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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1302365063 Message started by bobber_prjct_2010 on 04/09/11 at 09:04:23 |
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Title: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by bobber_prjct_2010 on 04/09/11 at 09:04:23 Thank you to everyone on this forum. I've used it a TON with help on the proejct below. I bought this bike from a buddy in the Marine Corps. I'm dedicated this build to him as he's headed overseas shortly. I decided to scrap my original "trailer fender" bobber idea and spend the money on the BCB kit. I didn't want to spend my spring and summer with a project in the garage. I wanted to RIDE! With that said, BCB is willing to cut a deal if you ask. They are great to work with. I bought quite a bit of stuff, but they gave be about $120 off! My buddy gave me this bike for $350. It runs amazing and has about 15K on it. I encourage feedback and comments (preferably positive). I will answer any questions people have on the build as well. I've listed a few key elements below: - Duplicolor DE-1634 LOW GLOSS paint - Biltwell Tracker bars -Grips made by Custom Chrome (Vintage Black) I still have a few things left to do including pipe wrap and exhaust. I'm hesitant to change the exhaust because this old '86 has a pretty sweet sound. I had the muffler sand blasted and most of the "guts" of the muffler had all rusted out. It's got a pretty nasty sound. Ugly, but sounds amazing. ENJOY! http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb464/jmdoz2000/Motorcycle.jpg?t=1302363931 http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb464/jmdoz2000/IMAG0104.jpg?t=1302363931 http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb464/jmdoz2000/IMAG0103-1.jpg?t=1302363931 http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb464/jmdoz2000/IMAG0101.jpg?t=1302363931 http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb464/jmdoz2000/IMAG0102.jpg?t=1302363931 http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb464/jmdoz2000/IMAG0105.jpg?t=1302363931 http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb464/jmdoz2000/IMAG0100.jpg?t=1302363931 |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by Chopped on 04/09/11 at 09:21:47 Now thats a sweet ride! |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by ohio thumper on 04/09/11 at 09:35:56 good looking bike |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by buttgoat1 on 04/09/11 at 09:38:37 very nice! I like the blacked out look too. Betty is currently in the middle of another makeover duplicolor black chrome on the triple tree headlight, rims, and lower forks. keep up the good work |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by Edgar on 04/09/11 at 12:47:57 I'm jealous! |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by MotoBuddha on 04/09/11 at 13:55:26 They do look so much better without all that stuff on the back. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by bobber_prjct_2010 on 04/09/11 at 14:06:37 2D0F140F221504040801600 wrote:
I agree. I'm a big fan of hacking off the passenger seat posts, however, I'm also lucky enough to have a wife that could care less about riding with me so it makes it a little easier of a decision! |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by sbaugz on 04/09/11 at 14:36:35 nice, like the black with white stripes. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by Driller on 04/09/11 at 16:30:44 Outstanding! Very inspiring. Motivates me to finish my project. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by psi357 on 04/09/11 at 16:32:15 That's a sweet looking bike! I'm a sucker for flat black. Love the stripes, too. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by Savage_Amusement on 04/09/11 at 18:15:22 Great work buddy, I also like how the rear cleans up. That is the last part of my bike holding me up. My wife still wants to be able to ride along so I'm having to come up with something different. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by krsanky on 04/09/11 at 18:52:15 That looks really nice. Can I ask how hard it was to swap out the axle for the longer one BCB gives you? Oh and I'm assuming that's the smaller seat size ? thanks, |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by bobber_prjct_2010 on 04/09/11 at 21:39:41 455C5D4F4045572E0 wrote:
It wasn't hard at all to swap out the axle. Just need to take original out and put new one in. Yes, its the smaller seat. Thanks! |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by bobber_prjct_2010 on 04/09/11 at 21:47:00 6D415C404B5C5D5A415C4B1D1E1E1E2E0 wrote:
The bcb stuff is great, but it definitely won't hold another person. You could possibly get the specs on the fender and strut mounts and use a heavier guage steel and it should be plenty of support. Maybe you could mount a smaller pad on the new rear fender?? |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/10/11 at 02:39:50 At 15,000 miles, you re right in the "window" for cam chain problem. Sure would be a shame to mess such a nice lookin bike up like that.. Time to pop th cover & have a look.. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by bobber_prjct_2010 on 04/10/11 at 06:00:23 2C3335322F2819291921333F74460 wrote:
Thanks for the heads up. I've read a few things on here about the cam chains and the window for disaster. Is there any type of specific "warning" the bike will give if it's going bad? I'm just referring to sounds, knocks, etc... |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by charley on 04/10/11 at 06:34:09 5C5B52594C04060606360 wrote:
The bcb stuff is great, but it definitely won't hold another person. You could possibly get the specs on the fender and strut mounts and use a heavier guage steel and it should be plenty of support. Maybe you could mount a smaller pad on the new rear fender?? [/quote] Anyone thought about a heavier rear fender with a removable rear pad ? I don't know just a thought but maybe a pad with snaps that could be snapped into place when in need for a passenger |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by crackmonkey on 04/10/11 at 08:17:41 bike looks good. i would roll that in a hartbeat |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by Savage_Amusement on 04/10/11 at 11:10:15 I have a trailer fender, I'd like to make the fender move with the swing frame also have a fender strut/sissy bar deal so I can put my bag on it. I don't want to thredjack so I'll stop.. Again man nice work! Did you use VHT for the header? |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by bobber_prjct_2010 on 04/10/11 at 11:18:02 517D607C776061667D607721222222120 wrote:
Thanks. I actually just used the Duplicolor DE 1634 500 degree for most of the bike, including the header. I'm sure the VHT would be good as well. I've not had a single issue besides some stinking fumes when you first fire it up with the fresh paint. I have exhaust wrap that I'm going to use so I have not worried about the header too much. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by bluesrockdoc on 04/10/11 at 18:48:37 Very nice ride! Can you fill me in on how you did the wheels? Did you simply mask and spray, or something else? |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by bobber_prjct_2010 on 04/10/11 at 19:40:08 3D332A3A2C2D303C343B303C5F0 wrote:
Actually, the wheels were one of the few things I had sand blasted and powder coated. However, I'm confident that the Duplicolor DE 1634 would work well with proper surface preperation. hope this helps. Thanks. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by choppersex on 04/11/11 at 03:50:20 What size is your rear tyre, I am thinking of the BCB route for the wifes savage,hers has a 140/90 on which lookes to wide for the fender on yours, also not sure the side mount on the right would be legal here in the UK. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by bobber_prjct_2010 on 04/11/11 at 06:31:52 2334353A3F3434510 wrote:
Rear Tire is: Dunlop 140/90 15m/c 70h I didn't have any issues with the BCB fender. I had to make a few adjustments, but it wasn't bad at all. The fender brackets and struts have adjustments so you can fit it to your needs. I got pulled over yesterday for having my license plate vertical. I read the laws, but apparently didn't read them well enough...Anyways, I made a quick adjustment with some zip ties and I was good to go. I would suggest making sure you know the laws before getting your wife's bike all fixed up! Thanks. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/11/11 at 06:42:49 Id let her get few thousand miles on it before I did much. Unless you know she can ride & wil keep riding,, |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by choppersex on 04/11/11 at 10:31:33 Iv'e had the savage about 7 years,it was her first bike.After buying a 650 dragstar the savage was left in the garage,I didn't want to sell it,already done a fair bit off work on it after getting ripped off on e-bay,I loved riding it so I knew one day it would return to the road.Not sure who I'm bobbing it for really (lol). |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by sillydilly on 04/12/11 at 23:22:33 This is my favorite looking bobber project so far and its inspired me to do one of my own. How did you do your surface preperation on the forks, muffler, clutch cover, cylinder, etc? Very cool lookign bike. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by bobber_prjct_2010 on 04/13/11 at 12:20:27 746E6B6B7E636E6B6B7E070 wrote:
Cool, man. Glad I could help inspire you. Working on these bikes is actually quite a bit of fun! Anyways, the preperation on the forks, clutch cover, and cylinder was simply some degreaser and some scrubbing. Cleaning, in conjunction with a bit of light sanding to prep the areas was all it took. The paint is a ceramic paint and the more it heats up on the motor, the better it sticks. In regards to the muffler, I actually had that sand-blasted. I then put several coats of the same black paint on it simply to protect it until I got the wrap put on. It turned out pretty cool and hasn't caused me any problems. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by sillydilly on 04/13/11 at 15:08:14 aside from paint and bars and such, what else have you done to the bike? cutting/welding? whats a BCB kit? where did you get the fork boots? |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by EJID on 04/13/11 at 15:22:37 2C363333263B363333265F0 wrote:
A BCB kit is a BlueCollarBobber package to make a stock savage/s40 into a bobber. http://bluecollarbobbers.com/web/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=9&Itemid=24&TreeId=1&vmcchk=1&Itemid=24 http://bluecollarbobbers.com/web/plugins/content/fboxbot/thumbs/Suzuki-Sav-s40-side2_450x300_1bddd3f5de2f44cfce220a035ed32b27.jpg |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by sillydilly on 04/13/11 at 15:55:25 I think for $600 Id rather just do it myself! :p looks great though |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by bobber_prjct_2010 on 04/13/11 at 16:06:24 I did some additional cutting/grinding that what Blue Collar Bobber's suggested. I cut off the belt cover brackets on the swing arm and did some extra cutting/filing on the passenger seat brackts. The BCB kit is expensive, but for me, it was worth the cost because it free'd up more time for me to ride. The fork boots I picked up were purchased at O'Reilly auto parts. I'll have to get back with you on the specifics, but there should be some threads on this forum that have the info on the shock boots. Thanks. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by jase_mcgee on 09/25/12 at 18:56:59 How are the tracker bars on there? I don't like the drag bar look, but those trackers look killer. Is it a comfortable ride or are you leaned forward a lot? |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by bobber_prjct_2010 on 09/25/12 at 19:47:28 Tracker bars are perfect for what I wanted. You are definitely leaning forward more than the stock bars, but I still think its worth the modification. I've taken several trips around 100+ miles and just had the typical normal riding "pains". Hope this helps. Biltwell bars are awesome in general. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by Jeff Jopling on 09/25/12 at 21:49:50 Can you let me know how you blacked out the engine, I want to do that to mine but dont have much experience in paint and dont really want to mess anything up too much haha. |
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Title: Re: Oldie, but a Goodie - '86 Bobber Post by braveteacher on 09/26/12 at 19:16:48 So nice... |
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