If you have a good, outdated motorcycle, try rebuilding it. It is better to start work in the fall or winter, so that by the beginning of the season your bike is already in full readiness. Find a warm garage, a set of tools and start tuning your motorcycle.
It is necessary
- - heated garage;
- - set of tools;
- - grinder;
- - welding machine;
- - table with a vice;
- - compressor for painting parts.
Instructions
Step 1
Look through magazines and sites with pictures of motorcycles, decide which direction you should go. Make a work plan, taking into account your technical, financial, and also temporary capabilities, do not delay the repair too much.
Step 2
Inspect the motorcycle, if you just bought it, ride it for a few kilometers. Some parts may need to be replaced or repaired. Disassemble, clean and lubricate all parts, eliminate oil leaks, in general, put the motorcycle in order.
Step 3
If you are not satisfied with the silhouette of the motorcycle, redesign the frame. To lengthen the frame in front of the engine, thereby achieving an "American" fit, transfer control of the transmission and braking system. Place them on a rod in front of the driver, the height of which can be adjusted according to your height and comfort. If the frame is lengthened, the saddle will be lowered.
Step 4
To change the geometry of the motorcycle frame, increase the tilt angle of the front fork, but note that tilting more than 33⁰ may damage the upper tubes and crosshead. The appearance of the structure can also be changed by tilting the rear shock absorbers.
Step 5
To change the frame of a structure, use only pipes from a different frame. Weld at the maximum possible current, cut the ends of the pipes at 45⁰ and insert an insert from a thin pipe between them when aligning. Try to weld the entire perimeter of the seam in one pass.
Step 6
Weld a new gas tank and fenders from different parts from old motorcycles. Pay attention to the shape of the fenders, they should not be too short (to keep out dirt) or too long (so as not to cling to asphalt or curbs).
Step 7
After picking up suitable parts, clean them of old paint, grind, weld as required and, after sanding and priming, paint with a compressor. For tightness, rub special sealants or a mixture of aluminum powder with epoxy glue into the seams of the gas tank.
