Transforming a Sportster into a Bobber

BUILD UP: “H-D” forum member showcases his first successful build up of 1987 Harley-Davidson Sportster into a road-ruling Bobber.
By: Lexi Shorey | December 26, 2016

BUILD UP: “H-D” forum member showcases his first successful build up of 1987 Harley-Davidson Sportster into a road-ruling Bobber.
By: Lexi Shorey | December 26, 2016

The spirit of the Bobber is the same as that of the hot rod movement. Less weight and more simplicity leads to more speed and better handling…
By: Brett Foote | December 7, 2016

Taking on your first build is a pretty exciting and terrifying thing. On one side, you’re well on your way to making something entirely new, and doing it with…
By: Lexi Shorey | December 7, 2016

This ’54 Green Machine captures the essence of what bobbers are all about, and it’s one cool retro piece of history. In this day and age when…
By: Brett Foote | December 5, 2016

Assembled and titled in 1977, Ginger was purchased by the current owner in 1992 and has been slowly repaired over the last 24 years. All new wiring has been installed and…
By: Brett Foote | November 24, 2016

It seems that even though the automotive world has figured out it is the 21st century, the motorcycle world hasn’t.
By: Jonathon Klein | September 24, 2015

A couple of weeks ago, the Specialty Equipment Marketing Assoc held its annual show in Las Vegas, NV to the delight of auto enthusiasts everywhere. And although cages far outnumber bikes, there are still some gems, such as the one below, to be found. The engine is out of a 1940 Indian, the rest is […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | November 19, 2013
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