wanna build a rat bobber

Hello everyone,
I'm new to the forum and i want to build a rat bobber. I'm a welder by trade so thats not a problem. My problem is i'm new to this and could use any and all advice, tips, tricks and mod ideas you got. also could use advice on carb tunning and engine mods. i need to be pointed in the right direction. oh yeah the bikes a 81 seca 750 completly stock.

thanks

 

Re: wanna build a rat boober

You can start off by hitting edit, and change the second O in boober, to a b for bobber. Because i looks like you wanna build a biker chick instead of the bike its self. :wink: LOL ha ha ha, just kidding

 

Re: wanna build a rat boober

I like boobers too

 

Re: wanna build a rat boober

Oh yeah sign me up for a boober!

Rob

 

Re: wanna build a rat boober

Looking back through earlier posts in this forum you'll find different member builds, for ideas. As far as tips, tricks and tuning, go to the XJ FAQ SUGGESTIONS forum, the how-to posts are GREAT :wink: ...

skillet

 

Re: wanna build a rat boober

Well crap. Against my better judgment sign me up for a rat boober too!

 

lol sorry guys i already have a great boober at home....lol now i want a bobber. is there any good resources in canada ? where is the best place to get aftermarket parts ?

 

Actually, I am building a bobber too. I am getting as much aftermarket parts as I can used to keep the cost down but if you don't mind ordering online, www.oldbikebarn.com and www.bikebandit.com has most of what i'll need and they are both very reliable.

 

but seriously? Where can I get a boober?

 

usually at a strip club and they cost alot...lol

 

Jolly, you sir are a great sport! Amazing how one leeeeeetle tiny letter can make such a difference. You have gained a lot of respect from the members of this forum by the way you handled yourself after discovering your typo.

You are the man.

Now, Chuckles recommended oldbikebarn. Anyone here have any direct experience with them that you would like to share??

Do a search on this site for bobber and then for rat and you should find some great links with some awesome pictures that should get you on the fast track.

If you live in or near a major city you might find some parts on the cheap at a M/C wrecking yard.

This post makes me sad as I guess that the odds of me ever getting a rat boober are now about nil!

Good luck and successful idea hunting!

Loren

 

Our local parts go-to guy (chacal at xj4ever) has all the new and some used parts to keep your scooter running right :wink: ...

skillet

 

since your a welder you probably already know but i'll remind ya anyway
take your tci ignition box and the voltage regulator off before you weld

 

If mammary serves correctly,you can spot them hanging out all over. I try to keep abreast of such happenings. And yes,Jolly_rogger,you are a good sport!

 

Boy! It's getting DEEP around here. Break out the hip boots :lol: ...

skillet

 

nicely done danno

 

Where are you in Canada, Rogger?

 

lol no worries and thanks guys. I just got my bike in today so i'm now trying to source parts. I'd prefer to buy in canada as thats where i live right now and i hate paying duty. Some time in the near future i'll be moving back to the US but thats atleast a year away. AS for the boobers keep hunting you'll find some...lol Dont worry i preffer to strip the bike before any welding would be done anyway. I'm building a bike that i plan on keeping for along time so if i go that far i want to do it right and clean, weld and powdercoat the frame.

 

i'm in kelowna bc

 

i've already started the tear down

 

Jolly, since you're a welder, I'll assume you're pretty handy with fitting and fabrication. You shouldn't have too many problems. Don't know if you've heard of The Horse magazine, but they have tons of homebuilt bikes of all different flavors...American, Brit, Jap. Check out their website. One of their "how to" articles is about hardtailing a Jap bike. Think the url might be ironcross.net. I'd say rejetting the carbs and the simplified wiring diagram will be the most important info you'll need. All of that can be found in these forums. Good luck.

I'm off to drink a few cold ones and donate a few dollars to the local boobers now.

 

enjoy the boobers lol....thanks for the tip i'm gonna go check out the page now....

 

mines not quite finish but i will let you borrow some ideas off my bike. :lol: :lol:

 

Thanks How did you find the sportster tank when installing it any mods needed to make it work ? i'm still looking for one

 

if your talkin bout my bike this is what it come with.i seen some a guy hammered the back hump in to make it more loike a chopper style,,,rough.wont the yammy XS tanks fit

 

check out my thread "crashed" for a propper (unfinished) Rat Bobber.