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Title: My Bobber Project Post by eyeore302000 on 03/09/09 at 16:10:33 Some pics of my bobber project. I appreciate all the help and advice from everyone on the forums !! The last pic is of the bike before I started the project. http://s570.photobucket.com/albums/ss149/eyeore302000/th_bobber021.jpg http://s570.photobucket.com/albums/ss149/eyeore302000/th_bobber026.jpg http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss149/eyeore302000/suzukisavage3.jpg?t=1236644438 [img]http://s570.photobucket.com/albums/ss149/eyeore302000/th_87suzukisavage.jpg[img] :) this was a ton of fun. |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by Chopped on 03/09/09 at 16:15:17 Got any larger pics? That thing is smokin though! |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by eyeore302000 on 03/09/09 at 16:21:16 http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss149/eyeore302000/bobber021.jpg?t=1236640774 http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss149/eyeore302000/bobber024.jpg?t=1236641140 http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss149/eyeore302000/bobber025.jpg?t=1236641202 |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by serowbot on 03/09/09 at 17:34:09 Very nice!... ;D 8-) |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by eyeore302000 on 03/09/09 at 18:21:21 video link http://s570.photobucket.com/albums/ss149/eyeore302000/?action=view¤t=bobber005.flv |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by diamond jim on 03/09/09 at 18:41:02 I like it. It all works well together. |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by Savage Eddie on 03/09/09 at 19:20:44 Awesome! is that what my seat was supposed to look like? more comfortable i bet! i love the hard tail struts and rear fender!! very nice eyeore!!!! |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by PerrydaSavage on 03/10/09 at 03:34:40 Man!! That is one SWEET lookin' Bike!! 8-) Now if It were mine, that tank would be re-finished in a flat military olive with some replica WW2 "Nose Art" decals and a single small ammo-can saddle bag ... |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by diamond jim on 03/10/09 at 05:43:19 Here's and idea of what it would look like with the rear fender rounded and painted. http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh128/russ_diamond_jim/bobber0241.jpg I think that little change would really give your bike a complete look. |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by eyeore302000 on 03/10/09 at 06:17:29 Thats a great idea. Actually looks pretty good. I was gonna take a stab at cutting the rear fender up a bit but had to take a break from the power tools for a little bit as I'm already almost missing a couple fingers LOL !! As far as the olive paint job that is actually a future consideration. I initially wanted to hunt down a pair of handle bars kinda like you see on the old military bikes but hadn't found anything as of yet. Settled for these yamaha drag bars I found on clearance at a stealership. |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by LANCER on 03/10/09 at 06:44:22 A very nice look :) |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by eyeore302000 on 03/17/09 at 15:38:23 updated pictures with matching fender http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss149/eyeore302000/Ninja067.jpg?t=1237329313 http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss149/eyeore302000/Ninja068.jpg?t=1237329426 |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by eyeore302000 on 03/17/09 at 15:40:57 lancer I think I need to get with you on this carb. Do you ever get some free time where we might could get together. I'd be happy to pay you for your time. 8-) |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by doc5446 on 03/17/09 at 20:59:58 IMO you might wanna cover up the rectifier, if you get caught in the rain as often as I do... |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by diamond jim on 03/17/09 at 21:13:39 Dude, that looks sweet. I like the unique design to the back of the fender. [smiley=thumbsup.gif] |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by Savage Eddie on 03/17/09 at 21:59:40 i would be proud to ride next to you my brutha! i need that rear fender. or something similar... |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by PerrydaSavage on 03/18/09 at 03:26:52 Man! That really, really looks awesome! 8-) |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by eyeore302000 on 03/18/09 at 03:46:26 Thanks guys I appreciatte the compliments.This was my first attempt at customizing anything let alone a bike. Its funny how things change as your working on a project. It runs ok but I think I still need to work on the carb a bit. As far as exhausts go is any sportster muffler acceptable or is there one in particular that I should stay away from? I installed the one thats on there because it came from a local harley mechanic that sold it to me for 3 bucks. Couldn't beat the price!! 8-) |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by Mortation on 03/18/09 at 04:48:30 4445454844210 wrote:
You can grab all kinds of different custom fenders like that off eBay and chopper websites. |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by Jimmer on 03/18/09 at 08:37:26 Bobber looks great. What did you use to make your springer seat rear brackets. Any information would be appreciated. I put a springer seat on mine but I'm not satisfied with my design. Thanks |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by Mortation on 03/18/09 at 10:21:06 507377777F681A0 wrote:
You could try one of these setups: http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/id25.html |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by eyeore302000 on 03/18/09 at 19:37:45 diamond Jim you da man I saw that photo shop and had to do it. Once I finished it it looked great !! AH the inspiration ;) FYI the rear seat bracket sre tabs used to make seat mounting brackets for racing go karts. I can get them pretty cheap if anyone needs some let me know. mounted the brackets right to frame opposite the rear fender bolts , works perfect. Sits a little higher than most would like but it is really a comfortable ride. |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by diamond jim on 03/18/09 at 19:54:52 485448425F481E1D1F1D1D1D2D0 wrote:
To accurately capture my my thoughts about it, I felt the word "cool" was just a little too weak. So I consulted my White Boy Urban Dictionary- 2008 Edition. It said I should tell you that it looks pimp, gnarly, phat, dank, or gangsta. It also said fly but that must have been an error. I'm certain that's a left over from the 1998 edition. |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by Jay on 03/18/09 at 20:43:16 Nice lookin bike. One of these days, I'm gonna have to pick up another Savage and bob it. |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by Educatedredneck on 03/18/09 at 22:37:34 Wow, very nice bike. Was the drag bar a "plug and play" install as far as the controls go, I hate the "buckhurthorn" handle bar my bike has and I'm looking for ideas. |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by eyeore302000 on 03/19/09 at 05:12:06 pretty much plug and play on the bars . The only mod is the front brake hose I had one made 4 inches shorter seemed to work out real good. Bars are yamaha drag bars but dont remember for what? :-? |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by eyeore302000 on 03/20/09 at 20:27:46 getting kinda late so post will be quick. Lancer YOU DA MAN !! I reaaly enjoyed meeting you and Thank You again for the carburator education Look forword to helping you out sometime ,Charlie |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by LANCER on 03/20/09 at 21:48:57 3A263A302D3A6C6F6D6F6F6F5F0 wrote:
Yes, we stayed up past our bedtime; especially after having to drive back home...about midnight when I walked in the door. But it was a really good time; I very much enjoyed meeting you and Margaret (please thank her for me for the dinner and the hours of play time we had) and your mother, as well as tinkering with the carb. I enjoyed the whole time. |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by sakara on 03/23/09 at 10:56:52 First of all, it looks so much better now with that rear fender. Personally, I think the look would be completed with some decent (but not necessarily mad expensive) foot pegs. The stock pegs are the only thing I notice on there that takes away from it. Yeah, it's minor, but it's such a good ride otherwise. :) again, just MHO. |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by eyeore302000 on 03/23/09 at 19:40:35 Been looking for something to replace the pegs with just haven't found something I liked yet. sakara I see your from lockport NY. Grew up there but got tired of the cold weather !! you guys still in a deep freeze up there ? LOL ;) |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by sakara on 03/24/09 at 06:39:59 You're kidding?!! Well, I went fishing up at Olcott on Saturday (50 degrees) then it snowed Sunday. It was 24 yesterday, hard frost today. Spring is soon though, man. I live up on the ridge (rides on 104 and 18 are beautiful) and it warms up decent enough. Everyone is leaving WNY. If I didn't have all my fam here, I'd be south also. Let me know if ever back home visitin'. :) |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by AngloSaxon on 03/24/09 at 06:52:27 Nice job. The rear fender paint job really does round it off perfectly. |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by eyeore302000 on 03/24/09 at 21:27:54 sakara ,man I could should go for some reids, tasty treat, pizza oven all while holding a cup of tim hortons coffee !! ;D Instead of bar hoppin i'd be food joint hopping and by the time I was done i'd need 5 inch springs under that seat instead of 3's lol ;) I'll be in the area in june for gradutions. So warm things up there for the fetivities will ya !! |
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Title: Re: My Bobber Project Post by sakara on 03/25/09 at 07:31:40 That's what we end up doing; running to ice cream shops and Timmy Hos. :) It should be done snowing by June. |
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