Sharkman wrote: I actually like the look of that bike. It's weird but I joined this forum cuz this where I seen the most people with 550 bobbers. I guess that's not the case. Maybe I should find a bobber forum
Maybe, but here's something to consider -
You mentioned this is your first bike. Since you've never even
owned a bike do you seriously believe you are qualified to modify a bike? Do you thoroughly understand the dynamics of a bike's suspension, braking, handling, etc. and how changes to one component affect other components? No offense intended, but I seriously doubt it since you seem not to have much experience with bikes. That's fine; no one is born with that experience. However, most guys who modify bikes without a well thought out plan and a true understanding of motorcycle systems end up with junk that they very quickly try to sell to someone who also knows very little about bikes.
Assuming you actually plan to ride a bike would it not make more sense to learn how to ride and how to maintain a bike before trying to make changes that will affect how the bike runs, handles, brakes etc.? You may not know it, but simply performing routine maintenance on a bike can be enough of a challenge for
any beginner. Modifying a bike without a proper understanding of how everything affects everything else can not only lead to a bike that no longer has much value, it can also lead to a bike that may injure the rider.
On the other hand, if rather than ride a motorcycle you simply want to tinker with one that doesn't run and tell your friends of the great changes you're making to your machine, have at it. There are plenty of folks who seem to enjoy doing just that. Ed