Welcome to the Official Eden Chopper
Upcoming/Ongoing Class Events
Tech club will work the following days after School
From 2:30-
4/24, 4/26, 4/30, 5/1,5/3
Everyone should attend
Out and About
5/6/2012-
http://www.the-
The new Batavia Downs location
12:00-
TAHNKS AGAIN GROTT/THE HOG FARM FOR THE SUPPORT!
6/1-
http://www.gowandaholl ywoodhappening.com/
We will be set up behind the Historic Hollywood Theater
10:00-
6/19-
http://www.smokeoutrall y.com/
One bad grassroots chopper extravaganza
THANKS EDGE
7/28-
http://marillaautoshow.c om/
9am-
8/25/2012 – Red Knights Motorcycle Show
http://redknightsny21.o rg/
Fireman’s Memorial Exhibit Center West Seneca
10:00 – 3:00
9/14-
http://www.dunloprideforchar ity.com/
Sheridan Park – Tonawanda
Time TBD
10/6/2012 – Eden Chopper Class Chicken BBQ
VFW Eden Memorial Post 8265
Dinners Served 1:00-
BIG THANKS TO WILD BILLS FOR HIS CHICKEN AND THE SUPPORT OF ALL THE VFW MEMBERS
Out and About
SPRING 2012
Build number 5 is 90 percent complete with one big and a few small details to iron out. The kids’ custom extended sprocket shaft, courtesy of BIG SCHREIBS and NATE WITKOWSKI, needs to be supported so we have to tweak our initial support plate design and fabricate/machine one. This will prevent the bottom ends Timken bearings from getting wiped out. After that some misc fastener modification/swap and the EVIL bike should be ready for some miles. May be a kind of strange name for the build but the kids really focused on utilizing our existing shop inventory at the start of this build and one of the killer pieces we had was a spec caliper with the Knievel family name engraved on it that JayBrake had donated to us. If you are 35 or older you know Evil was the man for a long time. No high tech suspensions or foam pits to practice in just roll that throttle and use his stones of steel to fly. Him and his crew used the resources that were available, nothing less and nothing more. He was sick and the dude we all pretended to be on our crappy pedal bikes as we worked up the moxy to attempt a new trick. The kids did a great job designing the EVIL bike so that it utilized many components/pieces we had in house while at the same time they captured that essence of danger that Evil Knievel represented. The research and design phase becomes more critical each year. Additionally, the kids comprehend more at an earlier age because they have bought into the system that been developed over the last five years. When you become part of Eden’s Chopper Class/Club in seventh grade makes sense that you will develop a solid understanding and skill set relating to motorcycles and the mechanical world if you continue participating until you graduate. The positive net outcome is that the new/younger student builders are pushing that design envelope each build. Being able to plan how you will solve a complex technical problem is a very critical and valuable skill set for all adults to poses. Although there is no formal “standardized” state test to evaluate what the Chopper Class students are learning, a brief discussion with any of them is certainly an easy way to pick their brains. As a crew we will out and about at many locations over the next few months with the bikes so that the kids can showcase what they do. If you can make the time please stop by and visit their display so you can put them to the test. In closing, if you are considering buying some parts or services for your ride please give some thought to purchasing from our sponsors. With a little research it is easy to see why we truly do work with best of the best. If you have any questions at any time about one of sponsors and the superior products/services they offer don’t hesitate do give me a call. Enjoy the Spring/Summer riding seasons.
Jones