Bobber

Buy Bobber in Portugal

Bobber motorcycle - is a specific bike concept that involves maximum simplification or complete removal of the front and rear fenders. The trend for such bikes in Portugal has recently gained popularity. Much of this is due to the cost of such 'tuning,' but with the necessary skills and materials, it is a completely achievable task.

Distinctive features of a bobber motorcycle

• Exclusion of unnecessary details that have no functional load.
• Double girder or springer-type fork. It is reliable in operation, easy to manufacture, and easy to maintain. This fork has a lever system and resilient spring elements. The rigid and lightweight construction is easy to lubricate and adjust.
• Characteristically low and wide handlebars for smooth riding on uneven roads.
• As a base for a bobber, a frame from a motorcycle with a large rake is most often used.
• Chain drive.
• A drum brake is installed on the rear wheel.
• Front and rear wheels are often of the same size and quite wide. In case of rear tire wear, it is often simply swapped with the front one and continues to be used.
• The seat is made single and spring-loaded.

Customizing a Bobber by Yourself

Usually, foreign bikes (Yamaha, Honda) or domestic bikes (Izh, Ural, Dnepr) are used for making this type of motorcycle. The fuel tank, seat, battery, and headlights are typically changed. Lighter elements are chosen as replacements. It is not possible to completely remove them since a Dnepr bobber cannot be used for riding without them. At this stage, the main task of 'tuning' is to reduce the weight of the future Bobber without losing its main technical and riding characteristics.

During the modification process, you can completely remove: the horn, windshield, front brake, front fender, mechanical devices such as a speedometer and tachometer, rear suspension, and protective elements. In addition, unnecessary mounts can be removed at your discretion, which do not have a significant impact on the bike's riding quality.

The exhaust pipe noticeably shortens, as well as the rear fender and the bobber motorcycle frame. The headlight is measured from a smaller size to another. A straight rod is usually used as a handlebar. The engine is usually not touched.

Seat

The seat is made of leather, for one person, and is as flat as possible on springs. It is simply called a 'muffin.' Often, it can be stylized with painting or embroidery. This seat does not stand out for its particular comfort.

The process of making a seat usually includes 2 stages - first, a metal base is cut out, then the leather is processed to give it a neat appearance.

Frame

For the manufacture of this element, modern lightweight alloys, steel, or aluminum are best suited, which makes the motorcycle bobber have better speed characteristics and higher strength in falls. The cost of a frame made of lightweight alloys is quite high, but at the same time, the handling characteristics noticeably improve.

Fuel Tank

Since a voluminous fuel tank is a significant weight, it is made small and narrowed. Tanks with a capacity of 7-12 liters are usually used for this style.

Cost of Making a Bobber Motorcycle

Special attention should be paid to the development of the project and design of such a motorcycle. Often, due to miscalculations at this stage, the custom bike does not turn out to be too harmonious. The most challenging part of the assembly is selecting wheels and working with the frame. A complete bobber can be assembled in one season in your own garage. On average, building a custom bike takes from 20,000 hryvnias.

The cost of 'tuning' will, of course, be noticeably higher if you buy some parts because ready-made elements for making a bobber are usually quite expensive. Moreover, finding a universal part that fits your case is very problematic. Therefore, you can find buy a bobber in Ukraine in our catalog, where ready-made models for fans of this style are presented.