My Little bobber project

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Well I've been wanting to build a bobber for quite some time. I could never found a good deal on a potential bike. I just so happen to stumble across this little guy 2 weeks ago for 200 bucks. So now the little guy is going to be my ride to school. Just thought i would share ... Attached ImagesOwner G&S Mobile Welding & Millwright Services, LLCSpencerville, Ohio Adult Ed. Instructor at Apollo Career Center Lima, Ohio
Reply:Some more pics.. .Gotta add in some more bars and gussets in all the corners, Attached ImagesLast edited by Hondaruss; 08-28-2011 at 01:21 AM.Owner G&S Mobile Welding & Millwright Services, LLCSpencerville, Ohio Adult Ed. Instructor at Apollo Career Center Lima, Ohio
Reply:awsome project send pics as you go
Reply:That looks like my KZ400 project bike.  A friend gave it to me a few years ago, but I haven't got around to fixing the no-spark condition, yet.
Reply:Originally Posted by WeldordieThat looks like my KZ400 project bike.  A friend gave it to me a few years ago, but I haven't got around to fixing the no-spark condition, yet.
Reply:Wow.  That's a hell of a project.Ever ride a hard-tail before?"These instructions are at our present level ofknowledge. Legal requirements do not exist.Technical issues subject to change."_________________________________________Lincoln MIG PAK 180Lincoln AC-225
Reply:Could we get some tighter shots of the welds? Specifically where the new tubes meet the Kaw frame? Just curious.Last edited by Welding_Swede; 08-28-2011 at 09:33 AM.Reason: Added more
Reply:That's a gonna be hard on the spine I betcha. Ambitious build for sure.....Mike
Reply:Pretty cool man!! [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Originally Posted by HardwareWow.  That's a hell of a project.Ever ride a hard-tail before?
Reply:I have a Harley superglide but I have been looking for an old metric for just the same reason.Keep the pics coming!Tim Beeker.
Reply:Checking Ride height with the rear wheel on her... And grinding all the stuff not needed on the frame.. Next will me putting the motor in her making the engine harness and hoping the chain i ordered is long enough..  all in all shes coming together at a steady pace   Attached ImagesOwner G&S Mobile Welding & Millwright Services, LLCSpencerville, Ohio Adult Ed. Instructor at Apollo Career Center Lima, Ohio
Reply:Aint it fun welding on the paper thin Japanese frames. Looks good. Ive chopped a seca 400 and a Honda cj360. All made of free scrap  (including the bikes lol), came out alright. Silk purse sows ear kinda thing. Really wished I wouplda put the effort into bigger bikes, but I guess I had to start small. I was gonna turn my ex girlfriend into a bobber, but the schooling woulda taken forrever so I traded up.MLM
Reply:AWESOME! Can't wait to see how it comes out. Keep track of how much this project costs and how many hours you put forth. Good luck!Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:It looks really long,you might want to set the motor in it and a seat on it and see how it looks from afar. otherwise looks like a fun project
Reply:Awesome build.Might also think about putting this up on www.customfighters.com, they love this stuff.My username is the same on there.
Reply:Shaping up nice.  Good work.   You live in Lima Ohio, and go to school,  Im guessing UNOH?Some Blue , Some Red & Some GreyProverbs 16:2-3.2 "All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. 3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."
Reply:Thanks for all the good words fella's!. Shes does seem alittle long i am 6'4 any shorter it would look like a guy humping a foot ball!  .. I am going to put the motor in her and see what she lokos like. I have to get some other things for her : one being a seat that i like! .. I am getting busy with jobs so progess might be alittle slower then i like but i have to pay the bills! Keep your guys eyes peeled i might turn this in to a total progession thread from start to finish. Thanks again!Owner G&S Mobile Welding & Millwright Services, LLCSpencerville, Ohio Adult Ed. Instructor at Apollo Career Center Lima, Ohio
Reply:Originally Posted by DieselDon16Shaping up nice.  Good work.   You live in Lima Ohio, and go to school,  Im guessing UNOH?
Reply:Look out Jesse James, and OCC!!!!Keep the pictures flowingDave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Originally Posted by HondarussThank you ... well your know about the all famous UNOH. I dont know if its a good or bad thing but i am a local. I have watch many many many people come and go over the years through that school. Meet and still talk with some regularly  that got some very high valued jobs in the racing world. Of course seen alot knock up a local girl and get stuck here too LOL!
Reply:Are you keeping the same engine?If so....You will have to change your stage name.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterAre you keeping the same engine?If so....You will have to change your stage name.....zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterAre you keeping the same engine?If so....You will have to change your stage name.....zap!
Reply:Well you also have a Suzuki tank on it..This should get interesting.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.Some more updates for all that care to see  general mock up of things at this point nothing is set in place for the most part. Attached ImagesOwner G&S Mobile Welding & Millwright Services, LLCSpencerville, Ohio Adult Ed. Instructor at Apollo Career Center Lima, Ohio
Reply:Cool build. Looks like a kind of a long stretch. Can't wait to see more. Keep it comingTim Beeker.
Reply:Originally Posted by tnjindCool build. Looks like a kind of a long stretch. Can't wait to see more. Keep it coming
Reply:Originally Posted by Hondarussany shorter it would look like a guy humping a foot ball!  ..
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Reply:This is pretty cool...I am just gonna sit back and watch.Keep the pics coming..I'd hate to see this series pre empted for lack of viewership......zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by bert the welderHopefully you've been welding longer/better than the guy in your post in the safety thread!!!!!Will it be a rat bike or a polished gem when your done?
Reply:megaphones arent very bobber'ish how bout wrapping them and a short baffle??
Reply:ill give ya a bump to keep it at the top,awsome build man,i love it.ive really been wanting to build one but theres just not enough time to get all the projects done.keep up the awsome work
Reply:Originally Posted by Hyjinxmegaphones arent very bobber'ish how bout wrapping them and a short baffle??
Reply:black and silver is my vote!!
Reply:Black and copper....barf. Never comes out right. But that's just from my view. How 'bout flat flat/satin black with gloss black bits to highlight. Again, my view only, but I'll second the nixing of the megaphone. Too much of a focus point and draws away from the rest too much. Maybe cut it down to a trumpet type bell and wrap.....?I'll keep bumping!200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:Really cool build.. weld it like you own it
Reply:Hey guys back here for a another weekly update of the bike.. im going to start this off by saying yesterday was one of the worst days i had in a very long time. My father was put in ICU early in the morning. I cam home from the hospital to grab some stuff. Then went ot leave and ran over our cat had to sit there for over a hour and pet here til she slowly passed away.. she was a fighter... so beings that i dont drink or anything of sorts i had to find something to get my mind off things. So i decided to start the wiring on the bike and see if she will fire up. and in the process i made out bad *** cat a head stone .. Attached ImagesOwner G&S Mobile Welding & Millwright Services, LLCSpencerville, Ohio Adult Ed. Instructor at Apollo Career Center Lima, Ohio
Reply:Tough day indeed. Great job on the bike so far. Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you made the right choice in how to handle a tough day! That electric work would slow me way down on a project like that. Those relays always are a pain. Keep up the good work. Keep looking forward.
Reply:WoW!!!Hang in there Russ..Hope dad will be OK..If I ever ran my cat over I'd shoot myself..Hope everything turns out for the better even if it don't look good now.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Hope your dad is fine, sorry about the cat, that just sucks.I forgot how to change this.
Reply:Sorry to hear about your dad, hope he get well soon.Your cat's in a better place now all dogs and cats go to heaven. The bike looks awsome, check out this sitewww.chopcult.com you get lots of ideas for your bike there.
Reply:Thanks Guys,.. yea she was a good cat lol she never ever slept around cars.. but with any animal can judge what there gonna do. She had a place in my heart. I called her cat-dog cause she was like a dog would roll over if you told her to and would sit also. she would come if you called her just weird stuff for a cat haha.. but did get some news on the old man hes doing better they found some stuff and gonna be going in to surgery prolly so things are lookin good. Im going to try to get all thr wiring situated on the bike and go from there! anyone have any good ideas on rollin a peace of thing guage sheet metal in to a circle with out a roller.. I need to make a fake oil take under the seat area to put all the wires for the bike in..Owner G&S Mobile Welding & Millwright Services, LLCSpencerville, Ohio Adult Ed. Instructor at Apollo Career Center Lima, Ohio
Reply:My condolences about your cat, tough day for d**n sure.Depending on what width and thickness, I've taken a piece of pipe slightly smaller than what you need, clamp the material to it and pull it around. Mark the length you'll need on the flat stock before you pull it around so you'll know where to cut, you'll have a bit more material to work with that way.....Mike
Reply:cool Ive built a few bikes used to build frames for jap bikes kinda starting to get back in it again heres a few pics of mine ive built.
Reply:God damn No.2, those are that shinto right there!!!!!!! Beats the hell outta the unimaginative cartoon stuff Jr. and Sr. come up with. 200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:Hi guys back again.. its been a hectic week.. afte rmy old man went in to icu.. then ended up life flighting him to ohio state university hospital to a ICU unit down there.. now things have calmed down and might be able to leave at the end of the week. So hadn't had much time to touch the bike. BUT I did order some goodies for it which will be here at the end of the week and beginning of next week..So keep checking back for updates.. No2 them are soem really nice bikes .. got some ideas off them!Owner G&S Mobile Welding & Millwright Services, LLCSpencerville, Ohio Adult Ed. Instructor at Apollo Career Center Lima, Ohio
Reply:Originally Posted by HondarussHi guys back again.. its been a hectic week.. afte rmy old man went in to icu.. then ended up life flighting him to ohio state university hospital to a ICU unit down there.. now things have calmed down and might be able to leave at the end of the week. So hadn't had much time to touch the bike. BUT I did order some goodies for it which will be here at the end of the week and beginning of next week..So keep checking back for updates.. No2 them are soem really nice bikes .. got some ideas off them!
Reply:Thanks Little Jeep much appreciatedOwner G&S Mobile Welding & Millwright Services, LLCSpencerville, Ohio Adult Ed. Instructor at Apollo Career Center Lima, Ohio