Once I've compiled the components and fitted everything, can I get out of this project for under $10,000 if I do most of the work myself? I've been a sportsbike rider most of my adult life and can't seem to justify spending $20-25,000 on a new one, at least from the performance angle. If I can make this happen for approximately the same price of a new superbike, I'll go for it.
2007-05-13 21:11:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Please, only people with a true knowledge of motorcycling answer...thanks!
2007-05-13 21:20:34 · update #1
Not likely, I have built several customs and usually spend 20,000- 27,500.
Use Jireh cycles as much as possible ,low-low prices.
Maybe if you were to do a simple,Sportster type Bobber ,you may remain close to 10.
2007-05-14 02:24:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You better come up with some more capital for your project. Do you already have an engine and tranny? Depending on the engine size that will run you up to $5000.00+ That's half your budget right there. And have you started to price out how much this "custom" paint job will be.....Even the "kit" bikes you can buy will cost around $17K on the low end and up and those are bare metal not painted too.
BTW....what superbikes are you looking at that cost $20-$25K???
2007-05-14 02:17:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ellwood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is just a comment on the first answer you received.
"If you build it, it will not be a Harley." You probably know this isn't true. You will need to start with a Harley frame, or at least the neck of the frame that has the number along with the Harley title with the matching number.
2007-05-15 08:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by Schwinn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parts list, when I was considering this, came to over 25K. Mostly JP Cycles and V-Twin catalog prices. I was very particular about a few things, which drove the price up. I wanted a cetain style of engine(repro=bigbucks), kicker, and magneto to name a few not so popular requirements.
The only way I know to do it under 10 is if you already have a donor for major parts.
2007-05-14 11:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To come in under that price, you'll be doing a bit of shopping at the swap meets/recycler, etc.
If you have a complete, running bike to start with, you'll have the major components already, plus a lot of the little nickle and dime stuff, which tends to nickle and dime you to death.
To get an idea of what it'll cost you in new parts, check out:
http://denniskirk.com
and:
http://jpcycles.com
2007-05-13 22:42:52 · answer #5 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how to answer this question in the space alloted here but there are two great books that come to mind that are packed with expert experience.
How to Build the Ultimate V-Twin Motorcycle
By Tim Remus - expert bike builder/fabricator
http://www.repairmanual.com/catalog/ULTV2
and
How to Build the Ultimate V-Twin Motorcycle Chassis
http://www.repairmanual.com/catalog/ULTVC
Both are excellent books that will point you down the right path.
2007-05-14 03:27:44 · answer #6 · answered by repairman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a bike in a box, for 13-14000. 10,000 you aint gonna get a custom, or a complete bike. but you could get a vulcan, almost new, for 10,000.
2007-05-14 10:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by DennistheMenace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out http://www.buellxb.com you might be able to find a book that may help. And I know you'll be able to find your parts for a good price there. Good luck.
2007-05-14 03:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at this blokes sites.....he builds choppers...& posts the how to on the net
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RobsProjects/
Your webmaster and host... Rob has some good advice & pics...pretty sure if you email him he will send them to you..
berkelusa@hotmail.com
2007-05-13 21:36:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you build it, it will not be a Harley.
2007-05-13 21:18:07 · answer #10 · answered by dadforfive 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋