Hi all,

I am in Victoria, my name is Wayne.

I have joined the Forum to research info on building a chopper/custom bike from the ground up.

I am not sure if this task is something I could do, or even afford.  But I wish to learn from other members and make an informed decision.

I have had bikes for years, but recently none.  The only HD I owned was a '80 Wide Glide a few years back now, and it was not the greatest bike, it was a problem machine.  I think those years when AMF owned HD a lot of the bikes were not the best.

What I am thinking is to get the parts over time, slowly building the machine, but in a style I really like. 

250 rubber, on the back, raked and stretched frame, very low look, almost a rigid frame look would be what I aim for, but with the custom frames around now, a ridgid frame is not needed for the look I am thinking of.

Thanks for reading this.

Hi mate. Good luck with it....bit by bit...you'll get there.

Welcome aboard matey.

Welcome.. should be people here to help you on your build...

 

 

phil

Welcome

Welcome to the forum...plenty of help & fun to be had here...enjoy.

Thanks for the welcome's. Did a lot of reading today, and I honestly think I can do this. So I am going to give it my best shot. This is what I have learnt today from reading;
*Do not buy a kit bike from the US.
*Learn all the rules and reg's about Individual Constructed Vehicle for Victoria and Australian Design Rules.:
Things like sharp decorations on frames may look great but they are not passed in the ICV inspections. The rake of a frame is of great importance, at this stage I think a rake of 35.5 degrees is about the maximum that you can go to comply with the 550mm rule. Must have the MSO and engineers report with a frame. All fittings must be ADR okay.

I think I will start looking for a frame, to suit a 200 wide tyre max. With a rake of 35 degrees. Suit a Evo or later.

Lots to learn, but I am in no rush. I will post up in the appropriate section once I purchase a frame and get a basic design down.

Welcome mate. Look forward to seeing what you come up with.

gday wayne welcome to the forum

Hey Wayne, welcome mate!!

Welcome Wayne hope you enjoy the forums and good luck with your building the chop.

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