bopit
XS650 Member
This is my Bobber built about two years ago from a suitably wrecked donor bike. The remit was to do as much as possible in the garage & make it stocky without gaps. Have got another XS donor so the next project starts this winter.
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jamaral
XS650 Addict
What size rim and tire combo are you running? that's the fatter stance I'm going for too. I might run dual 18" on front and back but yours looks better. Great work so far.
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Hi,
Thats the thread title I was going to use
Just started on my second build (a bobber this time)
That one of yours looks very nice, particulary like the brakes set up! Interesting hardtail too, very individual - well done!
Whereabouts are you in the uk? Where did you source you rear mudguard? im having a real pain finding one suitable this side of the pond!
best regards
Paul
Thats the thread title I was going to use
Just started on my second build (a bobber this time)
That one of yours looks very nice, particulary like the brakes set up! Interesting hardtail too, very individual - well done!
Whereabouts are you in the uk? Where did you source you rear mudguard? im having a real pain finding one suitable this side of the pond!
best regards
Paul
Sn34ky
Farmer's can build bike 2
Really nice bike! Where's the fork from?? Did you get those wheels, brakes and the front end from the same donnor bike?
I really like the stance! Well done!
I really like the stance! Well done!
bopit
XS650 Member
Hi All, I'm based in Chesterfield, UK. The bike's running 130 x 16 front & 150 x 16 rear tyres to give it a fat look. The wheels are off a Harley of some sort with a rear rim laced to a front hub. The rear guard is a generic item for a trailer, can't remember the exact size but it's been narrowed by an inch or so, re-radiusd (If there is such a word) by spreading the sides until the desired arc was achieved. It then had a tube tacked to it to carry the back light & wiring, a cut out for the chain & some brackets added to attach it to the frame; a bit of matt black & away we go. The forks are from a 2000 triumph 955i I think. These are a really easy fit as they use the same size bearings as the XS but the stem needs extending a bit (I cut the the lock stops off the yolks & built them in to the head stock). Had a spindle made up for the wheel.
Thanks for the comments.
Cheers, Ju
Thanks for the comments.
Cheers, Ju
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Hi
Thanks for that!
Thanks for that!
bopit
XS650 Member
Forgot to mention the brake calipers are from a 600 Bandit.
Cheers, Ju
Cheers, Ju
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