In this 5 session class you will participate in customizing and building a 1991 Suzuki DR650. The bike will undergo a complete transformation and you will learn key steps of motorcycle customization during each session. This is the perfect class if you want to dive deep into the bike building and have the skills to work on your own custom project.
Ryan Handt, motorcycle photographer, will be on hand as a second voice and donor/piggie bank of the DR650 project.
Each session is 3h, so you will get a total of 15h of hands-on learning and experience in motorcycle building.
Session 1- Brief Intro
- Basic (mech + hardware)
- Parts sourcing
- How to find a donor bike
- Different shops + garages
- Design outline
- Inspection
- Inventory
- Tear down
Session 2- Aesthetic modifications within reason
- Begin design
- Research
- Prelim design
- Mockup
Session 3- Suspension, frame mods
- Basic electrical wiring
- Troubleshoot
- Upholstery and seats
Session 4 - Basic Body work
- Reassembly
- Planning in advance
- Troubleshoot + Diagnose
- Look at the Details
Session 5- Finalize bike
- Recap
- Q&A
- Beer