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Published: November 3, 2006
Ever dreamed of owning your own chopper? Thirty years ago, owning a chopper meant you had to take an existing stock motorcycle, ‘chop' and strip down its pieces, remaking your bike from there – an expensive, difficult process intimidating most casual riders. But these days, it has never been easier to build your own bike from a chopper kit.
Just as a blank canvas and a full palette offer an artist unlimited possibilities, so does the collection of raw metal contained in a chopper kit. Even if others purchase the same kit, your own style and design choices will create a chopper entirely your own.
Purchasing a chopper kit (a collection of the parts you will need to make your chopper) saves you money right away. Instead of stripping down old motorcycles and junking the parts you do not need, chopper kits come with no added fat. Chopper kits even come with a detailed pair of instructions to allow you to get working on your chopper as soon as you have time.
It will take a considerable amount of devoted hours and general knowledge to assemble your chopper from the pieces of raw metal contained within chopper kits. But even if you lack the time or the technical confidence to assemble your own kit, paying someone else to do it will still save you money than had you bought the chopper new from a dealer.
Due to the large number of chopper kits available today, choosing the right one can be a daunting task. First, decide what kind of chopper you want to design, set a price range and stick to it. Sticking with genuine, carefully-crafted parts ensures you turn out a quality chopper, regardless of your price range.
For most people, complete chopper kits are the best way to go. The following parts are standard in most complete chopper kits: engine, chassis kit, exhaust pipes, tires, steel tanks and other metal parts, taillights, various controls, a seat, headlamp and more extras, depending on the complete chopper kit you purchase. Often, you will need to get mirrors, speedometers, paint and battery acid separately.
Whatever you decide to do, most chopper experts agree that in order to ensure proper working order for your chopper, it is best to buy as many parts as possible from the same manufacturer. You may have to wait longer than you wanted, but a smoothly-running final product will make the wait worthwhile.
When Honda introduced the CB750K in 1969, motorcycling history reached a watershed moment. As well as being the first mass-produced four-cylinder motorcycle, it was the first production streetbike featuring hydraulic disc brakes.
In 1973, Honda sold 60,000 CB750Ks – a number unheard of in today's streetbike market. This affordable, dependable, lightweight bike became a favorite pastime for chopper fanatics everywhere. Honda 750 chopper kits sprung up and still are wildly popular, many people wanting to add their own touches to this seminal bike.
For a more family-oriented chopper project, try chopper mini bike kits. These projects are accessible enough to appeal to nearly anyone, yet still are able to hang onto its proud heritage as a member of the chopper species. For just under $600, a complete chopper mini bike kit can be shipped to your door. Though less complicated than other choppers, the design and style choices remain infinite, and before you know it, you will be cruising around on the streets.
Sources:
Go Kart & Mini Bike Kits. MFG Supply.com. 02 November 2006. <http://www.mfgsupply.com/GoMiniKits.html.>< br />Holmes, Michael. "Want a Chopper? Build Your Own!." EzineArticles 20 December 2004. 01 November 2006 <http://ezinearticles.com/?Want-a-Chopper?-Buil d-Your-Own!&id=7429>.
Honda CB750K. Classic Bikes. 02 November 2006. <http://www.classicbikes.com/750.html.>
Whittaker, Kathryn. "Custom Chopper Kits." EzineArticles 30 October 2005. 02 November 2006 <http://ezinearticles.com/?Custom-Chopper-Kits& amp;id=89329>.
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Just as a blank canvas and a full palette offer an artist unlimited possibilities, so does the collection of raw metal contained in a chopper kit. Even if others purchase the same kit, your own style and design choices will create a chopper entirely your own.
Purchasing a chopper kit (a collection of the parts you will need to make your chopper) saves you money right away. Instead of stripping down old motorcycles and junking the parts you do not need, chopper kits come with no added fat. Chopper kits even come with a detailed pair of instructions to allow you to get working on your chopper as soon as you have time.
It will take a considerable amount of devoted hours and general knowledge to assemble your chopper from the pieces of raw metal contained within chopper kits. But even if you lack the time or the technical confidence to assemble your own kit, paying someone else to do it will still save you money than had you bought the chopper new from a dealer.
Due to the large number of chopper kits available today, choosing the right one can be a daunting task. First, decide what kind of chopper you want to design, set a price range and stick to it. Sticking with genuine, carefully-crafted parts ensures you turn out a quality chopper, regardless of your price range.
For most people, complete chopper kits are the best way to go. The following parts are standard in most complete chopper kits: engine, chassis kit, exhaust pipes, tires, steel tanks and other metal parts, taillights, various controls, a seat, headlamp and more extras, depending on the complete chopper kit you purchase. Often, you will need to get mirrors, speedometers, paint and battery acid separately.
Whatever you decide to do, most chopper experts agree that in order to ensure proper working order for your chopper, it is best to buy as many parts as possible from the same manufacturer. You may have to wait longer than you wanted, but a smoothly-running final product will make the wait worthwhile.
When Honda introduced the CB750K in 1969, motorcycling history reached a watershed moment. As well as being the first mass-produced four-cylinder motorcycle, it was the first production streetbike featuring hydraulic disc brakes.
In 1973, Honda sold 60,000 CB750Ks – a number unheard of in today's streetbike market. This affordable, dependable, lightweight bike became a favorite pastime for chopper fanatics everywhere. Honda 750 chopper kits sprung up and still are wildly popular, many people wanting to add their own touches to this seminal bike.
For a more family-oriented chopper project, try chopper mini bike kits. These projects are accessible enough to appeal to nearly anyone, yet still are able to hang onto its proud heritage as a member of the chopper species. For just under $600, a complete chopper mini bike kit can be shipped to your door. Though less complicated than other choppers, the design and style choices remain infinite, and before you know it, you will be cruising around on the streets.
Sources:
Go Kart & Mini Bike Kits. MFG Supply.com. 02 November 2006. <http://www.mfgsupply.com/GoMiniKits.html.>< br />Holmes, Michael. "Want a Chopper? Build Your Own!." EzineArticles 20 December 2004. 01 November 2006 <http://ezinearticles.com/?Want-a-Chopper?-Buil d-Your-Own!&id=7429>.
Honda CB750K. Classic Bikes. 02 November 2006. <http://www.classicbikes.com/750.html.>
Whittaker, Kathryn. "Custom Chopper Kits." EzineArticles 30 October 2005. 02 November 2006 <http://ezinearticles.com/?Custom-Chopper-Kits& amp;id=89329>.
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