Cool motorcycle I saw today

[slolx50]

Originally Posted by drumbeater

Sorry your wrong. It was the "Chopper Motorcycle" that started in the late 40's. They took off the saddle bags, front fender, heavy springs and shocks. Any thing to to lighten the bike. most of the time they justed chopped the unwanted parts off. Hence the name "Chopper"
The "Bobbers" started in the early 50's with guys bobbing (cutting) the rear fender, fuel tanks and front forks. The modern day "chopper" started in late 50's-60's by changing the forks and cutting the frame to change the rake of the forks.

Well, agree to disagree...

[Cheatin]

Originally Posted by binaryterror

This might be the first "Bobber" I've seen with a V-twin I've liked.

Bobbers were always meant to be old Nortons, Triumphs and BSA's, all these new Harley idiots are screwing up the good old "Bobber" looks.

Guess I'm one of those idiots...

[slolx50]

Yeah, me to...

[calcat430d]

anthony your bike looks sweet. you will have to ride that to an upcoming comp. so i can check it out.

[binaryterror]

Bobbers are also Rigid rear suspensions, so you both don't even own Bobbers. Plus the amount of chrome on those bikes is more chopper than old school Bobber.

A Bobber is a style of custom motorcycle that took shape in the 1950s and continues to be built today. Bobbers are related to choppers in that they both represent a minimalistic approach where everything is stripped from a bike that is not readily needed. This includes the characteristic rigid frame and shortened ("bobbed") rear fender.

The principle difference between bobbers and choppers is that bobbers are typically built around unmodified frames while chopper frames are often cut and welded into shape. They also often lack most of the chopper's asthetic characteristics such as chromed parts and enlongated forks. Thus, bobbers are fairly easy to create from stock motorcycles and are generally handbuilt.

Examples of Bobbers:

[tk5028]

Don't care for the spring seat. Got one on mine and I don't like it. Damn thing bounces you off on a speed bump. The rest looks good though.

[CSR]

That's cool!

Never seen suicide shift or 18" ape hangers on a Buell before!

[Cheatin]

Originally Posted by binaryterror

Bobbers are also Rigid rear suspensions, so you both don't even own Bobbers. Plus the amount of chrome on those bikes is more chopper than old school Bobber.

A Bobber is a style of custom motorcycle that took shape in the 1950s and continues to be built today. Bobbers are related to choppers in that they both represent a minimalistic approach where everything is stripped from a bike that is not readily needed. This includes the characteristic rigid frame and shortened ("bobbed") rear fender.

The principle difference between bobbers and choppers is that bobbers are typically built around unmodified frames while chopper frames are often cut and welded into shape. They also often lack most of the chopper's asthetic characteristics such as chromed parts and enlongated forks. Thus, bobbers are fairly easy to create from stock motorcycles and are generally handbuilt.

Examples of Bobbers:

I used to run 10 inch struts for a couple of years but since my back is fused, I opted for the Arnott air ride, which in my pic is slammed all the way and still rideable as a rigid. Say what you want, mine is still a modern bobber that makes 118hp at the rear, doesn't leak oil, redlines at 9200rpm and never breaks down. Since you're such an expert on bikes, post a pic of yours...

[slolx50]

Originally Posted by Cheatin

I used to run 10 inch struts for a couple of years but since my back is fused, I opted for the Arnott air ride, which in my pic is slammed all the way and still rideable as a rigid. Say what you want, mine is still a modern bobber that makes 118hp at the rear, doesn't leak oil, redlines at 9200rpm and never breaks down. Since you're such an expert on bikes, post a pic of yours...

I couldn't agree more.

[champ7times]

just give me my ultra classic

[binaryterror]

I dont have a Bobber per say. The chassis is here but it needs all the components and I'm buying slowly. I'm in no hurry to finish it for a few years.

My Current ride is an 06 Triumph Speed 4. Out corners most newer 600's and has some rediculous torque compared to Japanses 4's.

[OldSkool]

Originally Posted by binaryterror

I dont have a Bobber per say. The chassis is here but it needs all the components and I'm buying slowly. I'm in no hurry to finish it for a few years.

My Current ride is an 06 Triumph Speed 4. Out corners most newer 600's and has some rediculous torque compared to Japanses 4's.

now thats a sweet looking ride

[Boogie]

For some reason, I've always liked the Honda 919. There used to be a guy that did videos of himself riding one and he had modded it to fit a set of buell headlights and fairing assembly. He also had a Rethal handlebar made for the CR125 mounted onto it instead of clip-ons. For the life of me, I can't remember the site, the guys name, or anything. It's going to bug the shit out of me now until I can find the site again or at least a pic of his bike.

[rugerboy]

Originally Posted by Cheatin

Guess I'm one of those idiots...

Originally Posted by Cheatin

I used to run 10 inch struts for a couple of years but since my back is fused, I opted for the Arnott air ride, which in my pic is slammed all the way and still rideable as a rigid. Say what you want, mine is still a modern bobber that makes 118hp at the rear, doesn't leak oil, redlines at 9200rpm and never breaks down. Since you're such an expert on bikes, post a pic of yours...

yep you are! v-rods don't count. real bikes are air cooled.

[rmdesignworks]

i like the things people come up with on here http://www.650motorcycles.com/ lots of pics and ideas

[rock_krawler]

It looks nice, but I'll stick with my bike.

[venomous98]

Originally Posted by FL Knifemaker

Cool! I should have kept my Buell. It would have made a nice chopper, it sucked as a sportbike

I don't know what Buell you had but my Firebolt 12r rocks. I can't keep the front end on the ground or the rear tire hooked up but I can out corner anyone of my friends any day of the week on some good race tires.

[rock_krawler]

Originally Posted by venomous98

I don't know what Buell you had but my Firebolt 12r rocks. I can't keep the front end on the ground or the rear tire hooked up but I can out corner anyone of my friends any day of the week on some good race tires.

True dat!

[NorCal 2500HD]

Originally Posted by Cheatin

I used to run 10 inch struts for a couple of years but since my back is fused, I opted for the Arnott air ride, which in my pic is slammed all the way and still rideable as a rigid. Say what you want, mine is still a modern bobber that makes 118hp at the rear, doesn't leak oil, redlines at 9200rpm and never breaks down. Since you're such an expert on bikes, post a pic of yours...

Pssssst......But its still a harley.

[NorCal 2500HD]

LOL....
58HP, stops on a dime and gives change and will hand about 90% of the other bikes their ass in the canyons. Nothing better then coming into a turn with the ass end sliding and exiting with the front tire in the air.......