79 gs 850bobber

[dhayward312]

Scored this bike running, but not well for $400 bones. Cleaned the carbs, put fresh gas in it, and it runs like a top. I've always loved bobbers so i figured what the heck, its only 400 right?? Was bored tonight so i figured it was as good a night as any to start.

Heres a before, I did put the ape hangers on the bike when i got it.

[dhayward312]

Pile of "extra" parts. I even scored a poncho from the PO which he left in the rear fender box....

[dhayward312]

Here is a picture of the frame hacked off!! My tube should be in tomorrow so hopefully i'll have more updates...

[tkent02]

Yeah, that looks a lot better.

[OhioEric]

what town?

[TheCafeKid]

*sigh*

[Henryinva]

Ya might need some of the brackets on the cut off junk. Dont throw the stuff away yet! I cut the bracket for the rear brake line off of the junk and weld it in place on my rigid. Theres some good stuff there you can re-use. What amazed me was how thin walled the stock tubing is. Cheaply manufactured forsure.

[dhayward312]

I'm from Brazil, IN. I didnt get any sleep last night. I just layed there and thought of some kewl details to add to the bike. I was wondering what to do with the rear brake light mechanism. You say you just cut the bracket from the stock frame and welded it to your hardtail? I know i know i cut up a perfectly good bike....sorry

[sachsaca]

ddhayward312 that should look pretty cool, what type of bars are going on it?

[Hammered]

I'm from Brazil, IN. I didnt get any sleep last night. I just layed there and thought of some kewl details to add to the bike. I was wondering what to do with the rear brake light mechanism. You say you just cut the bracket from the stock frame and welded it to your hardtail? I know i know i cut up a perfectly good bike....sorry

Mount the rear brake caliper as it was before you started bobbing it. A lot of guys like to mount it behind and under the frame if there is room. It leaves a cleaner look when youre done and doest effect the brakes ability to stop the bike.Just make sure you have the contact points for the pads the same as they were.

[krsmetalhed1988]

Brake light switch was remounted inside the frame rails by the master cylinder. I used the stock mount and just cleaned it up and rewelded it.

I'm from Brazil, IN. I didnt get any sleep last night. I just layed there and thought of some kewl details to add to the bike. I was wondering what to do with the rear brake light mechanism. You say you just cut the bracket from the stock frame and welded it to your hardtail? I know i know i cut up a perfectly good bike....sorry

[Hammered]

Brake light switch was remounted inside the frame rails by the master cylinder. I used the stock mount and just cleaned it up and rewelded it.

Thats looking good KRS.

[Henryinva]

How I did mine

[Henryinva]

Pic's cont.

[dhayward312]

Made a little headway this weekend...Got the main tubes for the hardtail notched and welded up. I dropped the bike until the swingarm was level with the ground. Intially I was going to run a sportster tank, but i kinda like the looks of the stocker. I was kinda thinking of attempting to dish the sides alittle. Whats everything think? Also, should i grind the welds smooth?? Or just leave them as is?