I’ve been thinking it would be fun to build a custom motorcycle using an engine from a 300ex or 400ex ATV. I can think of multiple problems initially, one of which is how to obtain a title to make it street legal. Could I buy a parts bike with a title and use it for my custom bike if I use some parts from it as well?

Anybody done anything like this?

TALK TO THE STATE DOT IF IT PASSES THE LEGAL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT LAWS AFTER INSPECTION THEY WILL ISSUE YOU A TITLE

Can anybody give me a list of companies that will at least insure my custom bike? I’m waiting for replies from AAA, Merkel, and Dairyland.

I currently have Progressive and they are grossly overcharging me. $148/month is disgusting. They raised it from $135/month for this year even though I haven’t gotten any accidents or tickets. I got married and they didn’t even discount me for that!

check with Foremost Insurance thats who I have and it cost’s me $321.00 a year

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i have these pipes http://www.motorcycle-exhaust.com/product/MORACE750creepers.html and i know its illegal to run straight pipes so i was wondering if anyone knew where i can find baffles for this exhaust system?

It would be nice if they had them to fit the pipes.
You may find something to fit in one of these:

http://www.jpcycles.com/Search/Search/?D1=274774&Ne=755118&N=274774&Ntk=All&results=10#

http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/category.jcw?nval=1101014675&statenval=1101014658&shopid=100001&categorytype=customuniversal&skip=Y

Has anyone or know of any motorcycle transmission that I can add to my custom built motorcycle> Currently I have a 23 HP B&S Vtwin vanguard.
With a Comet CVT. I would like to have a 4, 5 or 6 speed transmission with a clutch.
Any Ideas.
Thanks

He man. What you are trying to do is a good idea. Don’t let anybody talk you down. I’m a 51 year old that is doing the same thing, I also ride Harley Davidson and Brit bikes. The Vanguard will probably be a very durable engine requiring less work as long as you keep it up,,,may out-last most bike engines.

One of your biggest problems isn’t finding the tranny as long as you can get it to mount to the frame. What you are going to have problems with will be the link between the two, it will require machining. Damned near any tranny in 4-5 or 6 speed should work. Try looking at Baker, Ultima and if at all possible, use a British tranny. Check e-bay.

You aren’t going to use the CVT are you? An open belt primary at about 1.5 inch will do you. You may have to spend the bucks but I wouldn’t go over 600 bucks.

I can probably help you if you aren’t in a hurry. My help costs nothing. I’ll just be pointing you in a direction. Give me a contact address or drop me a line at glispy1@yahoo.com

I want to customize and personalize a motorcycle suit for a friend, is there any local place that can do it for me?

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i want to buy custom parts for my vstar 1100 custom. in particular i want to buy a gear selector and rod and a foot peg, mirrors., if i have to i mathc the brake pedal and right footpeg to the ones i buy if i cannot get totally custom made gear selector and left footpeg. i am in the u.k but i don’t care where in the world they are as long as they will ship to me in the united kingdom.

thanks in advance for any help
have tried ebay.co.uk and .com to no avail, any web addresses for custom parts would be great.

i really want fabricators to make me the pegs at least but failing that custom ready made will do the job

Try Battistinis down in Bournemouth.

They import a wide range of metric cruiser parts and accessories from Parts Unlimited in the U.S.A.

Check out the link on their website -

85 Suzuki Intruder

Would rather have one made locally than order from States.
Not a cover for existing seat- new seat design.

Lots of auto upholstery shops can do a custom seat cover for your bike. Pick up your local phone book and call around to see if there’s one near where you live.

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