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Hello from Pensacola Florida---- trying a bobber
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deadsled54
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PostPosted: December 2, 2008, 10:35 pm    Post subject: Hello from Pensacola Florida---- trying a bobber
So I finally got my bike a 1983 xs650 Heritage Special. The bike seems to be in good shape and runs pretty well. I have been silently reading these forums for months while i waited to get my bike. The plan is to build a relatively simple bobber since I dont have alot of experience with this. I am sure I will have some questions along the way.

Ben Allen

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PostPosted: December 2, 2008, 11:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Hello from Pensacola Florida---- trying a bobber
Welcome aboard, Ben. Interesting '83 there with the mags and dual discs.
Lots of things you can do to make them unique without cutting them up too bad.
Love my '83 www.650rider.com/index...pic&t=5392
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PostPosted: December 3, 2008, 2:39 am    Post subject: Re: Hello from Pensacola Florida---- trying a bobber
Welcome! Good looking ride you have there.
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PostPosted: December 3, 2008, 5:46 am    Post subject: Re: Hello from Pensacola Florida---- trying a bobber
well I cant say that it wont get cut up a little bit, from some pictures I have found I like the idea of extending the swing arm a little and keeping the shocks with a solo seat... lucky enough to have a shop to do this at and someone to help me... really I have spent months trying to figure out the exact modifications I want to make while looking at other peoples bikes..... when and if I figure out what they did maybe I can come close..
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PostPosted: December 3, 2008, 6:19 am    Post subject: Re: Hello from Pensacola Florida---- trying a bobber
Welcome and all the best with the project
But just one thing be aware of that cop? following you in the picture.

Hutzpah Wink
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PostPosted: December 3, 2008, 9:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Hello from Pensacola Florida---- trying a bobber
I wish I could come across a bike that looks as good as that one. Mine seem to come in pieces. Have fun.
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PostPosted: December 5, 2008, 7:30 am    Post subject: Re: Hello from Pensacola Florida---- trying a bobber
I will watch out for the cop car unfortunately it sits at my house..... I am enjoying riding this bike alot... I hate that I am soon to start the down time where I cant ride it... I could say that I could buy what I needed and do it in a month but I have a baby coming soon so I know better...
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PostPosted: December 5, 2008, 11:20 am    Post subject: Re: Hello from Pensacola Florida---- trying a bobber
Welcome & happy chopping. We'll help as we can.
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