tom
Sun Apr 12, 2015 6:19 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: crank hub and pulley
Replies: 2
Views: 918

Re: crank hub and pulley

Might check with V8 Choppers. Don`t know if it is the same one but BH used to use a similar hub and it was for a chevy 4 cylinder in a fiero or one of the front wheel drive cars of the 80s vintage. Mercruiser also used one for marine applications. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercruiser-OMC-2-5L-120-Cran...
by Tom
Wed Apr 01, 2015 8:29 pm
Forum: Tech
Topic: New Transmission
Replies: 24
Views: 17593

Re: New Transmission

Maybe they should just get back to basics if they want a trans that is both small and tough.. Single speed and automatic.. add a bunch of hp and gear it right.. My tranny is like a rubber dick.. beat it.. pound on it.. ride it hard and put it away wet... ready to go the next day.. But then.. This op...
by Tom
Fri Feb 27, 2015 11:07 am
Forum: Classifieds-Private Party
Topic: 2005 V8 Chopper
Replies: 7
Views: 2795

Re: 2005 V8 Chopper

Not a Boss Hoss... This one is a Chopper
by Tom
Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:08 am
Forum: Classifieds-Private Party
Topic: 2005 V8 Chopper
Replies: 7
Views: 2795

Re: 2005 V8 Chopper

Thanks man... I am still bringing it to Daytona so I can put some miles on it before delivery. I bought it in winter and haven`t ridden it enough shake it down. It is going across the pond so I want it right.
by Tom
Thu Feb 26, 2015 8:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds-Private Party
Topic: 2005 V8 Chopper
Replies: 7
Views: 2795

Re: 2005 V8 Chopper

Sold!!
by Tom
Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Spongy brake handle leads to leaking caliper
Replies: 13
Views: 7414

Re: Spongy brake handle leads to leaking caliper

None of them did until about the 2011-2012 models. They have gone steadily down hill since then. The Owner of American Suspension (Vince) Lost his wife about that time. Quality has been in the pits since then. Not just brakes either. Chrome and fork oil leaks too.
by Tom
Fri Jan 23, 2015 4:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds-Private Party
Topic: Boss Hoss parts
Replies: 0
Views: 1645

Boss Hoss parts

I have a set of small block header covers, a set of dash inserts, and a set of painted crash bars... Offers?
by Tom
Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:29 am
Forum: General
Topic: Spongy brake handle leads to leaking caliper
Replies: 13
Views: 7414

Re: Spongy brake handle leads to leaking caliper

Buck... When Susan`s forks went out for rechrome I taped off the calipers and wrote a note on them telling American Suspension to not mess with the brakes. Hopefully they came back that way and will not leak.
by Tom
Fri Jan 16, 2015 4:23 am
Forum: General
Topic: Spongy brake handle leads to leaking caliper
Replies: 13
Views: 7414

Re: Spongy brake handle leads to leaking caliper

It is a crap shoot... Most times they will leak again. Not much to rebuilding them and Tom`s have been done twice already. Something is amiss in the machining process. I wish I could agree with Buck but at this point I have seen so many failures including brand new bikes I feel it is time to do some...
by Tom
Thu Jan 15, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Spongy brake handle leads to leaking caliper
Replies: 13
Views: 7414

Re: Spongy brake handle leads to leaking caliper

American suspension used to build a great padlock brake system. Something changed... They are junk. Talk to Stan about doing an external caliper/exposed line set up. Problem solved.
by Tom
Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:26 am
Forum: Classifieds-Private Party
Topic: 2005 V8 Chopper
Replies: 7
Views: 2795

2005 V8 Chopper

I have a 2005 V8 Chopper for sale. Black and chrome. Lots of extras and upgrades. 350 engine. Pictures soon. 25000 or best offer.
by Tom
Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:38 am
Forum: General
Topic: No longer with V8 Choppers
Replies: 7
Views: 2522

No longer with V8 Choppers

As the title says... I am no longer with V8 Choppers. But will be available for any jobs I can help you guys out with.
by Tom
Mon Aug 18, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 1/4 mile times
Replies: 17
Views: 7549

Re: 1/4 mile times

Understandable Jack.. It has been a while since I have posted.
by Tom
Sun Aug 17, 2014 9:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: 1/4 mile times
Replies: 17
Views: 7549

Re: 1/4 mile times

Weather can be an issue in November.. Here is a link to the track.
http://www.mokandragway.com/index.html
by Tom
Sun Aug 17, 2014 7:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: 1/4 mile times
Replies: 17
Views: 7549

Re: 1/4 mile times

Nope... I got more.. LOL. Like I said.. a little issue on the big end. This pass was at 148. I made another with a mph of 156 but lost traction and slowed me down. 9.46 on that pass.. The track is a local outlaw track and it`s pretty much run what you brung. I sprayed it with a 100 shot. Bike is pre...
by Tom
Sat Aug 16, 2014 7:56 am
Forum: General
Topic: 1/4 mile times
Replies: 17
Views: 7549

Re: 1/4 mile times

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by Tom
Sat Aug 16, 2014 7:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: 1/4 mile times
Replies: 17
Views: 7549

Re: 1/4 mile times

My V8 Chopper
by Tom
Sat Aug 16, 2014 6:34 am
Forum: General
Topic: 1/4 mile times
Replies: 17
Views: 7549

1/4 mile times

What is your best? Last night I ran a 9.24 at 148 mph. I left some on the table with a little fuel issue but will get that worked out and go back. Oh.. I DO have a time slip to back it up.
by Tom
Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:17 am
Forum: General
Topic: Bill's Factory Spy Secrets,,,,,
Replies: 29
Views: 14202

Re: Bill's Factory Spy Secrets,,,,,

Bob, Ok... Maybe the asshole comment was a little out of line. First round is on me. As far as the public airing of my thoughts on the factory decision to not sell tranny parts.... that was something that affected all of us and I felt needed to be discussed publicly. There were a lot of people upset...
by Tom
Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Bill's Factory Spy Secrets,,,,,
Replies: 29
Views: 14202

Re: Bill's Factory Spy Secrets,,,,,

Hey Bob.... I take it you are talking about me???? Back yard mechanic?? I think not... For your information I am a senior master ford technician specializing in transmissions for the last 20 years and the one responsible for making boss hoss aware of at least 2 design flaws in the Nesco.. Both of wh...
by Tom
Tue Oct 26, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hollywood with the V8 Chopper
Replies: 4
Views: 1411

Re: Hollywood with the V8 Chopper

Thanks Harold... :D
by Tom
Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:38 am
Forum: General
Topic: Hollywood with the V8 Chopper
Replies: 4
Views: 1411

Hollywood with the V8 Chopper

Here are some shots of the bikini show Dave and I went to on Sunday...

http://community.webshots.com/album/...host=community