Sit Down With Matt Hotch from Matt Hotch Designs

It was an honor to meet one of the most sought-after Custom Bike builders in the U.S., If you have watched the Discovery Channel's Biker Build-Off show then you will definitely recognize the name, Matt Hotch. Not only did he win Season 1 as the National Grand Champion, he also won Season 2 as the Na…

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So you want to be a custom bike builder'

So You Want To Be A Custom Bike Builder'

Or maybe you just have an old, used motorcycle you want to rip apart and build over. Well before you rush out and buy that motorcycle kit, (the one that will set you on the road to riches and fame), or tear into your dad's old hog in the…

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WORKING ON THE CHAIN GANG

Changing out a chain can be a messy job, but one that's necessary especially for older bikes running conventional chain. A failure to swap one out when worn has in many instances resulted in severe damage to the engine case and can be very dangerous as well. Here's a super easy way to make a c…

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TIPS FOR PAINTING YOUR MOTORCYCLE

Here are some instructions to help you paint your motorcycle yourself and save a bunch of money by doing so.

Materials Needed

Reducer

Plastic Filler

Flowable Putty

Primer and Hardeners

Epoxy Sealer

Base Color Paint…

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Yamaha Maxim XJ

have a 1982 Yamaha Maxim XJ 650 Maxim. I recently discovered that there is a large hole in the right side muffler. I am thinking that the smartest thing to do might be to just replace the whole exhaust system.

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