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MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 9:25:57 AM

lownloud

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All work Done by myself. It's an 01 Kawasaki Vulcan. Bobber Fender, White Walls, One off Forward Controls, Braided lines, 18" Apes, Custom leather Hand stitched Seat, Lowered 5", Harley Headlight, Stripped of all Unnecessary items. Flat Black.
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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 9:28:48 AM

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Nice job. How long did it take from start to finish?

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 9:46:02 AM

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Well I got the bike before last summer and did a bunch of mods to it. Then this past winter I lowered it and did the pipes. and this week I did the tires and Bars. All together I could have done it in a couple weeks if I had the time and all my parts together. Easy bike to work on and a lot of options. I went this route instead of the Cruiser look.

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 11:05:58 AM

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lownloud,
Looks good, nice work. I would like to see some close-up shots of the detail work you did...you know, tricky brackets you made and such. I like the round top rear fender, where did you get it?

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 11:25:40 AM

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Looking good.. more pics... more pics..

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 11:30:45 AM

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Hey Megawatt.... Thanks, I'll see if I can take some pics. I got the fender from a guy in Ohio. I found him on another forum I frequent. He'll make whatever you want. Reasonable prices too. I hate the Trailer Fender Look.... too flat and square looking. I told him what I was lookin for and he shipped it up. Only thing I had to do was smooth out the (very small) weld marks on the top of the fender and then paint it. If you are interested let me know and i'll either find his card or get his email for you.

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 12:02:34 PM

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Thanks bud, and congrats again on an excellent job!

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 12:23:18 PM

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I am going to be doing the same basic setup with the Nightster when I get it (I am still researching all my parts) but there is one thing I have always wondered.....how do you deal with that seat??!? I LOVE your bike and all but wow, I couldn't trade a comfortable seat for fashion. Couldn't a solo seat work....you wouldn't be able to even really see it while you ride anyways.

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 12:24:48 PM

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 2:29:40 PM

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lownloud,
Was your fender made by a guy named Craig Tirey? I am using one that he made. 13 gauge, very strong.
I bought from him when I found his stuff on eBay. I think he is in Ohio.
Have you done any performance stuff to the engine? Is it injected or a carb?

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 2:35:18 PM

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chacon101,
For a solo seat, I used one of the Harley 1925 style seats. Very comfortable, but very wide (17"). They are also called tractor seats...for good reason, they look like a tractor seat but you can sit on 'em all day long. Farmers know something about comfortable seats.

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 3:49:16 PM

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quote:

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lownloud,
Was your fender made by a guy named Craig Tirey? I am using one that he made. 13 gauge, very strong.
I bought from him when I found his stuff on eBay. I think he is in Ohio.
Have you done any performance stuff to the engine? Is it injected or a carb?

Yep That's him......Does nice work.
The carb has been jetted with the Kuryakyn needle. Open air K&N filter. It goes nice...gonna have it dynoed soon.

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 3:52:29 PM

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the Seat is actually comfortable. it does have foam in it. The problem with a solo seat is the fender is mounted to the swingarm and it comes up a bit. I'd have to find the right seat to fit this one. It's not that bad is it????
I made the seat so if I need to make another or test some other I could. For now it works.

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I am going to be doing the same basic setup with the Nightster when I get it (I am still researching all my parts) but there is one thing I have always wondered.....how do you deal with that seat??!? I LOVE your bike and all but wow, I couldn't trade a comfortable seat for fashion. Couldn't a solo seat work....you wouldn't be able to even really see it while you ride anyways.

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 4:07:46 PM

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Lookin good! Love the flat black paint.

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/16/2008 7:36:33 PM

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Great job! My buddy has the same bike and has been doing a lot to his too, I just sent him your thread.

Love the apes they make the bike.

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/17/2008 4:33:14 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: megawatt

chacon101,
For a solo seat, I used one of the Harley 1925 style seats. Very comfortable, but very wide (17"). They are also called tractor seats...for good reason, they look like a tractor seat but you can sit on 'em all day long. Farmers know something about comfortable seats.

Interesting, I would of guessed that seat would of been a ball buster.

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/17/2008 1:57:08 PM

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Very nice looking scooter......................... . . .. .........good job................... . . . .................

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/21/2008 10:12:06 AM

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ORIGINAL: skullhead

Great job! My buddy has the same bike and has been doing a lot to his too, I just sent him your thread.

Love the apes they make the bike.

Cool thanks!! If he has any questions tell him to contact me. He should join VROC.org there is tons of info to be had there. He can look for me under justrideit.
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My buddy has your exact bike..... wierd EH???

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/21/2008 10:16:04 AM

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Thanks..... the cops like it too!!! PUlled over twice already... no tickets... I think they were just lookin.

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Very nice looking scooter......................... . . .. .........good job................... . . . .................

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/21/2008 11:00:35 AM

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Nice job... Good lokin scotter....

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/21/2008 12:21:56 PM

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So how is the vulcan? What made you choose it over the harley?
Is it faster, smoother, more popular? Less money?
I'd really like to know how they compare.

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/21/2008 12:37:22 PM

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The Bike is Great!! No complaints... To be Honest.. it was all I could afford at the time. I would like to one day own a Harley, in fact I passed on an Ironhead to get this one. It was a kick only though. If I one day own a harley I will probably keep this one as well.
Faster? Maybe a stock Harley. it's only an 800 and I keep up with my buddies... almost.... and they have work done.
Way smoother. I sat on my buddies Harley and shake shake shake.... this thing is smooth (my buddy said like a couch) soft I guess.
There seems to be a following for these Vulcans and the club I belong to has over 30,000 members to back that up. That's where I get all my mod info
I paid WAY less for this. You can find an 04 for like 3000 - $4000. or less. My Buddy paid $10,000 for a 95 Harley softail.
I like it. it's easy to work on. It's just like a softail. You can do anything to them and they have just as many parts available for these as they do a Harley.
I get a wave or thumbs up everyday from someone passing by. and when I'm parked, I usually get the questions..... What is that.... Who did the work..... What kind of frame is that.
If you want to know anything else... let me know.

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So how is the vulcan? What made you choose it over the harley?
Is it faster, smoother, more popular? Less money?
I'd really like to know how they compare.

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RE: MY Custom Bobber - 5/21/2008 3:05:12 PM

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