Filed Under (Harley-Davidson) by admin on 30-09-2009
started in the 1990s when a few people decided to build Softails from aftermarket parts—because they couldn’t buy one at their dealer—has evolved into a full blown industry. Today, every small town has a custom bike shop and every motorhead wants to build a Bobber like the ones they see on TV.
Wolfgang Publications and Tim Remus were there at the very beginning of the trend with their Ultimate V-Twin Motorcycle book. Today they’re back with their new book, Advanced Custom Motorcycle Assembly & Fabrication Manual. Part catalog, part service manual and part inspiration, this new book offers help with planning the project, getting the right look and actually assembling that custom bike you’ve been dreaming about.
Filed Under (Harley-Davidson) by admin on 30-09-2009
Whether you’re building a bike from scratch or adding a 300 tire to a factory Softail, the instructions and photos contained in this new chassis book will help with the project.
The frame chapter includes a discussion of rake and trail angles, as well as a listing of various frame types currently on the market. Bike owners looking to upgrade wheels or brakes will discover a full chapter devoted to each topic. Is a six-piston caliper really that much better than a four? And how are the best billet wheels manufactured? Additional chapters cover forks, shocks, sheet metal, wiring and tires.
Two hands-on chapters cover the assembly of both an Evo Softail and a Twin Cam Bagger, from bare frame to rolling chassis complete with the drivetrain
