| There's been a lot of publicity about custom built | | | | With the right custom chopper parts, you can easily |
| choppers, but is building a motorcycle from the ground | | | | give an old bike a completely custom look without the |
| up the right thing for you? Building custom choppers | | | | time and frustration of building every single intricate |
| from scratch or from custom bike kits can definitely be | | | | element. Refurbishing with custom chopper parts also |
| a gratifying journey, but you must be certain that | | | | means that you're going to experiencing the freedom |
| you're prepared for the amount of work, skill, and | | | | of your bike a lot sooner than those who chose |
| perseverance it will take to build a bike from nuts and | | | | custom bike kits. |
| bolts. If you're not sure you want to go the road of | | | | When choosing a bike to refurbish with custom parts, |
| custom bike kits, there is a middle ground between a | | | | the most important thing to look for is the frame style. |
| complete build and a stock bike through refurbishing | | | | There are chopper parts that can easily replace just |
| with custom parts. | | | | about anything on an existing bike, but the frame is |
| Custom bike kits: | | | | essentially the backbone of the bike and won't be |
| If you want full bragging rights or a really unique design, | | | | easy to replace. The gas tank however, is among the |
| custom bike kits are probably the best choice for you. | | | | custom chopper parts that can be replaced and can |
| With custom bike kits, you can choose a frame and | | | | make a big impact on the overall look and feel of your |
| get all of the necessary parts in one package while still | | | | bike. Find a shop that will paint your tank with your |
| having full reign on every ounce of the customization. | | | | design concept and you're well on the way to owning |
| Whether starting from scratch or from custom bike | | | | a bike that reflects your personality. |
| kits, there really are no design limitations unlike when | | | | Other chopper parts that make a major impact in the |
| refurbishing a stock bike with custom parts. The more | | | | overall look and feel of the bike are the wheels, tires, |
| unique the bike, the higher it's resale value will be if you | | | | mirrors, exhaust, pedals, and handlebars. A brief look at |
| ever decide to part with it. Unlike stock bikes that are a | | | | the huge number of styles of custom chopper parts |
| dime a dozen and lose resale value, custom bikes hold | | | | out there are you'll soon realize that it's feasible to |
| or even increase in value. | | | | completely change the personality of a stock bike with |
| The potential downside is that even if you're using | | | | a few select custom chopper parts. |
| custom bike kits, building a motorcycle from the ground | | | | The decision to build from scratch, from custom bike |
| up is not as simple as many kit manufacturers and | | | | kits, or to refurbish with custom parts is as unique as |
| producers of DVD training guides make it out to be. | | | | every individual is. If your goal is to get out there on the |
| Starting from custom bike kits and working your way | | | | open highway and enjoy the freedom of riding, you |
| up is going to be a challenge-which isn't a bad thing, but | | | | may want to spend less time in the garage and make |
| something you'll want to be honest with yourself about. | | | | your bike your own with a few select custom chopper |
| If you think you won't see the project through for one | | | | parts. On the other hand, if motorcycles are your life, if |
| reason or another, you can still build a killer bike by | | | | you want to challenge yourself, or if you desire to |
| customizing a stock bike with custom chopper parts. | | | | create a truly unique machine, then building a bike from |
| Refurbish with custom chopper parts: | | | | the ground up is probably the route you'll want to take. |