Flying Choppers
2009 World Championship - Freestyle
| Builder | Andy Niemi, Hese Tolonen |
| Owner | Kematec Oy |
| Location | Lieto |
| Country |  Finland |
| Website | www.flyingchoppers.com |
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| Bike Name | Cloud 9 |
| Year / Model | 1955/2008 |
| Engine Make / Size | 74" Panhead |
| Transmission Type | 4 speed modified |
| Frame Make / Type | Flying Choppers narrow Hardtail |
| Front End | Modified softail |
| Rake | 45° |
| Stretch | 5" |
| Swingarm | Rigid |
| Wheels - Front | 21" Spool Flying Choppers |
| Wheels - Rear | 18" A-Ford Style narrow Flying Choppers |
| Tires - Front | 21" Avon speedmaster |
| Tires - Rear | 18" Firestone |
| Brakes - Front | - |
| Brakes - Rear | Modified Ironhead mechanical drum |
| Painter | Graphic design by Hese Tolonen with J. Alasalmi |
| Chroming / Plating | Metsämaa |
| Additional Info | Carburation: S.U Eliminator carburator. Intake manifold swept over to left and integrated with upper engine support.
Controls: Foot controls and shifter hand-made by F.C. "Bird Bones" Shifter knob of glass by Lost Jonny, Victoria B.C.
Seat: F.C. Chrome framed stingray "Holecheck"
Pipes: F.C Drag Shorties
Hidden gas line
Ignition system with a distributor by F.C
Oil tank hand-made narrow horseshoe |
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Photography courtesy of
Horst Roesler and Frank Sander
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