Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Build a Cheap Custom Bobber From a Kit
Build a Cheap Custom Bobber From a Kit
By Allen Black
If you are a avid motorcyclist and a want to be bike builder, building a custom bike on a budget, should seem very interesting and exciting. The best deal in my opinion is the Kikker "HardKnock" 5150 Bobber kit which starts under $1500.00, which is shipped in 4 boxes and can be assembled in 4-8 hours. The bobber can be easily be made street legal, it is a kit will will have to be registered with your state and also comes with a MSO - ( Manufacture State of Origin ). The MSO will help in the process in receiving a state title.
What attracted me the most was the true bobber authentic looks and the price was not so bad either. It has many add-on features which helps it to fall under the custom motorcycle category. The kit only requires basic mechanic skills and tools, which is very nice. Another great feature is the gas mileage, over 100 miles on a full 1.3 gallon tank. I like the idea of saving money and the enjoyment of riding a motorcycle.
The kit had two choices for engine sizes- 125cc, 4-stroke engine with a semi-auto 4-speed transmission. Also a 200cc, 4-stroke with a semi-auto 5-speed transmission. More standard features include jockey shift & forward foot controls, kick & electric start, front and rear disk brakes, springer front suspension, which is only on the 125cc model. It has a top speed 57 miles per hour- 110cc model and 70-75 miles per hour- 200cc model. It is 80" long and has a seat height 25". Some add-on options are colors- gloss black with 8-ball, all flat black, metallic blue or gold w/rally stripe. Keeping with the bobber design are ape hangers or drag handlebars. Choose between two frame finishes- chrome or flat black. Wheel colors are flat black, red or chrome. Seat cover colors are black, white or leather. How about the cool bobber shifter knobs which are 8-ball or dice and tires choices are black or the classic whitewall. The final options to finish off that custom bike are upturned pipes, speedometer kits, license plate mount kits with LED light and knurled billet grips.
The Kikker Bobber is a great bike for the money. It has the appearance of a very expensive custom motorcycle. Kikker has a great support staff and the parts are readily available. Also being a kit, it would be great to brag on the builder- you. Build a Bobber, today!
Allen Black owner of ChoppersBobbers. Large selection of choppers, bobbers and accessories. For more information visit http://www.choppersbobbers.com, we have free informative articles, pics, videos and more. Enjoy.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Allen_Black
http://EzineArticles.com/?Build-a-Cheap-Custom-Bobber-From-a-Kit&id=1828692
Saturday, January 10, 2009
The Right Tools For Building a Chopper
The Right Tools For Building a Chopper
By Allen Black
As in any building trade, the right tools are required to perform a task safely and efficiently. I will discuss the tools required to build your dream chopper, at home. The tools mentioned should be searched online or your local retail store for the best deal and quality, to insure building your chopper will be a great experience. Also the tools mentioned will enhance the value of your chopper and get some get feedback from your buddies.
Chopper Building Tools
1. Chain breaker- remove the chain form your bike, a great tool. The main chain link should be very strong and can be very difficult to remove without the chain breaker tool. It is not too expensive and can save a lot of time when you are working on your chopper.
2. Chain press tool- makes reinstalling the chain much easier. This method is easier than the old hammer method which can be quite painful.
3. Compression tester- Check the compression of your engine. It is useful as it can tell you when you should rebuild your engine. Checks for bad rings, scarred cylinders and much more.
4, Hydraulic brake bleeder- bleed the air from your brake system. When repairing your brakes, air can enter into your brake lines. It removes the trapped air and does not require the assistance of another individual, to bleed your brakes.
5. Handle bar and sub frame straightener- straightens your frame or handle bars, easily. In some cases, straighten your chopper frame or handle bars, will require more than a cheater bar. The straightener can to do it efficiently and safely to insure best results.
6. Clutch holding tool and spring compression tool- they will aid in removal and installation of your clutch.
7. Fork tools- fork oil gage and seal drivers. The oil gage will check your level of fork oil and seal drivers will aid in installing your new fork seals, much easier.
8. Flywheel puller- remove your flywheel much easier and not cause any damage to your parts.
9. Motorcycle lift- will aid in lifting your motorcycle and be in a raised position to be able to safely perform repairs.
Above we have mentioned some of the tools, in which you will need to build, repair or restore your custom chopper. Now go out fix something!
Allen Black owner of ChopperBobbers. Large selection of choppers, bobbers, kits and accessories. For more information visit http://www.choppersbobbers.com , we have free informative articles, great pics., videos and more. Enjoy.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Allen_Black
http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Right-Tools-For-Building-a-Chopper&id=1829478
Build a Cheap Custom Bobber From a Kit
Build a Cheap Custom Bobber From a Kit
By Allen Black
If you are a avid motorcyclist and a want to be bike builder, building a custom bike on a budget, should seem very interesting and exciting. The best deal in my opinion is the Kikker "HardKnock" 5150 Bobber kit which starts under $1500.00, which is shipped in 4 boxes and can be assembled in 4-8 hours. The bobber can be easily be made street legal, it is a kit will will have to be registered with your state and also comes with a MSO - ( Manufacture State of Origin ). The MSO will help in the process in receiving a state title.
What attracted me the most was the true bobber authentic looks and the price was not so bad either. It has many add-on features which helps it to fall under the custom motorcycle category. The kit only requires basic mechanic skills and tools, which is very nice. Another great feature is the gas mileage, over 100 miles on a full 1.3 gallon tank. I like the idea of saving money and the enjoyment of riding a motorcycle.
The kit had two choices for engine sizes- 125cc, 4-stroke engine with a semi-auto 4-speed transmission. Also a 200cc, 4-stroke with a semi-auto 5-speed transmission. More standard features include jockey shift & forward foot controls, kick & electric start, front and rear disk brakes, springer front suspension, which is only on the 125cc model. It has a top speed 57 miles per hour- 110cc model and 70-75 miles per hour- 200cc model. It is 80" long and has a seat height 25". Some add-on options are colors- gloss black with 8-ball, all flat black, metallic blue or gold w/rally stripe. Keeping with the bobber design are ape hangers or drag handlebars. Choose between two frame finishes- chrome or flat black. Wheel colors are flat black, red or chrome. Seat cover colors are black, white or leather. How about the cool bobber shifter knobs which are 8-ball or dice and tires choices are black or the classic whitewall. The final options to finish off that custom bike are upturned pipes, speedometer kits, license plate mount kits with LED light and knurled billet grips.
The Kikker Bobber is a great bike for the money. It has the appearance of a very expensive custom motorcycle. Kikker has a great support staff and the parts are readily available. Also being a kit, it would be great to brag on the builder- you. Build a Bobber, today!
Allen Black owner of ChoppersBobbers. Large selection of choppers, bobbers and accessories. For more information visit http://www.choppersbobbers.com, we have free informative articles, pics, videos and more. Enjoy.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Allen_Black
http://EzineArticles.com/?Build-a-Cheap-Custom-Bobber-From-a-Kit&id=1828692
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Japanese Monkey Bike Parts
Hi Everyone, lets look at some Japanese monkey bike parts manufacturers.
Japan is the home of the monkey bike, and is the biggest market for custom monkey bike parts. There are several magazines devoted to monkey bikes, monkey bikes parts and anything related to monkey bikes. There are many Japanese manufacturers that produce very high quality monkey bike parts. In this article we will take a look at some of them.
Takegawa: Takegawa is one of the most well known monkey bike parts manufacturers. They produce alot of high quality bore up/engine kits, 88cc/124cc bore up kits, transmission kits, clutch kits and many other monkey bike engine parts. They are excellent quality.
Kitaco: Kitaco are also well known outside japan, they also make a lot of the bore up engine kits for HONDA monkey.
Gcraft: Gcraft are very popular and they make some excellent parts like aluminium swingarms for the monkey and dax, in fact they make a lot of swingarms,and tank,seats,body parts for the HONDA monkey and HONDA dax. Excellent quality and very popular.
OVER: Over racing mainly make mufflers, they make some excellent stainless steal and titanium mufflers for the HONDA monkey and dax. Hand made these mufflers are pricey however they are some of the best mufflers money can buy.
OHNISHI HEAT magic: A bit similar to OVER, the make excellent hand made titanium mufflers for the honda monkey and dax.
ZERO racing: Zero make good quality affordable mufflers and exhausts for the dax and monkey. You can choose from about seven different types of silencer to go with your exhaust. The silencers are round, pointy, with a lip, blue color etc.
Yoshimura: Yoshimura make exhausts for big motorbikes as well as monkey bikes. They are very good quality. They have type 1-7 exhausts for the honda monkey. The exhausts come with carbon or titanium silencers.
Falcon: Falcon are a small company that make really nice 12" polished aluminium wheels for the monkey or dax. The 12" wheels come in 3, or 3.5 width. They also make monkey bike mufflers, dax mufflers, dax bracket, and tires for the 12" wheels.
Clipping point: Strange name, they make a nice unusual shaped monkey bike muffler.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Matt_Mcsweeney
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