Bobber in the making

medicaldawg · 04-10-2011, 09:05 AM

Will upload pics later today. It's a 82 maxim 650. All ideas are welcome. Tell me what I should do to her. Project name bastard child!

**glwilson** · 04-10-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by medicaldawg

Will upload pics later today. It's a 82 maxim 650. All ideas are welcome. Tell me what I should do to her. Project name bastard child!

MD... that's sounds like a great project. I would like to have a bobber just run around on. Would be a blast.

Are you looking to make it a classic-bobber look from back-in-the-day when they first came about; or more like some of the newer variations of a old-bobber look?

Personally, I like the original bobber look. Red rims, large white-wall tires, bobbed-off fenders, mid-size ape-hanger bars, spring seat, and a small tank.

Good luck and post pics! ;)

**Jared** · 04-10-2011, 11:29 AM

Can't wait to see pictures!

elvis · 04-10-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Can't wait to see pictures!

+1

medicaldawg · 04-10-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

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Originally Posted by medicaldawg

Will upload pics later today. It's a 82 maxim 650. All ideas are welcome. Tell me what I should do to her. Project name bastard child!

MD... that's sounds like a great project. I would like to have a bobber just run around on. Would be a blast.

Are you looking to make it a classic-bobber look from back-in-the-day when they first came about; or more like some of the newer variations of a old-bobber look?

Personally, I like the original bobber look. Red rims, large white-wall tires, bobbed-off fenders, mid-size ape-hanger bars, spring seat, and a small tank.

Good luck and post pics! ;)

No doubt the old school look. No red rims though and prolly keep the tank till i find another that tickles my fancy

I like the old bobber look mixed with just a touch of rat just to show we really dont give a crap

medicaldawg · 04-10-2011, 02:52 PM

over all view

medicaldawg · 04-10-2011, 03:06 PM

after three hours mucho cooler

medicaldawg · 04-10-2011, 03:09 PM

and one more

man im digging this

**glwilson** · 04-10-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by medicaldawg

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

MD... that's sounds like a great project. I would like to have a bobber just run around on. Would be a blast.

Are you looking to make it a classic-bobber look from back-in-the-day when they first came about; or more like some of the newer variations of a old-bobber look?

Personally, I like the original bobber look. Red rims, large white-wall tires, bobbed-off fenders, mid-size ape-hanger bars, spring seat, and a small tank.

Good luck and post pics! ;)

No doubt the old school look. No red rims though and prolly keep the tank till i find another that tickles my fancy

I like the old bobber look mixed with just a touch of rat just to show we really dont give a crap

Exactly!!

Keep the pics coming.

rewindgy · 04-10-2011, 07:14 PM

Keep goin! I haven't done a Bobber yet - but I was toying with the idea from a Salvaged 800 Kawi that I had found? I am still trying to get it for a good price - damn guy wants an arm and a leg right now!!!! And no, I will not turn my 800 Drifter into a Bobber!!

**ringadingh** · 04-10-2011, 07:20 PM

Bobbers are one of my favorites as well, especially built in the old school style. Nice and simple with spokes and whitewalls.

medicaldawg · 04-10-2011, 08:30 PM

so do you guys think i should go with wires and white walls?

wheelie · 04-10-2011, 09:58 PM

Looks like a fun project. Wires would be my choice white or black wall. I would need a bit more rear fender to keep my big but off the tire.

**ringadingh** · 04-10-2011, 10:31 PM

Id go with wires for sure, but the tires would work either way.

**jestephens** · 04-11-2011, 07:27 AM

a 650 Maxim was my first bike ;) I think this project will turn out awesome.
A few times I spun the rear tire hitting second gear!

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rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	Bobber in the making Keep goin! I haven't done a Bobber yet - but I was toying with the idea from a Salvaged 800 Kawi that I had found? I am still trying to get it for a good price - damn guy wants an arm and a leg right now!!!! And no, I will not turn my 800 Drifter into a Bobber!!
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Bobber in the making Bobbers are one of my favorites as well, especially built in the old school style. Nice and simple with spokes and whitewalls. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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medicaldawg Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: rockmart ga. Posts: 240	Bobber in the making so do you guys think i should go with wires and white walls? __________________ 99 1500
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wheelie Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Neoga, IL Posts: 433	Bobber in the making Looks like a fun project. Wires would be my choice white or black wall. I would need a bit more rear fender to keep my big but off the tire. __________________ You never slow down you never grow old VBA #656 Black 2007 1600 Nomad
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Bobber in the making Id go with wires for sure, but the tires would work either way. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-11-2011, 07:27 AM	#15
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Bobber in the making a 650 Maxim was my first bike ;) I think this project will turn out awesome. A few times I spun the rear tire hitting second gear! __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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