Hey everyone, been a while since I've been on any posts. Figured I'd update for those that were still knocking around the idea of taking the plunge to convert to a bobber. Everything minus the drilling can be reverted to stock easily.
Rear fender: Northern tool specialty. I think it was 20 bucks. Mounted so that it clears the belt by and inch.
Solid struts were from a local metal shop, probably spent a whole five bucks in raw steel. Used a drill press for the holes. GO SLOW AND USE CUTTING OIL!!!
I wanted to go for the Indian style light but didn't want to shell out 100+ bucks for some fancy fangled get-up. So I made a bracket to relocate the headlight to the top of the triple tree.
Stock position that y'all are so fond of.
New and improved bobber version!
Added a simple 1" - 50 foot roll of header wrap, and I had plenty to spare!
Also ripped out the air box and make a faux oil can to stuff all the electrics until I can rewire this winter. I picked up a pair of turn signals from a harley deuce softail at a swap meet for 5 bucks that will be hooked up to the struts. I originally had drag bars on with the homemade extensions but threw in the stock buckthorns to get a feel for the height before buying a set of 12" apes.
The stock body pillow seat will be replaced with a bates style with 3" beehive springs since I'm storing fat for the winter.
And before y'all ask, I don't have a picture of the headlight mount I made yet, this was just a rough setup that'll work for now till I can get bolts that aren't 1/2" too long. I'll add those pics later
It's amazing what you can do on a budget with builds like these. I think I haven't even spent 100 dollars so far.