kerry 10 Report post Posted March 22, 2011 been wanting a bike for ages now and was thinking of custom building one but just wondering if any one here has and pro's and con's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.ingledew 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2011 What sort of frame are you going to run? And what motor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted March 22, 2011 not sure yet, have to see what comes my way in the near future Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.ingledew 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2011 What ever you do, do not build a rigid. You will regret it straight away, New Zealand roads consume rigids and hard tails. Go with a soft tail, not too much rake, and do something different with the motor, the v-twin is sooo done, and theres nothing unique you can do with the pan and shovel heads. Put in a Suzuki GSXR motor from a Hyabusa, 1300cc of pure awesome. And you can buy a turbo kit for it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted March 22, 2011 Funny you should start a thread 'bout this Kerry, i'm just starting on my 2nd one. The thing about "Bobbers" is you can use nearly any kind of bike. Pros = fun, fun, fun. Cons = Haven't found any yet lol............................................Ok yes i have, the cost of yearly rego, but you forget that when you're blasting along the beach front in 30 degree weather. Check here for ideas and inspiration. http://www.rattlers.co.nz/forum/index.php?...977b757b006a45a Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickhead 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2011 Cheers for that link bellicose, been building a horey as bobber out of a suzuki gn250 with my flatmate, so that will help heaps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted March 22, 2011 awsome. found a old ag 100 haha wonder if that would be suitable for a frame to chop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 Kerry, you want to start with something like this. '88 Honda CD250U. Runs like a brand new bike, 27,000 miles, EVERYTHING works perfectly. Picked it up hour & half ago from middle of nowhere, $500 Trademe special. Pic's don't show how tidy it really is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 yea thats what i need, got this ag anyway as good for around the farm etc and its a real sweet runner. if i dont find one like your one mate il chop this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.ingledew 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 Do it right Yeeeeahh buddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.ingledew 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 AG 100? Really? Unless youre doing something insane with it, I am not liking it. I put a 400cc ninja motor into a KX 80 a while back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 it will be good for the kids to have some fun on. till i build a real bike.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted March 25, 2011 Do it right Yeeeeahh buddy Good looking bikes but.........................they are more towards Streetfighters than Bobber. Have done a few Streetfighters and although they look tough as f**k i can tell you they are an absolute piece of sh*t to ride. Kerry, the joy of Bobbers is there are NO rules. If you want to start with an AG100 then go for it mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted March 26, 2011 i like no rules , il get some pics when i start something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
