Bob Auto Body

Automotive Shop and Review

Archive for July, 2010

Jul
29

Different Types of Custom Motorcycle Seats Available

Posted by admin
motorcycle customization1 Different Types of Custom Motorcycle Seats Available
Anyone who rides their motorcycle a lot knows that if your seat isn’t really comfortable, you are going to end up with a sore rear if you go on long rides. The seats that come with motorcycles are not necessarily the best seats available. You can get a number of different custom motorcycle seats to make long rides more comfortable and minimize the chances of being sore by the end of the ride.Although there are some custom motorcycle seats that need to be made for a particular bike, the Airhawk Air-adjustable Pillion Seat Cushion can be used with any bike to make your passenger more comfortable. It comes in a small seat (for $170) or a large seat (for $180) depending on the size of your pillion seat. There is also a large cruiser seat for use with cruising bikes. These are air cell filled cushions made of neoprene and covered with a nylon and lycra cover. They are meant to sit on top of your seat rather than to replace it. They are one of the more affordable options since you don’t have to replace the
Jul
04

Bobber Kits – A Bobber in Every Box

Posted by admin
motorcycle customization17 Bobber Kits   A Bobber in Every Box
Bobber kits contain all the parts you need to build a bobber.? But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, the question begs to be asked – what is a bobber?? It sounds like some sort of thingamabob you use when fishing.? Well, admittedly, there is something called a bobber in the world of fishing, but the bobber in question here is the type of motorcycle called a bobber.? Why the name bobber?? Because of the way that the rear fender is “bobbed” or cut short, like the tail on a bobcat.?The bobber has been a figure in the motorcycle scene for about 5 decades now, since right after World War II.? The Second World War was a terrible event, but it showed just how connected everyone is to one another.? One interesting result is that American men in the military service, who spent time in Europe, grew to favor the style of motorcycles there.? At that time, bikes in the USA were rather heavyset and a little bulky, while European models were light, simple and minimalist.? On coming back from the war, these men congregated