eezergood Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Ok guys, I am looking to build a bobber OR modify an existing bobber. Classic bobber, but I want ape hangers. What will be a good donor bike, at a sensible price with tons of spares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogpoo Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Ok guys, I am looking to build a bobber OR modify an existing bobber. Classic bobber, but I want ape hangers. What will be a good donor bike, at a sensible price with tons of spares? What on earth is a bobber and ape hangers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Bobber is a style of custom bike Ape hangers are a style of handlebars google is your friend........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Here's the what The why I'll have to leave to others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Thy why is - because i want to! So any suggestions for a donor, doesnt need to be 1200cc just a little project for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogpoo Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 That would have to be very uncomfortable reaching up that far to hold the handlebar grips, each to there own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Yes it is, but I can live with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 The advantage is with ape hangers you can be sure your shopping bags, when hung, will clear the top of the tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Must be someone with suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royrex Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 first is what size cc are you wanting, common sizes are 400, 600, and larger.. second is new or used bike ( there are alot of posts about buying each type) third might be the availabliity of bobber parts for the brand of bike you get and/or having to adapt sheet metal parts from one brand to the other) last thing i can think of is having parts imported into thailand for your build and the procedures you need to do. personally I bought a new Kaw 900 vulcan and accessorized into a cruiser (had many parts shipped into BKK) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royrex Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 The advantage is with ape hangers you can be sure your shopping bags, when hung, will clear the top of the tank! I want to say something in support of "apehangers", The most control you can have with handlebars are when they are at shoulder height and most handlebars are situated below the that. above that then it becomes more dangerous.becuse when you "steer" the bike you are actually pushing on the bars. thanks for listening to my theory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royrex Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 The advantage is with ape hangers you can be sure your shopping bags, when hung, will clear the top of the tank! I want to say something in support of "apehangers", The most control you can have with handlebars are when they are at shoulder height and most handlebars are situated below the that. above that then it becomes more dangerous.becuse when you "steer" the bike you are actually pushing on the bars. thanks for listening to my theory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong! Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 ^ We all know ape hangers are daft, but that's what he wants. If it was me, I'd chop up a Honda Phantom or for something that has an ounce of originality, I'd make a chopper out of an MSX-150. Honda Bros? CB400? An old Goldwing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 The advantage is with ape hangers you can be sure your shopping bags, when hung, will clear the top of the tank! I want to say something in support of "apehangers", The most control you can have with handlebars are when they are at shoulder height and most handlebars are situated below the that. above that then it becomes more dangerous.becuse when you "steer" the bike you are actually pushing on the bars. thanks for listening to my theory WHAT?!?!?! That is NOT the case- not even close. Pushing on low-mounted bars (called 'counter-steering') is the best and most stable way to get your bike around a corner. There is a lot of info out there- great books, training videos, etc- please educate yourself a bit if you're on two wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 I am fully aware of the sillyness, but as Wong mentionedits what i want! I am happy with either a 400 or 600, but its enough - this will be strictly a toy and a dry weather one at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhead27 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Try a Yamaha SR400, lots for sale around Thailand and parts are not that hard to find. A couple of good shops in Bangkok that will help you out. Here is the start of a local built bobber. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaRacer Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Definitely SR400. Cheap (if riding without a green book is not a problem for you), lots of spare parts, simple low tech bike, easy to work on, easy to modify... without green book...about 65k with green book (kinda)....around 90+k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I like this SR400 on bahtsold, but @ Bt.113,000 without a book it is a bit pricey though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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