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Simeon Stevek asked:


A chopper is basically a radically modified low slung motor bike that may be powered by gas or by electricity. Now days with rising expenditure and low incomes it is feasible for one to purchase a mini- chopper as opposed to the full size version.

There are various aspects to take into consideration while buying and maintaining your mini chopper. Take for instance the buying of a mini-chopper. You need to take a lot of facts into consideration while purchasing your mini-chopper. Facts like for what purpose will you be using the bike, who will be using the bike, what type of style would you like, where will the bike be ridden etcetera. There are mini- choppers available for every person male and female. The styles and modifications vary from bike to bike. However if you have something in your mind that will set you bike apart you can order a custom designed bike for yourself.

Coming to the various style and models offered, you can go for any model ranging from the cheapest to the mini Harley Davidson chopper. You can choose you whether you want your bike to run on the standard gas product or you would like to make a difference to the environment and opt for a bike that runs on electricity.

There are innumerable bike making kits that are available for those who would like to assemble their own mini-chopper at home. These kits come with simple do-it-yourself instructions that even an amateur can comprehend.

Getting on to the maintenance and street- legality of the mini-choppers you can rest fully assured as maintenance visits are required on a weekly or monthly basis and you can perform this yourself referring to a few pointers and tips. Mini Chopper can be ridden on roads after the fixation of indicator bulbs and headlights and after insurance and bike plate numbers are attached. You also need to have a valid license made out for taking to the streets on you mini- chopper. Be very sure while taking your bike out into the streets and keep your head on you shoulders while you zoom around the city roads.

Ian Parish asked:


by, Ian Parish

So you want to build a custom chopper? I do too, so the first question I asked myself, is where do I start. Should I make a business plan, a schedule, a financial statement, or should I just buy my wife some flowers and blindly proceed? I guess I should do all of the above but not necessarily in that order.

I will start by trying to justify this purchase and or endeavor, to do this I will make a list of my reasons? 1) I want to ride a custom chopper, a totally cool stretched out, fire breathing, gas eating, pavement pounding, old lady scaring, 2 wheel monster. 2) I want to be able to say \”I built that\” when someone asks me where I got that totally sick bike. 3) I want to be able to customize the bike beyond the standard add on parts I can get for my current bike a Harley Davidson Fatboy. 4) I want to be able to make this dream come true, meaning I need to be able to pay for it. A $35,000 chopper is out of my current budget. 5) I have been talking about this for 5 years so why don\’t I get to it and stop doing all the talking and start doing some building.

Now I have a few reasons on paper a will look at my options, then make a plan, a schedule, and find some extra money.

Let\’s start with a my build options, and plan on a slow and steady approach. I realize I will need to do a lot of research before I start. I have 4 basic options, a kit bike, a rolling chassis, a start from zero build, or an extreme makeover of a current motorcycle.

Option 1) If I start with a motorcycle kit I maybe the farthest ahead from a mechanical perspective, and farthest behind from a financial point of view. What do I mean by this, well a kit bike has all the parts it just needs paint, labor, gas, oil and some love. The problem a complete kit bike will cost me $12,000 dollars right up front. This is a bit out of my spend a ton of money now then not be able to ride a bike for a year or two thinking. If I get a kit, I maybe able to get it together faster, as I will be motivated and have all the parts ready to go. As a first bike I think this is a very good option, when you consider all the expensive mistakes I may make along that way. One drawback to this option is the amount of customization I can do to the bike as it is put together. Because all the parts are in the kit, I may resist the urge to get new bars or different sheet metal, or other parts.

Option 2) Start with a Rolling chassis, this is the middle of the road option, spend a lump sum of money, about 1/2 of what the overall bike will cost and get a basic setup that all works together.

A Rolling chassis kit consists of a Frame, 2 wheels, the forks, and triple clamps and bars, all build and configured to work together. Add a motor and a transmission and all the major workings of the bike are in place. This setup helps avoid some of the major work needed to mix match and fit these items together. This option also allows for a ton of customization in the parts that people see and the parts that give a bike it\’s personality. For me this is a very serious option to consider. I would only have 1/2 the cost and 1/2 the parts sitting around and gathering dust until I get time to get it together.

Option 3) Find each and every part one at a time and build a completely custom motorcycle. I know I could do this, but I also know I will encounter more unexpected and possibly expensive issues with this type of build. This option would give me a bike that no one would ever duplicate. This could be very good or this could be very bad. What if some possible combination of frame, motor, forks, or wheels didn\’t work together? It would not be discovered until the motorcycle was all together. I think this option is better left to the serious professional who build bike all night long, as the are working on other peoples bikes, and running businesses during the day. I may consider this for my second custom chopper.

Option 4) Take an existing bike and start cutting and changing it. This is maybe as involved as chopping and re-welding the frame to create a new rake and angles. Or it could mean just getting a new frame and using the engine, transmission, and various other part to build a new machine. I like this idea, and I think it would be a lower cost alternative to all new custom parts. With this option you are also able to keep the current registration and title if the frame is not replaced. This is also a lower cost option because a lot of the miscellaneous parts can be reused.

I know that in one page all the possible combinations of Custom Chopper build can\’t be completely explained, I just hope this information give you something to start with and build on. It has help steer me in the direction of a rolling chassis, so I better get shopping.

Ian Parish is an avid motorcyclists and Jeeper. He has been involved with both sports for the past 20 years. He has jumped into building a custom chopper full force and is assembling that parts and the plan, on his website MyChopperBlog.com. Check out the website as I need all the help I can get. He is aslo the owner of RedJeepClub.com

Christine Harrell asked:


There’s been a lot of publicity about custom built choppers, but is building a motorcycle from the ground up the right thing for you? Building custom choppers from scratch or from custom bike kits can definitely be a gratifying journey, but you must be certain that you’re prepared for the amount of work, skill, and perseverance it will take to build a bike from nuts and bolts. If you’re not sure you want to go the road of custom bike kits, there is a middle ground between a complete build and a stock bike through refurbishing with custom parts.

Custom bike kits:

If you want full bragging rights or a really unique design, custom bike kits are probably the best choice for you. With custom bike kits, you can choose a frame and get all of the necessary parts in one package while still having full reign on every ounce of the customization.

Whether starting from scratch or from custom bike kits, there really are no design limitations unlike when refurbishing a stock bike with custom parts. The more unique the bike, the higher it’s resale value will be if you ever decide to part with it. Unlike stock bikes that are a dime a dozen and lose resale value, custom bikes hold or even increase in value.

The potential downside is that even if you’re using custom bike kits, building a motorcycle from the ground up is not as simple as many kit manufacturers and producers of DVD training guides make it out to be. Starting from custom bike kits and working your way up is going to be a challenge-which isn’t a bad thing, but something you’ll want to be honest with yourself about. If you think you won’t see the project through for one reason or another, you can still build a killer bike by customizing a stock bike with custom chopper parts.

Refurbish with custom chopper parts:

With the right custom chopper parts, you can easily give an old bike a completely custom look without the time and frustration of building every single intricate element. Refurbishing with custom chopper parts also means that you’re going to experiencing the freedom of your bike a lot sooner than those who chose custom bike kits.

When choosing a bike to refurbish with custom parts, the most important thing to look for is the frame style. There are chopper parts that can easily replace just about anything on an existing bike, but the frame is essentially the backbone of the bike and won’t be easy to replace. The gas tank however, is among the custom chopper parts that can be replaced and can make a big impact on the overall look and feel of your bike. Find a shop that will paint your tank with your design concept and you’re well on the way to owning a bike that reflects your personality.

Other chopper parts that make a major impact in the overall look and feel of the bike are the wheels, tires, mirrors, exhaust, pedals, and handlebars. A brief look at the huge number of styles of custom chopper parts out there are you’ll soon realize that it’s feasible to completely change the personality of a stock bike with a few select custom chopper parts.

The decision to build from scratch, from custom bike kits, or to refurbish with custom parts is as unique as every individual is. If your goal is to get out there on the open highway and enjoy the freedom of riding, you may want to spend less time in the garage and make your bike your own with a few select custom chopper parts. On the other hand, if motorcycles are your life, if you want to challenge yourself, or if you desire to create a truly unique machine, then building a bike from the ground up is probably the route you’ll want to take.

qaswer asked:


A lot of people are just into mini choppers these days. The teenagers especially are going gaga over these very cost-effective, very trendy mini bikes.

Unfortunately, mini choppers of high quality can cost somewhere between $1,000.00 and $3,000.00. Thus, if you want to own one but do not have this much in your savings account, you can simply make your own mini chopper. This is a great thing for a father and son to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

The very important thing to deal with when constructing your own mini chopper is to have the knowledge of the parts that make up a mini chopper. First of all you must know that the main skeleton of the mini chopper is composed of a steel tube or black pipe that is fused and arched. Second, a mini chopper uses moped rims or rims that are used in low powered vehicles like mopeds. Bike tires are used in the front, while pneumatic tires are used in the rear portion of the bike. The back of the mini chopper uses wheels from golf cars, specifically the 205/50-10 kind.

A mini chopper also has a live axle to make the wheel on the rear spin. It also has fenders, or metal pieces, above the wheels to control any obstruction.

When making your own mini chopper you must also have a counter shaft or a jack shaft which is actually just a short bar that sort of distributes the motion of the motor to the machine.

Another must-do when making a mini chopper is to have a brake assembly. Before going out, make sure that the breaks are working well to avoid accidents.

Handle bars are necessary when operating a mini chopper. Keep them well oiled always so they don’t become hard which can translate to bigger problems later on.

You can also add some lights and controls to your mini chopper although this is really a requirement if you are building one for your son to ride in during the daytime.

Mini chopper parts are not difficult to find. Try making a search on the internet and chances are you will find many sites where these are available. They come in a variety of designs and styles, so there’s bound to be one that fits exactly your preferences. It’s necessary that you look carefully for the right site to buy these from. If you look hard enough you will be able to get a good deal for your money.

You can try using custom mini chopper parts instead of the high powered custom choppers to save cost.

It really can be challenging and fun to make a mini chopper. If you are making one for your child, you can take him along with you to shop for the needed parts. If you’re going to do your shopping online, let him sit beside you so you can browse thru the different sites together. Involving your child in this activity does not only encourage a closer relationship but also enables him to gain knowledge which he could also share with his own kids someday.

Jenith Dsouza asked:


The Mini chopper market is a rapidly growing segment. These days’ people are looking for modern bikes that are more convenient. A custom made Mini chopper looks beautiful, stylish and simple. Speed of this Mini chopper can be compared to fast bikes. The hobby of building a mini chopper is really exciting. If people wish to own a mini chopper they should either buy it from a factory, or get it custom made.

Custom made mini choppers are unique. Parts used in custom made choppers are small. Most of the bike lovers customize mini choppers, according to their taste. If any person wishes to build a custom Mini chopper, he should begin with a kit bike. Kit bike is nothing but a bike in a box. These bikes are easy to build, when compared to normal bikes. People should start with normal design by using these kits. Once they are proficient in designing a custom bike, they should go for original bike design.

Mini choppers can be designed for kids, who love racing. All mini choppers are equipped with cool wheels. These torsion resistant wheels ensure smooth ride on rash roads. Mini choppers are gaining demand with people of all ages. People have started developing their own bikes, according to their convenience. Designing a mini chopper has become a fashion. People love designing custom mini choppers for their kids. A small mini chopper can fit an engine that has a capacity between 50cc-200cc. Mini bike and mini chopper are entirely different. Mini bike is a simple normal bike while a mini chopper is modified bike. Sleek front wheels and rear big wheels are fitted to Mini chopper. Rear wheels of a mini chopper should not be more than ten inches.

Some countries provide strict rules for mini choppers. Few countries treat mini choppers as special bikes that require license, while others treat them as kid’s bikes. Before building a mini chopper people should enquire about rules followed in their country. If you wish to buy a custom Mini Chopper, one should search for it online as this will open up a whole new world of Mini choppers.

Gen Wright asked:


Chopper bikes have always held its own in the motorcycle marketplace. All thanks to the strong support given by ******** chopper fans from all around the world. In recent years, one of the fastest rising motorcycle sport has taken the United States by storm: mini bike riding. For many custom chopper fans who, for some reason, don’t wish to pay the full price of a chopper bike, this is a dream come true.

Mini chopper bikes are much cheaper than the real thing, easier to maintain, and are safer to ride. You can choose to ride either a gas mini chopper, or an electric mini chopper. Both has its advantages and disadvantages.

Electric chopper mini bikes tend to attract more new riders. They are generally cheaper to maintain, since they don’t require gas (which can be expensive these days) to run. However, most electric mini choppers do not go as fast as gas mini chopper bikes. Also, they do not cover as much distance. As they are generally slower than gas driven mini choppers, they are also easier to handle - hence, making them ideal for new bikers and young children.

After some practice, you may choose to move on to gas mini choppers. Whether you want to keep the old minibike is completely up to you. Gas mini choppers have the potential to travel at much faster speeds. That means the bikes also require a more skillful rider to handle the extra power. They operate very much like an ordinary chopper bike, except that they are smaller in size.

When riding a gas or electric mini chopper bikes, be sure that they are certified for use on public roads before taking them out to the streets. Different states have different regulations regarding the use of mini bikes on public roads. You may wish to check with the vendor before making a purchase, or you may ask your insurance agent. Otherwise, check with your local automobile law enforcement agency.

For many chopper fans, riding a mini chopper is not about racing. Rather, it’s about the lifestyle. There is a somewhat carefree feeling to riding chopper bikes. And that’s what help build a strong and intensely loyal fan base for chopper bikes. Unlike other types of pocket bikes like mini GP racing bikes, mini chopper owners seldom focus on racing. Instead, they like to hang out in a big group, and go riding into the sunset on their mini chopper bikes. Many also go to great lengths to customize their chopper bikes. This requires a certain level of knowledge, and of course, passion.

Mainly, mini chopper bikes are so popular because many chopper fans can now do many of the things that they have always wanted to do with their chopper bikes without having to worry about the cost of owning a real chopper. Customizing and maintaining a custom mini chopper bike is so much cheaper compared to a real chopper. Also, when the owner grows tired of the existing mini chopper bike, it’s also much easier to sell it away and buy another one.

Today, mini chopper bikes continue to give great satisfaction to their owners all over the world.

qaswer asked:


The mini chopper has taken the world by surprise with its entry into the world of high speed racing as well as safe racing for kids. These mini choppers are best suited for people and kids who have a taste for riding the coolest set of wheels on the street. Mini choppers can be seen in a whole new range differing in the sizes and colors suiting kids from the age of 4 and all the way up. If you were thinking of getting you or your kid a mini bike, it would be smarter to get one of these mini choppers thanks to its super cool looks.

Once you see yourself riding one of these mini choppers we assure you that you will most certainly be riding one of them all your life. With the start of the mini chopper craze hitting the world these little choppers are creating a whole new era of traveling on a pair of wheels of the finest class. These mini choppers can be found in all sizes, so if you can’t stay away from your son’s mini chopper you can always go and get yourself one of those super **** mini choppers that suit your size and your speed limit. Mini choppers are to be maintained with care and concern.

These super cool mini choppers range from 50 cc to  200 cc to suit each and everyone’s taste and need for adrenalin rush. When you ride a mini bike you will be riding just a mini bike, but when you ride a mini chopper you will be riding one of the coolest creations of mankind with style and class blended beautifully. These mini choppers look so much like their real life counterparts and riding them will guarantee the comfort and feeling of riding the real deal. Riding a mini chopper elevates one’s spirit of the privileged rider.

Mini choppers haven’t touched the lives of most people in the planet, let alone the nation. Riding a mini chopper involves having class, style and a spirit that wants to be free, if you have all that, and then you most certainly deserve one of the coolest bikes on the planet, a mini chopper. Mini choppers haven’t been around for quiet some time, they are the new bikes on the block waiting for takers, takers who go cuckoo for something as cool as a mini chopper. Mini choppers leave their riders with a special kind of satisfaction that only a few can feel.

Once you have taken home one of these superb mini choppers home and taken it for a test ride you will understand what it feels like to be a proud owner of one of these cool mini choppers. A mini chopper guarantees satisfaction for its proud owners, something that doesn’t come with buying just any motor bike. So, if you have planned to get a mini chopper either for yourself or your kid, always remember that you will never regret getting something so cool and grand. Mini choppers are bound to leave you speechless with glee and pride, so don’t wait.

Chris Martin asked:


Motorcycles have been in vogue for a long time. They are heavy machines which are rugged and heavy. Men have always liked riding motorcycles. Choppers - a type of motorcycle, has have been in existence since the end of the Second World War.

Why did the choppers come into existence? Soldiers who fought in the Second World War were used to light motorcycles in Britain. They were fun to ride. They were dissatisfied Harley-Davidson, the company which manufactured heavy motorbikes. They wanted something different. They made changes by removing certain parts that were heavy and which made it look big and ugly. Fenders, front brakes, windshields and turn indicators were removed. The saddle was originally large and was made small. The whole bike was made convenient for dirt racing. The handle bars were higher than before. The front tire was thinner and the back fatter. The large foot rest, petrol tank and head light were made much smaller. They were generally made of black or shiny metal. Their seats were low but the pillion seat was much higher than that of the driver’s. Some even removed the batteries and had a magneto to reduce the weight of the bike.

The bike was transformed from the original. Not everyone had the same type of bike. It could be custom made by the small shops that had sprung up, to satisfy each person’s needs. They did not want to leave the Harley-Davidson model. They changed the original in such a way that it was a much lighter and fun bike to ride. These bikes are the choppers.

The main aim was to get a rugged bike like Harley-Davidson and chop off all the bulky parts and remove, fit and weld lighter parts. This made the bike lighter, faster and more maneuverable.  These choppers are now being made by big companies also. This was initially the work of small motor bike shops which put together the various parts that the customer wanted. So, it was custom made. Now many varieties of choppers are made by companies that are the big manufacturers.

These bikes also have to be built according to a set of rules. They should be roadworthy and should be such that though the choppers are not heavy, they should be strong enough for using on roads. In the United States the custom made choppers are given license to be used on the highway. Not many countries give them this license.

Choppers are now used the world over. Some prefer using British or Japanese engines. These bikes are not restricted to be used by the big, burly, hefty guys. Although war veterans and others were involved in its making, these bikes are used by anyone who loves bikes. The different shape and the size makes it great fun to drive these bikes. Since choppers are manufactured the world over, all types of people, big and small, use these custom made choppers.

The choppers are mainly for their shape, size and speed. Its shape can be custom made to suit anyone’s needs. So, it is not necessary that only big guys can ride it. Although the ride can be risky, the high speeds definitely thrill the youngsters who love their choppers. Anyone interested in riding the chopper can do so.