The “How Tos” of Making A Mini Chopper

A lot of people are just into mini choppers these days. The teenagers especially are going gaga over these very cost-effective, very trendy mini bikes.

Unfortunately, mini choppers of high quality can cost somewhere between $1,000.00 and $3,000.00. Thus, if you want to own one but do not have this much in your savings account, you can simply make your own mini chopper. This is a great thing for a father and son to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

The very important thing to deal with when constructing your own mini chopper is to have the knowledge of the parts that make up a mini chopper. First of all you must know that the main skeleton of the mini chopper is composed of a steel tube or black pipe that is fused and arched. Second, a mini chopper uses moped rims or rims that are used in low powered vehicles like mopeds. Bike tires are used in the front, while pneumatic tires are used in the rear portion of the bike. The back of the mini chopper uses wheels from golf cars, specifically the 205/50-10 kind.

A mini chopper also has a live axle to make the wheel on the rear spin. It also has fenders, or metal pieces, above the wheels to control any obstruction.

When making your own mini chopper you must also have a counter shaft or a jack shaft which is actually just a short bar that sort of distributes the motion of the motor to the machine.

Another must-do when making a mini chopper is to have a brake assembly. Before going out, make sure that the breaks are working well to avoid accidents.

Handle bars are necessary when operating a mini chopper. Keep them well oiled always so they don’t become hard which can translate to bigger problems later on.

You can also add some lights and controls to your mini chopper although this is really a requirement if you are building one for your son to ride in during the daytime.

Mini chopper parts are not difficult to find. Try making a search on the internet and chances are you will find many sites where these are available. They come in a variety of designs and styles, so there’s bound to be one that fits exactly your preferences. It’s necessary that you look carefully for the right site to buy these from. If you look hard enough you will be able to get a good deal for your money.

You can try using custom mini chopper parts instead of the high powered custom choppers to save cost.

It really can be challenging and fun to make a mini chopper. If you are making one for your child, you can take him along with you to shop for the needed parts. If you’re going to do your shopping online, let him sit beside you so you can browse thru the different sites together. Involving your child in this activity does not only encourage a closer relationship but also enables him to gain knowledge which he could also share with his own kids someday.