Skate Goat 
The adventure begins. I don't want to bore you with the whole trail, but here we go. I'm 63 years old and have devoted my life to pure and simple the love …

Hunters 1979 Shovelhead Softail! 
Back in the 70s I road a 79FLH 80, and I loved that bike and all the experiences I gained from being a Harley owner. Needless to say after years of working …

Customizing A Royal Enfield 500! 
Hello there. It has been a wonderful experience working on this Royal Enfield 500 build. There were challenges as well as moments of joy on overcoming …

Jig, Frame, Springer Chopper Projects! 
Here are some of the projects I work on as a hobby when I am not working. The first picture is of my homemade jig with a rigid sportster style frame …

1957 Chopper 
Been riding all my life am 55 yrs young, being a builder and working very hard all my life has worn me down. I fell off a roof about 17yrs ago and now …

Homeless Man To Chopper Builder 
In 1990 I bought a 1976 KZ900 Amen Savior frame chopper. I tried to start my own business and failed. Resulted in 3 months delinquent rent.. Had to sell …

Customized Chinese Chopper 
Hi my name is Patrick and I'm 18 years old. I really love Harley Davidson motorcycles but it's to expensive for me right now. So I decided to make from …

Suzuki 110cc Chopper Part 2 
I had sent you pictures before and you asked me here for 1-3 more. I later decided I needed rear shocks. So I redid frame. At this time I made it work …

1976 Suzuki GS400 Cafe Racer 
I'm a musician and I'm continuously surfing the internet for instruments, equipment or ideas and while doing so one morning I stumbled on some Cafe' Racers. …

Low Budget Chopper Build In Asia! 
I long time ago I sent an article about making a chopper from a scrapped bike . Well, here it is... As laws prevent me from building a bike with higher …

Kraft Tech FXR 
Got a smoking deal on a 1997 Dyna basket case came with most parts less the frame. I then chose an FXR style Kraft Tech frame. Well let me tell ya what …

Suzuki Crystal 110cc Chopper 
I Recycled My damaged Suzuki Crystal 110cc Electric start. Proceeded to Built a Dom tubed Chopper frame. I Recycled recycled everything. Used Honda front …

Board Track Racer Build 
My Custom Board Track Racer Build: Growing up in Southern California have always had a love for bikes of all kinds and was drawn to the style of early …

India Ground Up Chopper Build  
Hey guys, I am thankful to you guys for putting up such good articles on your website. Those article have helped me a lot. I am from India and I am …

Helping My Sons Build Kit Motorcycles 
Hello! I have 2 boys 13 and 23. They wanted to learn street bike riding so we decided to buy 2 motorcycle kits to build. We built the complete kit …

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. …

Evo Rigid Custom 
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 …

Mono Shock Softail 
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 …

Extended Controls for Kawasaki VN 800  
I always had the impression that the controls on my VN are too "small" compared to the mass of motorcycle, so I decided to redo them. To make them more …

Swap Meet Special 
My name is Kevin, and I decided that I was going to build my first Harley from the ground up after I got back from Afghanistan. I got the ok from the wife …

Mig Fabrication Class Project 
I am taking a mig fabrication class and I am building a bike frame. I got the plans from you guys ( Custom Choppers Guide ). They are tweaked a bit, but …

Softail Frame Fabrication 
I just wanted to build my own bike and make as many of the parts as possible. So far I have made up the jig and frame in the pictures. The frame is …

1985 Virago XV1000 Build 
I bought the bike running and original, with the intention of pulling a bit of clutter off and giving her a quick clean up. That was a year and a half …

Garage Built Chopper! 
Before I decided to build this garage built chopper, I thought about buying a Japanese bike but knew I wouldn't be happy with it. So I decided to build …

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1995 Virago 1100! 
I found this 1995 Virago 1100 about 5 years ago as a dropped stock Yamaha with 12,000 km on it. Since then it has changed looks twice as I get a little …

GP 750 Chopper Part 2 
Kawasaki GP 750 Pro Street Chopper Part 2: Hi. Maybe someone remembers the first post with this chopper . 3D construction, the frame etc. After much …

Making A Vstar 250 A Rigid 
Ive got an 08 Virago 250, and wanting to build or have built a rigid bolt on rear section, instead of welding on the factory frame. So that if I would …

Help On This Custom Motorcycle Design! 
I'm an automotive engineer student from Staffordshire University. And as a part of my project, my task is to design a custom motorcycle and perform structural …

Rigid Nordic long bike frame and girder project 
I received a non running Yamaha 850 triple as a gift. Parts don't exist other then rare finds in salvage yards. I plan to build a jig and make a rigid …

Haven't started my building yet! 
OK, this site has convinced me to go ahead and tell you all my story. When I was a kid I rode a family friend's motorcycle around his property a few times …

Yamaha Virago XV700 
New life to my old bike: I have a 1985 Yamaha Virago XV700, She was ridden daily for years racking up just over 135,000 miles on her. But then I suffered …

Shovelhead or Evo? 
Shovelhead or Evo - Probably Shovelhead. I picked up an '83 FXR basket at a swap meet and sold off everything but the motor because I wanted this to …

2009 Streetbob 
I have a 2009 streetbob from new and have been doing some hard long kilometers. Last year I did 30,000 klm cruising around Australia visiting friends, …

A Wealth Of Bike Building Information! 
Hey Guys where did you come from? I have never seen a bike building source of information like this. A little over a year ago I signed up for the 9 part …

Hardtail Bike Build 
I did a hard tail kit a year and a half a go and had a blast. I road my bike all over hell and back. Was so much fun I thought I would do it again. BUT …

102cc Custom 1946 Harley Flathead  
Hello! I have a modern 102 inch engine that I have put in a 1946 Harley flathead frame. It´s a mix of all kind of parts. A lot are homemade.

Kawasaki gpz1000rx hardtail 
I am building a Kawasaki gpz1000rx hardtail chopper. Just thought I would share with you guys.

Honda 1980 CB750F 
Hello Everybody, This is my first build. Picked up a running 1980 CB750 for $200. I am going to turn it into a Bobber Style hardtail. The hardtail …

Art Deco Sissy Bar! 
Made a sissy bar out of 1/2 square 304 stainless rod. Hand bent it cold, drilled and tapped holes to screw it together since I don't have any welding …

Yamaha Xs 1100 Classic Race Bike 
My son and I have fallen greatly in love with classic motorcycles. Due to poor availability and the rip off artists we have in this country we can not …

Knucklehead Electra Springer and Panhead sumpinorother 
My next project or projects are more swap meet specials - I submit for your approval this Panhead and Knucklehead Engine. Which one gets finished first …

Triumph Bonneville T120R 1971 OIF 
Hello! You all!! My story is short but took us few years. It's a Triumph Bonneville project with my boy! So I keep him out of trouble. Now he is …

Building A Chopper And Staying Happy 
Building this chopper is my way of staying happy. I bought a frame from a neighbor and joined a welding course. It takes time but it does not matter and …

Rot Bike and Belgian Chopper 
Here's a picture of the former (1951) Belgian Army bike chopper, and my 1977 KZ650 Rat-Bike. Best Regards, Lemmy.

XLX 1000 Sportster 
My Sportster Chopper Project: I found this 1984 XLX 1000 Sportster on my way home from work. I stopped by and spoke to the owner. He wanted about 4 …

Bike Building and Assembly Tips 
I started with an smw mobster bike kit which is a sweet bike kit which just makes it easy to have all the parts from 1 place. It doesn't mean that it makes …

Harley Davidson Ironhead Sportster 
I was heading to K-mart to buy my grandson (only 46) a swing set. I came over a hill and bam this Ironhead Sportster Chopper hit me like a ton of bricks. …

1973 Honda Chopper 
When I started wanting a Chopper for myself, I decided right away that I did not want a production chopper. I wanted the real deal. Something inside …

Home Built Chopper 
Hey after watching OCC I said "I can do that"! I bought a rolling chassis off ebay and over the next few years I got all the parts. because I live in Canada …

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Softail Narrow Glide Chopper Build 
Working away from home and thought it would be a good way to occupy myself. Had some old parts and started adding. Still doing so. S&S 124, Santee frame, …

Triumph Bonneville T120 
This is my 1969 Triumph Bonneville T120 Bobber that I bought from a guy who built it around 2000 and won a trophy or two. It's the first bike I just bought …

1988 HD Sporster "Hardtail" 
I purchased this 1988 Sporster with 6,000 miles on it last year. It had the original tires. I started tearing it down last October for a winter project. …

The Hammer A Custom Hardtail 
From the city of Hamilton, Ontario. Known to all as a rough and tumble Steel town, comes a totally raw and tough looking bike with all the attitude of …

1977 KZ650B 
Bought the 1977 KZ650B in terrible shape for $350 last year. It was all original but nothing worked so the bike was not worth restoring to stock. I …

Honda Rebel Ideas Thoughts? 
Picked up a 99 plate 250 Honda Rebel that needs some work. Fuel tank has dents, fork seals leaking, rear drum a bit sticky and other bits n pieces. …

WLA 1942 Project In Progress 
Have owned and built bikes from the AMF days, but never had much interested in the Evolution. During the Evo years I rode a hardtail hand shift shovel. …

The Death Of Dennis Hopper 
When I was 15 I got interested in bikes...and the first movie I saw was EASY RIDER. I INSTANTLY FELL IN LOVE WITH CHOPPERS AND RIDING ACROSS COUNTRY. …

My Last Build 
I have a mid 90's soft-tail frame. Put a hard tail on it. I have the stock front forks. Nice spoke wheels front and back /new rubber. I have a 1250 Suzuki …

Time Zone Chopper 2 
Here is my Time Zone Chopper in primer, and now completed. First picture submitted: Time Zone 1.

Old Rigid Yamaha Rat Bike!  
1973 Yamaha TX 750 Parallel Twin Rat Bike: The Night Rider! I got this Yamaha TX 750 bike taken apart in boxes and in milk crates and I had never even …

Vulcan 750 Bobber 
First build: Vulcan 750 bobber... I'm going to Wyotech right now and back in December I got in an accident and totaled my truck, so I was out of a way …

First Time Bike Build 
First Time Bike Build... I've always been interested in bikes and how they were built. Then one day I got the guts up enough to finally build one of …

Danish Custom Chopper 
I build bikes from scratch. Fenders, gastanks, oiltanks, exhaust pipes, handlebars, air intake etc.

1990 Harley Chopper 
Picked up a original 1990 Harley and its totally original. It has 10.000 kilometers. I'm putting it the way I would like it. It's completely stock or was …

Gl1000 Fat Bobber 
This ain't your Dads GoldWing...Bought this 1979 GL1000 Goldwing from an old biker for $600 bucks. Took all the crap off of it like the fairing, hard bags, …

1450 TC Rigid Custom 
This is our newly finished 1450 TC rigid custom. The engine has S&S TC cases with Evo style mounts and is fitted into a modified Santee D&D 180 frame. …

Rigid Custom Chopper Project and an Indian Larry Story 
My Rigid Custom Chopper Project, and and Indian Larry Story and Jesse James Story... If I tell you how long I had this project you would most likely …

1983 Suzuki Tempter GR650 Hard Tail 
1983 Suzuki Tempter GR650 Hard Tail... About 5 years ago I was looking to buy my first bike. My dads friend said come over. I have a motorcycle in the …

Euro style cb900f streetfightercb 
This is an updated pic of my project (Euro style) cb900f streetfighter.

Time Zone Chopper 
Hi. I built this nasty chopper. 100 inch revtech motor 6 speed right side drive trans. 57 degree neck 14over front end. Tank fenders hand made crazy long …

My last rigid chop build 
I named this one "Alli Cat". I bought a wrecked Yamaha and built a frame around the engine,I hand built a fat rear fender,added a skirt setup to the fender, …

1988 Sporster Bobber 
1988 Sporster Bobber... I found a 1988 Sporster 883 with only 6,000 miles. It had the original tires on it. Bought a weld-on hard tail section and installed …

Jack Daniels Themed Bike 
This is my Jack Bike in front of the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg Tennessee... My pride and joy started life as a 2005 Night-train. A nice …

My 1st Frame up Build 
I started building this bike in March 2009. Just about finished and proud as hell. Chopper Guys Rigid frame 1 3/4" backbone stretch, 35 degree rake, …

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Home Built Custom Chopper 
First of all, I'm not a professional builder I'm just your average guy with some talent and a dream. I'm a welder and a machinist in my dad's shop. I'm …

Custom Kawasaki 800 
In 2007 a pal (Tony the milk) of mine came to me with a Kawasaki VN 800 B1 and said "what can you do with this"? I've spent many years buying motorcycles …

Suicide clutch hand shift bobber 
Sometimes I thinks its turning into a monster. Just your usual everyday suicide clutch, hand shift, home made bobber.

1981 cb900f Streetfighter 
(Euro style) cb900f streetfighter ... This is my second bike on here, the other one is a xvs 650 bobber... This was not my first choice of bike to …

Red Rigid Sporty 
My little Red Rigid Sporty is back and better than ever. Runs like a top fast and loud looks great gets all kinds of attention for a sportster.

SD 300 Roadstar 
SD 300 Roadstar: Hey all this is a new shop bike we are building to show off some of our new parts. It features a Redneck frame, Mean Street front end, …

Bobbed CM400  
Saw a show, got an itch, bought a cm400 because I hadn't ridden in years. Bobbed it, painted it, rode it. Runs great, starts easy, miles of smiles. …

Kz550 Bobber Project 
Kz550 Bobber Project: I've always wanted to build a motorcycle. I came across this kz550 for a good price and I figured now is the time. I picked this …

My chop progress 
Here's a pic of where I'm at with my rigid shovelhead bobber build most of the gussets are done now and its moving right along after getting more gas …

1991 Sporster Rigid 
Chopped Sportster with a 250 Rigid Frame. Rear Evo motor.

Tribute Custom Bike For Local Couple 
We built this tribute custom bike in memory of Dakota Zacharias at the request of his parents. Dakota passed away as a result of a blood bacteria. This …

Legacy Custom Softail Chopper 
I have built a one off custom softail chopper...it took five long years to build not because it was hard but for the financial reasons...as I had the money …

My KZ1000 Police Bobber 
I acquired this bike from my nephew when he bought a sportster. As soon as he had cut the back of the bike off and dropped it onto a 6x6 block I was hooked! …

Moved to Florida ( 75 Honda 550 four cylinder build) 
Well I have MOVED to Florida...("WE'RE RETIRED IN FLORIDA NOW MISTER"...EASY RIDER: Billy to Wyatt-the last scene of the movie) And all I can say is...IT'S …

1982 Yamaha Virago XV750 low rider chop 
1982 Yamaha Virago XV750... It was 21 years ago (1988) I just got my motorcycle permit (I live in Massachusetts). I was 16 years old. Riding my first …

Building my dream 
Hi All, Since I am a teenager, I always dreamed of building a harley custom bike from the ground up. Never did it for all kind of reasons, time, money, …

My 1971 CB750 
HERE IS A PIC OF MY 1971 CB 750. IT IS CHOPPED SUM BUT I'M THINKING OF MAKING IT TO A BOBBER STYLE. AT Picture is in MORROCO, IN.

CB750 CHOPPER'S 
I HAVE 2 CB 750'S ONE IS A 1971 CB 750 CHOPPED SOME AND A 1972 CB 750 ON A CUSTOM HARD TAIL FRAME. I REALLY ENJOY RIDING THEM, BUILDINGS THESE CHOPPS IS …

Honda 550 super sport 1975 
1975 Honda 550 super sport -- I got this bike from these people that had it from their son...he bought it new in 75 when he was still in high school...when …

my first dream bike 
Myself, harvindersingh sadiora, started three years ago building my first dream bike. I started with a rear wheel 195/13, a four wheeler tire with rim …

Yamaha 650 custom Daily Driver 
This my daily driver, a Yamaha 650 custom. I've done the j-slam changed the bars to z drag bars with batt grips, shaved the seat and covered with alligator, …

Who Built This Black Custom Motorcycle? 
I want to know who built this black custom motorcycle... Stealth style, seriously angry. I have no clue who built this bad machine,i just happened across …

Custom Lowrider Rigid Sporty 
Custom Lowrider Rigid Sporty: I bought this lil baby and put it back together but don't know how to get the wiring back to normal. It's not your average …

xvs650 Bobber Build 
Re: My xvs650 Bobber Build : Hi everyone. My xvs 650 Bobber is still not finished but here is a recent picture. It is now all running nice and I took …

FJ 1200 Yamaha Chopper Street Fighter 
Start of dry build-up o f FJ 1200 Yamaha Chopper Street Fighter. First time building a big 4. I am used to putting hardtail British bikes together - …

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CB450 Chopper Project 
My CB 450 Chopper Project: Friends, this is my current dream in the making. It's a modified CB450 that I want to transform into a chopper. I have been …

Suzuki GS750 Chopper! 
Suzuki GS750 Chopper called The Death bike. Carpe Diem. Hi my name is Lee and I am 22 years old. And everything you see I made myself at work and in …

XVS 650 Project 
I was given this xvs 650 as an unfinished project, been sitting for 4 years, bought a petcock, installed it and added some gas. I boosted from my car and …

Low Budget Rigid Custom Bike Project 
I have ABSOLUTELY NO MONEY in this rigid custom... The picture above is during the sheetmetal mock-up. I have bartered for every single part on this …

Old Shcool Japanese Chopper Projects 
The projects I am working on now is a 1983 suzuki gr650 tempter bobber, a 1981 suzuki gs650l custom (my first bike and a never-ending project), and a 1971 …

kz750 b3 Chopper 
A 1978 kz750 b3 chopper -- kicker. It's just an on going project and I'm haven fun doing it. It a twin with life pipes and loud.

Honda CM250C Bobber Project 
Setember 2007 - September 2008 project Honda CM250C Bobber... Picked up this Honda CM250 C in September 2007 for free. It is missing the starter, the …

First Time Home Built Chopper 
I have no idea how to build a chopper but for last two passed years I have seen all TV shows to build a chopper like American Chopper, British Biker Build …

xs650 Project 
I bought this 1979 xs650 special and intend to customize it. So I am putting it back to stock for rego, then i will pull it down and customize it. I have …

My Bobber Frame 
Bobber Frame: This is my shovel chassis I started building, and I also made my jig rake, but it's not set yet.

Rigid Shovelhead Bobber 
Frame: rigid shovelhead bobber. I have a 1973 Harley fx shovel, an 2007 Bonny, and a 52 AJS. Now I'm building a chopper which will be a rigid bar hopping …

Wifes first bike Custom Vulcan 500 
Re: the custom vulcan 500. My wife and I have been motorcycle enthusiasts for years, but could never afford a new bike and most people in our area believe …

Kawasaki z650 Chopper Trash Bike 
I bought a Kawasaki z650 engine on ebay for 60 euro here in Europe and I sent it to Cebu City, Philippines. This project will take a month. I’m using all …

Chopperbone Custom Project 
This chopper project idea came out when I bought a 100cc underbone bike for my wife, I ride a 150cc China cruiser bike which I customized as the day it …

Shovelhead Garage Bike 
I started gathering up parts for my shovelhead garage bike 11 years ago (1997) and finally completed the bike this past month. I am not a professional …

Honda CB550f 1975 Bobber 
Well I’ve tinkered with two projects a1974 750 Honda bought it for $60.00 very cheep. I cleaned the carbs and it fired up surprised I was, it ran like …

Kawasaki Bobber Chopper 
Re: My Kawasaki Bobber Hey guys, I built a simple reliable KZ650 vintage bobber . I love the bike and everything about it, but I cant seem to track …

My kind of vintage looking chopper  
Here is my kind of vintage looking chopper. I always like the look of vintage bikes but wanted to build a bike with four cylinders and disk brakes So here …

My Chopper Build  
I started this chopper build last year and its almost finished just needs a little paint and I will post the picture when the paint job is done. Steve …

Mall Bike champion 
I'm planning to build a new hardtail chopper. How do I choose tube metal for my chopper? What size and scheduled should I use? I have already converted …

1984 virago 750 
1984 Virago: I'm planning on building a bobber, I have the opportunity to buy an 84 Virgo 750 and was wondering if this would be a good bike to start with? …

Virago 125 
Je vous presente ma 125 virago.

El Bastardo Custom Chopper 
Thought you guys might enjoy my latest build called El Bastardo. Need any info just contact me. Ride long & Safe Bros Knucko

My First Build Custom Sportster 
I am deaf biker. Hoped that you will be bearing with my lousy English. I sold my harley that I can move to Sweden. I decided to build my first custom sportster. …

Ironhead Sportster: The Skullster 
Here is my modified 1985 Ironhead Sportster. It is my first try at a full ground up rebuild. I have moulded 23 skulls into the frame, 1 on front guard,1 …

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XLCH Ironhead -- Making the rare the ultra-rare 
Hey there! Name's Ken, and I got a real sweetie for all of you. I traded some tattoo hours to a buddy for his 1966 XLCH Ironhead, and there it begins. …

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 …

I want to build a chopper 
I would like any advice on how to get started with a softail or ridgid or softail frame. I am 6'8" weight 280lbs and want to be able to be comfortable. …

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 done …

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 …

VIRAGO 250 TRANSFORMADA 
My Customized Virago 250 ============================== We translated this for Anselmo...so if some of it does not make sense...well we tried. (Custom-Choppers-Guide …

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 few …

Low Life CB750 Chopper 
Well finally finished my cb750 chopper.

Cheap Chopper Build 
My cheap chopper build is a 650 Kawasaki. It's been lowered 5 inches, and the stretch 4 inches. It has a handmade seat, and it had struts on it, but it's …

1979 Honda Limited Edition 750 
Went on the El Diablo Run last year riding a 1980 Honda 750/street fighter. Most of the bikes were old school rigid choppers. I planned on going again …

1954 Bobber BSA Golden Flash Plunger Frame 
I'm looking often on blogs ore sites from USA reading what people writes and it is great reading. My build will be old style black frame black wheels and …

My 1979 XLH Sportster 
I am wanting to learn more about my bike and what can and can not interchange (parts from other ironhead sportys will work on my bike?) I would like …

1995 Sportster Project 
Hi. I have allways dreamth of an 70`s inspired chopper,(swedish style) and now I am starting to build one. I am gonna use my 95, 1200 evo sportster engine. …

My CB 750 Custom Chopper Project 3 
My CB 750 Project. These are three more captions: Tank build status, handle bar raisers: these are made out of a 2 inch solid bar bar that was rusting …

My CB 750 Custom Chopper Project 2 
By popular demand... (ha, ha) in regards to my CB 750 Project , here I am back with my build: Rear wheel is a 15" rim, original drum brake …

Pantail Rubbermount 
A roller, finally! This is my first bike...A swingarm panhead frame modified to a softail with a rubber mounted pan engine adapted to a late 5 speed transmission. …

Pointless Custom Chopper 
An Over The Top Chopper. Custom built in the garage. Frame, tanks, body panels and handle bars all custom built in the garage. Paint and seat also done …

"The Brik" 1983 Suzuki GR650  
Real Chopper Bobber Hardtail: 70's Kawasaki motor, gas tank, screaming, obnoxious pipes, rotated bars, reworked rear frame, handmade seatpan, license plate …

Chopper Project 2: Honda 650 
This is the second honda 650 work in progress.

Dirt Bike Chopper 
I bought an 100cc ag bike 3 months ago for $75. I started to build a go kart and lost interest, so I decided to build a chopper instead. I cut the back …

1984 Goldwing Custom: One Fast Bird 
I got a 1984 Goldwing that was bruned up. But I wanted a chopper so bad that I got it, and set to work on it. Now it so FAST that people say, 'what hell …

Wifes XS 400 Hardtail Bobber 
This is just 1 of our projects. This build is a full custom hard tail bobber from a Yamaha XS 400. We built the frame to fit my wife. Hard Tail is custom …

CB750 Dohc Chopper (Low Life) 
Got a Standerd CB750 last year right heap of rust, took it two the Number 1 ralley in middlesbourgh. After I got back home that weekend it was in the …

Custom Chopper # 1: The Sharkbike  
I built this custom chopper for a friend. It took a year and a half of all the spare time I could muster up. Fabricated handlebars etc. Greg.

Inverted Springer Project 
Yep, saw an inverted springer and decided to attempt to build one for my self. I am currently building an 79/80 XS650 yamaha rigid chopper. Didn't want …

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The "Jody" Tribute Bike 
Hi, January 24th 2006 my wife Jody passed away. Last winter I desited to build a bike to honor her memory. My oldest doughter Linda designed …

Kawi Twin 750 Custom 
Just aquired, fresh outta the weeds a '76 KZ750 B1 Twin and a KZ650 Four for parts. Not sure exactly how it will end up but would eventually like to buy …

Hard Core 2 Chopper 
I have always wanted a chopper. Not a harley...a chopper. The last time I rode a bike of any kind was 1974. It was a Honda 550 sportster. It was loud …

1080 80 ci FLH Calssic Chopper Project 
The picture above is the frame after powder coating postal blue. I Started with putting on new skins; then Taz and Hippie started in and now it's …

2004 Softail FXSTi:

"THE CHERRY PIE"  
I moved to Blairgowrie in 1995 because I had met these guys when I had my Biker pub and figured it would be a good place to put down some roots, and how …

2004 Sportster in Disguise 
I got this bike new in Oct. of '03 and immediately wanted to change it up. Getting custom parts was nearly impossible, since Harley made such a drastic …

Oldschool Softail Chopper 
Hi there. I bought an old 1988 softail, rode about 200 kms and then totaly stripped it and began to rebuild it to what I wanted {oldschool}. I Started …

125 Honda Shadow: "In Memory of Indian Larry" 
I am sending a "old" picture to you. One 125 Honda Shadow which I made in memory of the great Indian Larry. I know it does not have enormous wheels or …

Air Ride Prostreet Chopper 
Well I started the project about 6 months ago. The wife and I drove from Maine to Canada to pick out a frame at Rolling Thunder. We decided on a 250 rsd …

Building A Rigid Springer Chopper 
I am building a rigid chopper with a springer fork, solid rear wheel with a 200 rear tire (front is a traditional chopper 21".) Because my other bike …

CB750 DOHC Chop 
A freind of mine had a cb750 sitting around doing nothing, so i gave him £200 for it. It was called 'the black pig' at the time, and that was a understatement. …

Ground Up Build: My Sportster Chopper 
Hi everyone! Just thought you would like to see my lastest build I've been working on. I've been chopping bikes since I was 18 and lovin' every minute …

First Custom Bike and A Journey Of A Lifetime! 
Amigo’s, I live in Belgium and I’m building my first bike ( Chopper ) right now. Everything started 3 years ago when I came back from Daytona Bike Week. …

My Old School Chopper 
I was in Jr High School at the end of the 60s. Went to high school in 69. Saw choppers on the TV and wanted one a lot. I went thru life looking for …

My Sons Metric Chopper Rebuild 
Well it started when my son purchased a 2005 Suzuki Boulevard, he loved it. He wanted to buy a Harley Davidson but they were out of his price range. Not …

Honda CB 5150 "The Road Reaper" 
I bought 3 old CB750's from a guy that had been storing them in a warehouse since around 1992, a '73, '74, and a '78. None were complete, but the price …

Guam Biker 
I've owned a few Harley's and the only set back is there is always a couple owners with the same color and the same accessories you have. So the first …

My tribute bike 
Hi, I´m Hemi. I´m building a tribute bike to my wife I lost a year and a half ago. It started with a ´74 Honda SL350 allthough there isn´t much left …

I Built This Chopper In My Shed With Hand Tools! 
Hey there, this is my project. It is almost finished. Just have to redo the exhaust, make some handlebars and some other loose ends, and then it's ready …

Old Kaw Gets New Life 
This 1979 Kawasaki was given to me by a relative who's father, the original owner of the bike, died over 20 years ago. The bike sat in the back yard since …

1976 XLCH Project Bike 
I'm re-building my 1976 XLCH (mixed up). I call it my 76 mixxx cause about the only thing on the bike that's 76 is the numbers! I got dual discs on the …

Shovelhead Softail Bobber 
My Shovelhead Softail Bobber Project: First off I would like to say that this is going to be my first build. I'm 27 years old and am learning as I go. …

F.T.W. Bobber 
This F.T.W. Bobber was a project a friend started, but soon became overwhelmed with the build and asked for my help. Having just graduated from A.M.I. …

The DEATH METAL Chopper  
I started making payments in April of last year to have a chopper built by a machinist/ bike builder in my local area. By January this year I had it paid …

kz1000 Chopper 
I bought a 2001 kz1000p (as it was when the police had it)- I got it pretty cheap but still could have paid more than it was worth - who knows! After looking …

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Yamaha XS Bobber 
This all starts with me fullfilling a common life dream. I bought a Harley! Ya, It's a sportster but it's a Harley! I love it. With some personal touches …

Harley Davidson XL883 1200 
My plan this past winter was to completely rebuild my Sporty but thanks to the economy that was canceled. However, I did have the money to purchase a Wiseco …

1972 Santee Shovelhead Rigid Frame 
I am starting off with a 1972 santee shovelhead rigid frame with a rake of 36-38 degrees. Just wondering if any body can tell what length forks and style …

1976 GL1000 Goldwing 
I have a 1976 GL1000 Goldwing and my first idea was restore the bike as original, but now I thinking build a custom bike using parts of the others bikes. …

White Lightning Custom Built Chopper 
Attached is a picture of my most recent chopper build. A chopper I call white lightning. It's a build on a kraftworks chopper frame, 2 inch tubing, 45 …

Hardtail Shovelhead Style Chopper 
the one on the front is my current bike building project. Hi, I've been building bikes for over 27 years now. My first was a Belgium Army bike from …

2 Bike Builds At Once 
I started out with one bike build and before I knew it I had 2 going. This will take me a lifetime I'm sure, but it sure does relax a guy and fun for my …

My first one off bike 
This is my first one off bike build. All sheetmetal and handlebars are mine. Handhammered and rolled on english wheel and tig welded. Also fabbed pipes …

2002 Vulcan Classic 1500 
The name is RED I got this 2002 Vulcan Classic 1500 Chopper Bobber so I can cut it up and for the fact that they don’t make very many aftermarket parts …

No Buttons Hard Tail Custom Chopper  
This chopper is a kick start, suicide, no buttons, and no shocks allowed custom. 80" Evo. Full time job. Tom Bain

1983 Virago Chopper 
Hi there. Here is my 1983 Virago Chopper almost fully done. I've been working on it the whole summer and still riding it while I´m changing it. As you …

Moto Guzzi Falcone 500 
I live in macedonia and I am building my first bike. I started about 10 months ago...

Yamaha Virago Custom Chopper Project 
Hi everyone, My bike is an '85 Yamaha 1000 Virago. I know, to many. These wanna-be customs are not too attractive, but when you strip off all the unneeded …

My CB 750 Custom Chopper Project 
I always wanted a Harley...and I started considering a loan, but after stepping out of a dealer I realized I could not get most of my salary for the monthly …

2001 Harley Davidson Sporty 
It all started on a cold stormy night in March of the year 2001. "I want a Harley Davidson" I said to myself. So I went to the local Harley shop and ordered …

My First Custom Chopper Build 
The theme of the bike is "Money To Burn": Two years ago I attended a bike builders bootcamp at Pro-One in Pamona CA. After much consternation, I decided …

250cc Ground Up Chopper Build! 
This bike is built entirely by hand: Frame, fenders, gas tank, handlebars, seat, springer fork, and paint. The engine is 250cc, rear disc brakes.

My 1974 Custom HD FXE 
This is what was a 1974 Harley Davidson FXE Super Glide. I bought this old bike from local HD Dealer (who had it for YEARS) thinking it only required …

250 cc chopper bike 
I got a new 250 cc bike, 2 stroke and I am customizing it slowly. I spend a lot of time only on my 250 cc chopper bike.

CB750 Frame 
Here's where I'm at with one project. Trying to decide if I want a hardtail or a brat bobber. any Thoughts or suggestions?

1984 Kawasaki Chopper  
1984 Kawasaki ZN700 Chopper (GB/UK) rebuild and custom on budget... Got my bike from a swap website, previous owner said and advertised very good runner …

1982 kz1000 Project 
I bought a 1982 kz1000 basket case for a 100.00 a few years ago. I went into heart failure so I became disabled and now I'm taking time to customize it. …

My Twin Cam B Bobber 
Twin cam B bobber (Twinkie): I started to do custom airbrush art in 2006. Took a 2004 twincam B motor on trade for some custom paint. 95 inches with all …

Kawasaki KZ1000p Ratt Bobber 
This Kawasaki KZ1000p Bobber is my current project. I am looking for a Kawasaki kz1100 with fuel injection. I want to put a soft tail frame on it …

Honda CB 900C Bobber Project 
Like many posters I've always wanted to chop a motorcycle, but could never get enough parts together to start anything. I once got a starter sporter that …

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1982 Virago Chopper Project 
Well, where do I start?

Poor mans dream... 
I work paycheck to paycheck and don't have the money to buy the nice custom rides that I see riding down the roads. I have realized that in order to have …

The Marauder Custom Chopper  
A killer custom chopper brought to you by Ercan in Turkey.

Kawasaki GP 750 Pro Street Chopper  
Kawasaki gp 750 Pro Street Chopper: It's a long story. I am a student at the University design. I wanted to build a hot rod car, but in this country it's …

Americanizing A Yamaha Bobber 
I wanted a cool bike but I didn't have the money to buy a ready to go chopper or bobber. I always kind of turned my nose to the Japanese bikes until I …

1996 Yezdi roadking  
It's Pranav from India. Actually I am customizing my classic bike that is a YEZDI ROADKING 250CC to become more of a chopper. But due to insufficient knowledge …

Moto Guzzi California EV 
I'm planning on rebuilding my bike into a custombike. I've got some idea's but still a lot to learn. Anyone who's got experience in rebuilding a moto …

Custom Sportster BARB2 
Re: 1200 custom sportster -- Hi my name is Joe. My project is Barb2, the name on my license tag Barb1 is in my garage on my "05" 1200 custom sporty. …

My Kikker 5150 "Super Bobber" by Renzo Jones. 
Last Christmas my dad bought me a hardknock bobber kit from the guy's at kikker 5150. A pocket bike and midi motorcycle company. The hardknock is …

Panhead Project 
I am planning on building a 1948 HD panhead using replica after market parts. I would like to use an original frame if I could, at least part of it would …

Softail Frame Build Completion! Not rated yet
I first posted my build on this page: Softail Frame Fabrication It's now road legal, having taken about 3 years it worked out to be a very rewarding …

4 Bikes I've Built Over The Years Not rated yet
The bikes above are just a few I've built over the years. The chopped red bike was my first build. I've been riding it since 1974. It's a 1969 BSA Thunderbolt …

Paughco Rigid S&S 117"  Not rated yet
Here is my story. I recently got obsessed with harleys and choppers, so I bought an 84 virago to bob out and resell to afford a Harley project. Well that …

Building From Scrap! Not rated yet
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 …

Harley 1948 Hardtail frame Not rated yet
Hey folks! I'm an engineering student and a bike enthusiast too. And per due my interest in bikes(especially choppers). I and few of my friends tried …

Sabre Custom Not rated yet
I bought this Sabre as a rebuilt title. Low speed drop. So someone took the insurance money and added pipes. Rebuilt the carbs, new tires, and a windshield. …

316 S/S on the menu! Not rated yet
After the Kawasaki VN800 project went out the door it wasn't long before the next project rolled up to the lift. Yamaha FZ 750 in a hard tail stretch. …

280 Left Hand Drive Custom Bike! Not rated yet
I bought this roller and hired a friend who worked in a shop and it never got finished so I thought to myself, well I have owned over a dozen customs so …

GSXR front end bolt on to a late model sportster Not rated yet
I want to bolt on a GSXR front end to a late model sporty. I reworked the top clamp of a TL1000s, turned a longer Harley stem and pressed it into the TL …

Girl Powered Not rated yet
I resigned from my nursing job when my last kid left the home, my brother invited me to live with him and help out with his business, which is bike building …

Mikes Savage 650  Not rated yet
A bro got this bike for nada, nothing, not one cent. He was told the bikes motor was blown or the piston was bent. He got it and it and it sat for a year. …

Chopper Build At 55! Not rated yet
Well, being an auto mechanic for 25 years and raising 3 kids, I'm starting (at last) my dream chopper project at 55 Years old. My first purchase was …

Big Bear Choppers D.A. Kit Build Not rated yet
My Brother and I got this Big Bear Choppers D.A. Kit bike in kit form about 3 years ago with the intent to sell it for a small profit. I spent a year …

Troy and the Guzzis Not rated yet
I have 2 Guzzis. Built the first, built the trailer hitch, luggage rack on it. I tore it down to the frame. Did the top end, built the carbs in my bathroom. …

Hubless Chopper Not rated yet
I think I lost my mind and went a little crazy on this hubless chopper. First bike build! Picture is in hill city 2010. (I am a plumber).

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My First Ground Up Chopper Build Not rated yet
Not my first custom, but it's my first ground up chopper build. It's a Rolling Thunder 2" tube frame. 4" out, 0" up, drop seat, 35 degree rake. 113 S&S, …

To design and build a chopper... Not rated yet
You ask for it so here it is: my plans to design and build a chopper. First let me say that I have never designed or built a motorcycle in my life, so …

Not the only virago owner! Not rated yet
Well let’s see, a brother of mine, had this virago all original, well I can’t stand original being the motor head I am, so this 82 virago shaft drive, …

1995 XV1100  Not rated yet
I am vertically challenged and haven't ridden since I broke my back in an accident and was paralyzed so wanted to start out small. I bought a 1995 XV1100, …

Custom frame 250 softail Not rated yet
Hello all, I'll try and keep this short. Few years ago a buddy and I decided we were going to build ourselves some choppers. We knew nothing about building …

How Do I Become A Builder? Not rated yet
At first I was thinking about Customizing my bike but I sold it now and I need to know if there is any Courses or Classes. I really need to know what Can …

1972 Electra Glide Project Not rated yet
1972 Electra Glide Project: Currently stock, with the exception of 6" risers and 18" buckhorn handlebars.. The plan: 1. Change front end to a regular …

Custom Hardtail Chopper Not rated yet
Custom Hardtail Chopper "THE HAMMER" -- Updated From This Post. Specifications: Bike owner: Prostreethotrods Year/make: 2004 custom hardtail …

1981 Honda cb900f Sreetfighter Part 2 Not rated yet
This cb900f is the almost final outcome of my winter build. Here is 1981 Honda cb900f Sreetfighter Part 1 ... It began in 0ct 09, with a bone stock cb900f …

1973 Honda Old School Chopper Not rated yet
This 1973 Honda Old School Chopper picture is after paint. Novice builder seeks advice... Hi Guys, Its my first build, and probably only build,I …

1981 cb900f Streetfighter Part 2 Not rated yet
Update on my cb900f. The tail section is finally finished. Now I am grafting an R1 Bellypan onto it.

Rephased Yamaha XS2 Chopper Not rated yet
Rephased Yamaha XS2 on 70's C&G frame... This is the bike my father-in-law gave me. He originally built it from a 1972 Yamaha xs2 650cc that he bought …

1957 Hardtail EVO Not rated yet
About the 1957 Hardtail EVO... I bought this bike 8-9 years back as a runner. The drivetrain, forks, and basic sheetmetal were altogether and she was …

The First Step To My Chopper Build Not rated yet
Well I took the first step to building a chopper with many more to come. But when I ordered the prints for my frame, I didn't know how close I was to opening …

Fat Bastard 250 Not rated yet
Re: Fat Bastard 250 I broke my back the 2nd time in 1992 & sold my Fat Bob radical Chopper ... to painful to ride. then in 2000 I was DX'd with Lung …

Red Rigid Sportster Back Not rated yet
My red rigid Sportster is back and running like a bat outta hell. Got new picks!

Kawasaki KZ 1000 R Not rated yet
This is my bike tanks for helping me with my Kawasaki KZ 1000 R.

Big bear Chopper kit Not rated yet
Picked up a Big bear Chopper kit, mocked it up, disassembled and sent to paint at jeillusions in Eugene Oregon. Doing the final assembly but going slow. …

A Chopper From a Bicycle Frame Not rated yet
Well.. My dad has built a Go-Kart and I wanted to until I found this site. Now I'm Eager to Build it but I need millions of help. I'm trying to make it …

House of Mongon Not rated yet
I am setting up a custom shop in Thailand. KhonKaen to be precise. I am currently planning a customization of my V-Rod 2008 that I bought in Hong Kong. …

100cc Underbone Converted Chopper Not rated yet
I assembled this converted Underbone Chopper because I can't afford to buy a big engine. I made it from a ladies type motorcycle or moped underbone. I've …

Kawasaki Twin 750 Custom update Not rated yet
This is an update to Kawasaki Twin 750 Post: 13 months worth. Mid project peek! I started out in September, 2007 with a pair of sorry a** looking …

Swinging Sixties Chopper Not rated yet
Sixties Chopper: Hey everyone and anyone who's interested. I've started moving my bike ahead in time, from the bare-ass bomber 50's style, into the swinging …

Willy's Custom Chopper Not rated yet
This custom chopper was built using parts purchased from the internet. Willy

Classic Motorcycle Project Not rated yet
Classic Motorcycle: I have missed riding for a long time and have searched for something to ride that I liked. I am not a crotch rocket kind of guy and …

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My Plans To Build Not rated yet
After reading through some of the stories here I decided to post my intentions for my 84 virago 1000, as soon as I get back from Iraq in November. I am …

My First Chopper: Shovelhead Build Not rated yet
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 Orlando). …

What Chris Says Not rated yet
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 …

The Soul Shaker Custom Chopper Not rated yet
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 …

Capton America Chopper Not rated yet
I know this bike was built on a rigid frame. I would like to build mine on a soft tail frame. I am a big chopper fan. I own a 2000 sportster. I have looked …

Modifying A 750 Ninja Front End Not rated yet
Im modifying my 750 ninja's front end fork suspension into a center hub steering swing arm. The body cover also is going to change. No pictures yet. Can …

Home Made Sportser Low Seat Custom Chopper  Not rated yet
Hello you all. Here is a little story about my bike. For many years I wanted a Harley Davidson. Not a stock bike. I am not a tall guy and most of the bikes …