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May 21, 2013
If Choosing Motorcycle Boots Is Hard This Article Will Help
Basic steps to choosing motorcycle boots for the new or veteran motorcycle or chopper enthusiast.
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May 15, 2013
Bobbed Vstar 1100
Bobbed 2006 Vstar 1100. Narrowed XJ 750 tank. Re-jetted, no airbox, slash cut exhaust. Custom tail light and plate mount. Cut down drag bars.
May 08, 2013
1979 fx Harley Old School Rider
Here is the same bike I put in here about a year ago but with a lot of changes. It's getting closer to what I want. A rear finder, seat's, tank's, paint,
May 08, 2013
Building From Scrap!
In Asia there are many V-twin builders struggling here and there, this is even truer in the country I find myself in as an English teacher. The currant
May 03, 2013
Electra Straight 8 Cruiser 2006
This Electra Straight 8 Cruiser 2006 is a head turner and it's saved my life! I feel like a kid again on my Sting-Ray I sing out loud, take chances, and
May 03, 2013
1978 Xs1100
Dropped, chopped, Vance & Hines exhaust, custom built forward controls, HD lights, custom fender, blacked out motor, blacked out wheels, custom seat.
May 01, 2013
82 Suzuki Mandera Trike
First of all the trike I am building is a salvaged 82 Suzuki Mandera 1200cc V4. I am not one to take a perfectly good machine and cut it up. This machine
Apr 28, 2013
Motorcycle Careers and Job Ideas
If the motorcycle industry appeals to you maybe you can work in it. Read this article for more information and helpful advice.
Apr 17, 2013
Welding filler rod selection?
So far well happy with a lot of the frame building information. As far as filler rod is concerned, I plan to tack the frame from start to complete frame
Apr 17, 2013
OCC chopper bike, stretched, raked and lowered.
Took a occ chopper bicycle and customized it.
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Apr 16, 2013
Sprotster Fatbob Project
I plan on turning my 2001 XL Custom into a fatbob sprotster with Apehangers. I love the fatbob look with Ape Hangers. I also like fishtails. I have
Apr 12, 2013
You're Going To Need A Cutting Torch
What's the difference between plasma and acetylene cutting torches and which one is best in each category? This detailed article explains.
Apr 08, 2013
Before After Pictures Of My Custom Gas Cap
Hi There Everyone, Partner once again here to up-date the little things on my Bike. I'm submitting before (original) photos of the Gas Cap and the new
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Apr 04, 2013
1979 gs550 Bobber
My first attempt at bike building. A 1979 gs550 Bobber. It's been a right ball ache to make do with minimum tools and equipment, and finding other parts
Apr 04, 2013
Chopper Frame Basics Guide
The differences between hardtail and softail frames, and more.
Apr 03, 2013
A Guide To Motorcycle Lifts
If you are tired of breaking your back working on or building your bike, check this article out.
Apr 02, 2013
Buying Custom Motorcycle Insurance
If you need custom motorcycle insurance be prepared and start here.
Apr 01, 2013
CB750 Bobbers and Choppers
Here's an article on why the cb750 is a good project bike for just about anyone...new to building or a long time fabricator.
Mar 26, 2013
1965 Triumph Tiger 100 Chopper
My 1990 old school chopper, a 1965 Triumph Tiger 100, which was my first build. It had surprising good handling and was at the time, a radical build in
Mar 22, 2013
Chopped 1957 Hardtail Harley 1993 Evolution Drivetrain
Specs. of my 1957 Hardtail Harley: 1957 Hardtail Frame, 6 stretch in the front tubes, 38* Rake, 10 over Front Forks, Drag Bars, Chrome Horse-Forward
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Mar 15, 2013
Honda 400/4 old school bobber project
This Honda CB 400/4 hardtail bobber frame was rebuilt and welded by myself. The custom tank and wheels are powdercoated and will be black. There will be
Mar 06, 2013
Bobber Frame For A Big Tall Guy?
I am interested in blueprints for a bobber, but have a few requirements. I'm hoping that maybe with your experience you can lead me in the right direction.
Mar 06, 2013
Motorcycle Frame Building Guide - The Basics
This article reveals the basics of building a motorcycle frame including how to choose between building a sport bike frame versus chopper chassis, and also choosing between rigid and hard tail frame builds.
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Mar 04, 2013
Stretching and Shrinking Sheet Metal
This is pretty good article on the basics of stretching and shrinking sheet metal.
Feb 25, 2013
Light Lift For 150cc Motorcycle!
I like your plans for the cycle lift, plain and simple! I am making good progress fabricating my lift while waiting for my ram from Harbor Freight (see
Feb 25, 2013
Instant Motorcycle Cash Is The Information I've Been Looking For!
I am still studying the Instant Motorcycle Cash program. It is very interesting and I'm really absorbing all the information I can. This guide has a
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Feb 24, 2013
Blocking and Smoothing Techniques
This is a great video clip on blocking and smoothing. Check it out...
Feb 21, 2013
Harley Davidson Maintenance Videos
3 Harley Davidson maintenance videos that will make your mechanic angry.
Feb 18, 2013
One Off Home Made Scooter
The Turf Surfer a Home Made Scooter: I've been riding for for 35 years give or take a few. A year or so ago I decided I wanted to build a new toy. I wanted
Feb 13, 2013
Frame Jig Basics
The basics to building a frame jig and fabricating a chopper frame with it.
Feb 12, 2013
CB750A bobber
My 1975 Honda CB750a Bobber. Going with a hot rod look of the 1950's and 1960's era look. It currently now has a jockey shift, 2 under front end, Indian
Feb 11, 2013
187 Murder Bike Bobber
187 Murder Bike Bobber: 1970's Amen Saviour frame, DNA Springer front end, 180 rear tire on 18 wheel, 21 front wheel with Avon tire, cone side shovelhead
Feb 10, 2013
Discover Yamaha Choppers
The yamaha choppers these days are really hip, especially when you chop up the xs 650 yamaha.
Feb 05, 2013
XS650 Restoration Guide
This amazing xs650 restoration includes before and after pictures and the motorcycle was restored by an AWS certified welder
Feb 02, 2013
Ron Fournier Motorcycle Metal Fabrication
Here Ron shows you a few metalworking and metal shaping techniques as you fabricates a gas tank. The entire DVD series is awesome, this is a nice little glimpse...and you'll learn something too.
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Jan 29, 2013
Rigid Sportser Marine Corps Theme
I chopped this 1200x 1991 Sportser into a Marine Corps themed bike
Jan 28, 2013
Factory or Pre-Made Harness!
Great video if you are using a factory or pre-made harness, but what about us few who refuse to sub-out any of the build, including making our own wiring
Jan 22, 2013
Check State Or Province Laws!
The article is awesome! Very informative, got me motivated so I'm sure anyone else who reads it will be the same. The only thing that is not mentioned
Jan 18, 2013
DVDs are spot on!
To whom it may concern. I have not had time to look through the DVDs yet - but what I have seen - it is spot on. No doubt in my mind that it makes me
Jan 16, 2013
The Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Discusses what the little sturgis motorcycle rally is all about.
