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Title: Bobber build Post by drulg on 07/15/11 at 09:51:59 This is my 1996 Savage that I got for $700, it had a little bit over 9K miles http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/ls650.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/ls650-8.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/ls650-9.jpg He'res when the build started!! http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/ls650-6.jpg And here's after taking a bunch of stuff off and turning it into a bobber, juss before getting the new seat! http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/LS650-12.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/LS650-14.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/LS650-13.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/LS650-15.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/LS650-11.jpg And this is yesterday after mounting the new rear seat!! http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/ls650-18.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/ls650-17.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/LS650-16.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/ls650-19.jpg Now just waiting for the Biltwell Friscos bars to come in and paint the gas tank! |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by splash07 on 07/15/11 at 09:55:18 Great Job! The bike looks great... and loud. However, I actually like the paint that is on there now. Just my 2 cents. |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by drulg on 07/15/11 at 10:06:36 6B6874796B70282F180 wrote:
Thanks, yeaH is loud ha ha, to the point that I've been thinking to stick a small baffle in the pipe, but since I ride a lot in a freeway full of big 18 wheelers I now then can hear me coming lol |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by CalisOsin on 07/15/11 at 10:09:18 It looks awesome. I agree the paint should stay, and I really dig that rear fender. It's going to be so much cooler with the Friscos as well. My only suggestion would be to paint the lowers. On your bike more than any I've seen, I think they would look sick in black. |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by SoE on 07/15/11 at 10:14:20 I was about to ask if that pipe is baffled at all. That must be seriously loud, but it looks cool. What did you use for the back fender and where'd you get the seat? Looks great! |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by drulg on 07/15/11 at 10:17:40 6745484D576B574D4A240 wrote:
Thanks, I might start considering leaving the paint job, te rear fender came out pretty good and easier to install than what I thought, is actully a front fender that came out of a Yamaha Stratoliner. Idefenitely want the lowers on black, I just wasn't sure if the can be painted or if the needed to be powder coated |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by CalisOsin on 07/15/11 at 10:21:18 I couldn't answer that one with any certainty, but I don't see any reason why you couldn't just paint them. Powder coat would be more durable and might serve to protect from rock chips though. As for the fender, it looks like it's mounted directly under the seat pretty low to the tire... are you worried about bottoming out? |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by babyhog on 07/15/11 at 10:21:23 I like the red too! Good contrast with the black. Also like the rear fender. Looks about like the pipe that was on my son's bike. And boy, was it LOUD. Can you scream THUMPER. Mama mia! LOL Overall very cool and clean. Be sure to add pics when you add the friscos. |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by drulg on 07/15/11 at 10:36:55 3D3E3F32302A530 wrote:
Thanks so much, ha ha you are right Mama mia is loud!!! I'm very happy the way it came out specially since is my first street bike (I own and race dirt bikes) and first time building one, but working at a motorcycles dealer help me out a lot |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by bluesrockdoc on 07/15/11 at 10:57:48 Nice build! Where did you get that seat from? And could you post pics of how it's attached? |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by MrBrownTX on 07/15/11 at 12:10:33 Looks very good! |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by drulg on 07/15/11 at 12:24:40 2729302036372A262E212A26450 wrote:
I got that seat from West Eagle Motorcycle products their part number is: A-004BK but they are going out of business so I don't know if they have it in stock, but you can get it from Tucker Rocky part number: 568531 they have some in stock , The front seat bracket is from drag specialties parts # ds-902014, it takes place instead of your stock seat front bracket and it bolts right on no modifications needed, and the actual seat bracket is from drag specialties too part # ds-902013, I'll post pics http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/bracket2.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/bracket.jpg |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by Serowbot on 07/15/11 at 12:28:04 7A5855504A764A5057390 wrote:
+1... Biggabaddaboom!...:-?... |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by drulg on 07/15/11 at 12:32:21 03212C29330F33292E400 wrote:
I was, but my shocks are pretty stiff and I jumped up and down on the bike and it barely moves, and i have about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch of suspension play, plus I only weight 150 so it will be fine for me |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by dasch on 07/15/11 at 12:45:59 I like this!! Cool and clean. |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by drulg on 07/15/11 at 12:51:23 3422352830252833470 wrote:
+1... Biggabaddaboom!...:-?... [/quote] I've rode it thru a lot of bumpy roads and then check the tire/fender and there are no signs of rubbing at all, and one of the guys in the dealership that I work is a big heavy guy and took it for a ride and the suspension worked fine with no rubbing, so I think I'm lucky on that and I'm not worried anymore |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by CalisOsin on 07/15/11 at 14:22:22 796F68717A1D0 wrote:
+1... Biggabaddaboom!...:-?... [/quote] I've rode it thru a lot of bumpy roads and then check the tire/fender and there are no signs of rubbing at all, and one of the guys in the dealership that I work is a big heavy guy and took it for a ride and the suspension worked fine with no rubbing, so I think I'm lucky on that and I'm not worried anymore[/quote] Awesome! just looking out for ya :) |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by drulg on 07/15/11 at 15:11:00 44666B6E7448746E69070 wrote:
+1... Biggabaddaboom!...:-?... [/quote] I've rode it thru a lot of bumpy roads and then check the tire/fender and there are no signs of rubbing at all, and one of the guys in the dealership that I work is a big heavy guy and took it for a ride and the suspension worked fine with no rubbing, so I think I'm lucky on that and I'm not worried anymore[/quote] Awesome! just looking out for ya :)[/quote] Thanks, I got a lot of help and info from this forum, so thanks everybody |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by bluesrockdoc on 07/15/11 at 18:07:07 Thanks for the info and part numbers. |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by skeebo on 07/17/11 at 16:18:26 Niiice......Luvin the bobbers. |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by drulg on 07/27/11 at 15:28:50 Here's the first set of pics with the Friscos on and black lower forks http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/ls650-21.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/ls650-20.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/drulg/ls650-22.jpg |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by SoE on 07/27/11 at 15:39:33 Lookin' beautiful man! |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by drulg on 07/27/11 at 16:01:13 332F25400 wrote:
Thanks |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by bluesrockdoc on 07/28/11 at 04:59:41 Nice work! |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by mmosel on 07/28/11 at 18:39:34 Looking great! Awesome for the price as well. Can't beat it. |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by 2wheels1eng on 07/31/11 at 16:08:27 Hi, Where is your rear fender from ? It looks very original |
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Title: Re: Bobber build Post by mmosel on 07/31/11 at 18:00:59 2C3A3D242F480 wrote:
I got that seat from West Eagle Motorcycle products their part number is: A-004BK but they are going out of business so I don't know if they have it in stock, but you can get it from Tucker Rocky part number: 568531 they have some in stock , The front seat bracket is from drag specialties parts # ds-902014, it takes place instead of your stock seat front bracket and it bolts right on no modifications needed, and the actual seat bracket is from drag specialties too part # ds-902013, I'll post pics [/quote] Awesome thanks for posting the pics. I actually had that front attachment in a cart ready to buy, but I wasn't sure how I'd attach it. If it just bolts right onto the older seat mount, then I'm stoked! The spacing looked smaller for some reason. Also, looks like you opted to go without rear springs. I guess there isn't room for them with the seat low and up against the back frame? How did you mount the seat in the back then? Also, I would love to know the size fender you got. Do you think it's strong enough to hold a light passenger by any chance? |
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