You can try Jeri's site for the fork length computation and instructions;
http://www.jeris-springer.com/home.html
Good Luck!
Aug 14, 2008
Fork lengths by: Wendell
You can try Jeri's site for the fork length computation and instructions;
http://www.jeris-springer.com/home.html
Good Luck!
Apr 21, 2008
wider rim by: Vic
I am building a bobber & the rear rim that came off is only 2.5 X 17 where can i buy a wider rim still at 17" dia. & i don't want spokes I need a Flange in the center of the rim. the rim is off off of a 79 or 81 CB 650.
Jan 01, 2008
TIRE SIZES by: STU
hey randy, most tire catalogs or listings tell you the recommended rim sizes for each tire. if you're on a budget buy low mile stock softail shocks off ebay. there's usually lots available since all the yuppies are putting airshocks on their low mile trailer queens.
Nov 22, 2007
Bobber? by: Anonymous
Let me save you some time with questions like these. Go buy a Harley and tear it down and then rebuild. Then, Go buy a kit bike and built it. These are fairly elemenatary questions that I have to scratch my head and ask WHY? Why would you try and build a chopper from scratch? You have watched too many OCC, Biker Builds, and TV in general. Do yourself a favor and buy a bike and rebuild or do a kit. These guys have been building bikes for years, and they have endless knowledge and funding. Just don't!
Oct 13, 2007
Build a bobber answered by: Shayne
In regards to your tire question: http://www.steelthundercc.com/tiresizes.html
and also your backbone/fork qeustion: http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/rakeandtrail.html
Hope this helps
Sep 30, 2007
Wheel Size by: Anonymous
I am in the motorcycle custom wheel business, a 6.25-6.50" wheel will fit a 200mm tire and 8.5" wide wheel will fit a 240/250mm tire size. I you need more sizes or just general wheel information you can e-mail me at sidemoneychoppers@cox.net. I can send you a list with all wheel to tire conversions. Hope this helps
Sep 21, 2007
Need Help? by: Bobby C.
Hi Randy,
I would suggest exploring the website (Custom Choppers Guide) for answers to your questions, if you haven't already. They have a slew of videos, articles and even plans for frames available. Try emailing them using the "contact" link to the left of the screen. I've emailed them a number of times with questions and always got a quick reply. Good luck with your build! Bobby C.
Sep 15, 2007
Good questions by: Biscuit
I also have alot technical questions on building a bike from the ground up.I love the custom rides that I see going the road and want to have my own, but I don't have nowhere the money to buy one.So I decided to build my own.I am lucky enough to have access to machinary such as CNC mills -n- lathes.I plan to buy such things as tubing for the frame,wheel blanks,fender blanks,etc. I am pretty knowledgable in the process of manufacturing,but not in the details of what is exactly needed in building a custom chopper.If you have any good resources for information that you have found,I would be very grateful for any help at all.If there is any question you think I might be able to help you with,please feel free to ask. THANKS MUCH! BISCUIT (ichbinhas33@yahoo.com)
