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16 Feb 2012 10:12 #504381 by Zbram
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Hey people. Just about to start my (sprung) bobber project on my 79 z1000ST. Just putting the feelers out for ideas, thoughts on which way to go. Things I'm wondering are- should I keep the shaft? Should I get a bolt on hard tail? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

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16 Feb 2012 10:27 #504383 by Jdee
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I would say that depends. I'm doing my first bobber project and didn't go to a full hardtail. Instead, I'm installing tie-rods and a springer seat.

Full hardtail is a matter of whether or not you have the ability to get it done right. I don't have the space or tools yet. So, I'm glad I choose not to go that route. Plus, is making the project go faster and allowing me to upgrade some other stuff like controls and other body work since my budget stays the same.

Just some thoughts though.
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16 Feb 2012 10:31 #504384 by Zbram
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yeah, i think i might just angle the springs in for now, take off the ass end and whack on a sporty tank just to get started..

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16 Feb 2012 19:43 #504458 by Ogcoda
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So, it kinda comes down to what kinda riding your planing on doing. My Bobber is going to be my cruzer that I mob to the skatepark on and even a long trip or two. I say if your going to build a bobber go all the way man.

Here is a picture of my 78 kz1000 bobber still in the works.

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16 Feb 2012 22:09 #504489 by Zbram
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what tank is that bro?

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16 Feb 2012 22:13 #504490 by Ogcoda
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Its an LX sportster

1978 kz1000 Bobber
2006 MazdaSpeed6

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17 Feb 2012 12:06 #504591 by 531blackbanshee
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nice lil rigid you have there ogcoda.

you should post some more pics of it.

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21 Feb 2012 12:42 #505469 by Jdee
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yeah ogcoda,

like leon said, nice bike. very much what i'd like to have/do but the full hardtail conversion can be a bit much when you're first starting out. but that looks great. more pics?

what kinda bars are those by the way?

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21 Feb 2012 18:08 #505516 by HenkN
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Ogcoda wrote: So, it kinda comes down to what kinda riding your planing on doing. My Bobber is going to be my cruzer that I mob to the skatepark on and even a long trip or two. I say if your going to build a bobber go all the way man.

Here is a picture of my 78 kz1000 bobber still in the works.



Very nice bike! Love it!

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27 Feb 2012 01:19 #506621 by xbmxxx
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I messed with a few different ideas on my 750 before I just bit the bullet and went all out rigid. Search around for a local shop to do the install and find a nice universal kit like the tcbros. I messed up and ordered one for an xs instead of the universal, but the shop was still able to make it work.


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