Where Does The Chopper Minibike Come From?

Many adults dread the question 'where do babies come from.' But have you ever wondered were baby choppers, or the chopper minibike, comes from? Do you even know what a chopper or a chopper minibike is?

A chopper is a special type of motorcycle that has had parts removed - or chopped - to suit the needs and wishes of the owner. These customizations are usually radical, and often result in unique bikes that are worth a lot of money.

Harley-Davidson was the first to commercially manufacture choppers. Chopping usually involves removing unessential parts that are big, heavy, or ugly - such as fenders or front brakes. This was done because the lower weight and lower seat position gave the rider better control and better performance from the bike.

Choppers sit low, and the rider sits as close to the frame as possible - which means the first thing to go is the big saddle seat. Foot pegs are used instead of foot rests, and the front wheel, headlight, and fuel tank is replaced with smaller versions.

Drag type handlebars are a characteristic of a chopper, and classic choppers have raised vertical sissy bars, which were originally installed due to a law that required more protection for passengers. A chopper isn't a chopper without exhaust pipes that give choppers their unique sound.

Of course, no chopper - including a chopper minibike - is complete without a unique paint job. Now that you know where choppers came from, maybe you can create your own chopper minibike from the minibike you now have. Do a little research, and see what changes you can make to have your very own unique ride!