for about 8k you can find a bike that has already been done like this.
the biggest cost is going to be based on what motor you are trying to go with.
and don’t be put off because you don’t have fabrication skills like CTN.
the popularity of these bikes are through the roof so 9 times out of 10 there is already an aftermarket bolt on part available.
the quality and craftsmanship isn’t going to be up to par with fabricating it yourself but for most it will get the job done.
ok cool, bikes a really a foreign thing to me, I wrench on cars/trucks gas and diesel and the occasional dirtbike/atv/snowmobile. I had an old Kawasaki bobber I put together 3-4 years ago (hardtail, seat, tank, bars) but the bike was just way too small for me. plus it wasn’t exactly what I wanted and how I pictured it, it was a learning experience for sure but buying “building” a chopper like your bike XwalkerX is what I would like to really start planning so I can make a purchase and get going this winter hopefully
The buyer paid 6 grand for the bike and I have at least 4500 in parts in it. Then labor on top of that. I disagree with walker. You won’t get something this clean and custom for 8k. More like 10-12 and it will be another “me too” chopper. Maybe for a cone shovel.
Made a brake pedal and linkage. Relocated master. Started some of the wiring. Mounted ignition switch and a circuit breaker.
I was going to not put any switches on the bars, but since this bike is for a newer rider, I decided to put a kill switch on the bars, I’m trying to decide the best way to wire that, but need to see what my switch options are first. If I can get a decent high/low pushbutton that’s very small, that would be the best, but I can wire it to a momentary switch as well (so it wouldn’t need to be held down).
I wasn’t sure about the front master… I sorta liked the look of the OEM one, but one with a smaller reservoir would be nice. I guess I should decide now because the kill switch I was planning on installing would mount to the brake lever…
Sorry