Street fighter/ Bobber build 2.0

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  • Fearthepack
    XStremely XSive
    • May 2012
    • 255
    • Orlando, Fla.

    #31
    Thinking of lowering foot pegs.

    1979 F worst one i could find
    to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
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    • Schming
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Jul 2009
      • 2070
      • Pittsburgh,PA

      #32
      Originally posted by Fearthepack
      Thinking of lowering foot pegs.

      Your build is coming along nicely . . . however . . .

      IMHO and for safetys sake lowering your footrests is more of a hazard than the lowered front fender.

      These bikes have trouble scraping shiny parts in the twisties with everything in top order, I hope you don't wear sandals while riding.

      And speaking of the front fender, the right size rock or stick may lock that wheel on ya.
      1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
      1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
      1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
      1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
      1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

      Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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      • MaximPhil
        XS-XJ Super Guru
        • May 2004
        • 4119
        • Mississauga, ON CANADA

        #33
        Originally posted by jetmechmarty
        Choose your tire brand carefully going forward. Some of them will no longer fit.
        Also be aware tires "grow' at speed. check to make sure tire is not rubbing your first ride. Stick a piece of masking tape on the underside of the fender. It will soon show if yours is touching after a good high speed run.
        Phil
        1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
        1983 XJ 650 Maxim
        2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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        • Fearthepack
          XStremely XSive
          • May 2012
          • 255
          • Orlando, Fla.

          #34
          Safety First is always a good thing. Will take advise to task.
          1979 F worst one i could find
          to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
          _________________________________

          We can't all get along!

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          • Fearthepack
            XStremely XSive
            • May 2012
            • 255
            • Orlando, Fla.

            #35
            How you going to cap off your frame? Missed this question mrhammer2u....
            Are referring to the two open frame under the rear blinkers? If so I am looking to install some bullet style brake lights in those holes.
            Last edited by Fearthepack; 02-18-2015, 02:30 PM.
            1979 F worst one i could find
            to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
            _________________________________

            We can't all get along!

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            • jetmechmarty
              Master of XSology
              • Nov 2003
              • 7765
              • Coldwater, Mississippi

              #36
              Marty (in Mississippi)
              XS1100SG
              XS650SK
              XS650SH
              XS650G
              XS6502F
              XS650E

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              • mrhammer2u
                XStremely XSive
                • Aug 2014
                • 472
                • Northern, NJ

                #37
                Originally posted by Fearthepack
                How you going to cap off your frame? Missed this question mrhammer2u....
                Are referring to the two open frame under the rear blinkers? If so I am looking to install some bullet style brake lights in those holes.
                Yup, that's what I was referring to. As for the front fender,...just take it off. It'a a bobber right? I have mine off and like the look. Haven't eaten any rocks,...yet
                Rob - 79 SF

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                • mrhammer2u
                  XStremely XSive
                  • Aug 2014
                  • 472
                  • Northern, NJ

                  #38
                  Check out these lights to plug those holes......



                  I might steal your idea
                  Rob - 79 SF

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                  • jetmechmarty
                    Master of XSology
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 7765
                    • Coldwater, Mississippi

                    #39
                    Mr. Hammer,

                    No fender, but what about a fork brace? An XS650 fork brace like this will be a perfect fit.

                    Marty (in Mississippi)
                    XS1100SG
                    XS650SK
                    XS650SH
                    XS650G
                    XS6502F
                    XS650E

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                    • mrhammer2u
                      XStremely XSive
                      • Aug 2014
                      • 472
                      • Northern, NJ

                      #40
                      I have a tkat on mine. This looks interesting tho. I like the raw metal look too.
                      Rob - 79 SF

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                      • Fearthepack
                        XStremely XSive
                        • May 2012
                        • 255
                        • Orlando, Fla.

                        #41
                        I like those lights I was trying to match the turn signals a little more closely. Would luv the no fender, luv the look but with Florida rain and Fnnnn sprinkler systems soaking the roads I can't see fender-less.
                        1979 F worst one i could find
                        to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
                        _________________________________

                        We can't all get along!

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                        • Fearthepack
                          XStremely XSive
                          • May 2012
                          • 255
                          • Orlando, Fla.

                          #42
                          maximphil, I will just tape some washers(stacked) on the wheel and spin it around to get my clearance on the fender.
                          1979 F worst one i could find
                          to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
                          _________________________________

                          We can't all get along!

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                          • mrhammer2u
                            XStremely XSive
                            • Aug 2014
                            • 472
                            • Northern, NJ

                            #43
                            Change the turn signals,....like these...



                            I wish I had the time and money to build another bike so I'm just going to build yours,....ok???? LOL
                            Rob - 79 SF

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                            • Fearthepack
                              XStremely XSive
                              • May 2012
                              • 255
                              • Orlando, Fla.

                              #44
                              Damn those are cool as well.
                              1979 F worst one i could find
                              to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
                              _________________________________

                              We can't all get along!

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                              • Fearthepack
                                XStremely XSive
                                • May 2012
                                • 255
                                • Orlando, Fla.

                                #45
                                OK lets hide the battery and wires. Plan goes like this:
                                1. use plastic inner fender stock as is.
                                2. lower battery tray to clear seat.
                                3. re-purpose chrome rear fender.
                                4. make some side covers.
                                5. make front cover ( engine side).
                                1979 F worst one i could find
                                to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
                                _________________________________

                                We can't all get along!

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