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Mar
23

Building Your Own Bobber Motorcycle From Frames and Kits

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motorcycle customization9 Building Your Own Bobber Motorcycle From Frames and Kits
The bobber motorcycle frame is a take on the stripped down motorcycles from the 1950′s. Motorcycles which were stripped down to be lighter and faster, with the back fenders shortened or completely taken off in some cases are dubbed bobbers. When a fender is cut it is referred to as a bobbed fender. Most of the bikes with bobbed fenders are also stripped down to satisfy the need for speed.This led to the creation of the bobber motorcycle and from then on, various types and artistic versions of the bobber had emerged. Now, they are more popular than ever!Presently, you can also purchase ready-to-customize bobber frames from a lot of custom-bike builders. You can also buy bobber motorcycle kits, or build a bobber frame yourself.Here are the steps for you to set up your own bobber from the frame to the other parts needed as well.First you need to fit it with an engine, transmission, and drivetrain. Once this is done you can finish it by adding a gas tank, wheels, and handlebars among other important parts to achieve the look and feel you like. When using
Mar
15

History of the Old School Kikker Bobber Style Motorcycle

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motorcycle customization26 History of the Old School Kikker Bobber Style Motorcycle
The old school bobber motorcycle is an iconic machine, made popular after World War II . With the influx of retired military motorcycles, young men fresh out of the war was looking for a way to express them self’s. The popularity of the motorcycle gave these young me the outlet they were looking for. There were little for the civilian in the way of street rideable motorcycles. The excess military bikes that were purchased were customized and created into self expressing motorcycles known as Bobber’s.The old school bobber motorcycle is an iconic machine, made popular after World War II . With the influx of retired military motorcycles, and young men fresh out of the war was looking for a way to express them self’s. The popularity of the motorcycle gave these young men the outlet they were looking for. There were little for the civilian in the way of street rideable motorcycles. The excess military bikes that were purchased were customized and created into self expressing motorcycles known as Bobber’s.As with any thing nostalgic these machines have been replicated many times over through out the years. So