Motorcycle Thread

[72beetle]

sorry to bring it back, but I might be getting a bike and its a 82 GL500 Silverwing, I know this is a VW thread but I want a bobber how do you make a bobber though, on a low budget?Heres a pic of what the bike looks like but not the one Im getting.

[carcentric]

If you don't already know, a CX500 is the same bike without the fairing and trunk (well, practically), so the CX500 users' groups are a good resource.

In the meantime, here's a taste:


And you might want to change your signature since both are watercooled . . . .

[XrayDean]

Originally Posted by 72beetle

sorry to bring it back, but I might be getting a bike and its a 82 GL500 Silverwing, I know this is a VW thread but I want a bobber how do you make a bobber though, on a low budget?Heres a pic of what the bike looks like but not the one Im getting.

Are you sellin' the 'jammer fairing? . . . or the rear box?


They are great bikes . . .

[greedy53]

dam there all left hand drive

[72beetle]

Originally Posted by XrayDean

Are you sellin' the 'jammer fairing? . . . or the rear box?


They are great bikes . . .

I dont got the bike yet but according to the guy I'll have a set for both the bikes, one set along with one frontend is going on a trike.By the way, thats just a pic of what the bike looks like, not the actual bike.

[72beetle]

So why do the shocks on the rear look different?Is this a CX500?
Did they just modify a rear fender, get a diff seat and run shocks from a cx500?

[carcentric]

Originally Posted by 72beetle

So why do the shocks on the rear look different?Is this a CX500?
Did they just modify a rear fender, get a diff seat and run shocks from a cx500?

Those look like the shocks on my CX500C (the "C" is for Custom, but it's a model name, not a description); the CX500A (standard) had a maggot-shaped fuel tank and silver Comstars. The stock seat on all CX500C's is pillion, and the stock front wheel is a black Comstar like the GL500 uses.

But that's not my point - to go from stock to bobber you primarily REMOVE things. Chop the rear fender, delete the crash bars, forego mirrors and turn signals (usually illegally), etc.

I've been toying for a couple of years with converting my CX to a trike (with either a Datsun or Capri II rear axle) - if you are interested, I can point you to my thoughts on that off list.

[Bugula]

http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=6h2tfdt
Crash'es, most avoidable.

[PJLOval]

I'd like to see more pics of "Road Rage". I have wanted to build something similar for some time now using the smaller engine

[72beetle]

Just and idea with paint, and a crotch rocket exhaust

what you guys think?

[Scott H]

"Yikes!" was my first thought.


It's, um, bright.

[carcentric]

You SAID you wanted a GL500-based bobber . . . . Whatever that glow-in-the-dark thing is, it ain't no bobber!

THIS is a bobber:

[9fingerkustomz]

Originally Posted by PJLOval

I'd like to see more pics of "Road Rage". I have wanted to build something similar for some time now using the smaller engine

You can see more pics here -

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v3...g/Road%20Rage/

Pat

[72beetle]

Originally Posted by carcentric

You SAID you wanted a GL500-based bobber . . . . Whatever that glow-in-the-dark thing is, it ain't no bobber!

THIS is a bobber:

I know what bobbers are, I am just playing with ideas.

[carcentric]

Originally Posted by 72beetle

I know what bobbers are, I am just playing with ideas.

Okey-doke.

[carlbugs]

brand new forum, my good friend helped put it together and is a moderator
http://www.barbedwirebiker.com/forum/

[Spyke]

Hmm... I think it's about time for another motorcycle post.

I recently put together a video my "Ugly Duc" project. The bike isn't completley finished yet, but then there's more I'd like to do with the video too, so there ya go.

The Ugly Duc:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Os2XqSnpyw


It's definitely off topic for this site so in addition to that link, I'll post up a pic of one of my latest bike projects that may be a little more on theme here... at least it's going to be a hardtail...

The hardtail (a VERY early mock up):

[road_dog]

My sooter. Over 150,000 miles and will still pull the front wheel up if I twist it too hard. My wife doesn't ride any more, so this thread has me wanting to build a Bobber.

[gravguy]

anyone interested in a bunch of goldwing parts 1988 1100 all veter fairings. the bike is complete the heads were removed for valve work and never re installed . i was going to cut it up for a set of trike forks but now ive got too many projects

[bugdust]

Holy shit!! Is there a motorcycle in there somewhere?
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...t/P1010237.jpg

Just screwing with ya, man. I've always thought a fully-dressed bike defeats the whole purpose of having one to start with. Of course, I've never tried taking one on a long trip either.

[road_dog]

Originally Posted by bugdust

Holy shit!! Is there a motorcycle in there somewhere?
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...t/P1010237.jpg

Just screwing with ya, man. I've always thought a fully-dressed bike defeats the whole purpose of having one to start with. Of course, I've never tried taking one on a long trip either.

My wife and I used to tour a lot. Sure I have seen a bunch of couples on Harleys (or the like) but MW said Hell No! She liked the comfort, the intercom, the drink holder, storage, etc.

I didn't feel like rolling it out into the driveway to snap it. Just call me lazy. - CB

[johnsn]

Originally Posted by 72beetle

So why do the shocks on the rear look different?Is this a CX500?
Did they just modify a rear fender, get a diff seat and run shocks from a cx500?

The Silverwing has a air mono shock, and a longer wheelbase.
The CX500 has twin coilovers.
john

[vakot110]

Easy living

[KurseD]

wife just gave me the O.K. to get a new two wheeled toy when i get home... i'll post up pics and info when i get it...

[KurseD]

meanwhile, i'll drool over some of these.. the 1973 brown and orange Z1 is my dream bike, the others are just some really sweet rides