Shady Lady: A Chopper Profile
Women tend to be smaller in stature than men, and those wanting to ride their own chopper often have trouble finding one that will fit their frames. Christine Vaughn was one of these women, and she decided to do something about it. Her company, Wicked Women Choppers, is devoted to building machines like the Shady Lady, which are designed for the female rider.
Motorcycle Image GalleryThe 2004 Shady Lady is built around a frame that keeps both the seat height and center of gravity closer to the ground. Chassis geometry is pure chopper, but not so extreme as to cause difficulties reaching the controls, which is also the intent of handlebars configured with a smaller rider in mind.
While built for a woman, the Shady Lady is strong enough for a man. The polished 96-cubic-inch S&S engine provides plenty of motivation, regardless of the rider's size.
Choppers are all about individuality and having a bike that's tailor-made for you -- no matter what size you wear. And like the clients they serve, Wicked Women Choppers proves once again that good things often come in smaller packages.
Go to the next page for more photos and details of this women-sized Shady Lady Chopper.
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- Year: 2004
- Class: Factory
- Owner: Wicked Women Choppers
- Builder: Wicked Women Choppers
- Model: Shady Lady
- Frame: Wicked Women Choppers, 4 up, 2 out
- Forks: RC Components, telescopic, 6 inches over
- Rake: 38 degrees
- Rear susp.: Progressive, swingarm
- Front wheel: RC Components, 21-inch
- Front brake: RC Components
- Rear wheel: RC Components, 18-inch
- Rear brake: RC Components, disc/pully
- Rear tire: 250 mm
- Engine: 96-cubic-inch S&S
- Exhaust: Wicked Bros.
- Trans.: Primo/Rivera 6-speed, right-side drive
- Paint by: Wicked Women Choppers
Shady Lady Chopper Pictures
Built for a woman's smaller size, the Shady Lady chopper keeps the seat high and center of gravity low to the ground. Check below for pictures and specifications for this special chopper.
The dropped seat, pull-back handlebars, and close-in pedals make the Shady Lady better suited to shorter riders.
For more information on custom choppers and motorcycles, see:- Chopper Profiles
- How Choppers Work
- How Motorcycles Work
- Classic Motorcycle Profiles