WELCOME TO RATTLERS

COUNTER BIKE CULTURE
Rattlers is a motorcycle enthusiasts' group based in Auckland, New Zealand. We are the guys who have to save, sell something, tell lies and wait for that cheap donor bike to show up, scavenge parts and scrap metal we think might come in handy to build bikes. The club ethos is to construct and ride low-budget 'Do it yourself' old school style bikes, be they metric, American, or British.

We build in bedrooms, carports & sheds, paint with cans and we learn our skills the hard way. 

Rattlers is not about getting someone else to do all your work, or buying up all the coolest bobber snap ons you can find its about having a go yourself and building up your own skills, getting better each build!

If you have a build that you think fits with what we are about, we'd like to hear from you. Drop an email with some info along with  photos and we'll post them! 

If you are riding a stock bike with a few custom chrome snap ons, then please don't bore us with that. Post someplace else, or do the right thing and get the grinder on it pronto! 

rat·tler 

Pronunciation:

\ˈrat-lər, ˈra-t^əl-ər\
noun:
1. Rat bikes.
2. Rattle can paint.
3. Backyard rat.
4. Something or someone that rattles down the road.
Nothing to do with snakes.

NEWS

The public forum is now out of action indefinitely. The 'Rattlers' riders group decided to pull the forum down as of 08/08/2011.  We thank those of you who contributed projects and helped others in a constructive and respectful  manner  over the past two years ! You will be able to catch  plenty of good bobber action at 'Scoundrels Old School Bobbers' on FaceBook, Cheers the 'Rattlers' 

If you are looking for a place on the Shore to go for tyre changing or puncture repairs after hours or on the weekends? Then here is the man to call: LYN DAVIS 021 2852070. He works out of a real sweet set-up in his garage, providing a professional service and is situated in Torbay, not far from East Coast Bays Rd.

NEED a Hardtail ? Custom Frame ? One off Brackets or anything fabbed from steel, alloy or stainless ? Get hold of Jody at HKR by going to our Builds/Tech Tips page and clicking the OUTSIDE HELP tab. He is ready to make your needs a reality at affordable prices !

New Rattlers Sticker Check it out on Merch page, great for Bikes or Helmets

New Feature Bike - Forum Member Surfer talks about his everyday ride, a Heritage Special XS Chopper.

Retro Rockers on the CORO RUN FEB 2011 GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER! 

If you are a member of Facebook feel free to join the Rattlers Old School Bobbers NZ Group there.

Be sure to jump onto the Rattlers Forum and get in contact with other backyard bike builders, and check out their builds in progress. 

Looking for parts? Check out our Parts page or the Builds/Tech Tips page for other contacts.

This website was initiated January 2009. We welcome any related input.