So you want to build a bobber/chopper? Look here first... (NEW INFO!)

[VonYinzer]

Rake and trail calculator. VERY IMPORTANT. UNLESS YOU WANT A BIKE THAT HANDLES LIKE A SHOPPING CART, STUDY UP!
http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/rakeandtrail.html

More basic frame geometry info...
http://sportbike.natkd.com/motorcycle_geometry_101.htm
FREE DOWNLOADS:http://www.tonyfoale.com/software.htm

Great info for frame fabrication...
http://www.mechwerks.com/MechWerks_home.htm
http://www.knucklebusterinc.com/tech/FrameFabrication.pdf
http://www.custom-choppers-guide.com/motorcycle-frame-blueprints.html

Know what your working with...
http://www.steelforge.com/ferrous/carbonsteel.htm
http://www.spaco.org/hrvscr.htm
http://www.onlinemetals.com/steelguide.cfm

You want to hardtail that S.O.B? Well build a jig!
http://www.knucklebusterinc.com/tech/FrameJigInfo.pdf
http://monsterguide.net/how-to-build-a-motorcycle-jig

A frame is only as strong as the welds holding it together...
http://www.weldingengineer.com/
http://www.esabna.com/EUWeb/MIG_handbook/592mig7_1.htm
http://www.ehow.com/video_4908534_what-difference-between-tig-mig.html

Properly set up suspension will make the difference between haulin ass to the party, and havin your ass hauled to the hospital...
http://wumrc.engin.umich.edu/~shiha/jpapers/87_JCSME_suspension.pdf
http://www.carbibles.com/suspension_bible_bikes.html
http://www.shockabsorbersworld.com/motorcycle-shock-absorber.html

Consider your wheels and forks as a part of the frame. Make it all right...
http://www.largiader.com/balancer/
http://splashmedia.co.nz/users/britten/art3.html
http://www.motorcycleparts-accessories-andmore.com/motorcyclerims.html
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/service_steering_head_bearings/index.html
http://dansmc.com/steering_bearings.htm


This by no means is an end all, be all of how its done. Just some info to make sure that when your lookin' like a badass on your newly built bobber your doing it without killing yourself.

[VonYinzer]

Cool pic huh?

[Curbcast]

Dude, what are you?  Some kind of bionic link prompter?  Your a treat to have on the site!  Definitely giving back man!  Making me look bad.  I seem to be here just to learn.  Selfishness...
Wicked links!

[VonYinzer]

Just tryin to help out... I see a lot of "this is what I want", but not enough "how do I do this right?" I love custom bikes, and the folks who build and ride them. Dont want to see anyone pour their time and money into something thats not worth it.

[VonYinzer]

Part two:

[kbmx613]

Thanks man, the gift of knowledge.....Holy crap this is some cool stuff!

[VonYinzer]

More info for the home builder...
---ITS THE LITTLE THING THAT MATTER... THATS WHAT SHE SAID...---
CUSTOM GAUGEShttp://www.thehoffmangroup.com/aurora/?gclid=CIe-65OFlZ8CFc5L5QodPg9ZJA
INTERNAL THROTTLE HOW TO:http://boardtracker.blogspot.com/2009/02/internal-throttle.html
http://www.bikernet.com/garage/PageViewer.asp?PageID=437
MAKE YOUR OWN CUSTOM TAILLIGHTS:
http://www.theledlight.com/ledcircuits.html

---IF YOU DIDNT MAKE IT, CAN YOU REALLY CALL IT YOURS? WELL OF COURSE YOU CAN, BUT MAKE IT ANYWAY YA LAZY JERK.---
---EXHAUST:---
http://www.magnumforceracing.com/ubend.asp  (just a suggestion to get you thinking. Ive never used them and cannot reccomend them because of that.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4481199_make-motorcycle-exhaust.html
http://www.cyclespot.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-22.html

---PUT YOUR ASS ON SOME HOMEMADE CLASS:---
http://japbobbers.blogspot.com/2009/02/making-solo-seat.html
http://www.leathercraftsecrets.com/
http://www.ehow.com/how_15430_stitching-awl-leather.html

---SOME MORE WHEEL/BRAKE INFO:---
http://physiology.usouthal.edu/restore/wheel/wheel.html
WITH VIDEOhttp://www.ehow.com/videos-on_526_repair-motorcycle-brakes.html

--WIRING---
READ ME FIRST!http://www.electrosport.com/technical-resources/library/articles/how-motorcycle-charging-system-works.php
http://www.btinternet.com/~jhpart/bkwirec.htm
WITH VIDEO:http://www.custom-choppers-guide.com/custom-chopper-wiring.html
http://www.cyclepedia.com/charging-system-testing-and-troubleshooting/

---FREE ONLINE HOW TO---VERY COOL:---
http://dansmc.com/MC_repaircourse.htm

---TIRES. BLACK, RUBBER AND KEEPING YOUR ASS OFF THE BLACKTOP SINCE THE 1800s. ---
WITH VIDEO:http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_523_change-motorcycle-tires.html
http://www.steelthundercc.com/tiresizes.html
THE REST IS REALLY ALL PERSONAL PREFERENCE.

---FUCK THE MAN... WELL KINDA, OK NOT AT ALL, JUST FIGURED I SHOULD SAY IT SOMEWHERE IN A BOBBER THREAD---
http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/laws.asp

[VonYinzer]

Im soooo bored at work today...

---CHAIN AND SPROCKET INFO---
http://chain-guide.com/toc.html
http://www.gizmology.net/sprockets.htm

---FRONT END SWAPS---
http://www.ohiocaferacers.com/ (Click on Tech Tips on the left...)

---KEEP WHATEVER THAT IS YOU PICKED UP AT THE BAR FROM FALLIN OFF.---
http://www.streetchopperweb.com/tech/0601_stcp_fabricating_sissy_bar/index.html

---BECAUSE ITS BADASS. JOCKEY SHIFT SET-UP---
http://www.bikernet.com/garage/PageViewer.asp?PageID=152

---CANT RIDE IF YA CANT SEE---
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/122_0310_headlight_aiming/index.html
http://www.gadgetjq.com/aimheadlight.htm

---SOME MORE CRAFT PROJECTS. BREAK OUT THE GLUE GUN AND GOOGLY EYES.---
http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/articles/index?page=articles64.html
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-a-fiberglass-mold-for-a-motorcycle-fender/

[Maritime]

If this isn't a sticky yet it should be, this is going to save a lot of us google time.  I am starting a project plan now for the basic parts of the bobber I hope to build and I want to do alot of this stuff from scratch.  Von this is great!  My budget is 0 and I am going to be scroungiing parts and building anything I can myself.

You Da man!

[Tim]

Sticky now

[Drewski]

Wow! Quite a volume of quality info here!    Very good! 

I would also say that safety should never be sacrificed! For any reason! 

[Tunz]

awesome info here! thanks alot for this post...will come handy in the future undoubtedly!

 

[VonYinzer]

Know the history... PLEASE ADD TO THIS IF YA HAVE SOMETHING COOL!!!! This is just a start.

http://theselvedgeyard.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/13-rebels-mc-wild-motorcycle-gang/
HE DIDNT ALWAYS BUILD SHIT... http://www.arlenness.com/about_history.aspx
http://www.choppers.com/history.asp (This may be mostly B.S., but theres some cool stuff too.)
http://www.finchscustoms.com/
http://www.coachbuilt.com/des/h/howard/howard.htm ( >:(Its not just a brand of FUCKING STUPID t-shirts and trucker hats...)
http://www.boozefighters.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easy_Rider

Now add your 2 cents folks...

[VonYinzer]

[Swagger]

Von, just had a chance to look at this thread...man you are a stud for compiling all this info.
All of it is useful at some point too. You rock brutha!

But damnitalltohell......you let the cat outta the bag on the custom gauges.