New bobber build

[DEMON DAVE]

ok well I started with a $100.00 1980 xs650 which had not been started in near to 10 years, new plugs and starting fluid brought it back to life,ran well for setting outside for 10 years in a desert back yard.
ive started stripping it down , ordered a TC bros hardtail,alien tank and a bunch of other parts which start arriving Monday,more pics will follow.

 

[JP50515]

Very nice! Awesome price too. Keep the pics coming as you progress.

 

[DEMON DAVE]

Parts are rolling in daily for the next few days.
should install the hardtail this weekend if everything goes as planned.

 

[DEMON DAVE]

received 2 more boxes of parts Tuesday and Wednesday more on Monday , final tear down tomorrow , hardtail should be on Saturday (hopefully).
looks like a few more parts gonna get ordered tomorrow , DNA springer,risers,rear fender,struts and air ride seat set up

 

[Unfocused]

Way to go. Keep the pictures coming!!!

 

[DEMON DAVE]

Was really busy today , road trip to pick up my 21" ft spoke wheel , paid some bills then removed everything but the motor , first thing tomorrow pull motor then off to welder for hardtail install, damn I'm making headway fast

 

[vernk]

ya....go do work! love the forward progress. keep pics coming

 

[DEMON DAVE]

Ok had a couple delays this morning but got the engine removed after dinner , off to the welder in the morning (he's a work a holic) , progress .

 

[ippytattoo]

Your welder will need to make some kind of bracing to keep the frame from "springing" or you will need to put the motor back in, unless he has a frame jig, otherwise you may have problems getting the motor back in and the mounts to all line up properly.

 

[DEMON DAVE]

Your welder will need to make some kind of bracing to keep the frame from "springing" or you will need to put the motor back in, unless he has a frame jig, otherwise you may have problems getting the motor back in and the mounts to all line up properly.

he's done a few frames (famous for killer customs vehicles including chop tops) he has already discussed a quick jig or brace set up, that's for looking out BRO.
I cant wait to get this going.

 

[DEMON DAVE]

ok frame and TC BROS hardtail dropped off at fab shop this afternoon .
received a bunch of parts from monstercraftsman as well today, things are moving at a good pace.
getting ready to order the next round of parts , rr fender/struts . duel air bag seat kit , seat , DNA springer will be next then Barnett Kevlar clutch with new steels and springs , rebuild carbs and start mock up.
lets get this party started

 

[Conrad Russell]

looks and sounds great so far keep the pic's comin.

 

[ksqrly]

Looks like you have a fun pile of parts to play with. Looking forward to progress

 

[DEMON DAVE]

Looks like you have a fun pile of parts to play with. Looking forward to progress

yea and a bigger pile arriving soon , my plan is to ride it on new years day 2014 or sooner that's about 90 days to work on it once the remainder of parts arrive

 

[DEMON DAVE]

frame still at fab shop , hes super busy but I've decided on a front gusset , hes going to cut it on water jet should come out nice

 

[ksqrly]

Cool stuff..pretty welds

 

[DEMON DAVE]

Ok well ordered a few more parts , frame still at fabrication shop (he's super busy) ,so now on to wheel choice for the rear I currently have the stock rear 1980 mag (front I have a 21'' HD wheel) so I want a spoke wheel what choices do I have ? of course an xs spoke but what other can I source for the rear ? disc brake or drum either way .

 

[DEMON DAVE]

More parts arrived , I've been super busy so haven't started messing with my motor yet , fabrication guy has been swamped and has not got my frame completed yet but no worries I should get something done this coming week as im on vacation.
a teaser photo of the parts stash .
hope to be funding the springer next week

 

[DEMON DAVE]

figured today I should post the frame back from the hardtail install and after a few brackets were removed several more coming off but its too hot in the desert to work on it now .
will take a few pics without all the background stuff later.

***slipped in a pic of seat and tank mocked up , its looks good to me

 

[Airwolfie]

Nice package, looks like a good start!

Pics of the truck in the background please!!!