Teach me about badass old bikes

[Squarl]

like this one
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd343/dustinwark/101_0130-1.jpg

I know nothing about them. I don't know brands, i don't know engines, i don't know anything about them. But i like the look of them and would like to get one some time. So let me know if you could.

[cedge208]

Cafe racers

[RunninWild]

First off the bike you posted is a new Harley made into a bobber haha



This is an example of what early motorcycles look like.

http://members.cox.net/sprintguy/Gif/1930IndianScout45.jpg



Learning about either style is just like anything else and requires reading into it.


The little bit of info I can tell you about bobbers is they have one basic rule, simplicity. We are talking remove rear suspension and weld on a rigid tail to the frame. Many install springer front ends which are a very crude suspension technology. Strip the front fender, blinkers, mirrors, and sometimes the front brake. Chop up the rear fender and sometimes remove it. Switch it over to a suicide shifter and make it kick start only.

What you end up with is a very raw and crude motorcycle that is rough to ride and can be pretty dangerous if it's your first motorcycle. Once you get over the danger of it then you have an awesome bike that takes you back to the days of earlier motorcycles and you truly are connected to your bike. There are tons of different bobbers out there and many different degrees of how much is done to the bikes. Just like everything else what you build is your interpretation and what you want.


The coolest bike to build imo is a harley but they are expensive generally, get terrible mileage, and are unfavorable when it comes to reliability. A lot of people see those downfalls as enough reason to not bother and have found jap bikes to turn into bobbers.


People take these

http://mybikeforums.smugmug.com/Other/Yamaha-XS650-Projects/PICT0051/524461742_cwvkh-S.jpg



and make these

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/chaoticshock/1428785304_l-1.jpg



If you want to learn more technical information I suggest searching forums unless someone on here has built a bobber and has info.

[Jserman]

yea that bike is custom not an actual production bike

[Squarl]

well thanks. i didnt even know what they were called. So i've been looking up stuff about cafe racers and bobbers, and I'm finding most the traditional cafe bikes like the cb400's pretty cheap around this area and so im getting excited to get my hands on one. But i still dont know alot about them. theres only so much reading can provide. So has anyone had experience with these? or know of any local groups around here? also does anyone has any favorite forums they would point me to?

[Jeebo]

http://www.jockeyjournal.com/ pretty rad site imo

[C.O.T.]

Here is another one that was custom made. pic heavy....

Made from this. rear brake setup is fucking sick!

http://i26.tinypic.com/8x9ees.jpg


http://i46.tinypic.com/2m4bpk5.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/2iksjz4.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/96hond.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/2dlt7oz.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/2nsvp60.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/1sd0sw.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/t66ud4.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/21mvolx.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/2a9aaa1.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/y00ms.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/21jrnfl.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/1686ctd.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/3142snc.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/119mogg.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/u531355/SDC10633.jpg[/QUOTE]

[mittens]

^^^ DO WANT

[CRIMES]

buy one of these

http://s2.bikewalls.com/pictures/Ducati_Sport_1000_2005_08_1024x768.jpg


then do this

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/2007_Ducati_Sport_1000_5.jpg

[petewilson]

god damn it brian

[Squarl]

mmmm naked frame bike mmmm

[CRIMES]

god damn it brian

haha what man???!?!?!?

[Kevinintegra]

also a huge fan of these bikes but know nothing. as weird as it is i got into them through skating. max schaaf ( pro skater ) builds these bikes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtcn0OqVWcU
i think his bike is like a 55 pan head or something like that, when i say his bike i mean the one in the beginning.

[Jeebo]

Another guy that builds some gnarls bikes --> Jason Jessee. Used to skate for santa cruz back in the day now he builds bikes. frisco style low tunnels high tanks.. soo sick. Just look up 'The Sinners' all the guys in that club have legit builds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyRL8xUptGs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-fTEI2-yJk

Savage.