Bobber Pics!! - Page 7

FloridaSteve · 12-20-2007, 07:37 PM

Bobbers?

Uncle Ernie · 12-20-2007, 08:35 PM

Decided to bob after a car T-boned me. Guzzi Ambo fenders. Hey- use what you got and run what ya brung, so I figure that makes it period correct.

AKTroy · 12-20-2007, 09:47 PM

emmettken · 12-21-2007, 01:55 PM

numbskull · 12-22-2007, 10:15 PM

While I usually don't give a second look at these v-8 powered hogs, this guy definitely gets major props for using a period correct v-8 flat head power plant.

But why no period drum brakes???

anonny · 12-23-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by numbskull

While I usually don't give a second look at these v-8 powered hogs, this guy definitely gets major props for using a period correct v-8 flat head power plant.

I thought it was a V 6

I am not much of a custom fan but thats pretty cool.

mark1305 · 12-24-2007, 11:31 AM

I had totally forgotten about those flathead V8 bikes. IIRC there was some connection to the legendary flathead guru Honest Charley. Either through the engine build up, or the bike itself.

Kokopelli · 12-24-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by emmettken

Looks like that starter motor would run a small bike.

MikeyT · 12-25-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by emmettken

I love the old Ford flattie. It has a sound all its own, muffled or not. I'd love to ride that bike.

Troutrider · 12-25-2007, 03:39 PM

They have a guy building their bikes using mid 30's flathead V-8's. They usually have 1 or 2 on the showroom floor. They have gotten much better over the last few years. They sound Scha-weet! 1 speed good to around 90 mph. I can't imagine wanting to take one much faster. Stop in and Mike would be more than happy to crank one up and let you listen. It's also fun to look around Coker Tires museum while there....and maybe pick up some vintage whitewalls for that bobber project. One stop shopping, as it were.

Troutrider

Troutrider · 12-25-2007, 03:44 PM

Not a bobber but interesting nonetheless. Could be easily bobbed.
http://www.honestcharley.com/V860.htm

Troutrider

delmartin · 12-25-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by emmettken

I like the beverage holder

OaklandStrom · 12-26-2007, 01:54 AM

Not the color I'd paint mine, but I love the rest of this one:

emmettken · 12-26-2007, 02:16 PM

Here's some more pics,I saw the bike in Crouch, Id this summer.

emmettken · 12-26-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tackett

Not the color I'd paint mine, but I love the rest of this one:

Oh yea,coool.

12-20-2007, 07:37 PM	#91
FloridaSteve ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville Florida Oddometer: 2,070	Bobbers? __________________ My Blogs: Higher Resolution Photo Album Motorcycle Photo of the Day 2-Stroke-Biker-Blog

12-20-2007, 08:35 PM	#92
Uncle Ernie Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Asheville NC Oddometer: 3,978	Decided to bob after a car T-boned me. Guzzi Ambo fenders. Hey- use what you got and run what ya brung, so I figure that makes it period correct. __________________ LOOK OUT IT'S COMING THIS WAY!

12-20-2007, 09:47 PM	#93
AKTroy BE AWARE OF TRAINS Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Oddometer: 2,105	__________________ Team Pterodactyl, Hooligan Division. R.I.P Harry Mythical Riders, boy are they movin'. Thru dust, rocks & mud..............they're FUKENGRUVEN! As I look back through the decades, theres a thought that prevails. We are born without a road map and a choice of many trails...........

12-24-2007, 11:31 AM	#97
mark1305 Old Enough To Know Better Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Merritt Island, FL Oddometer: 5,526	I had totally forgotten about those flathead V8 bikes. IIRC there was some connection to the legendary flathead guru Honest Charley. Either through the engine build up, or the bike itself. __________________ Mark J Merritt Island, FL When a person asks you for advice, they don't want advice. They want corroboration.

12-25-2007, 03:39 PM	#100
Troutrider Vicarious Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Tennersee Oddometer: 1,098	Honest Charley's They have a guy building their bikes using mid 30's flathead V-8's. They usually have 1 or 2 on the showroom floor. They have gotten much better over the last few years. They sound Scha-weet! 1 speed good to around 90 mph. I can't imagine wanting to take one much faster. Stop in and Mike would be more than happy to crank one up and let you listen. It's also fun to look around Coker Tires museum while there....and maybe pick up some vintage whitewalls for that bobber project. One stop shopping, as it were. Troutrider __________________ '03 DR....Take the gravel road less traveled "Ride like you want to get up and do it again tomorrow"

12-21-2007, 01:55 PM	#94
emmettken Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: southwest idaho Oddometer: 1,746

12-22-2007, 10:15 PM	#95
numbskull Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Jax Bch, FLA Oddometer: 44	While I usually don't give a second look at these v-8 powered hogs, this guy definitely gets major props for using a period correct v-8 flat head power plant. But why no period drum brakes???

12-25-2007, 03:44 PM	#101
Troutrider Vicarious Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Tennersee Oddometer: 1,098	Non-intentional Hijack Not a bobber but interesting nonetheless. Could be easily bobbed. http://www.honestcharley.com/V860.htm Troutrider __________________ '03 DR....Take the gravel road less traveled "Ride like you want to get up and do it again tomorrow"

12-26-2007, 01:54 AM	#103
OaklandStrom Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: East Bay Oddometer: 1,508	Not the color I'd paint mine, but I love the rest of this one:

12-26-2007, 02:16 PM	#104
emmettken Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: southwest idaho Oddometer: 1,746	Here's some more pics,I saw the bike in Crouch, Id this summer.

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