March 25, 2020 2 Comments
Realistically, we can transform any motorcycle into bobber. It depends entirely on your budget And what you want to get from it.
But what exactly makes a good donor?
The closer in the motorcycle in the minds of a motorcycle bobber, the less the changes can be significant.
The more the philosophy of the basic motorcycle is far from the mind bobber, the more important the work will be.
Before reading this article, we recommend that you discover The origin of the bobber And the characteristics that differentiate it from others.
We are going to focus on the big cubes, for the 125, we have devoted A complete file here.
Regarding the type of motorcycle used, “custom” models are the predestined models for preparations motorcycle bobber.
Photo: Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Source: Moto-Station
Indeed, the form of customs is close to that of bobber And many parts can be taken up in the preparation.
Another option of donor motorcycle option. Their simple construction makes them easy to modify.
Photo: Yamaha XS650, Source: Classic-motorbikees.net
To which brand and models to turn? Here is an ideal selection of models to build a bobber.
For the 125, we also made A motorcycle selection here.
British motorcycles from the 60s and 70s made excellent donors. They have the right lines as standard, but unfortunately, they were fully restored. Or else, they are offered as they were found, straight out of the stable and going to seek ridiculous money.
Triumph and BSA Twins 500 and 650 motorcycles are reliable.
Norton Commandos with their insulated engine supports can complicate the framework of the frame.
Here is a 1970 BSA650:
Source: British-classic- motorcycles.co.uk
And here is a preparation bobber on one BSA650:
Source: http://www.britbike.com
In this preparation, we have kept several original elements to capture the spirit of the Bobber style: a bare motorcycle to the extreme and really attractive.
THE Harley are an obvious answer here too. It’s the essence of the motorcycle bobbers and choppers.
Source: Motorcyclespecs.co.za
A Harley-Davidson is the perfect base for a bobber, especially with its famous V-Twin and its incomparable noise.
And here it is modified:
Source: Harleydavidsonbikepics.com
To stay at Harley without breaking the piggy bank, there is the famous Sportster, reliable for years.
After these English and American, we have Japanese motorcycles. And there are many and good bills in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Source: Mikesxs
We have previously seen the original version, here is now a superb creation of Motoshop Tonouchi :
Source: BikeXt
There are also Yamaha Virago, Suzuki 250, Twin 400 and Kawasaki Ltd 550 and 750, all of good affordable bases.
Source: Panzerriders
Equipped with a large monocylinder and having an attractive price, the Suzuki Savage is a model appreciated by preparers.
Source: Ryca Motors
The result here of a kit which was proposed by Ryca For this model. It is successful!
The famous Cruiser Honda Developed for the US market at the base, was a remarkable success. It is therefore quite natural that we find this one among amateur or professional preparers in the form of motorcycle bobber.
Source: Wikimedia
This model is popular with the customers of Remmotorcycle, because We offer different products for this model.
Here is a prepared version of one of Remmotorcycle customers.
He installed the Peanuts tank with 8 cm tunnel as well as The pipe kit and carburetor 2 in 1.
The main competitor of the Shadow is the Virago declined from 125 to 1100 CC.
Here it is presented below in a 125 CC version which is still very popular.
Source: Moto-Station
This one is found in abundance on the advertising site and at all prices.
This is a base often used in the project to carry out a bobber. Here is a complete transformation:
And here is a very successful preparation where the basic model becomes difficult to recognize.
After seeing rather common and abundant motorcycles, let's come back to a rarer and more exclusive motorcycle: the Royal Enfield Bullet 500.
Source: Gaadiwaadi.com
Preparing this type of motorcycle is a sacrilege for some, an honor for others, but the result attests to it. Preparing a rare motorcycle, making it unique makes it possible to transform this type of motorcycle into a work of art.
Source: YouTube
This motorcycle has a soul. A bobber preparation suits him so well.
There are also New or recent models that can make Superb Bobbers.
By selecting a custom or an old roadster, you are on the right path to make a motorcycle bobber.
We have offered you different models to inspire you. But don't forget that there are no rules in personalization, there are only your rules.
For the rest, you can look at our articles dedicated to bobbers and ask us for advice.
February 08, 2021
Un sujet traité de bien belle façon, laissant libre cours à l’imagination de chacun.
Merci
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Pépé Roger
April 11, 2023
Pas de magazine !!!!!??
Mais quel plaisir d’en préparer un
Pépé Roger