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Post by bobber33 on Sept 6, 2010 20:08:38 GMT -5
So just finishing up this bobber build. Its not 100% yet, the exhaust is just loose for now and the charging system is waiting on a couple of parts but its 99% Is a 1980. All the work was done by me, fabrication, welding, painting etc.... These are only a handful of the build pics. I will post them on a website when the bike is 100% finished. The next xs bobber has already begun.... Frame the way i got it...  crusty old engine  ripping it appart  cleaning cyl head  finally clean  cut that crap frame off  new TC Bros hardtail  with the hardtail tacked on (final welding will be done once all the parts are fit)  fitting rear fender and tank  fit oil can and batt box  welding frame and front seat mount in place  looks like a bike!  final engine  made some foot peg mounts..  me welding up the seat shock mount  primer time  primer  this is the base coat  Just finished clear coats  NICE!  starting to re-assemble   new oil cooler/filter assembly  THE REST OF THE PICS SPEEK FOR THEMSELVES...              |
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Post by richard on Sept 6, 2010 21:53:22 GMT -5
That really nice!
It looks amazing.
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Post by XS Rod on Sept 10, 2010 16:54:23 GMT -5
Really nice job all the way around ... fabrication and finish.
The paint is very nice, did you freehand or use tape? I like the design on both tank and fender.
I noticed you didn't use the battery box in the first pics, any particular reason?
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Post by bobber33 on Sept 11, 2010 0:21:54 GMT -5
Really nice job all the way around ... fabrication and finish. The paint is very nice, did you freehand or use tape? I like the design on both tank and fender. I noticed you didn't use the battery box in the first pics, any particular reason? Thanks for the feedback. I taped out the paint design and sprayed the 2 colors separately.. The battery box was in for a while but i decided to go with a bigger battery in the end, so I ended up just making a new battery holder to fit the new battery. |
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Post by richard on Sept 11, 2010 21:28:51 GMT -5
That make me want to build a bobber but I would be hard pressed come up with something as nice as yours. Very impressive.
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Post by nick110 on Sept 25, 2010 11:59:08 GMT -5
What are the specs on the hardtail? is it stretched? Also what tank is that? Any rake on the front end?
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Post by bobber33 on Sept 25, 2010 21:29:58 GMT -5
What are the specs on the hardtail? is it stretched? Also what tank is that? Any rake on the front end? TC Bros hardtail, 3" stretch, cole foster tank, and stock rake. |
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Post by boots on Nov 21, 2010 0:46:41 GMT -5
nice chop! 2 into 1 with cocktail shaker exhaust... very cool. where'd you score the springer?
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Post by sixxfiftyboy on Nov 29, 2010 16:03:50 GMT -5
did you create that oil bucket yourself? I imagine it holds all your electricals. Looks real good man.
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Post by scout4924 on Dec 10, 2010 18:08:48 GMT -5
I really like your bike it looks great. I know how much time is invested, not to mention $.
I'm wondering about two things.
1. The seat shock has alot of angle to it. What weight is it? (and you)
2. The chain tentioner on top. Is that to keep from slappin the fender. Only asking because I've seen this a couple times now as opposed to being on the slack side of the chain. I suspect its just an idler.
Cool Bike! Rock the Hell out of it!
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Post by sixxfiftyboy on Dec 20, 2010 10:56:48 GMT -5
Ya man real nice build I love that you have the whole build in pics and with such detail. Cheers man you should be really proud of it.
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Post by dpmulvan on Dec 25, 2010 13:22:18 GMT -5
Nice Bike! the way a xs hardtail chop should be good lines. What kind of springer is that? it"s nice how that springer sets the front rim up, no rake needed ,well done and refreshing to see some white.
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Post by prafeston on Mar 10, 2011 13:12:04 GMT -5
I think it's funny that the thing I like the most out of this whole build is the bicycle pedal on the kickstart! What a great idea!
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Post by stinkyfinger on May 31, 2011 19:05:15 GMT -5
Beauty!
Your masterpiece deserves to be emblazoned across magazine covers and calendars, certainly worthy. Still, I'd rather see it flying down the road.
Very sweet scooter, congrats.
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Post by yamynut on Jun 20, 2011 14:10:04 GMT -5
Sweeeet bike man, how did you get that engine so clean? What did you use?  |
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