The Build: How the Masters Design Custom Motorcycles Kindle Edition

A well-laid out explanation of custom motorcycle design as it exists in today's culture. However, the book is called "The Build," and that may be somewhat misleading for some customers. The book isn't a tutorial book for building a bike. I think it's more of a book to give you guidelines on what to know if you wish to design a bike. It almost assumes you are already a bit mechanically inclined, because they kind of display and talk about many of the parts and tools you'll need in certain builds, but it doesn't go into specifics about maintenance or anything in that nature.I'd say this book is more valuable to designers than mechanics, which is fine because that's what I got it for in the first place. Lots of great reference photos, anatomy explanation on various types of custom motorcycle builds, vocab layout and explanation, et cetera. I like the book.

A well written book - it flows well, and seems to have actually been proof read - it was easy to read. As it is a book on design theory, it does not disappoint with pictures. The pictures actually showed up prey well on my tiny tablet.It isn't just a "picture book" though. I have a potential project that I've been wanting to start, without knowing how to achieve the look I want, or why a certain style might look good. This book has pointed out the key areas and lines that I'll need to focus on, and given me lots of options never considered.Money well spent, but in this age of electronic everything, I'm wanting more than just a Kindle version. I need a hard copy.

This is a great book that covers all but one of the most important factors involved in designing and building a custom motorcycle. The missing factor is realistic cost. Most newcomers don't have any idea how costly it is to build a custom bike, even if you have one or multiple of the specific skills involved. It would have been helpful to warn readers that the cost of any one-of vehicle is far, far higher than that of a "production" vehicle. Other than that criticism, I loved this book. It gives a reader a usable "plan" and guide, and highlights the most important aspects.

This was an inspirational as well as beautifully produced book that gives permission as well as encouragement to create, learn and then create again. It assumes and rightfully so that the aspiring builder has the basic skills to fabricate and the willingness to learn those unique skills that are part of the journey. If you are looking for a cookbook or a "bobber in a box", this is not the book for you. However, if you are pondering the question "I wonder if I could", the honesty of the early beginnings and mistakes of these talented builders may be all you need to take that first cut. It has for me and my buddy.

I am going to perform some cosmetic surgery on my perfectly fine 2015 Triumph Street Triple. I want a cafe racer, but love this bike. So, I will transform it into one. No fab skills at all. No shop (I live in an RV on the Texas coast). But I am inspired to take the plunge. I know that even though my changes are purely cosmetic, there will be a some frustration. I will go back and read this book again...and get over myself. Thank you for the push. Anyone thinking about a project like this should read this book first. Amazing.

Very general and vague guidance. This is mostly a general guide about design, design inspiration, and of how to find it. Helpful tips like, “You may want to take a welding class...” It is helpful and a worthwhile read. Provides a handful of websites to find more inspiration and parts.

I really enjoyed The Build. Gave me a lot of ideas without giving me ideas. If that makes sense. It will when you read it. I highly recommend it. It is geared more toward the cafe style bikes which is fine for me.

Heard about this book from one of Scott Robertson's Gumroad tutorials--highly recommend it for anyone who needs motorcycle reference material. The book itself contains a wealth of knowledge on motorcycle design, and is written in a way that makes it super accessible. I've never rode a motorcycle in my life, but I totally know how they're put together after reading this.

Although the book is a bit general, it introduces you to some fundamentals which play a big part in the motorcycle building process. It helped me to see my project from a different angle and open my eyes to some issues I never considered before. I recommend this book to everyone who deals with motorcycle customization.

Beautifully laid out, with plenty of colour photos to drool over, while also informative and approachable. Perfect for someone considering customising a bike or for those who simply want to better appreciate the form.

Good read

Interesting points here & there, but no actual tips or details, just an overview with some nice pictures

I bought this book for my husbands birthday .