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  • #1

    What to build? What to build?

    So i have a bunch of parts bikes in the shop and im thinking of building another bike this winter. I am really leaning twords building a bobber.

    I know this will not set well with all you original guys but building an original cost more than i have available. I already have a cafe and really would like the bobber look. How have you guys modified and fabricated the frames?

    I want to do it right not just eliminate the shocks any information would be appreciated.
    80 XS1100G Black Betty (Daily Driver)
    79 XS1100SF (Buddys Project)
    82 XJ750 Maxim (Fathers Bike)
    81 CB750F SS (Buddys Project)
    06 GSX600F Sold! (Was Mine)
    81 XS1100 Failed Bobber Project (Mine)
    81 XS1100 Parts (Mine)

    Grip it, Rip it, and Stick it!!!
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  • #2
    Did you ever hear the saying "it went over like a fart in church"?
    I've made some bobbers but never removed any shocks. There are a few nice ones around. It may take a while to get some good comments around here.
    79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
    80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
    80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
    79 DT 100

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    • #3
      There is a definite difference between makign a bobber, and hardtailing. There are several nice bobbers I have seen over the years. One of the first I saw that looked well done was by a member that went by "DaBubble". Of course, XS11lover has made more than a couple along a similar theme that turn out really nice IMO.

      Now, as for hardtailing, I have rarely seen any started that were finished, but Nightengale has one that looks pretty nice IMO. Just not something you would get me to ride, I value my internal organs.
      Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

      When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

      81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
      80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


      Previously owned
      93 GSX600F
      80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
      81 XS1100 Special
      81 CB750 C
      80 CB750 C
      78 XS750

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      • #4
        OK... Who farted in Church?...
        It is your ride and you are welcome to share the parts you do not use while making that smell...
        Heck it is your ride do what you want to do! Some of us will not be able to help as much as we could if you were doing a stock bike, but I am sure you already know that. Carry On
        2-79 XS1100 SF
        2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
        80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
        Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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        • #5


          I found this bike while google searching xs11 bobber projects and this is pretty much what i had in mind. I love the look of this bike and the site where i found this has the entire build step by step pretty much. Doesn't look too painful so as soon as i get my shop cleaned out ill post some pics of my progress. Thinking about using my 81 tank i have laying in the corner. Any one ever seen a 6 gal tank on an 11 bobber before?
          80 XS1100G Black Betty (Daily Driver)
          79 XS1100SF (Buddys Project)
          82 XJ750 Maxim (Fathers Bike)
          81 CB750F SS (Buddys Project)
          06 GSX600F Sold! (Was Mine)
          81 XS1100 Failed Bobber Project (Mine)
          81 XS1100 Parts (Mine)

          Grip it, Rip it, and Stick it!!!

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          • #6
            No but I have wanted to do it for a while now.
            I just can't ever find one.
            I like the white walls too.
            79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
            80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
            80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
            79 DT 100

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            • #7
              Oh i love the White Walls. Im so excited to Do this!!
              80 XS1100G Black Betty (Daily Driver)
              79 XS1100SF (Buddys Project)
              82 XJ750 Maxim (Fathers Bike)
              81 CB750F SS (Buddys Project)
              06 GSX600F Sold! (Was Mine)
              81 XS1100 Failed Bobber Project (Mine)
              81 XS1100 Parts (Mine)

              Grip it, Rip it, and Stick it!!!

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              • #8
                Has Anyone ever really had success in getting a lost title?
                80 XS1100G Black Betty (Daily Driver)
                79 XS1100SF (Buddys Project)
                82 XJ750 Maxim (Fathers Bike)
                81 CB750F SS (Buddys Project)
                06 GSX600F Sold! (Was Mine)
                81 XS1100 Failed Bobber Project (Mine)
                81 XS1100 Parts (Mine)

                Grip it, Rip it, and Stick it!!!

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by GTXS1100 View Post
                  Has Anyone ever really had success in getting a lost title?
                  Hi GT,
                  it depends where you are located. Some States in the USA have DMVs that are quite reasonable. In other States they are Nazi arseholes. Here in Saskatchewan you check the bike VIN with Saskatchewan Government Insurance and if it ain't on their hot list and you have a receipt they will register it for you.
                  About that bike photo,
                  No fenders. Rain will fly everywhere and the front acts as a fork brace.
                  No rear suspension. Your chiropractor will approve; your spine won't.
                  Wrapped pipes. Act like a towel to soak up rain and rust the pipes out.
                  OK, it looks nice but as for riding it further than the nearest biker bar, I don't think so.
                  Fred Hill, S'toon
                  XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                  "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                  • #10
                    Too bad you are so far away.I'd love to sell you this frame with title.
                    80 SG XS1100
                    14 Victory Cross Country

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                    • #11
                      Yeah that would be a good start. That has the 81, 6 gal tank like im thinking of doing too. And i also do plan on running with some type of fenders.
                      Last edited by GTXS1100; 11-01-2012, 05:33 PM.
                      80 XS1100G Black Betty (Daily Driver)
                      79 XS1100SF (Buddys Project)
                      82 XJ750 Maxim (Fathers Bike)
                      81 CB750F SS (Buddys Project)
                      06 GSX600F Sold! (Was Mine)
                      81 XS1100 Failed Bobber Project (Mine)
                      81 XS1100 Parts (Mine)

                      Grip it, Rip it, and Stick it!!!

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                      • #12
                        So ive gotten started on my bobber. Its hard to find time to get in the shop and see her. but she is starting to come along. bot the frame chopped and welded and got the motor off. Im not sure what motor im going to use yet got a 78 sitting in the corner that im thinking about robbing off of since we cant seem to come up with a title. Im planning on using the 81 tank that ive been holding on too, and ive been looking at seats and fender. Not too sure on them ether. I like the looks of the old indians with the large fenders but not sure with the shaft drive how many modifications ill have to do. i have plans on getting some pics up i know how much you guys like them. Ill keep you posted on my progress.
                        80 XS1100G Black Betty (Daily Driver)
                        79 XS1100SF (Buddys Project)
                        82 XJ750 Maxim (Fathers Bike)
                        81 CB750F SS (Buddys Project)
                        06 GSX600F Sold! (Was Mine)
                        81 XS1100 Failed Bobber Project (Mine)
                        81 XS1100 Parts (Mine)

                        Grip it, Rip it, and Stick it!!!

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                        • #13
                          On this page you'll find some customized XS11s...

                          http://www.customcycledevelopments.c...hives_page.htm

                          How's about some pics of yer project?

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