Some good sites for ideas, parts or information—in no particular order:

  • Search Tempest — All of craigslist, eBay & more in one search.
  • The Dirtbag Challenge — Low-rent chopper build-off.
  • Chop Cult — News, forum, events, classifieds, blog.
  • Parts Giant — Everything you need in one place to keep your machine running in top condition. Just choose your make, model, and year to quickly find the parts you need.
  • Partzilla — OEM and aftermarket parts. Their online schematics/microfiche diagrams are the easiest to read.
  • Z1 — Vintage Japanese motorcycle parts.
  • Bike Bandit — OEM and aftermarket parts.
  • Sudco — Current & classic model replacement & performance parts.
  • Chrome Battery — Large selection of batteries and replacement batteries for motorcycles (and more). Great prices with free, fast shipping.
  • Battery Tender — The standard in battery chargers.
  • Kawasaki Motorcycle — Forum with extensive Kawasaki information.
  • Eastwood — Many useful auto restoration tools and supplies for the diy-ers up to professional car restorers.
  • Hobart Welders — Full line of quality American-made welding machines and gear.
  • How to Weld — How To Weld (Motorbooks Workshop) by Todd Bridigum.
  • Welding Tips and Tricks — Website full of useful information about welding.
  • American Welding Society — Good resource with a welding school locator.
  • Bad Monk’s eBay Store — Selling vintage motorcycle parts on eBay.
  • Bad Monk’s Cycle Parts — Buying old bikes, dead or alive.