So you want to build a custom chopper? I do too, so the first question I asked myself, is where do I start. Should I make a business plan, a schedule, a financial statement, or should I just buy my wife some flowers and blindly proceed? I guess I should do all of the above but not necessarily in that order.

I will start by trying to justify this purchase and or endeavor, to do this I will make a list of my reasons for building a Chopper. 1) I want to ride a custom chopper, a totally cool stretched out, fire breathing, gas eating, pavement pounding, old lady scaring, 2 wheel monster. 2) I want to be able to say "I built that" when someone asks me where I got that totally sick bike. 3) I want to be able to customize the bike beyond the standard add on parts I can get for my current bike a Harley Davidson Fatboy. 4) I want to be able to make this dream come true, meaning I need to be able to pay for it. A ,000 chopper is out of my current budget. 5) I have been talking about this for 5 years so why don't I get to it and stop doing all the talking and start doing some building.

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Now I have a few reasons on paper a will look at my options, then make a plan, a schedule, and find some extra money.

Let's start with a my build options, and plan on a slow and steady approach. I realize I will need to do a lot of research before I start. I have 4 basic options, a kit bike, a rolling chassis, a start from zero build, or an extreme makeover of a current motorcycle.

Option 1) If I start with a motorcycle kit I maybe the farthest ahead from a mechanical perspective, and farthest behind from a financial point of view. What do I mean by this, well a kit bike has all the parts it just needs paint, labor, gas, oil and some love. The problem a complete kit bike will cost me ,000 dollars right up front. This is a bit out of my spend a ton of money now then not be able to ride a bike for a year or two thinking. If I get a kit, I maybe able to get it together faster, as I will be motivated and have all the parts ready to go. As a first bike I think this is a very good option, when you consider all the expensive mistakes I may make along that way. One drawback to this option is the amount of customization I can do to the bike as it is put together. Because all the parts are in the kit, I may resist the urge to get new bars or different sheet metal, or other parts.

Option 2) Start with a Rolling chassis, this is the middle of the road option, spend a lump sum of money, about 1/2 of what the overall bike will cost and get a basic setup that all works together.

A Rolling chassis kit consists of a Frame, 2 wheels, the forks, and triple clamps and bars, all build and configured to work together. Add a motor and a transmission and all the major workings of the bike are in place. This setup helps avoid some of the major work needed to mix match and fit these items together. This option also allows for a ton of customization in the parts that people see and the parts that give a bike it's personality. For me this is a very serious option to consider. I would only have 1/2 the cost and 1/2 the parts sitting around and gathering dust until I get time to get it together.

Option 3) Find each and every part one at a time and build a completely custom motorcycle. I know I could do this, but I also know I will encounter more unexpected and possibly expensive issues with this type of build. This option would give me a bike that no one would ever duplicate. This could be very good or this could be very bad. What if some possible combination of frame, motor, forks, or wheels didn't work together? It would not be discovered until the motorcycle was all together. I think this option is better left to the serious professional who build bike all night long, as the are working on other peoples bikes, and running businesses during the day. I may consider this for my second custom chopper.

Option 4) Take an existing bike and start cutting and changing it. This is maybe as involved as chopping and re-welding the frame to create a new rake and angles. Or it could mean just getting a new frame and using the engine, transmission, and various other part to build a new machine. I like this idea, and I think it would be a lower cost alternative to all new custom parts. With this option you are also able to keep the current registration and title if the frame is not replaced. This is also a lower cost option because a lot of the miscellaneous parts can be reused.

I know that in one page all the possible combinations of Custom Chopper build can't be completely explained, I just hope this information give you something to start with and build on. It has help steer me in the direction of a rolling chassis, so I better get shopping.

Building A Custom Chopper Motorcycle, Where Do You Start?

The bobber motorcycle frame is a take on the stripped down motorcycles from the 1950's. Motorcycles which were stripped down to be lighter and faster, with the back fenders shortened or completely taken off in some cases are dubbed bobbers. When a fender is cut it is referred to as a bobbed fender. Most of the bikes with bobbed fenders are also stripped down to satisfy the need for speed.

This led to the creation of the bobber motorcycle and from then on, various types and artistic versions of the bobber had emerged. Now, they are more popular than ever!

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Presently, you can also purchase ready-to-customize bobber frames from a lot of custom-bike builders. You can also buy bobber motorcycle kits, or build a bobber frame yourself.

Here are the steps for you to set up your own bobber from the frame to the other parts needed as well.

First you need to fit it with an engine, transmission, and drivetrain. Once this is done you can finish it by adding a gas tank, wheels, and handlebars among other important parts to achieve the look and feel you like. When using a bobber Motorcycle Frame you have many customization options rather when you just buy a bobber kit. It will also be cheaper than the kit although you must have the skill and knowledge to build the bike. You also must know how to shop for the parts that can work well with your design.

With just the base frame you will be able to customize everything to the exact details you choose (within the frames specifications of course). Bobber Motorcycle Frames will enable you to personally customize your bobber to the look and feel you totally desire. First, you will want to choose the style of Bobber Motorcycle frames which suits the build you want. Whether you chose to build it from frame or from a kit, you will still need to decide which style you want to center it in.

Choosing the Bobber style that fits your design will probably be the most critical part of this project. As you consider the styles, you will come across a couple of terms related to the Bobber Motorcycle Frames. The 'stretch' you'll see in the backbone refers to how much length the bobber motorcycle frame actually exceeds that of a stock frame. The 'stretch' located in the frames down tunes refers to its height, which is also above that of the standard stock frame.

Bobber frames have various styles which include softail, swing arm frames, and rigid. An important thing you must keep in mind while choosing the best bobber motorcycle frame is the whole weight of the bike. This means the weight of the bike, including all attachable equipment. This will be a main thing to consider in the frame that you want to build on. This, more than anything, will have the greatest impact on your ride when it comes to new customization.

A heavy bobber motorcycle frame will ride smoother than a light one. Though if you are looking forward to racing, light ones have the advantage. The bobber motorcycle frame will be the structure that puts it all together. It will require more skill to make everything fit right in and ride well compared to an already complete bobber kit.

If you choose your Bobber Motorcycle Frame properly together with the rest of the bike, you will surely have a custom model that you can enjoy for a long time.

Building Your Own Bobber Motorcycle From Frames and Kits