Another Boxer Bobber

bmweuro · 05-02-2012, 07:17 PM

I am just finishing this up for a customer.

More pictures Here

The rear fender still needs to be shortened.

One Less Harley · 05-02-2012, 07:22 PM

looks like a T100C front fender......messes w/ me as I'm used to seeing that on the front of a bike.

caponerd · 05-02-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by One Less Harley

looks like a T100C front fender......messes w/ me as I'm used to seeing that on the front of a bike.

A popular rear fender for Harley choppers in the old days was to use an Electra-glide front fender.

As for the BMW, I'm sorry, I have yet to see a "bobbed" post 1970 BMW that looks good.
Sorry, they just don't work. Very ungraceful, ugly even.

yellowbirdrs · 05-02-2012, 08:28 PM

Good job! not my cup of tea for a airhead but you did a good and a lot of work

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Originally Posted by caponerd

A popular rear fender for Harley choppers in the old days was to use an Electra-glide front fender.

As for the BMW, I'm sorry, I have yet to see a "bobbed" post 1970 BMW that looks good.
Sorry, they just don't work. Very ungraceful, ugly even.

this two looks good to me

bmweuro · 05-02-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowbirdrs

Good job! not my cup of tea for a airhead but you did a good and a lot of work

this two looks good to me

I like anything that someone has put their heart and soul into. It might not be something I would own or ride but I can appreciate it for what it is.

chasbmw · 05-03-2012, 02:35 AM

The Kohl bobber is a work of art, the hard tail frame looks great and the workmanship is really good. The other bobbers on this page are a really odd mix, probarly because the constructors are going for a bobber look in the cheapest possible way. The bikes will be sold to some fashion victim for a serious price, who will pose around town until he gets bored with the bike and it gets forgotten at the back of the garage for the next 10 years.

Yet again with all specials, if the guy who made it is a real craftsman and he has thought the project through, then it is most likely to be a success, I don't really mind what sort of special it is, but if it is constructed well with skill then that floats my boat, if it works better on the road than the original, then it will really get my vote.

FUTURE · 05-03-2012, 02:49 AM

Love ya work mate. More I say more.....

FUTURE · 05-03-2012, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowbirdrs

Are there anymore photos of this one around???

oldroadie · 05-03-2012, 04:09 AM

Chris, I dig the crazy subframe but why don't you move the sigs to those abrupt ends? Nice fender, too....got a match for the front?

DiabloADV · 05-03-2012, 08:50 AM

I like it. Most airhead bobbers use a seat that's too narrow.

bmweuro · 05-03-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by oldroadie

Chris, I dig the crazy subframe but why don't you move the sigs to those abrupt ends? Nice fender, too....got a match for the front?

I'm sure the customer has some ideas for the ends and I'm not sure on the front fender. This was built from phone calls and emails to the customers specs who is on the other coast.

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Originally Posted by DiabloADV

I like it. Most airhead bobbers use a seat that's too narrow.

Thank you. I agree. I have a 40's Norton seat coming for the next one.

05-02-2012, 07:17 PM	#1
bmweuro ^OP Mad Scientist Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Chico, California Oddometer: 2,966	Another Boxer Bobber I am just finishing this up for a customer. More pictures Here The rear fender still needs to be shortened. __________________ BOXER Metal BMW Biker Scum BMW Mad Scientist! VBMWMO #7770, BMW MOA #48694 & Airhead BMW Club #600

05-02-2012, 07:22 PM	#2
One Less Harley OH.THAT'S GONNA HURT Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Oddometer: 3,814	looks like a T100C front fender......messes w/ me as I'm used to seeing that on the front of a bike. __________________ 2004 BMW R1150RS 1984 BMW R80G/S (wrenching index) 2003 Suzuki DRZ 400S (TAT Prep) One More DRZ does the TAT (Ride Report)

05-03-2012, 02:35 AM	#6
chasbmw Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Bath Uk Oddometer: 1,010	The Kohl bobber is a work of art, the hard tail frame looks great and the workmanship is really good. The other bobbers on this page are a really odd mix, probarly because the constructors are going for a bobber look in the cheapest possible way. The bikes will be sold to some fashion victim for a serious price, who will pose around town until he gets bored with the bike and it gets forgotten at the back of the garage for the next 10 years. Yet again with all specials, if the guy who made it is a real craftsman and he has thought the project through, then it is most likely to be a success, I don't really mind what sort of special it is, but if it is constructed well with skill then that floats my boat, if it works better on the road than the original, then it will really get my vote. __________________ Charles http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ps6e61ae2e.jpg R90s 1070 replica, R90/6 1971 Commando Fastback

05-03-2012, 02:49 AM	#7
FUTURE Left right out Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Exiled from Democratic Republic of Bingistan Oddometer: 738	Love ya work mate. More I say more..... __________________ Me WnRn blog.....http://rossmz.blogspot.com/ "el Lobo" 2002 1200 Bandit... For sale 1971 Honda CL450 being brat'ed/cafe raced. 2009 Triumph Speedmaster.

05-03-2012, 08:50 AM	#10
DiabloADV Semi-Occasional Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Nor Cal, USA Oddometer: 1,534	I like it. Most airhead bobbers use a seat that's too narrow. __________________ '74/'70 R98/6/GS Traveling Bike (construction under way) '91 Bill Holland Steel w/Dura Ace

05-03-2012, 04:09 AM	#9
oldroadie /5 dirt road wannabe Joined: Feb 2010 Location: North Alabama mountains Oddometer: 342	Chris, I dig the crazy subframe but why don't you move the sigs to those abrupt ends? Nice fender, too....got a match for the front?

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