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Jose de Miguel (Author)
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Motorbooks Workshop February 15, 2008

In the old days all a person needed to build a killer custom motorcycle was a bike, a set of tools, a little know-how, and a creative vision. But with the rise of the high-dollar, haute moteur Gucci choppers, the true custom bike has gotten out of most riders’ reach, right?

 

Dead wrong. In this book Jose de Miguel, a custom builder from way back, sets out to prove that those good old days never ended. In the clearest and simplest terms, he shows readers how they can turn odds and ends found around the shop into one-off motorcycle parts--and make a cheap, run-of-the mill custom build into a drop-dead show stopper. Following de Miguel’s lead, along with his straightforward illustrations, any resourceful owner with rudimentary mechanical skills, a basic tool kit, and--most importantly--a modicum of imagination can build the bobber of his dreams for less than the price of a new bike.


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In this book custom motorcycle builder Jose de Miguel shows readers with the basic skills and tools how to build an affordable, killer custom bike. In the clearest and simplest terms, he demonstrates how to turn odds and ends found around the shop into one-off motorcycle parts--and make a cheap, run-of-the mill custom build into a drop-dead show stopper. Following de Miguel’s lead, along with his straightforward illustrations, any resourceful owner can build the bobber of his dreams for less than the price of a new bike.

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Building a classic bobber from the ground up is many a custom bike fan’s dream. In the old days, all one needed to build a killer custom motorcycle was a donor bike, a set of tools, a little know-how, and a creative vision. But with the rise of high-dollar choppers and superstar builders, a true custom bobber is beyond the average household budget, right? Not so fast. Any resourceful rider with basic skills, a garage and the right tools, and some creativity can build the hot bobber of their dreams.

Author and builder Jose de Miguel shows the reader how to build a killer bobber for much less than the price of a new motorcycle. From choosing a donor bike and diagnosing engine and transmission problems, to choosing a knockout paint scheme and fabricating parts, de Miguel takes the complicated work of a custom build and makes it easy to understand. Drawing on years of experience, de Miguel shows the reader how to turn cast-off bikes, parts, and odds and ends into one-off custom elements turning a run-of-the-mill custom build into a drop-dead show stopper.

This book includes over 280 color photos, with step-by-step guides to the most complicated projects. How to Build a Bobber on a Budget is the perfect guide for anyone craving their own unique ride at a bargain price.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (February 15, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0760327858
  • ISBN-13: 978-0760327852
  • Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to the collection, March 23, 2008
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If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, a gear head, have an active bike building project or just thinking about one this is a great book to have as part of your collection. The book is geared, no pun intended, to the beginner but regardless of your level of experience it has some great tips to think of when doing a project, especially, as the book is focused on when you are on a budget.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Basic guideline for your project., May 5, 2010
This review is from: How to Build a Bobber on a Budget (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)
This will give the bobber builder some ideas that they can incorporate into their own projects. This isn't a detailed instruction manual just an overview of the process on a few of the author's builds. You have to supply your own imagination on your project.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Birthday Present, September 18, 2011
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I bought this book as a birthday present for my boyfriend who has bought a bike and is interested in turning it into a bobber. I remembered he had mentioned this title once and was pleased to find it on Amazon. Since he's had it he hasn't put it down! The book is full of pictures, and has a practical layout, so that you can either read it cover-to-cover (like he has!) or just go to the relevant sections you're interested in. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in bobbers who is something of a novice to the whole thing, as a book to give you some new ideas.
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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
kicker kit, donor bike, fender struts, transmission plate, pinch bolts, rigid section, older bikes, triple trees, running bike, whole bike, fork cups, motor mount
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Journey Museum, Fabricator Kevin, Indian Larry, Hank Young, Puerto Rico, Custom Chrome, House of Kolor, Twisted Choppers, South Dakota, Michael Lichter, Big Twin
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