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May 7, 2008, Customized 2003 Indian Scout

2003 Indian Scout S&S motor some work done to it RevTech 6 speed tranny DNA wheel 240 rear tire custom rear fender made from a blank gator seat and

May 4, 2008, Honda CB 900C Bobber Project Part 2

In my previous cb900 bobber project posting I showed the general layout I'd been planning for my CB900. Now I've been cutting. I've removed the rear

May 1, 2008, 1944 Knucklehead

This is my 1944 Knucklehead that I am working on. Jimi, NY

Apr 27, 2008, My First Chopper: Shovelhead Build

In April of 2006, I started my custom chopper (Shovelhead) project when I bought Rigid Frame Plan's from Custom Choppers Guide and Rick Hedric (BCC

Apr 24, 2008, Black Diamond Chop Rods

Hi I just read the story on Horcio's Honda chop. I have been contemplating on building another Harley chop but it seems everyone is doing it or has

Apr 23, 2008, The Honda CB750 Chopper

A honda cb750 chopper is one of the top japanese imports to customize.

Apr 19, 2008, Wicked 2008 Custom Trike

This is custom trike was one crazy build, from the chrome to the 1948 service car rear end. When I built this bike it all started with the handle

Apr 17, 2008, A 1999 vulcan 800

This 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 is raked 5 degrees, Vance and Hines exhaust, Corbin stinger seat, and everything is chrome on the front

Apr 12, 2008, Frame fabrication

If you are building a chopper frame, how do you know if your backbone is a standard size or stretched 2 or more inches over? If you are also wanting

Apr 10, 2008, What Chris Says

I have not currently building anything as of yet, but I plan to. I value your website and have been receiving your emails for quite some time and

Apr 8, 2008, 1990 Kawasaki: Greaser style from Italy

1990 Kawasaki 500 -- Italian Greaser Style == This is another attempt at translation. If it's not accurate Giannicola, sorry! == This motorcycle

Apr 8, 2008, 2002 Dyna Low Rider

I purchased this 2002 Dyna Low-Rider over a year ago. It was stock except some Harley accessories which the previous owner installed on it. During the

Apr 8, 2008, Upgrading to a 180 tire on the Duece

My Name is Chris. I am a tech at an undisclosed after market supplier. In my experience, I am very close friends with an Avon Rep., Avon

Apr 7, 2008, Vin and Registration

Not only was the Q&A very helpful it confirmed what I probably knew anyway. Living in Australia we have some strict regulations regarding any motor

Apr 7, 2008, Enjoyed Custom Chopper Questions Answers

I enjoyed the question and answer article. I like the fact of being able ask questions to persons who may have either encountered the problem I am

Apr 5, 2008, 99 1200c Chopped

I have a 99 1200xlc, I went 5 up 5 out 40 degrees on the neck. Are front ends on the xl exclusive or does the 99 xlc use a standard 1 in neck also

Apr 5, 2008, Bike Building Questions

These bike building answers will save you time in your custom building efforts.

Apr 4, 2008, VIRAGO 250 TRANSFORMADA

My Customized Virago 250 ============================== We translated this for Anselmo...so if some of it does not make sense...well we tried.

Mar 27, 2008, 2006 Custom Chopper Build

This 2006 custom chopper build was a school project to engage the students and to instruct on the entire manufacturing process. We designed and

Mar 23, 2008, 1995 Twin Cam B Project

I took a 1995 twin cam B for trade on a custom paint job. I figured it would be a great starting point for a project. I found out quickly that very

Mar 19, 2008, The Soul Shaker Custom Chopper

My son bought a custom bike and wanted me to buy one. I thought about it and said hell I'll just build one. After about six months in my spare time I

Mar 19, 2008, Low Life CB750 Chopper

Well finally finished my cb750

Mar 17, 2008, The Yamaha xs 650 Chopper

Building a Yamaha xs 650 chopper and tips on building an xs650.

Mar 4, 2008, 1977 Ironhead

This 1977 Ironhead chopper is a fun ride...

Mar 4, 2008, 1969 FLH Barn Find

Here is a 1969 FLH barn find that I'm currently restoring. What do you

Feb 21, 2008, Harley Davidson Panhead Engine

Describes panhead basics. The harley davidson panhead engine and a comparison to the knucklehead.