Custom Resources

Included below is some useful information contained on downloadable pdf files. If you dont already have Adobe Acrobat click on the link below to take you directly to the Adobe download site

Custom Motorcycle Builder - Parts Checklist by Alistair Harley

This checklist allows you to list all the parts needed for your bike to help you to cost your bike before you build it. Custom bike parts checklist to view. For a working copy on an Excel spreadsheet which allows you to imput parts and prices and adds up all the costs automatically, please ask for a copy sent by email

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Gear Ratio Model by Alistair Harley

This PDF file helps you see how you can select the correct sprocket and pulley sizes for your custom build. An Excel spreadsheet of this is available by email which allows you to change data and try different sprocket sizes.

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Tyre Information by Alistair Harley

Dont buy any parts for your custom or start building it before you read this. Tyres are the starting point when planning your custom bike

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Offset Information by Alistair Harley

Understanding offset and allowing for correct offset could be vital to planning your custom motorcycle, especially for left side drive

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Harley Engines by Alistair Harley

This gives a summary of the engines available and some of the major, minor and interesting manufacturers and builders. Invaluable reading before you start your custom build. A definitative guide, unavailable from any other source

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Motorcycle Design - Part 1 by Alistair Harley

This might be useful to read through before you even start costing out your custom bike build.

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - UK Single Vehicle Approval from Alistair Harley

Overview of regulations governing seld build motorcycles in the UK only. You can also obtain more information from http://www.vosa.gov.uk

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - UK SVA Contact Details

This tells you how to obtain expert advice on the regulations and how you obtain a copy of the manual

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Photography by Alistair Harley

Information about how to photograph and get your bike into magazines. If you want to get the best picture of your bike and into the mags, read this

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Engine Specification Aid by Alistair Harley

If you need to detail an order for an engine or wish to list the Spec of the motor for sending to a a magazine.........this is a short cut. If you need a copy on a word doc file....send a request by email

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Motorcycle Specification Aid by Alistair Harley

Before you send up your pictures to a magazine, you may wish to look at this list of headings to detail everything on your bike. Its a shortcut to use if you wish. For a copy on a word doc file.....ask for a copy by email

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Tire Size Calculator from Alistair Harley

Use this tool to calculate tire diameter to help you plan your custom motorcycle build. This is especially useful for the front wheel for working out fork length

Tire Calculator

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - RDW for Netherlands

Vehical regulatory body in the Netherlands. Anyone building a custom bike or importing a motorcycle in the Netherlands should use this information. Downloadable file below is in English. You can go to www.rdw.nl for further information

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Custom Motorcycle Exhaust by Alistair Harley

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Custom Motorcycle Paint by Alistair Harley

Custom motorcycle paint advice - look at this before you lift a paint brush

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Custom Motorcycle Kits by Alistair Harley

advice on buying a custom motorcycle kit for your next custom bike build

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Custom Motorcycle Frames by Alistair Harley

Before you buy your custom motorcycle frame for your next custom bike, read this.

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Custom Motorcycles for Sale by Alistair Harley

Advice on selling your custom bike. Look and read before you try and sell it

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Harley Davidson Custom Motorcycle Forks by Alistair Harley

Get the correct fork length and trail for your custom bike. Read before you weep!

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US Environmental Protection Agency

Exhaust emission information for custom motorcycle builders see http://epa.gov

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Tyre - Tire Information - brought to you by Alistair Harley

This helpful information from Continental Tires may be useful

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Tyre Speed Ratings - brought to you by Alistair Harley

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Tire Speed Information - brought to you by Alistair Harley

Get the right information before you buy

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Custom Bike Dry Build by Alistair Harley

Building a custom motorcycle may seem daunting to a virgin builder. What to do first, second, third etc, etc. This document covers the first and most important stage.

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Royal Enfield - Like a Harley Davidson

Brief guidlines on what you need to do to alter your Royal Enfield motorcycle to look like a Harley Davidson. Of special interest to anyone in India who may be thinking of doing this

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Registering a Motorcycle in India

The process of registering a motorcycle or any vehicle in India

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Importing a Motorcycle into India

All you need to know. Ask us to quote for transportation, customs clearance and minimising import duty

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Building a Custom Motorcycle in the USA and making it Road legal according to the EPA rules

Building a custom bike is a scary task for the uninitiated and an expensive one too. It’s even scarier if you make a big expensive mistake that can prevent your new custom from ever being ridden on the road. If it can’t legally be ridden its not much fun watching it rusting away in your garage. I hope the information here is useful.

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Building a Custom Motorcycle in the USA - The EPA rules explained by the EPA

Information straight from the horses mouth. Dont blame me if you cant understand it....they wrote, not me

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Custom Motorcycle Builder - Do you need an American V Twin motor with a TUV?

Information about TUV certified motors

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A R Harley & Sons - Understanding Custom Motorcycle Frame Dimensions

Basic Frame dimensions explained together with implications of Rake, Rise and Stretch

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Rolling Thunder Frames - What do you get with your Custom Motorcycle Softail or Rigid Frame Kit

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