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Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build!
04/15/12 at 11:35:33

Hello everyone, I'm Matt & I've been lurking for a year or so out here in Colorado, thanks for all of the great tips and advice! Was very helpful in getting my engine and carb, and various other stuff worked out! Figured I'd register and account and share some photos of my bobber build thus far. I started it about 3 weeks ago and I'd say I'm about halfway done at this point. I can't decide if I want to paint it or do a vinyl graphic wrap, planning on deciding and executing on it this week! Anyway, thanks again for such a great forum here are some photos of the bike so far! I have a lot more photos so if anyone has any questions or wants to see more photos just let me know!

original state (although this is not my bike!) it's just exactly the same as mine was, color and all. I had a hard time locating a decent picture of it so I stole one from google!

first thing to go, the stock handlebars. picked these up on ebay for around $20. Also added a tool bag since I no longer will have saddlebags on this bike!

supertrapp exhaust with open/close endcap. this is so I can stay on my neighbors good side when leaving early, but still have the option to exercise my right right to "save lives with loud pipes" if needed

Also added some exhaust wrap on the header!

here she is all stripped down for paint. kinda sad looking :'(

definitely not the funnest part of the job but it has to be done! degrease and wash...

Getting the decal off was a chore, but nothing a sander and some trusty "big orange" couldn't handle! You can see in this photo there are some pretty good dents in the tank. they will need some bondo and sanding. I went through 3 rounds of primer, bondo and sanding to get it perfect again. note that this is my first time working with bondo. Beer is necessary in this step of the process.

time for the first coat of primer

and now to chop the fenders. I used a compass to get the 90 degree angle from the top view of the fender once it was removed from the bike, then used a rubber band stretched around the fender to get a rough line for the cut, and then used masking tape to make my cut line. a jigsaw with a metal blade worked like a charm.

scored these fork boot covers on ebay for around $15.

I couldn't help but slap the fenders and tires back on to get a peek. Pretty happy so far with the mods, but still much to be done! I'll check in as soon as the paint and/or vinyl decals have been applied! I need to do something about my seat too. Planning on blacking out all the chrome as well. Think I may go with turn signals either on the handlebars or the passenger foot pegs.

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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6050 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build! Reply #1 - 04/15/12 at 13:39:37 nice build and love the pics!! where in CO are you??
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longtucky YaBB Newbies Offline saavvaagge Posts: 20	Re: Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build! Reply #2 - 04/15/12 at 17:48:48 Thanks! I'm in Longmont, or as most Denver/Boulderites call it, Longtucky.
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skeebo Senior Member Offline Ride It Like U Stole It........ Posts: 328 Fresno, Cali Gender:	Re: Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build! Reply #3 - 04/16/12 at 10:21:56 Nice...The bridgestones and supertrap are an aggressive look.
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Halvor Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 86 Norway Gender:	Re: Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build! Reply #4 - 04/16/12 at 13:11:48 Nice work. I liked the rear fender solution. The first successfull mod on the original rear fender I have seen.
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skeebo Senior Member Offline Ride It Like U Stole It........ Posts: 328 Fresno, Cali Gender:	Re: Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build! Reply #5 - 04/16/12 at 13:49:55 Chop...Chop..Here's a modded stock fender.
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spacepirates Serious Thumper Offline Igni Ferroque Posts: 515 Pittsburgh, PA Gender:	Re: Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build! Reply #6 - 04/16/12 at 19:50:25 skeebo wrote on 04/16/12 at 13:49:55: Chop...Chop..Here's a modded stock fender. looks like you have a taillight tucked under there and something around your rear brake hub? could I/we get a closer shot?
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skeebo Senior Member Offline Ride It Like U Stole It........ Posts: 328 Fresno, Cali Gender:	Re: Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build! Reply #7 - 04/16/12 at 21:06:30 That's an old photo from last summer, I couldn't find any better ones of the brake light. Here's how she sits today.
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Re: Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build!
Reply #8 - 04/16/12 at 21:29:55

skeebo wrote on 04/16/12 at 10:21:56:

Nice...The bridgestones and supertrap are an aggressive look.

I thought so too, I think when I get the supertrapp painted black it will really work out nice.

Halvor wrote on 04/16/12 at 13:11:48:

Nice work. I liked the rear fender solution. The first successfull mod on the original rear fender I have seen.

Hey, Thanks! I like it too. Originally I was going to go for a circular cut but decided to go with the angled angle. I may take a shot at trying a different fender from a trailer as well. We'll see how this looks after I bondo the holes, mount a different tail light and paint it.

skeebo wrote on 04/16/12 at 13:49:55:

Chop...Chop..Here's a modded stock fender.

WOW. I really like what you did there, very nice! Did you drill holes in the air filter cover or create something custom? Funny, it's a very similar to look as what I had in mind for mine. I was planning on drilling some holes into the side and putting some rusty screen type material behind them, or wrapping them in vinyl with a digital representation of that look. Creative use of the mirror placement too. How about your seat? Did you make that custom? I dig the way it follows the contour of the frame.

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skeebo Senior Member Offline Ride It Like U Stole It........ Posts: 328 Fresno, Cali Gender:	Re: Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build! Reply #9 - 04/17/12 at 08:45:47 Ya dude some screen or mesh behind the panels is the way to go. They're just flat sheetmetal, hardest part is just mounting tabs.
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Halvor Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 86 Norway Gender:	Re: Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build! Reply #10 - 04/19/12 at 11:15:12 This rear fender leads me to thinking of building a speedway savage? Is it allready done?
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skeebo Senior Member Offline Ride It Like U Stole It........ Posts: 328 Fresno, Cali Gender:	Re: Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build! Reply #11 - 04/19/12 at 15:34:35 RYCA is working on a ''Street Tracker", is that what you mean by speedway?
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longtucky YaBB Newbies Offline saavvaagge Posts: 20	Re: Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build! Reply #12 - 04/19/12 at 16:03:42 like an old school speedway racer?
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skeebo Senior Member Offline Ride It Like U Stole It........ Posts: 328 Fresno, Cali Gender:	Re: Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build! Reply #13 - 04/19/12 at 16:25:04 Hardtail with dirt tires.......cool
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longtucky YaBB Newbies Offline saavvaagge Posts: 20	Re: Newbie here, check out my '96 Bobber build! Reply #14 - 04/19/12 at 22:11:50 Skeebo do you still have the seat from the black version of your bike? Any interest in selling it if so?
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