building a kustom...

[chopped]

I'm looking into building a kustom bike- not real sure if I'm leaning towards bobber or chopper style. anyone on the board have any experience building or any leads on a good donor? I'm thinking Yamaha XS650 or hondaCB750 or the like. Cheap is good- otherwise i'd be cutting up a Harley ;)

[CLYDE]

triumph??

[chopped]

That was my first thought, but I'm having a hard time finding one on the cheap...

[lilgreenjeepyj]

I know some won't agree, but Ive seen some nice Buell based choppers out there. Even a few frames built just for them.

[Joker]

I know some won't agree, but Ive seen some nice Buell based choppers out there. Even a few frames built just for them.

Why wouldn't they agree? Your exactly right.

Just stay with a 02 and under, so you actually get a Harley VTwin.

You get over 100hp stock and they can be upgraded for more HP pretty easy.

You can also find them relatively cheap if you look hard enough.

[MrC]

I'm looking into building a kustom bike- not real sure if I'm leaning towards bobber or chopper style. anyone on the board have any experience building or any leads on a good donor? I'm thinking Yamaha XS650 or hondaCB750 or the like. Cheap is good- otherwise i'd be cutting up a Harley ;)

when I get home i will post some links for ideas and parts. my oll 650 was a blast. my next toy will be built wath a yamie. i think it will be a bobber. I know some one that might want to part with one he has. I will see if I can get him to post.

[chopped]

I've been hunting craigslist for a while now for the perfect project. I have a ton of time, just not a lot of money. I would appreciate any links or leads you have MrC! :beer:

[2wheeljunkie]

if your going to chop it up anyway i would try some of the bike salvage yards do a google search and see what people have. sometimes you can find some really nice old bikes that have been wrecked and totaled out because of minor damage.

[cherokeeJim]

Have you checked "steels" in Denver? I knew a couple people that picked up Minor damage bikes and rebuilt them.

[BFMparts]

What and where is "Steels" in denver?

[cherokeeJim]

Steels is/was a motorcycle scrap yard. It's located near red & Jerry's on Santa Fe. It might be Steeles, or steels, But I have been there and there was everything from old cruisers, to newer crotch rockets, a few home brew chopper projects, ATV's, and even a couple of amphibious 6 wheelers. Not sure if they are still in business.

Steele's Used Parts Motorcycles & Service
(303) 781-5339
2025 W Union Ave
Englewood, CO 80110-5568

[BFMparts]

Thank you!!

[MrC]

sorry man I lost all my links. if I run by some I will post them.

[chopped]

Still on my quest but here is the link to Steeles...

http://www.steelescycle.com/