‘03 Chopper rebuild

[2Ragin]

before everyone starts with the “dumbass” comments I have already been smacking myself in the head - I am putting Chopper back together and remounting rear tire, in the process one of my kids picked up the axle and all pieces slid off and of course I didn’t take photos. I have put it back together to the best of my memory and all measurements prior to removal line up EXCEPT the tire rubs on frame on brake cylinder(right side) - can someone give a breakdown of rear axle set up - please
Thank You

 

[pknowles]

Welcome from Virginia.

Theres a link on here to the service manual. Search for member BrOADBAND or bdm7250. They have dropbox links to the manuals. Post some pictures when you get her back together

 

[OMF78]

Sounds the spacers are in wrong

 

[PacoPetty]

Good luck with your rebuild.

 

[pauldeepsea]

before everyone starts with the “dumbass” comments I have already been smacking myself in the head - I am putting Chopper back together and remounting rear tire, in the process one of my kids picked up the axle and all pieces slid off and of course I didn’t take photos. I have put it back together to the best of my memory and all measurements prior to removal line up EXCEPT the tire rubs on frame on brake cylinder(right side) - can someone give a breakdown of rear axle set up - please
Thank You

I have pics of mine from a 04 rigid that may help. See attached hope this helps

 

[Mr. Wright]

The long one goes on the left side.( Belt sprocket side.) The two short ones go on either side of the brake caliper bracket. The long one, and one of the short ones, have a lip on them. The lips go against the bearings.

 

[Mr. Wright]

Oh and howdy, and welcome from Missouri

 

[woodbutcher]

would we call anybody a dumbass ????? well, maybe, but only because most of us have, at one time, been there and done that. good luck with the re-build. and post some pics when you get it back together, or anytime you feel like it. we like pics.

 

[chubs]

See? That wasn’t a dumb question. It’s great you’re letting the kids get involved and “help “ ya fix the bike!

 

[chubs]

Is it possible that the wheel is not aligned? How does the belt track when ya spin the wheel? I had a slight misalignment that caused the tire to rub the belt . After squaring things up it tracks perfectly. Just a thought!

 

[bdm7250]

Welcome to the forum, here is a link to all manuals and more..
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4342373flodnbhj/AACDvhA93EOHPPKCs2gYPQDPa?dl=0
Looks as though Mr Wright has you covered on the axle spacers..

 

[FrankBDPS]

Welcome to the forum from ohio. We all respect someone who works on their own bikes. I always say if you don't do anything you will never fuck anything up. Good luck. Post pics.

 

[2Ragin]

Thank you all - Mr Wright had it correct ..... went back together just like it was supposed to after his recomendation.
I’ll post “ before and in progress” photos via another post

 

[2Ragin]

After realizing what I had titled the post - let’s keep photos here
This is my 1st Big Dog rebuild, I purchased from a salvage yard back in July and the biggest fun has been trying to find all parts and pieces for an ‘03. Enjoy photos
I’ll update as I progress....

 

[Th3InfamousI]

After realizing what I had titled the post - let’s keep photos here
This is my 1st Big Dog rebuild, I purchased from a salvage yard back in July and the biggest fun has been trying to find all parts and pieces for an ‘03. Enjoy photos
I’ll update as I progress....

Very cool! We like projects!!!

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[FrankBDPS]

Good work and good luck with the rest of it

 

[roadie1389]

Really cool. My daughter likes the Jack supervisor.