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.

First thing is to check your state highway patrol website and see what orientation is legal in your state (vertical vs horizontal).

Then get a plain Jane one from eBay 20-30 bucks. Some come with a light, some just have the mounting holes. I bought a trailer DOT brake light at tractor supply years ago and never had a use for it till now. Just make sure you have a white light on it or you'll be like me last month with my sportster, ticket for no plate visibility.

Firetox wrote on 08/20/12 at 12:50:42:




right he replaced the springs with a solid piece of flat bar, if he didnt put springs under his seat then there is no suspension in the back.

the canister is a fake oil tank probably stuffed with all the extra electrical components.

Lookin' good! I am really diggin' the headlight up there. I need to figure out how to do that myself!

if you dont mind me asking what fender did you buy on northern tools. I really like the way yours came out and i'm trying to finally get mine started.