Building your personal bicycle from motorcycle parts cost less than purchasing one new and it is a great deal of fun. When you're done, there's nothing such as the satisfaction of driving around on the machine you built with your simple hands.Your first bicycle project could be a daunting task even if you must have done repairs or custom work already. Advice from someone who's experienced you can save lots of time and frustration there are lots of books to support.Building a Kit BicycleCustom bicycle kits are a good choice for your first chopper. On this book by Tim Remus, you receive a complete inventory of motorcycle parts which means you don't have to worry about missing something or ensuring different pieces match up. All you've got to do is put it altogether and paint it.This book illustrates step-by-step the making of four kit bikes. And "illustrates" may be the right word because this book comes complete with pictures that let you observe how every step is going to progress. It offers advice on tools and techniques which are invaluable for a first project.Even though it is a good introduction and overview, a few of the information is a bit superficial. It is a good start but not useful for those who have already built a bicycle. It's really no replacement for getting down and dirty with motorcycle parts. You will still make some mistakes, but your family will enjoy a lot fewer after reading this book.Building a Cheap ChopperLike the book above, this book by Tim Remus carefully illustrates the build of 5 bikes. Nevertheless these aren't kit bikes but instead bikes built from parts.The majority of the builds involve getting cheap Harley parts from junked donor bikes. The costliest example is built with all custom chopper parts, but even that one will cost far less than purchasing a bicycle new.Like Remus's other book, that one provides a solid foundation to the new bicycle builder but isn't any substitute for experience. It's a basic how-to manual that educates yourself on the basic concepts.Painting Your MotorcycleWhen you assemble your motorcycle parts right into a bad ass street machine you'll still need to paint it. You might take it to a paint shop, however you could have just bought a new bicycle.On this book, JoAnn Bortles shows you how to give your bicycle an expert paint job. She draws by herself extensive experience and is free with stories of private mistakes. The book has a great conversational tone that means it is fun to read. It's a comprehensive reference of techniques from basic preparation to elaborate bodywork.Whether you would like just a quick coating of black or else you want to try your hand at painting flaming skulls, as well as if you just want a good read while awaiting the pros to paint your bicycle, this can be a great addition to any bicycle builder's library.