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Custom Motorcycle Fabrication: Welding, Machining and Frame Construction

Construction: Custom Motorcycle Fabrication is a book about making parts and building custom motorcycles, with coverage of materials, welding, machining, frame jigs and tubing. Its fabrication sequences and example builds make it most relevant to readers planning hands-on custom-bike work.

At a glance

Includes separate chapters on welding and machining, plus material selection, frame-jig construction and working with tubing.
Fabrication sequences cover making handlebars and an oil tank.
Bike assembly chapters feature a late-model Dyna, a rapid-transit bagger and a Shovel-Glide.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines workshop fabrication topics with custom-motorcycle assembly examples.
Covers both general processes and specific projects, including handlebars and an oil tank.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Wolfgang Publications
Publication date	May 8, 2014
Language	English
Print length	146 pages
ISBN-10	194106423X
ISBN-13	978-1941064238

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.66 pounds
Dimensions	8.5 x 0.56 x 11 inches

What to know before buying

The listing describes a broad fabrication and custom-build guide, but does not specify the depth of instruction, required skill level or whether tools and materials are included. Check whether its project scope matches your intended build.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers planning a custom motorcycle build who want one book spanning fabrication and assembly.
Home fabricators interested in welding, machining, tubing work and frame-jig construction.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a clearly specified beginner curriculum, tool list or model-specific repair manual.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What fabrication topics does the book cover?

The listing names materials, welding, machining, making a frame jig and working with tubing. It also describes fabrication sequences for handlebars and an oil tank.

Does it include complete motorcycle builds?

The listing describes assembly chapters featuring a late-model Dyna, a rapid-transit bagger and a Shovel-Glide, alongside fabrication sequences.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 146 pages.