Author Topic: All of you with Bobbers - Let's see em' (Read 66657 times)

firefighter_zach · « **Reply #75 on:** May 10, 2009, 09:42:38 AM »

here's my 74 550 bobber project in progress

cormier1989 · « **Reply #76 on:** May 10, 2009, 11:48:40 AM »

wow zack thats a sick bike. I like the pipes, deffinetly a one off idea. I was wondering if your tank hit your coils when you mounted it? Im awaiting a mustang tank in the mail and im putting it on a mostly stock 1980 cb 650

cafeconleche · « **Reply #77 on:** May 10, 2009, 11:58:04 AM »

Those pipes are RAD!!!!!

Flying J · « **Reply #78 on:** May 10, 2009, 12:28:49 PM »

where do you get a springer for a 550?

firefighter_zach · « **Reply #79 on:** May 10, 2009, 10:14:49 PM »

The springer is a DNA springer and made for Harley-Davidsons. I am goin to get a new neck stem bolt custom machined at a local shop very soon to get it to fit right. So if anyone wants a neck stem bolt that accepts a DNA springer with stock Honda bearings let me know and I'll have them make an extra.

The headlight is brass and off of a 1910 era Cadillac that I converted to accept a DOT tribar headlight. The pipes are stock headers off a honda 4-4 system and I had the tailpipes made at a muffler shop for under $40 including parts and labor. They have a simple 45 degree bend and I put tractor muffler covers on them (not sure what they are actually called but they flap open and closed) I am making the seat and handlebars custom.

SOOOO glad to see a thread for bobbers...you guys ROCK!!!

heffay · « **Reply #80 on:** May 10, 2009, 10:37:25 PM »

Quote from: BT650 on January 22, 2009, 05:53:45 PM

I'd love to put a real hard tail on mine but this will have to do for now.

that IS real hard tail!

I hate to use the Viagra reference... but did she tell you that wasn't a "real" hard on?

Reindeer · « **Reply #81 on:** May 10, 2009, 11:34:51 PM »

Just starting a rebuild of a 78 CB750. Not sure exactly what direction it's going but it will definitly be bobber inspired. I'll start a thread on it once I actually start making some progress...

Ecosse · « **Reply #82 on:** May 10, 2009, 11:58:46 PM »

hey reindeer welcome to the forum. cool avatar... very, warhol.

tech10 · « **Reply #83 on:** May 11, 2009, 07:28:32 PM »

1976 Honda CB750K Softail/Bobber in progress

Ecosse · « **Reply #84 on:** May 11, 2009, 08:11:56 PM »

very nice! how about a close up of your oil tank? i like your rear fender; what blue it that? like it.

edit: just found your build thread.

daredevilsadvocate · « **Reply #85 on:** June 11, 2009, 07:55:56 AM »

Hello..newbie here..will be starting a budget softtail/bobber style with a 78 honda 550k soon...question for tech10 and BT650..how did you do your seats?...I'm trying to figure this one out...alot of what I am seeing is custom reshaping of foam ..etc...thanks for your answers in advance...

p.s. if anyone else has any suggestions on the seat or my project for that matter, i am open to learn and for all suggestions! Thanks!!

~dd

tech10 · « **Reply #86 on:** June 15, 2009, 07:55:10 PM »

Quote from: daredevilsadvocate on June 11, 2009, 07:55:56 AM

Hello..newbie here..will be starting a budget softtail/bobber style with a 78 honda 550k soon...question for tech10 and BT650..how did you do your seats?...I'm trying to figure this one out...alot of what I am seeing is custom reshaping of foam ..etc...thanks for your answers in advance...

p.s. if anyone else has any suggestions on the seat or my project for that matter, i am open to learn and for all suggestions! Thanks!!

~dd

I found a seat on Ebay and compared the dimension to what i was looking for. The seat matched what i was looking for in width and length. I got it for $9. It was old... When i got it, i tore it down to just the seat pan. Then formed the pan to what i was looking for in order for it to sit down on the frame. Then i took a bread knife and cut the foam cushion. Last took it to an fabric shop and showed them what i was looking for and also had a picture of my bike. $50 later i had my seat. And it pays to have a professional to cover it. As for as mounting, i drilled two holes in the back of the seat and welded a nut on it so a screw will tighten it down.

cormier1989 · « **Reply #87 on:** June 16, 2009, 02:58:05 PM »

there she is! the fugly duck

MMICAFE · « **Reply #88 on:** June 17, 2009, 10:23:03 PM »

Quote from: cormier1989 on June 16, 2009, 02:58:05 PM

there she is! the fugly duck

thats a 650 isnt it can you get some more pics up of how you mounted up the seat

cormier1989 · « **Reply #89 on:** June 18, 2009, 04:24:19 AM »

yea il get some more pictures> Putting the solo seat on my cb 650 was surprisingly easy. but i also have access to tools and a welder. For the perches i took a piece of solid round stock 1/2 inch thick and cut two pieces about 3/4 to an inch long. Then i drilled a small hole in each of the pieces of metal for a trailer pin. I used the trailer pin to hold the springs of the seat down and a nylon lock nut and washer to keep it on the seat. Then for the front mount on the seat i used a bolt through a piece of pipe so the seat can still pivot and put a clamp which is secured by the old tank mount. Il take some more pics so you can better understand what im saying though.

tosc · « **Reply #90 on:** June 18, 2009, 08:45:45 AM »

Quote from: BT650 on March 08, 2009, 08:37:14 AM

Here's mine after reworking it some more with a smaller tank and fender and reworking the seat for the 4th time. Just trying to take it as far as possible without being able to weld a hardtail on.

where did you get the (don't know what theyre called) parts to make it a bold on hard tail? im going back and forth between bobber and cafe but your bike is my favorite so far.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #91 on:** June 18, 2009, 08:53:18 AM »

You mean struts? Or a real weld-on hard tail?

Hell I could make you some struts. Or there's several others who could do that for you also. And others who probably have them for sale. Maybe.

daredevilsadvocate · « **Reply #92 on:** June 18, 2009, 08:59:23 AM »

TC Bros. Chopers sells weld-on hard tail kits...

http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/id29.html

It's an option I may be looking at for this winter if I can get another frame

~dd

tosc · « **Reply #93 on:** June 18, 2009, 09:56:00 AM »

Quote from: HavocTurbo on June 18, 2009, 08:53:18 AM

You mean struts?

yes, thats what i meant. i didnt know what they were called. so i would have to make them basically? or find some one who has...

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #94 on:** June 18, 2009, 12:00:45 PM »

Quote from: tosc on June 18, 2009, 09:56:00 AM

Quote from: HavocTurbo on June 18, 2009, 08:53:18 AM
You mean struts?

yes, thats what i meant. i didnt know what they were called. so i would have to make them basically? or find some one who has...

Pretty simple. Round, square, thick flat stock, turned, all kinds of stuff will do it. Some use heim joints at the ends some don't.

Basically whatever however you want em is an ok way to go.

cdoggy81 · « **Reply #95 on:** June 18, 2009, 07:43:42 PM »

cormier1989, gotta get us more pics of that seat

I'm trying to mount the same one but not sure what to do b/c the springs sit ~ 1/2 outside of the rear frame rails where I want to mount it...

Beans · « **Reply #96 on:** June 19, 2009, 12:08:14 AM »

Quote from: rat550 on January 23, 2009, 11:27:04 PM

my first bike still needs a ton of work hope you like

Where did you find the hardtail for your bike? or did U have to build it?

cormier1989 · « **Reply #97 on:** June 19, 2009, 07:00:13 AM »

i put up some pics on another topic. its for another member who was also asking how to mount a solo seat.

cormier1989 · « **Reply #98 on:** June 19, 2009, 08:03:32 AM »

look at solo seat ideas needed along with pics and there you find my pics from how i rigged up my solo seat. Originally i didnt want to get springs but my dad pointed out that after a while i might break my seat if it was riding on just the threaded coupling. SO i have extra suspension and i sit a bit higher than i want but if i put my seat where i would want it i would have an even bigger gap in between the tank and seat that would also show some of the battery which i would want.

captaincrash80 · « **Reply #99 on:** June 19, 2009, 08:13:48 AM »

Which topic did you post the pics in? Thanks in advance.

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