Chopper Blog

Jun 9, How To Build A Chopper

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 19:53:43 -0400

A few tips on how to build a chopper and how to get you started building a chopper or kit bike.

Jun 8, What's The Best TIG Welder For Building A Motorcycle?

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 16:51:52 -0400

There are lot of expensive and cheap TIG welders out there. Here's the best of them...

Jun 4, Light Duty Motorcycle Lift Build!

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 15:19:58 -0400

Here's my completed light duty motorcycle lift table for my 150cc bike! I like your plans for the cycle lift, plain and simple! I am making good progress

Jun 3, 1983 Suzuki Bobber

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 18:53:06 -0400

This 1983 Suzuki Bobber project bike was a freebie from my kid. Finding a spun bearing in the motor(wiped out a rod and the crank) hasn't stopped me from

Jun 1, Tig Welding and Breathing?

Sat, 1 Jun 2013 13:14:32 -0400

Good tips and kind words from a long time subscriber to our site. Thank Eddy!

May 31, "No Buttons Here - Still"

Fri, 31 May 2013 13:38:05 -0400

Also listed on this sight as No Buttons Hard Tail Custom Chopper. And Also Listed As No Buttons Face Lift Duel Delortto Carbs Springer Front End New Paint

May 29, Chopsaw Reviews

Wed, 29 May 2013 13:03:22 -0400

You need a chopsaw or another one right? Check these unbiased reviews out.

May 21, If Choosing Motorcycle Boots Is Hard This Article Will Help

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:30:41 -0400

Basic steps to choosing motorcycle boots for the new or veteran motorcycle or chopper enthusiast.

May 15, Bobbed Vstar 1100

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:41:31 -0400

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 8, 1979 fx Harley Old School Rider

Wed, 8 May 2013 20:14:03 -0400

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 8, Building From Scrap!

Wed, 8 May 2013 20:08:41 -0400

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 3, Electra Straight 8 Cruiser 2006

Fri, 3 May 2013 13:03:22 -0400

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 3, 1978 Xs1100

Fri, 3 May 2013 13:00:01 -0400

Dropped, chopped, Vance & Hines exhaust, custom built forward controls, HD lights, custom fender, blacked out motor, blacked out wheels, custom seat.

May 1, 82 Suzuki Mandera Trike

Wed, 1 May 2013 15:49:28 -0400

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, Motorcycle Careers and Job Ideas

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:52:55 -0400

If the motorcycle industry appeals to you maybe you can work in it. Read this article for more information and helpful advice.

Apr 26, Classic Bike Project Idea

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:14:21 -0400

This guy wants to work on a classic bike. What do you think?

Apr 17, Welding filler rod selection?

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:15:00 -0400

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, OCC chopper bike, stretched, raked and lowered.

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:12:49 -0400

Took a occ chopper bicycle and customized it.

Apr 16, Sprotster Fatbob Project

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:53:37 -0400

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, You're Going To Need A Cutting Torch

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:47:01 -0400

What's the difference between plasma and acetylene cutting torches and which one is best in each category? This detailed article explains.

Apr 8, Before After Pictures Of My Custom Gas Cap

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:29:28 -0400

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

Apr 4, 1979 gs550 Bobber

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 12:24:18 -0400

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 4, Chopper Frame Basics Guide

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 12:05:50 -0400

The differences between hardtail and softail frames, and more.

Apr 3, A Guide To Motorcycle Lifts

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 19:02:02 -0400

If you are tired of breaking your back working on or building your bike, check this article out.

Apr 2, Buying Custom Motorcycle Insurance

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:49:49 -0400

If you need custom motorcycle insurance be prepared and start here.

Apr 1, CB750 Bobbers and Choppers

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:27:41 -0400

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 29, Best Angle Grinders

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:08:00 -0400

This article discusses the best angle grinders for the money.

Mar 26, 1965 Triumph Tiger 100 Chopper

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:39:31 -0400

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, Chopped 1957 Hardtail Harley 1993 Evolution Drivetrain

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:51:39 -0400

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

Mar 15, Honda 400/4 old school bobber project

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:25:13 -0400

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 6, Bobber Frame For A Big Tall Guy?

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 12:44:07 -0500

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 6, Motorcycle Frame Building Guide - The Basics

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 12:13:15 -0500

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.

Mar 4, Stretching and Shrinking Sheet Metal

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 12:02:37 -0500

This is pretty good article on the basics of stretching and shrinking sheet metal.

Feb 25, Instant Motorcycle Cash Is The Information I've Been Looking For!

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:42:23 -0500

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

Feb 24, Blocking and Smoothing Techniques

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:44:34 -0500

This is a great video clip on blocking and smoothing. Check it out...

Feb 21, Harley Davidson Maintenance Videos

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:17:26 -0500

3 Harley Davidson maintenance videos that will make your mechanic angry.

Feb 18, One Off Home Made Scooter

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:43:42 -0500

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, Frame Jig Basics

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:48:52 -0500

The basics to building a frame jig and fabricating a chopper frame with it.

Feb 12, CB750A bobber

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:40:35 -0500

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, 187 Murder Bike Bobber

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:12:46 -0500

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, Discover Yamaha Choppers

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:34:49 -0500

The yamaha choppers these days are really hip, especially when you chop up the xs 650 yamaha.

Feb 5, XS650 Restoration Guide

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 13:40:33 -0500

This amazing xs650 restoration includes before and after pictures and the motorcycle was restored by an AWS certified welder

Feb 2, Ron Fournier Motorcycle Metal Fabrication

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 18:36:55 -0500

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.

Jan 29, Rigid Sportser Marine Corps Theme

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:01:56 -0500

I chopped this 1200x 1991 Sportser into a Marine Corps themed bike

Jan 28, Factory or Pre-Made Harness!

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:36:52 -0500

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, Check State Or Province Laws!

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:05:18 -0500

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, DVDs are spot on!

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:13:21 -0500

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, The Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:51:23 -0500

Discusses what the little sturgis motorcycle rally is all about.

Jan 16, Bike Building High School Students

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:31:56 -0500

The bike building high school students build show winning motorcycles.

Jan 15, The products are top quality!

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:59:10 -0500

The plans are amazing! The attention to detail will make the build very easy. Could not ask for better plans. Ron Covells Building a Chopper Chassis

Jan 8, Engine Rebuild DVD

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 15:39:52 -0500

Received my package promptly (as always). Having never worked on a engine before this video (Building A Shovelhead Style Engine)has given me confidence

Dec 24, Mono Shock Softail

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:43:33 -0500

I posted the fabrication class project and decided that the frame was more of a teacher. So I am building a 2nd frame and using all the knowledge I gained

Dec 21, Evo Rigid Custom

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:11:15 -0500

I work in the IT industry but have a passion for bikes, Harleys, customs, etc...! Rebuilding my Harley with my Dad over the winter of 2012. Throwing

Dec 16, 2007 honda chopper

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:31:55 -0500

This 2007 Honda Chopper has a 250 rear, hardtail, 600 v twin honda motor, and all other harley parts.

Dec 12, How To Build a Chopper Part 3

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:44:35 -0500

Another great short video on bike building from our byob DVD set.

Nov 26, Home Made 1996 Sportster

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:45:20 -0500

This is my bike. I built this bike Called HMS “Home Made Sportster” using my 96 sportster engine back in 09. I finished it two years ago. It was always

Nov 20, 1992 VLX 3000 Miles

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:30:26 -0500

Just picked this 1992 VLX 3000 Miles. Very clean. I am making a bobber out of it. So far, front fender becomes rear, homemade pipes, w/4 baffles

Nov 18, 1980 Sportster Hard Tail

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:11:20 -0500

I bought this standard 1980 Sportster and turned into what you see before you! A hard tail! ECM Motorcycles, New Zealand. Hope you like it

Nov 14, HONDA Ace 1100 Chopper

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:16:53 -0500

This is the last of a sequence of 4 different looks for this bike. I've cut most of it up, so there's no turning back. It still retains most of its comfort

Nov 12, Chopper Kits And What To Get

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:19:58 -0500

Why building chopper kits is a great bike project for anyone, and what the differences are in chopper or custom chopper kits, and more.