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80Fork Length, Rake and Trail
One of the most crucial components when building a custom chopper, or customizing a motorcycle, is the front forks. Whether you choose tube forks, springer forks or girder forks the right front end will significantly affect ride comfort and...
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74How to be a biker {or at least look like one}
Toungue & cheek look at the biker lifestyle, even Badass bikers were once sadass bikers, there's no biker schools, so hopefully this helps.
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75What Style Chopper is Right For Me?
When it comes to custom chopper styles there are four basic classes. Each chopper style has its own beauty and appeal. The trouble comes when deciding which style to build! It is important to be honest about...
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78Motorcycle Number Plates
Every motorised vehicle that can be legaly driven on the UK's public roads must have on display a number plate. This has been the law since 1904. At this time the government decided it was a good idea that they should be able to trace vehicles and...
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71Custom Bikes at the Show
Now there is more to the Javits show than just the new bikes from the major manufactures. How about the customs? As I previous noted the custom bike world peaked probably 2004-05 with thanks to “American Chopper” and Biker Build Off"...
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76Custom Chopper
My chopper history started way back in 1979. Back then I had been encouraged by some friends and Easy Rider magazine. Through them I was able to learn all kinds of things. Back then bikers rode just about any...
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85My First Custom Motorcycle Build
When I began my first custom motorcycle build, I quickly learned the three E’s: excitement, exhilaration, and exhaustion. There is absolutely no confusing me for a master builder, that is for sure! I have read up on the subject, subscribed to...
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80Motorcycle Front Ends
When it comes to creating a custom chopper or customizing a motorcycle, the front forks (front end) of a motorcycle will have a significant impact on both the ride and aesthetics. The primary function of forks, however, is to attach the front wheel...
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71Building a custom ironhead chopper on a budget
Building a custom chopper from start to finish. The journey and pride of building a bike.
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702011 10 Best Airbrush Helmets
In 2006, I bought my very first sports bike, a brand new 2006 Suzuki GSXR 600. While my bike was being prepped, I was directed to the accessories department to pick out a motorcycle helmet since I wouldn't be able to ride off without one. As soon as...
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