I get quite a few people coming here as a result of searching for the phrase "build your own motorcycle". I think this is because of my posts on the ugliest motorcycle (also on Ratbikes here). So I decided to take a look at what comes up in a search and found that most of the sites have nothing to do with actually building motorcycles. One was a site which showed a computer built in the shape of a motorcycle. Others described options available for custom cycles (in my opinion choosing wheels and colors from a catalog is hardly building your own motorcycle) and nothing really covered the design of the motorcycle, but at least this page from Miller Welding covers the welding techniques used to put together the frame.
If you always wanted to know the practical difference between GMAW and GTAW that site is the place for you.
Comments (11)
you have one of my favourite bikes burnt to a crisp? you assholes:(
Posted by matthew hughes | June 18, 2006 5:01 PM
Posted on June 18, 2006 17:01
I really want to make my own bike. Is there possibly a kit or something I could start with? Email me at jon.odonnell@hotmail.com
John, I don't know of any "kit" but I'd start with a trip to the junkyard and strip a bike down completely so that you have a good understanding of what you need to do to put it back together. Modifying an existing bike is going to be easier than putting one together entirely from scratch. -Jack
Posted by Jonathan | March 13, 2007 8:01 AM
Posted on March 13, 2007 08:01
Hi, I always wanted to build a bike but I failed every time becouse of the lack of knowledge in its structure. Do you maybe know any sites that describes how a bike is working etc. Srry for bad english, I hope you understeand what am I writing :D
Posted by Shiga | June 19, 2007 12:06 AM
Posted on June 19, 2007 00:06
would like to build a bike what is considered best kit both ease of construction and reputation of builder
thank you Edward
Posted by Edward | June 24, 2007 5:26 PM
Posted on June 24, 2007 17:26
hi everyone, i want to build my own motorbike and i want to know where to by the kit motorbike or websytes. i can help me plz e-mail me thx all nick
Posted by nick | July 11, 2007 9:09 AM
Posted on July 11, 2007 09:09
yo i wanna make a bike but i dont no how...do u have like a book and stuff like that cause i also wanna build the engine myself and all the accesories.. i want it to go fast.
Posted by vlad | July 27, 2007 2:14 PM
Posted on July 27, 2007 14:14
hi, im intrested in bikes i want to build one. can you help me out. i need something that would help me step by step. thank you
Posted by Jamal | January 7, 2008 2:26 PM
Posted on January 7, 2008 14:26
how can i get started to make my own motor bike
is it economical
Posted by vivek bhardwaj | August 12, 2008 7:42 AM
Posted on August 12, 2008 07:42
I want to build my own race bike like ducati or hayabusa on my own.so my request with u is to give me details of bike engine as well as other parts of bike along with its cost.....Please do this for me
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Hmmm... 2 cylinder or 4? V-twin or inline 4?
Posted by darshan.m | October 25, 2008 2:06 AM
Posted on October 25, 2008 02:06
dude, i wanna know how to build an engine from scratch....
i wanted to become an automobile engineer but cudnt ......
please tell me name of sites which wud help me
Posted by robert | July 30, 2009 6:30 AM
Posted on July 30, 2009 06:30
This is for the users that are looking for sites that have info on motorcycle building and mechanics. www.dansmc.com
This website is great it has everything you need to know to be able to build your own motorcycle, or restore/repair a used one. This is like actually taking a Motorcycle Course
you go in detail step by step about everything you need to know plus some extra. If you're interested in building your own bike, or want to be able to repair other peoples bike you could do so after familiarizing yourself with all the info on this site. The best part is that it is completely free.
Posted by Mily | November 24, 2010 11:43 AM
Posted on November 24, 2010 11:43