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Dad's softail, drop seat bobber
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scotts Full Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2007 Posts: 689 Location: Rock Hill, SC
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Posted: August 25, 2009, 1:30 pm Post subject: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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Some of you may remember that my Pop and I picked up a truckload full of XS stuff a couple of months ago. I saved the '75 from being chopped up (and will restore it soon), but Dad did keep the titled frame, among other stuff.
He's been working on it like a man possessed. Usually, we do our projects together. My work schedule has been insane this year, so when I stopped by today to see what he's been up to, I was blown away. This is gonna be one cool ride.
Almost immediately, he starting hacking on the frame.
The first attempt at the rear loop didn't turn out too well. It was too low and would've interfered with the rear tire/fender.
He did gusset the front down tubes...
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scotts Full Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2007 Posts: 689 Location: Rock Hill, SC
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Posted: August 25, 2009, 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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This is the second attempt at the seat/frame loop. Looks much better, IMO.
And here's the pattern for the seat pan. Plans call for a thinly padded leather seat.
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: August 25, 2009, 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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Some of the elctronics and the battery will be mounted underneath the seat.
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: August 25, 2009, 1:40 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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The shocks will be leaned forward; most likely stock length. Here, you can also see the plans for the paint/polish detail on the wheels.
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: August 25, 2009, 1:42 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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I found this sweet Wassell style, deep tunnel tank on ebay for him. It's really cool and came with that nifty paint job. It had been in storage for over 25 years. We polished it up and buffed it out and will use it just like this. Well, maybe a few thin pinstripe accents in gold or brown or something.
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: August 25, 2009, 1:44 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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If you look closely at the neck, you can see how the coil will be mounted.
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: August 25, 2009, 1:45 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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An overall view, so far...
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: August 25, 2009, 1:47 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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I'm not so sure about the rear fender. Think it might be too wide for the thinner, 18" shouldered wheels?
We picked up a rear fender from a Husqvarna dirt bike that's thinner, but Dad likes this one so far. It he runs it, plans are to wrap it with a strip of matching seat leather running down the center.
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QuarterHorse Full Member
Joined: Aug 23, 2009 Posts: 24 Location: Altoona, Iowa
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Posted: August 25, 2009, 5:48 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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Looks good so far. I think I'd go opposite though and instead of finding a thinner fender, going with a fatter tire. I think the shocks are giving you a wide look in the back and it would look best with a fatter tire. Just my opinion though, cool either way.
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: August 25, 2009, 6:40 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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I hafta say, the fender is just sitting on the tire in that pic. It will be lifted up a tad and bobbed forward. He's going up one size on the tire, but you just can't them quite as wide on those early rims like you can on the later 16 inch wheels.
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: September 13, 2009, 4:50 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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Some updates:
The frame is done. The shock towers were adjusted, all mounting tabs fabbed and welded, a coat of primer and some fresh black paint.
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: September 13, 2009, 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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Wheels all done. Polished brake hub, satin finish lips, gloss black inners and spokes.
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: September 13, 2009, 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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Installed the front end and made it a roller. Here it is mocked up with the seat pan, fender, tail light, etc. The headlight and speedo are mounted, too.
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: September 13, 2009, 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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Two more views....
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: September 13, 2009, 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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Who knew a Schwinn could look this cool?
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tito650 Full Member
Joined: Dec 20, 2008 Posts: 200 Location: pennsylvania
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Posted: September 13, 2009, 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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looks great man ! and some major kudos on not being a leming and using a sportster tank ! luv the tank keep up the good work
remember every one to think outside the box . u must first pull ur head out of one .
and yes i'm still alive and workin on the bike haha
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MAXIM Full Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2009 Posts: 11 Location: Delta, BC
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Posted: September 13, 2009, 11:39 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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ALL I see is, CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN. Really sweet to see a project come along and look that good, congrats.
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MAXIM Full Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2009 Posts: 11 Location: Delta, BC
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Posted: September 13, 2009, 11:39 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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ALL I see is, CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN. Really sweet to see a project come along and look that good, congrats.
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blackwidow Full Member
Joined: Apr 11, 2009 Posts: 394 Location: Colorado
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Posted: September 14, 2009, 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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Looks nice
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:49 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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It's been a while since I updated, but Dad's been slaving away at his project.
We mounted the rear fender, engine and shocks and actually put it on the ground. That's when we found out the rear wheel was rubbing the battery box AND the rear fender. Some minor surgery on the battery box and some longer "struts" for the rear fender solved that problem.
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:53 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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A sneak preview of the Mukini's on angled manifolds.
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:55 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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And MAN! Do I love this exhaust!
I was gonna use it on my Brat Style bike, but this build just screams for it. Dad had some extensions with a mild kick-up made. I'll get some pics of the full length system later.
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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Moving the rear fender and battery box required a mild modification to the seat. He's already dropped the pan off with our leather guy. Hope to have it back soon.
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scotts Full Member
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Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
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To make room under the tank for all the wiring, he welded on a small piece of box tubing. To that, he added a small section of round tube to hold the 1-2 cable connector for the carbs.
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