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Many of you from other forums will remember that just about this time last year some of the Bobber critics were saying that a Bobber was something you build, not buy! Others like me pointed out that 10 years ago a Cafe Racer was something you built.
I have seen several Gorgeous Bobber "builds" lately! I can not speak for all but here is my story.
Most of my mods were "bolt on." But a keen observer will note that thru my bikes several versions, there was electrical wiring, painting, leather work, and even a saws-all and welding were employed! Lately even a grinder was used with a cutoff wheel on my brand new bike!
Parts were used out of the garage and some parts were grafted off other bikes, just like a back yard build!
I did most of the work my self and some with help from friends, just like a backyard build. I didn't keep track but I probably have less then fifteen hours into it and quite a few beers, but don't forget the friends time! I am sure that the backyard builds of the 60's and 70's took longer, but Triumph gave us a much better start now.
I have never seen another bike similar to mine and don't expect to! So what does the forum say? It it just making it their own or are these "builds"
I have seen several Gorgeous Bobber "builds" lately! I can not speak for all but here is my story.
Most of my mods were "bolt on." But a keen observer will note that thru my bikes several versions, there was electrical wiring, painting, leather work, and even a saws-all and welding were employed! Lately even a grinder was used with a cutoff wheel on my brand new bike!
Parts were used out of the garage and some parts were grafted off other bikes, just like a back yard build!
I did most of the work my self and some with help from friends, just like a backyard build. I didn't keep track but I probably have less then fifteen hours into it and quite a few beers, but don't forget the friends time! I am sure that the backyard builds of the 60's and 70's took longer, but Triumph gave us a much better start now.
I have never seen another bike similar to mine and don't expect to! So what does the forum say? It it just making it their own or are these "builds"
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