Anyone think bobbers are ugly?
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From: Boston suburbs
As the owner of one, I say if you don't like it, don't build one....I like all motorcycles, and like all things fast...
here's mine
and the "craze" will be over soon, it's only been 70 years that people have been "bobbing" their bike, so I'm sure it'll end soon
here's mine
and the "craze" will be over soon, it's only been 70 years that people have been "bobbing" their bike, so I'm sure it'll end soon
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From: California
I think bobber bikes that simply have the fenders cut, or removed, tiny seats, and ape hangers or drag bars look stupid. I know it's like a craze right now, but I think of a chopper like the Captain America bike, actually change rake or front end, and not those silly stretched things that Bourget sells. Yes I guess they are choppers too, but they were built that way...not chopped. Anyway, that's my rant. BTW if you have one of those bobbers...no offense, but it's ugly and most people are just too nice to tell you.
I think choppers are great especially if they reflect the personality of the owner and they are ridden frequently and not just eye candy.
I think if a person bobs his or her bike correctly they are kick *** and they reflect an idea that transcends cars, bikes, boats and most any other type of transportation. Reduce the weight have a better handling, faster bike.
As long as we are being honest. I think bikes like yours are the epitome of dull, unimaginative lame bikes that anyone can have all they have to do is go to a dealership and say give me the grandma special.
I wouldn't give you 500 bucks for it. It would take too much effort and too much time and money to un**** that bike to take it from a lumbering, tedious and certainly uninspiring rhino to a bike that has some pizzazz and isn't a carbon copy of every other Harley owned by someone that prefers vanilla ice cream, minivans, pop music, dockers and those ugly *** brown loafers with the white soles and tassels that people without boats but want boats wear, or worse they have a crappy boat.
The best thing about Harleys is the owner can have it anyway they want even and elderly mans bike like yours.
I bet you have wide girlish birth giving hips and a bad haircut...
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The difference between your bike and his is simply this. His is so painfully boring to look at and sucks and yours kicks ***.
Mine isn't a true bobber but I took it from a literal basket case to where it is now.
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From: Pennslytucky
I think bobber bikes that simply have the fenders cut, or removed, tiny seats, and ape hangers or drag bars look stupid. I know it's like a craze right now, but I think of a chopper like the Captain America bike, actually change rake or front end, and not those silly stretched things that Bourget sells. Yes I guess they are choppers too, but they were built that way...not chopped. Anyway, that's my rant. BTW if you have one of those bobbers...no offense, but it's ugly and most people are just too nice to tell you.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Mooresville NC
I think bobbers are great, just you, the bike and the road. Who buys a bike to have heat, ipod, seat warmers and a trunk. I'm just saying, that's my PO.
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From: Boston suburbs
I have one of those too...It's great if I'm taking one of the kids out for the day...I can pack a lunch for us, play some hannah montana, and set the cruise control. It has it's purpose, but it lacks soul and personality
