The Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company has been around for over 100 years and originally the machines were built in a small wooden shed. Today however these motorcycles have now become an item of luxury and for any custom motorcycle fan are ones to be cherished and loved once got. However, there are many terms and words used to describe such motorcycles and below we take a look at just what some of these are.
The terms that one associates with Harley Davidson Motorcycles have been around for many years now and below we look at some of the ones more commonly heard. More on A Glossary Of Harley Terms
When building your own custom chopper, there is nothing better than looking at the finished piece and deciding what type of graphics you will want to use. Motorcycle graphics kits are designed to allow you to add your personal style to your chopper and make it look more creative than any other bike. Using motorcycle graphics kits can really improve the look of your chopper and give you a greater feeling of accomplishment knowing the custom bike is really yours.
Generally, motorcycle graphics kits include an application squeegee, application instructions, decals and practice install decals. Motorcycle graphics kits are also made to fit any motorcycle and come in a variety of designs so there is something that is sure to fit the unique style of anyone. You can find a decal for almost anything from flames, tribal designs, lightning and even stars. All these designs can be found in different colors, so you will be able to fit your own style. More on Custom Graphics Kits
For those of us looking to build our own motorcycles, there are many things that need to be taken into consideration. If you are a new bike builder, you may want to look into custom bike kits to help you build a bike that is safe and completely unique. Creating your own custom bike is a great way to reflect your personal style, however, if you are just starting out, custom kits can help you to create you dream bike safely.
Building a custom bike can pose many problems such as how much money you are going to have to spend, the parts you will need and the best place to buy the needed parts. Custom kits can help solve all of these problems because many of the kits are complete with all components you will need to build a custom bike. More on Custom Bike Kits
Big, powerful, fast, bling, chrome , power, EXPENSIVE are all words that can be used to describe prostreet custom motorcycles. Pro street bikes are probably as far from the ehtos of the early chopper builders as it's possible to get. It has been said that prostreet bikes owe more to the streetfighter style and the suzuki hyabusa than to any other custom genre. I tend to not take this at face value as many prostreet bikes can instantly be recognised as being an architypal chopper style , if not a bit lower and with a more forward riding position. More on Custom Bike Styles- Pro Street
There is just something about bobber that really appeals to me, I am not sure if it's the look or the history behind them. The Bobber is arguably the grand daddy of all custom motorcycles. First seen after the second world war the were created by returning servicement by removing as much as possible from the bike to remove sprung weight and improve performance. At a time when most custom bike builders seemend intent on fitting the widest rear tyre as possible and adding the lognest forks they could find a select few looked around for something different. More on Custom Bike Styles - The Bobber
Building your own custom chopper is becoming a very popular hobby. However, many people who decide to start building choppers do not know where to begin or what parts they will need to create the perfect custom chopper. Since the interest in building a chopper has been steadily increasing, there are many ways to learn how to build a chopper and add decals and graphics that will help make it your own.
The first step when building a custom chopper is to purchase a custom chopper kit. Whether you are new to building these choppers or have past experience, custom chopper kits will make the process much easier because everything you need is in one place. Unlike purchasing parts over the Internet or ordering them from a mechanic, custom chopper kits allow you to know that all the parts are new and will work properly. Many of the kits also come with instructions for novel builders. More on How to Build A Chopper
Building your own custom motorcycle can be a wonderful thing. However, starting from scratch can often prove difficult especially if you don’t know what parts you need. Therefore if you are just thinking about building your own motorcycle it is worth considering buying one of the many complete motorcycle kits that are now available.
When you are thinking of building a custom motorcycle using a kit you will be amazed at what some kits contain and what some do not. Certainly complete motorcycle kits tend to cost a lot more than those which contain just the essential parts. In this article we take a look at some of the parts that will be included within complete motorcycle kits so that you can build a machine that says who you are. More on Motorcycle Kits
If you would like to have the opportunity of building a custom chopper that is something unique but don’t have the time or money available? Then have you ever thought about getting yourself one of the many custom bike kits which are now available. Certainly if this is the first time you are going to be building a custom bike then this will help you to get started and understand everything that goes into building one.
When deciding which custom bike kit to buy you need to look at more than just how much it costs. Although you won’t spend so much on custom bike kits as you would on a bike that is ready made the cheaper one’s are unlikely to give you a good quality bike. So it is far better if one actually spends time comparing the various ones available. Certainly it is worth spending a little more to save you a lot of heartache in the future. More on Custom Bike Kits - Quick and Easy Bike Building
The heart of any custom bike is it's engine. You have a number of choices when it comes to buying an engine but as far as we are concerned there is only 1 engine that should be on your shopping list REVTECH. Revtech engines are focussed on the 3 most important aspects of a chopper engine… Reliability, Performance and good looks.
Over 5 years ago the first Revtech engine the 88 was launched this was followed by the revtech 100 and the firebreathing Revtech 110. On all revtech engines new cases are cast in one piece. They are machined then precision cut with the halves kept as a pair. This ensures perfect alignment of the flywheels on the inside, with the added benefit of a better appearance on the outside. More on Revtech Engines
I'm sure that anybody who has Worked on a motorcycle for any length of time has had the words run through your mind… Build Your Own Motorcycle. Most people dismiss this madness immediately but a small group of enthusiasts actually carry it through. Now we all know that there is not way we could build our own car, if we did It would most probably come in kit for from a manufacturer and just need bolting together. However a bike is different. You can source the parts from different places and manufacture the brackets and mountings to make everything fit.
The real enthusiast will sit down with a blank piece of paper and write a list of things to do #1 on that list will be Build Your Own Motorcycle Frame. Before you even think about something like this learn to weld, and learn to weld GOOD! those little welds will be the only thing keeping from a ride in a van with flashing lights and sirens. More on Build Your Own Motorcycle
