| You have decided that you want to own a custom | | | | you will need, where your work space will be located, |
| motorcycle, but you're not quite sure how or where | | | | how much help from like-minded friends you're likely |
| to begin. There are a few things to think about | | | | to get, and your level and variety of skills. Last but |
| before you start on your journey for that original, | | | | not least, do you have the motivation and dedication |
| unique, or unusual motorcycle. | | | | to continue once you have started creating your |
| First, do you want to fully build a custom motorcycle | | | | own custom bike? |
| from the frame up, do you want to modify an | | | | Third, how much work needs to be done on a bike |
| existing bike, or order one already built to your | | | | to make it a custom motorcycle anyway? This is a |
| specifications? What size bike are you thinking about? | | | | controversial argument. Some say it is not a custom |
| Large, small or in the middle? Do you want agility & | | | | motorcycle, unless you change out basically |
| speed, or do you just want to look good while you | | | | everything on the bike and others say changing just |
| cruise the highway? You will need to decide how | | | | a couple of things makes it custom. This is the logical |
| much money you can afford to spend in the long run | | | | answer; make it uniquely yours in any way you |
| & whether your ownership plan will most likely take | | | | choose! Build it, modify it, lighten it, strengthen it, |
| you weeks, months or even years to complete. | | | | downsize it, expand it, make it more agile, paint it, |
| Second, can you spare the time to do the | | | | build it up, or strip it down, just make it yours! If |
| customization/modification on your bike yourself, or | | | | you have had it modified and it is no longer "stock", |
| do you have the resources to have the work done | | | | or you've modified it yourself, congratulations! You |
| for you. If you are going to do your own work, (as | | | | now own a custom motorcycle! |
| do most of us) you'll need to consider what tools | | | | Fourth, get out there and ride!! |