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Message started by PerrydaSavage on 08/11/09 at 13:50:49

Title: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by PerrydaSavage on 08/11/09 at 13:50:49

This is NOT an endorsement whatsoever ... I am just putting this out there as a matter of general interest ...
Stumbled upon this new U.S. based company on the Internet and have no affiliation with, nor knowledge of them or the quality of their product ...

Blue Collar Bobbers, offer direct bolt on kits for some common low & mid-priced Metric Cruisers to allow those with minimal maechanical skills to transform their Bike into a "Bobber"

http://www.bluecollarbobbers.com/

http://www.bluecollarbobbers.com/static/siteMedia/uploads/studio_images/IMG_1133-Edit_855wide.jpg
Kawasaki VN800 Vulcan kit

http://www.bluecollarbobbers.com/static/siteMedia/uploads/IMG_0759.jpg
Honda VTX600 Shadow kit

http://www.bluecollarbobbers.com/static/siteMedia/uploads/IMG_0734.jpg
http://www.bluecollarbobbers.com/static/siteMedia//uploads/ryan_1.jpg
Yamaha 650 V-Star kits

http://www.bluecollarbobbers.com/static/siteMedia/uploads/studio_images/IMG_1018-Edit_855wide.jpg
Honda CMX250 Rebel

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by Mr. Hyde on 08/11/09 at 14:33:54

Well if they can make one up for the Rebel they should bloody well make one up for the Savage. I'm gonna send them an e-mail.

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by Demin on 08/11/09 at 15:30:20

0E316D0B3A2726430 wrote:

Well if they can make one up for the Rebel they should bloody well make one up for the Savage. I'm gonna send them an e-mail.

I'm kickin' around the idea myself(makin' one for the Savage)

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by voldigicam on 08/11/09 at 16:10:55

Very pretty. What is a bobber for?

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by danroot on 08/11/09 at 16:53:37

sent them an email about a savage kit, got a response back:

"Hi Dan, I will definetly do a kit for the savage this fall or winter. It is such a clean bike and it would make an awesome bobber. Watch our website for updates. Thanks so much, Lance at blue collar bobbers"

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by Serowbot on 08/11/09 at 17:09:43

494C435F4242592D0 wrote:

Darn!,... if they make it easy,... everybody will do it.... :-?

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 08/11/09 at 18:36:53

Wow... That's very nice looking kits!

I'm going to take a stab at it here shortly... :) Fender and seat should be here any day now!

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by PerrydaSavage on 08/12/09 at 00:15:10

Way to go Dan!! That wuz a quick response from B.C.B. for sure!! Can't wait to see their LS650 kit!
Look up Blue Collar Bobbers on YouTube ... that's where I stumbled across 'em ...
BTW ... I love that little Rebel Bobber!

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by John_D on 08/12/09 at 00:18:46

52575844595942360 wrote:

Agreed, an awesome quick response! Eventually I'd like to get a second bike, which would make the ol' Savage a prime candidate for this treatment. :D

And that is without a doubt, the coolest Rebel I've ever seen! :o

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by FreeSpirit on 08/12/09 at 01:47:10

I have to say that Rebel is COOOLLLL!

If the post didnt say a Rebel though,I probably wouldnt have known it was... :-? LOL.

I kind of like the red and white V-Star also!

I ran across a chopper site the other day.If I find it again I'll post for some of you guys.I was impressed,not sure if you guys could use some things there or not.Maybe ideas :-/

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by Mr. Hyde on 08/12/09 at 07:31:49

I got basically the same response as Dan.

Quote:

Hi Larry, We will make a kit for the Savage soon. It would make a very clean, simple and fun bobber. We love the light weight and low price of these thumpers!. Watch our website. Thanks so much, Cheryl at blue collar bobbers

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by PerrydaSavage on 08/12/09 at 08:54:00

Wow!! This just keeps gettin' better! 8-)

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by trapper_canada on 08/12/09 at 12:17:18

Awesome!

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by sluggo on 08/12/09 at 16:59:42

but there;s something about scrounging around for parts to build the bobber that makes them special. if anybody can just swipe the credit card and get somebody to bolt it on for them they just won't be the same,

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by John_D on 08/12/09 at 20:55:34

Granted, the parts are all supplied, but it looks like it's up to you to bolt it up, and paint the tins and all. Can't wait to see what they come up with for the Savage!

Plus, finally watched their videos; the Rebel sounds cool! :D

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by flcruzr on 08/12/09 at 21:24:08

Perry: Great find on this post! I know must of us here like to do and create our own mods but I will admit that I would be one to bolt on a pre-designed bobber kit. I just dont have too much free time to find pieces and cut and fit parts onto my bike. I'm excited to see what these guys will come out with for our thumpers! :D

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by mpescatori on 08/13/09 at 02:19:10

342B32202028470 wrote:

Yes, I understand, but... :-/

...there's something about NOT having a garage toi tinker in that forces people to ask other people to do the work for them - at a price...

In England there has always been a huge discussion amongst classic car enthusiasts over "checkbook restorations",
i.e. having a shop work over your basketcase classic rather than doing the job yourself.

So, may I pose a question: whan your fridge breaks down, do we scrounge around for parts, or call the handyman?

Me, I'll email Lance @ BlueCollar bobbers and see what he suggests for an overseas project.

8-) Cool 8-)

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by mpescatori on 08/13/09 at 02:46:22

On a side note...

I've seen their website, and have to say BlueCollar Bobbers do make some very nice bikes, but...

- Ford Mod. A taillight kit at $215? :o :o :o
That's a bit expensive when the Mod.A light (sold as a "Miller" taillight) retails at £21.75 (that's less than $40) in the UK, and a mere $22.999 (was $37.99) at JCWhitney.
:-?
So, scrounging for parts WILL save a lot of money. :)

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by Savage_Amusement on 08/13/09 at 09:09:45

I wonder if you have to buy a whole kit or if you can get it piece by piece ( I haven't been on their site yet)

Everything in those pics look pretty cool!

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by Rocco on 08/13/09 at 12:28:05

they look sweeet don't get me wrong, but i don't like cookie cutters like the harley cross bones or even the one they named "street bob" or whatever...

we're already the "odd" ones on the road lets keep it that way!!

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by sluggo on 08/13/09 at 13:30:44

0E1306100002170C110A630 wrote:

[quote author=342B32202028470 link=1250023849/0#13 date=1250121582]but there;s something about scrounging around for parts to build the bobber that makes them special. if anybody can just swipe the credit card and get somebody to bolt it on for them they just won't be the same,

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by John_D on 08/13/09 at 15:33:03

1E322F33382F2E29322F386E6D6D6D5D0 wrote:

I wonder if you have to buy a whole kit or if you can get it piece by piece ( I haven't been on their site yet)

Everything in those pics look pretty cool!

Looks to me that you can go the piece by piece route.

I really like the look of all the machining on the brackets, but the price of the taillight kits is indeed high. Wonder if they'd just sell you the taillight brackets and wiring kit without the light itself? That, and the rear fender is fiberglass! :o The seats look awesome though. If a person wasn't going to have passengers, that part of the swap would be awesome by itself!

Wonder if the prices will go down as they sell more units and start to make up some of the cost of development?

Title: Re: Blue Collar Bobbers
Post by DirtySavage on 09/13/09 at 11:24:41

Anybody put any of the parts from these guys on their bikes?

Hoping to pick some stuff up from them.