Build: Softail Bobber

[roddenby51]

Forward controls gone... making the change to footboards. Headlight wiring complete, a little clean-up left on remaining wires. FXST length fork tubes installed, rubber gaiters installed, front fender installed, almost time for more road test.

[roddenby51]

Softail Bobber is back on the road again... time for more tests. Progress so far: more ground clearance = Jiffy Stand doesn't drag, wiring clean-up = no magic smoke escaped, footboards = comfort for my 14's.

[KevinN]

Looking good. I prefer foot boards and have them on three of my five bikes. I use the Fab Kevin adapter plates for the 2000 up softail brackets. The're available at almost all the swap meets and are pretty cheap. I especially like foot boards on my rigid as it allows me to brace for the big bumps a little better.

[roddenby51]

End of Summer... still T-shirt weather in North Florida, I just don't sweat while riding.

[roddenby51]

If you are interested in my Softail Bobber build, but don't want to wade through all the posts... this video is for you:

[Greasemonkeymick]

FWIW, I think it sits a lot better with the longer fork tubes, nice job.

[roddenby51]

FWIW, I think it sits a lot better with the longer fork tubes, nice job.

Thanks... I'm pleased with ride and handling with the longer fork tubes.

[roddenby51]

Brembo calipers milled and mounted... salvaged brake lines, to be replaced at a later date.

[roddenby51]

Saturday ride (14 November 2015) to Gibson Park @ Suwannee River... great North Florida riding weather. (68f / 20c)

[saorsa]

If you are interested in my Softail Bobber build, but don't want to wade through all the posts... this video is for you:

No, I love being able to take my time and read a completed build thread start to finish...one of the benefits from being a latecomer to the site. Very nice build.

[roddenby51]

No, I love being able to take my time and read a completed build thread start to finish...one of the benefits from being a latecomer to the site. Very nice build.

Thanks saorsa, I don't think this project will ever be finished, but it's definitely on the road. Plenty to do/change, nothing that keeps me from riding.

[billybiltit]

turned out a nice ride man,thanks for posting.

leon