| When considering building your dream bike from a | | | | though. There is one basic tool you will need and that |
| motorcycle kit then it's important that your dream | | | | is the space to carry out the build. It sounds obvious |
| becomes a reality and soon, I mean how long are | | | | I know, but if your garage is full to the brim with |
| you really prepared to wait to take that road trip! | | | | "stuff" that had no place in your house or you have |
| There are many questions that anyone seriously | | | | a car in your garage, then you will not have the room |
| considering building their own motorcycle from a | | | | needed. You have to be able to access the bike |
| motorcycle kit always seem to ask and I wanted to | | | | from all sides during the build process, so do yourself |
| share some of those with you. That way it should | | | | a favor and clear out the garage (like you've been |
| make the decision much quicker and take that long | | | | meaning to for 6 months now) or borrow space |
| list of excuses (sorry, I mean reasons!) why you | | | | from someone. Don't make the job more difficult |
| haven't built your dream motorcycle yet. | | | | than you need to. Regarding specific equipment that |
| What types of Motorcycle Kits are there? | | | | you may not have then the only suggestion here |
| The sky really is the limit when it comes to the | | | | would be to consider a special lift. In terms of the |
| choices available in terms of Motorcycle Kits - you | | | | cost of a special lift versus the investment in the |
| name it and you can probably find it. You would be | | | | motorcycle of your dreams then it is arguably a small |
| well placed to think about the overall look you want | | | | price to pay. |
| at the end of the build. It's a good thing to focus on | | | | What about repairs & maintenance? |
| the shape and design of the chassis as that will drive | | | | Given that you will have built this bike from scratch |
| the end result in terms of style, so find one that fits | | | | then any repairs and maintenance should be easy, |
| your style and personality. Just like buying a house, | | | | remember you have the experience now, you know |
| do not let colors sway your decision, all that is part | | | | what it took to build your bike so repairs, |
| of your customization process so consider your | | | | replacement of parts and routine maintenance should |
| chassis as the foundation, get that right and | | | | be a piece of cake! How cool will it be knowing that |
| everything else will follow. | | | | you will not have to take your motorcycle to an |
| How easy is it to start building the Motorcycle from | | | | expensive repair shop. |
| your Dreams? | | | | Do I have what it takes to create my dream from a |
| If you come to this with little mechanical experience | | | | Motorcycle Kit? |
| then it is best to consider this job one piece at a | | | | Only you will truly know the answer to this question |
| time or you could easily get overwhelmed by the | | | | and you will need to look deep inside yourself and |
| size of the task ahead. Open the box and take | | | | ask whether you have the dedication, time and skills |
| action, the biggest mistake people make is not | | | | to deliver your dream. The time will be whatever you |
| getting started. Once you open the box, read the | | | | have available to you, what is less easy is whether |
| instructions once, twice and maybe even a third time. | | | | you have the dedication. Some would say that it |
| Once you have done that then start ... if you don't | | | | takes more dedication to take on a project like this |
| start how can you possibly expect to build the | | | | part time as the overall duration is much longer. |
| motorcycle you have been dreaming about all this | | | | However, to build a bike in a very short period of |
| time. It might be worth asking a friend or family | | | | time takes a different sort of dedication - the no |
| member to help you out with some aspects of the | | | | excuses, no limit approach - just do whatever it |
| build process. To be honest though, what you need is | | | | takes to build the motorcycle in the shortest period |
| the motivation, the space, the time and a vision - | | | | of time available. In terms of skills then do you have |
| after that everything else will work itself out. Oh and | | | | the personality to deal with frustrations, problems |
| lot's of patience, common sense and old fashioned | | | | and delays along the build process. Even the most |
| elbow grease. | | | | experienced motorcycle kit builders find themselves in |
| How long will it take me to build a Motorcycle using a | | | | difficult situations. If you expect your first build to go |
| Motorcycle Kit? | | | | smoothly with no hitches along the way then perhaps |
| This depends very much on your level of experience | | | | this isn't the project for you. If you are up for a |
| and the time you have available. With the right skills | | | | challenge and believe you will complete the project, |
| and experience you could build a motorcycle in a | | | | come what may, then this is probably the right time |
| couple of weeks. However, if you are holding down a | | | | for you. |
| full time job and this is a part time project for you | | | | Wouldn't it be easier to go buy an "off the shelf" |
| then you can expect it to take much longer. This | | | | Motorcycle? |
| could occupy your "so called" spare time for around | | | | In many minds "off the shelf" motorcycles just don't |
| 8-10 weeks under those circumstance. Remember all | | | | cut it, who wants to be seen driving the same |
| good things come to those who wait. | | | | motorcycle as someone else, after all? With a |
| What tools will I need to "get the job done"? | | | | motorcycle kit you can create something truly unique, |
| Most of the instruction manuals suggest a basic tool | | | | a motorcycle that matches your personality and |
| kit is all that is needed. It's probably best to discuss | | | | means you will always stand out from the crowd. |
| exactly what you may need with your supplier | | | | Enjoy riding that Dream Machine of yours! |