| If you really want a custom chopper but don't | | | | More than likely, you're going to run into |
| have loads of cash to drop, why not build it | | | | roadblocks along the way even though most |
| yourself? Building a custom chopper is | | | | custom bike kits come with detailed |
| difficult, but something that can be overcome | | | | instructions. When this happens there are |
| with patience, a willingness to learn, and | | | | plenty of resources online with advice and |
| dedication. It just takes starting with one | | | | forums with question and answer logs. Try |
| of the many custom bike kits and adding your | | | | documenting your own progress on a blog so |
| unique style of custom motorcycle parts and | | | | that others who need answers in the future |
| artistic style. | | | | can find them on your site. |
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| Where to begin: | | | | Best custom bike kits: |
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| The easiest way to kick start your custom | | | | Ultima motorcycle kits offer a wide variety |
| chopper is to choose from the available | | | | of unique styles. With a lot of custom |
| custom bike kits. Using a custom bike kit | | | | motorcycle kits, you'll find little variation |
| isn't necessary - you could buy every part | | | | in style, but among Ultima motorcycle kits, |
| piece by piece. However, if it's your first | | | | there is a style for just about every taste. |
| custom chopper and you're not sure which | | | | Some of the most popular Ultima motorcycle |
| parts to choose, custom bike kits are a good | | | | kits are the American Pirate, the Black |
| option. The kit will take care of the basics | | | | Cloud, the Thunder Horse, the Fat Bastard, |
| and you can use custom motorcycle parts to | | | | the Fat Bastard 250, and the Wolf Daddy. |
| enhance and personalize the design. | | | | |
| | | | Choosing among custom bike kits: |
| Custom motorcycle parts: | | | | |
| | | | When shopping custom bike kits, it's |
| Once you've got the base model of your bike, | | | | important to look at more than price. Custom |
| you can easily customize the look by swapping | | | | bike kits do cost less than ready made bikes, |
| out parts with your own choice of custom | | | | but that doesn't mean that bottom of the |
| motorcycle parts. Custom motorcycle parts | | | | barrel prices will yield a quality |
| that make the biggest impact on the look for | | | | motorcycle. There's no problem with shopping |
| the lowest overall price are mirrors, wheels, | | | | around for competitive prices on reputable |
| seat, handlebars and of course, the paint | | | | brands like Ultima motorcycle kits, but |
| job. | | | | buying an unknown brand based on price alone |
| | | | can be trouble. |
| Custom paint job: | | | | |
| | | | Once you've done your research and chosen a |
| Aside from the overall style, the one thing | | | | quality custom bike kit that fits your style |
| that will make your bike truly unique is the | | | | and your price range, you'll be well on your |
| paint job. A lot of custom bike kits come | | | | way to enjoying the freedom and satisfaction |
| with pre-painted tanks in a variety of slick | | | | of your own custom chopper. With the intimate |
| styles. If you can't find a pre-painted style | | | | knowledge you'll have of every construction |
| that you love with the bike design that you | | | | detail of your bike, you'll be able to add |
| want, you can always sand down the tank and | | | | new parts to further customize the look of |
| have it repainted in your own style. | | | | your bike throughout your years of ownership. |
| | | | The one thing better than cruising on a |
| Getting stuck: | | | | chopper is the satisfaction of having built |
| | | | it from the ground up. |