Wizard Chopper of Almost Doom

Sometimes fixing bikes turns out to not be so fun. And definitely not very funny. Recently, a neighbor brought this '06 Wizard Chopper to us. It is a bike that is meant to be noticed, from the custom paint job to the sleek all silver frame.

The only thing the owner wanted check was the battery connection, and a clutch cable adjustment to get rid of a small noise.

As per our usual routine, once everything was adjusted--it was time for a test ride!

Killer Paint Job

Okay, maybe it was the second or so test drive. We had both taken turns driving it about an hour before the final adjustments. You, know, just to see how it sounded, and what the clutch needed.

After what we thought might be the FINAL adjustment...one of us took off for another test. Everything sounded good. The noise was gone. It isn't a bad bike.

But...

Right after we got it back into the yard to change riders, the front fork slipped off. Pretty sure you don't have to know much about bikes to know that if the wheel isn't attached to the frame, it isn't good news. Especially if you are busting down the road at...um...let's say 65 mph.

Very few things can take the fun out of riding a motorcycle. But this could have done it. A minute sooner or a minute later and either of us could been one with the pavement.

This is not a good thing to happen at any speed.

To make it even more exciting, when we lifted the wheel to slide the fork back on, we found out that the whole front end is loose. As in, it can fold up almost over the bike. Well, maybe not that much, but enough to make us realize that this guy has more serious issues with this bike than his battery.

Luckily, this was discovered before he got it back. Now we just wait for him to decide what he wants to do with it next. Until then, it won't be making anymore trips.


Bike Info:

'06 Wizard Chopper
80 cubic inch Evo motor
Open primary
6 Speed