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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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Default Older Sportster Turned Bobber/Chopper
I have a 96 Sportster Custom that I am thinking about chopping down and making into a bobber look.

have any of your guys done that? maybe post some pictures and a list of some of the parts you added or deleted.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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Nope that's never been done before
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Yeah, no one on this forum can help you whatsoever.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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^^^lmao. well, now that we got that out of the way. hold on let me get my list.......
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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BMX! NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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get on www.chopcult.com, lots of homos to help you out over there:
 
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that pic looks better than any other bike in this thread so far..
 
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I'd love to see a "bobber/chopper". Is that along the same lines as a lifted/low rider??? Or maybe it's closer to a feline/dog?? Or maybe a female/man??
But yea, make sure ya post pics of that bobber/chopper when you're done.
 
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ha, i guess i am the idiot for asking. Sorry guys.

I get confused with the bobber versus chopper idea. I feel like every where I read the differences contradict themselves.
 
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^^^^just forget you ever heard the played out words "bobber" or "chopper" and just build a custom bike. how's that?
 
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