Whats good to know for Motocycle building?

I am just about 15. I want to be like Jesse james! (not the outlaw) I know alot of about engines already, i just re did my top end in my cr250, and replaced a crank in a blaster. I also know how to weld.But what should I read up on, so iknow more about building choppers and things like that?

electrical systems and drivetrains, if you build it you should paint it as well, unless you want a wild custom paint job. Read up on painting cause painting a bike is easy.

Building engines is easy...The true art is welding and and eye for design.Go to school and get certified in MIG (gmaw) TIG (gtaw) also learn geometry. You will need to know X Y and Z axis for machining on a CNC MILL, CNC plasma or CNC waterjet.

How different frame modifications affect steering geometry and handling, such as the following site:http://www.jpcycles.com/Tech/Articles/techtalk6.htm

Stretch listed a good website.go to jpcycles.com ,they also sell a book on building you own chopper.They will even sell you a kit to build one but its not the cheapest way to go.good luck.

Whatever information you can get your hands on. Mostly books, so you can read when you want, and be able to flip back and forth. Take a welding class, you will be surprised what you don't know. There's more to it than sticking two peices of metal together. You might want to learn gas welding as well. It's not used for structural work much anymore, and seems to be a fading art.As you search for information, let your mind go free. As your imagination drives you, it will also lead you.