good grief... check out that guys' shoes!

You should take the bike you bought:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1242067602.jpg[/QUOTE]

And make it into something like this:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1242151573.jpg

thats a cool bike.... anyone know anything about that bike?.....

damn thats cool!

kurt...... do you have any details on that bike you suggested he turn his into?......

any details at all.. im sold on the look of that cool looking bike..... im gonna look into buying or putting one of those together.......

anyone have details?


alex

Looks to be a mid-early 50's Turnip bobber. You can buy a rear subframe to make later models rigid rears...just make sure you get a kidney belt with it.

Link to a web page w/pics of Triumph bobbers: http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11112&page=3

Two from the above site I like:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1242259290.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1242259331.jpg

dueller,

thanks for the link to the triumph bobbers.... it is pretty cool site.

do you have any other links for these bobbers? doesnt have to be triumphs... can be hondas or any other ones...... i am pretty new to these kinds of bikes so i dont know where to turn but i have decided to pick one of these up..... they are just to damn cool.....

anyone or any help would be appreciated!

alex

H20...lots of bobber sites and individual blogs on Turnips if you just google "Triumph bobbers."

Although primarily geared to cafe racers, some at www.ace-cafe-london.com

also search youtube to find vids like this:

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You may wanna snag a ride on one before you build/buy one...with primitive front forks and solid rear (non)- suspension, they''ll beat you to death.

I took the picture. It belongs to one of the guys that shows up at our weekly bike night. It is a pretty basic bobber. Hardtail frame and just the essentials to keep it running. I can try and track the guy down if you want more information.

dueller......

thanks for the insight.... ive been reading alot about this little bikes since this thread was started.... have been inspired to get one or do a partial build...... yes... i know they can be a bit hard to ride with a rigid back end....... but i actually just am looking at it as a hobby and a couple of rides a week...... ive been pretty much done with my p-car and looking for a bit of a hobby, so i rough ride isnt an issue at all.....

im now looking for a website in my area..... orange county ca........

kurt..... thanks for responding.... i didnt realize you took the picture.... I WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU CAN GET SOME DETAILS on the bike if you know him.....

pictures, build history, cost etc etc.... anything would be great. i can give you my email address to pass along to the guy if that would work........

Love this look, well I'd change the front wheel and headlight.....

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1242869180.jpg

Tangerine...you are familiar with this site? Mostly cb750's but a few 550's in here...

www.cb750cafe.com

don't screw up a stock original bike. there are always horrible amateur chopped triumphs on craigslist. far better to rescue one of those.

Well, a few weeks ago I came home with 2 (!) 1977 cb550's. I paid the whopping sum of $260 for both. One bike is missing the front forks and wheel. The other bike is 100% complete and running. I have stripped both down the the frame and started refurbing lots of little parts. I ordered a seat a tank from Benjie at Benjie's Cafe Racer and stainless spokes (those buggers are expensive!). I have been learning a lot from sohc4.net but I will make sure to keep you guys posted. I have some pictures that I will post later. I've got an idea what the final product will look like and even have a paint scheme picked out. You will have to wait and see...

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/v...adsterDark.jpg

Saw this, thought it looked rather interesting.

Found this too:

http://www.mac-motorcycles.com/story.html

bobbers aren't my thing.

my bike:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1244157712.jpg

That thread is full of win!!

yeah, i just joined. it appears that there is a good knowledge base for triumphs there. i've torn nearly everything down on mine and rebuilt it, but friends are always good to have when it comes to british iron.