Liquid Choppers started out as an old school parts resource out of a garage shop. At first, we focused on cycle parts of extreme vintage during the height of the internet boom. As the Internet became more of a “key” to shopping and researching, Liquid Choppers grew out of its garage shop and into a warehouse. At Liquid Choppers, we specialize in Old School Harleys. We have parts that can be used from the earliest bikes of the 1920’s to the bikes of today.

As all things evolve, so did the motorcycle industry. As the Bobber and the Chopper changed, many radical parts and accessories had to be created and recreated in order to suit the needs of all motorcycle enthusiasts.

We at Liquid Choppers proudly offer the best of both worlds. Since the motorcycle industry hasn’t stopped producing, but in fact has begun to mass produce motorcycles, we make sure to carry Old School & New School parts and accessories for custom motorcycles of both Modern & Vintage.

We have spent endless hours to ensure the industry’s most “comprehensive” website available today. You can either shop by your favorite brand (Shop by Brand) which allows you to browse through hundreds of companies’ merchandise that we are a dealer for. Shop by Part narrows down an assortment of particular parts neatly compiled into one section. Shop by Model puts the “e” in easy. For many computer “newbies”, this section is as easy as clicking on the model of motorcycle you own and then POOF! all parts that coincide with your particular model will appear. “It’s like Magic!”

Liquid Choppers also prides itself in making your lifestyle as a “rider” affordable. We make sure to offer you the best prices on the market along with customer service at its best. We carry a full line of vintage and modern, after-market custom parts and accessories. We offer the most affordable frames and rolling chassis to begin your project. We carry a full line of Flathead, Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Evolution and Twin Cam parts and accessories for both rebuild and customization.

For Choppers, Bobbers and Customs, we carry a full line of transmissions, exhaust systems, engine components for obsolete Harleys and LED turn signals. We also carry Springer bars, Springer front ends, gas tanks for new and old Harleys, oil tanks, chrome billets in many lengths and sizes, chrome billet wheels, chrome billet headlights, custom wheels and rims, shocks, air filters and cleaners, switches, kickstands, leather and leatherette solo seats in black, brown, and white, handlebars, custom mirrors, and grips. If there is a part not mentioned in this section, don’t think we do not carry it. Explore our site and if somehow you do not find what you need, contact us through our contact link on our webpage.

NOS Disclaimer

NOS is an Abbreviation for “New Old Stock”. NOS Parts are typically put into the category of parts that were manufactured "Eons" ago and have been sitting in the box or on a shelf since their production. Many NOS parts made available are “Dead Stock” or in excellent “New” Condition.

Although many NOS Parts are found to be in perfect condition, there are some that have “Shelf Wear.” As a reminder, if you do choose to buy products that are “New Old Stock”, be prepared to witness “shelf-wear” that has occurred to the boxes, inside and out. “Shelf-wear” is considered by some to be absolutely fine or in their eyes perfect. Unfortunately, some consumers of NOS products might argue about certain scratches and maybe discoloration, but these minor “imperfections” cannot be helped; this is called aging.

For those who would like to take advantage of buying from our NOS section, please be prepared to purchase an item or many items that have been sitting in a box or on a shelf for the past 30 years. We do ask that you remember one thing; these parts have never been used, so please try to understand if you do receive an “imperfect” part, it isn’t our fault.

Terminology

Chopper:

After World War 2, servicemen who were lucky enough to return home decided to remove all of those “unnecessary” parts from the motorcycle. They did away with the parts that were thought to be too heavy, big, ugly, or just not essential for the vital function of the bikes. The soldiers also deemed fenders, turn signals and front brakes unnecessary. In order for the motorcycles to sit low to the ground, the soldiers began removing the large, spring-suspended saddles. This allowed the bikes to sit as low as possible on the frame and to lighten them in order to improve the performance of the bikes for dirt-track racing and mud-racing.

Along with the change in weight, the Chopper’s overall appearance began to change. Large “Floorboard” footrests were replaced with Forward-mounted foot-pegs. Front tires, headlights, and fuel tanks were made smaller, and the paint jobs for the Choppers were modernized. Choppers were either painted in flat black or in shiny metallic “metal-flake” colors. Chrome became a necessity for the Choppers as well. The new chrome parts were either factory or “fabricated.

Depending on the taste and wallet of the owner, “chop shops” would build high handle bars, or later “Big Daddy” Roth Wild Child’s designed stretched, narrowed, and raked front forks. The shops would also build custom exhaust pipes and many “after market” kits which followed in the 1960’s into the 1970’s. Along with custom exhaust systems, sissy bars, which usually stick up higher than the rider’s head, also became a popular addition to Choppers due to new laws that were put into effect.

Although these “new” lighter and lower bikes allowed for easier handling and better performance, the overall idea of the Chopper was to show off. They were made to rouse others who were riding a softer style stock Harley Davidson and driving the bigger, over-sized cars during that time.

Bobber:

After the soldiers began returning from World War 2 in the late 1940’s, they also began to do something else: they began to buy the old military issued bikes and make them their own. The soldiers would repaint these bikes and customize them to their liking, but before they did that, the soldiers would “bob” down their bikes. After making these new bikes their own, many of the soldiers formed their own Motorcycle Clubs (MC).

Many people believe that the Bobbers originated from the military bikes that were brought back from Europe, except the Bobber had a rear fender that was bobbed (cut) down to about one-third of its original size and the front fender was usually removed. Often, the handle bars were swapped with wide, custom low-rider bars, but then again each bobber was specific to the taste and style of its rider.

Today, Bobbers are one of the most desired motorcycles out there. Still, people cannot “place their finger” on what a Bobber really is, but if it is missing a front fender and the rear fender is just about gone, then you have found the Bobber. It’s just your choice as to how you want the rest of it to look…