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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Hey guys i am thinking about building my first one off custom. What are some good sites for frames and engines and such. I woul dove to go with a used engine maybe a salvaged one? Any ideas?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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First thing I would figure out is what type of bike you want? Do you want a softtail dyna Fxr a ridged chopper pro-Street on and on. If you leave it up to me I say www.kennyboyce.com you call them and you can have a custom roller built. I would just get a Crate motor and trans from HD.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Wow all that nice stuff from Kenny in a roller, then a crated HD stocker in it, kinda like puttin a bikini model in an overcoat!
 
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Well if you ask real nice you mite be able to get some 120 parts from the new owners.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 02:20 AM
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I started building a bike in June. Because it is my first bike I did not know where to start, so I headed over to the local bike shop. The shop has been awesome. I basically told them what I was looking to build and they guided me through the process of picking a frame, eng/trans, and all the other parts associated with the build. I have been super privileged to have established a good relationship with the owner of the shop. have become a off the pay roll shop hand. The owner is shedding a plethora of knowledge in my direction.

All in all, check with a local custom bike shop, they should be able to set you in the right direction...
 
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