Bobber project.

[ChipR4cam]

Well not exactly a project CAR, but it's a project. The story goes like this. My mom bought this Harley Sportster 1200 for my little sister. A week later a van comes over in her lane and hits her. She was only going about 20-25 so neither her or the bike were really hurt. It scared my mom a little, but my sister is fearless lol. For the time being, my sister is on my moms really nice Harley trike. Well my mom owed me a little money, so she gave me the bike.


So here is what I have to work with on my Sportster bobber project. LOL.

http://a986.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/17/l_2ea1004c71f8ed29bb224e93e44bea11.jpg

I already put the stock seat on it, took the windshield off, and ditched the saddle bags and the sissy bar. It gonna end up being flat/semi-gloss black. Exhaust, lowered, drag bars, chopped fenders, solo seat and who know's what else.

I rode it 300 miles back from Pensacola last night. I feel greeeeaaat today.:nono:

[rtusnake]

Nice looking bike other than the color for now :jester: I think it will look badass once your done with it. You going to be a rebel and get a skull bucket helmet?

[ChipR4cam]

Nice looking bike other than the color for now :jester: I think it will look badass once your done with it. You going to be a rebel and get a skull bucket helmet?

And a skull face bandana and skeleton gloves. Plus I weigh like 60lbs so. I'm pretty much just gonna look like a skeleton riding a harley.:D

[rtusnake]

And a skull face bandana and skeleton gloves. Plus I weigh like 60lbs so. I'm pretty much just gonna look like a skeleton riding a harley.:D

I was the same way on my bike, I would get to about a 100 and just flap in the wind

[ChipR4cam]

It's gonna look alot like this bike......

http://i15.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/79/46/bb9e_3.JPG

[ChipR4cam]

I was the same way on my bike, I would get to about a 100 and just flap in the wind

Oh yeah the interstate was fun.:panic:

[rtusnake]

It's gonna look alot like this bike......

http://i15.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/79/46/bb9e_3.JPG


:drool:

[joker]

Looks like a nice starting point you have there. I love bobber styled bikes.
That sissy bar looks ridiculous on that bike though.

[ChipR4cam]

Looks like a nice starting point you have there. I love bobber styled bikes.
That sissy bar looks ridiculous on that bike though.

Ohhh yeah it does. It was good to strap my backpack to though. I had it off as soon as I got home. I'll post a picture of what it looks like now a little later on. For as little time as it took to do the bike looks waaay cleaner without all that crap.:yup:

[Wall96cobra]

It's gonna look alot like this bike......

http://i15.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/79/46/bb9e_3.JPG



That looks awesome, kinda reminds me of the HD Nightster.

[Sendero]

It's gonna look alot like this bike......

http://i15.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/79/46/bb9e_3.JPG

I'd hurt someone for that bike!

[ChipR4cam]

That looks awesome, kinda reminds me of the HD Nightster.

Yeah, that's what I originaly wanted, but this one kinda fell into my lap. It's gonna look just as good, just for alot less money.

[QWKSNKE]

I like the flat black one in the thread. That is cool

[Ponygirl]

I like the bike you have better. It looks more like a Harley's supposed to look. But I am a girl. :D

[ChipR4cam]

I like the bike you have better. It looks more like a Harley's supposed to look. But I am a girl. :D

Yeah, every girl likes it. Maybe because it looks like a girl should ride it.:D

[joker]

That black bike would look good with a narrow harley orange pinstripe around the white on the tank.

[ChipR4cam]

I'd hurt someone for that bike!

Well don't hurt me when mine's done.:huh:




I'll let you ride it if I get to drive the cart.:D

[NightHawk756]

It's gonna look alot like this bike......

http://i15.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/79/46/bb9e_3.JPG

Now THAT is the best looking sportster I've ever seen. I normally don't like sportsters but I could definatley pimp that one!! :nice:

[ChipR4cam]

Now THAT is the best looking sportster I've ever seen. I normally don't like sportsters but I could definatley pimp that one!! :nice:

Yeah, most bike people don't really like the sportster, but that style is what I see when I think sportster. I don't think a dyna or a softail would look right in that style.

I think it's the tall funky tank that makes it look good.:D

[CrazyInBlack]

i thought i saw this bike in Hoover today, there must be 2

[ChipR4cam]

This is what she looks like right now. I looks alot better this way, but it's still purple.
http://a116.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/48/l_ea008c01b1179ebff691c95daca80d93.jpg
http://a930.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/50/l_0a35fc6a2e66eec753e538e69f78b909.jpg

[Wall96cobra]

Since you aren't going for the chrome look you should check out some harley forums and see if anyone want to trade their OEM non-chrome parts and some money for your chrome parts.

[myillwillinc]

i have some flat black powdercoat if u need some work done...

[ChipR4cam]

Since you aren't going for the chrome look you should check out some harley forums and see if anyone want to trade their OEM non-chrome parts and some money for your chrome parts.

What's a good harley forum?

[ChipR4cam]

i have some flat black powdercoat if u need some work done...

I think I'm going do anything I get powdercoated gloss black because I'm afraid it won't match the paint. My neighbor can do the small stuff for me. If I need anything big I'll let you know.:yup:


Oh can you do wrinkle?

[myillwillinc]

yep, the black wrinkle harley uses on it's motors i can get if u want some.

[ChipR4cam]

yep, the black wrinkle harley uses on it's motors i can get if u want some.

Saweet. I'll probably be getting in touch with you at some point.:nice:

[ChipR4cam]

Little more progress. I made some solid struts in the back. I decided I wasn't going to be able to get it low enough without hardtailing it. It's lowered 1 5/8 from stock now. I've just got them mocked up right now. I have to put bushings in them and do some more machining to make 'em look good. I don't know if I'm going to paint 'em or polish em yet.

I bobbed the fender off too. I just threw it and the tank on so I could see what it's going to look like.

[rtusnake]

Already looks way better. I vote for polishing them. Gotta love that bling :jester:

[ChipR4cam]

Already looks way better. I vote for polishing them. Gotta love that bling :jester:

I should have know that would be your vote.:D I think they're gonna get painted the same as the fender. I've got to get the bushings made and clean up the fender edges so I can get it painted. I've got to order exhaust, a seat, and some bars too.:eric:

[ChipR4cam]

Well she's pretty much done. I've got a couple little things to do. I'll probably put something on the tank, and black heatwrap the pipes. I have to get red lenses for the back and a harness to turn them into brake lights and I've got to make a tag bracket. I ended up just making my bars, and the rear "struts". It rides better than I thought it would as a hardtail. Here of some pics. I'm pretty happy with it. What do you guys think?

http://a332.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/115/l_cbce405e54bfffcefe38a8e31cb42813.jpg

http://a481.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/116/l_917773f3fdb75498fd01d50f7622bf40.jpg

http://a31.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/91/l_b6541a73638508cebb8e95357f3f1b6e.jpg

http://a523.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/114/l_a59daeda1fe05a93ec0e2638f3e5046a.jpg

http://a602.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/65/l_f866a4db45e049cfe293bd62217b9639.jpg

[QWKSNKE]

I think I see :redx:

[ChipR4cam]

I think I see :redx:

You always see red x's at work.:darwin:



Here you go Leezer.

[Italian LX]

That looks cool, Chip! :nice:

[SkurdalenFox]

Wow, really nice looking.

[89five0Gt]

:nice: looks alot better imo.

[ChipR4cam]

Thanks for the compliments guys.:metal:

[mustang1549]

very nice. great job chip!

[rtusnake]

Looking good. Do you have the loud drag pipes on it? Could you do a wider tire in the rear?

[ChipR4cam]

Looking good. Do you have the loud drag pipes on it? Could you do a wider tire in the rear?

Nah it's not loud.:D


It's a 130. I would have to grind some bolts to get a 140. It would be tough to put a 150 on it.

[qkjuicedpony]

when you get ready to sell...I have cash:D

[Sendero]

That is saweet!

[ChipR4cam]

when you get ready to sell...I have cash:D

Yeah, I can see your big ass on it.:D



It will be for sale in a couple months though probably. Gotta pay off some bills then build another one.:yup:

[Wall96cobra]

Looks awesome Chip!!! Needs a smaller front wheel now.

[ChipR4cam]

Looks awesome Chip!!! Needs a smaller front wheel now.

It does look huge lol. Probably wouldn't look as big if I had the fender on.

Have any of you guys seen the chopper around town with the 30in front wheel? It looks absolutely rediculous.:rofl:

[Wall96cobra]

It does look huge lol. Probably wouldn't look as big if I had the fender on.

Have any of you guys seen the chopper around town with the 30in front wheel? It looks absolutely rediculous.:rofl:



LOL! No but I did hear about it, but I was told it was a 36in:confused:

[ChipR4cam]

LOL! No but I did hear about it, but I was told it was a 36in:confused:

It may be. It looks like wagon wheel.

[Wicked]

That looks great. So you changed bars and exhaust? Is that all other than the obvious removal of parts. Its a completely different animal.

[Wicked]

LOL! No but I did hear about it, but I was told it was a 36in:confused:

I've seen it here in Pell City. Hideous.

[ChipR4cam]

That looks great. So you changed bars and exhaust? Is that all other than the obvious removal of parts. Its a completely different animal.

Bars, exhaust, lowered, hardtailed, seat, and of course paint which is just a normal black base with a flattened clear(PPG flex-and-flat). I've got a little over $500 in all the changes. Not bad considering the end result.:yup:

[joker]

Looks awesome Chip :nice:

[ChipR4cam]

Looks awesome Chip :nice:

Thanks man.:bangnana:

[TheJeanyus]

Sweet! :nice: