bobber wannabe, more like junker

Just wanted to share a picture of my bike. The top corner is how i bought it, the rest is how it looks today. I just got it back on the road. Theres still a lot more to do, but the overall shape is there. Tell me what you think!

Hopefully that worked, i'll try again if the picture doesn't show up

Post edited by: bdecho, at: 2007/11/18 17:58

It looks good to me. Besides it doesn't matter what we think if you like it that's all that matters.

It looks cool to me.

But, like The Milkman said, It doesnt matter what we think as long as you like it.


How did you attach your rear tail-light and plate?

I cut out part of the metal plate that used to hold the fuse box and welded it to the frame right behind the shock mount where i cut it off... nothing technical. Right now the licence plate is just hanging off by 2 bolts. We'll see how it holds up, if nothing else i'll just have to break down and actually buy some metal:laugh: I'm really impressed with the bike so far. I doubt i have much more than $1200 into it TOTAL. I just like to hear your imput. It gives me motivation to cut up more $600 craigslist deals :evil:

The light is a repo old ford lamp, the rear fender is off of a sporster mounted backwards with a good 6" chopped off, the seat is an ebay special, the handlebars are stocker kz650, the throttle/grips are ebay specials, and the shocks are 11.75" HD fxr shocks. The rest of the stuff is re-engineered parts that were previously stripped from the bike. Its kick start only, and bare bones wiring. I would have gotten rid of the battery too but i already spent $200 on the dana s ignition. It was the most expensive part of the build so far! Its going to get some fishtail mufflers, maybe a different set of handlebars, and probably a new paint job along with a few hours with some steel wool and a buffer.

Neat looking solo "saddle leather" seat.

Bare front wheel looks cool, but would consider a shorty fender to protect face and eyes from wheel spray and grit while riding.

That looks cool man! I'm thinkin I want to do the same with a local "yard sculpture", lol... its a KZ550... I belive a 81... if I can get it for $50 I'll be on track.