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Realistically, you can turn any motorcycle into a bobber. It depends entirely on your budget and what you want to get out of it. For this article, I will focus on the type of motorcycle and the model you will find in the classified ads. But what exactly makes a good donor?The base you will choose will impact the modifications to be made and the parts to be changed.The closer the motorcycle is in the mind of a bobber, the less important the modifications can be.The further the philosophy of the b …

Motorcycle Headlight UpgradeReplacing the headlight assembly obvious has bigger challenges as you must know your way around the electrical system and wiring or pay to get a professional install. Though aftermarket headlight assemblies typically offer a more intense bulb, riders choose this option mostly because of damage to the original part or a preference for a slick aftermarket headlamp that suits a specific style or for a custom look commonly scene on Cruisers.A new lightbulb that fits in yo …

Courtesy of PJ1,Why would I need to rebuild my motorcycle carburetor: Hesitation on accelerationHard starting while coldThe bike sat for a long time without runningLack of power or poor fuel economyCarburetors need to rebuilt under 2 circumstances. First, if the bike sat for a long time with fuel in the carb the fuel can turn to varnish and clog small orifices or make things stick keeping your bike from running right. This can cause hesitation on acceleration or hard starts when it’s cold. T …

These Tips were originally posted on the Cope Racing website, which no longer exist. They were authored by engine guru Greg Cope. Greg is the current crew chief on Geno Scali's NHRA pro stock Suzuki. Many people missed these tips when Greg shut the site down, so the fact that I do not know him at all I thought it was OK to rip off his page and repost it for everyone to enjoy. The page will stay up until we receive the "cease and desist" letter from Greg's attorneys. Most of this stuff applies …

THE FIRST FEATURE on ‘How to Build a Café Racer’ struck a chord. Not everybody who read it agreed with the content, but when it comes to style, there are several different schools of taste.I’m going to focus on the performance side of building a cafe racer. Or street tracker, scrambler, or any custom motorcycle, for that matter. Let’s start by picking the right bike up front to avoid expensive mistakes down the track.View Full Size1. Choose your weapon. The most affordable motorcycles to customi …