Who cared about the women anyway in the late 50's and early 60's? They were lucky to be allowe on the motorcycle to begin with (or at least that was the attitude of many bikers). We can also note that the original hardtails had spring mounted solo seats and to take their girlfriends on rides the bikers simple added a "butt-pad" to the rear fender giving the women a kidney busting ride while the rider still retained the spring mounted rider seat. We can also toss in the early Hondas that also hit the US market with the 305 and 450 Hondas being chopped and converted into bobbers and early choppers.īy the 1960's virtually all motorcycles were swing-arms but the earlier style of the rigid prevailed and many removed the swing-arms and welded a hardtail onto their motorcycles. The 650 Triumph Bonneville was arguably second only to Harley during this era of bobbers and early choppers.
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The earlier Sportsters tended to be favored because they could be purchased used for less.īy the 1960's the British invasion of Nortons, BSA, Vincent, and Truimph was in full swing and these are also converted into bobbers. In 1957 Harley introduced the Sportster first as an 883cc and then as a 1000cc motorcycle and these soon became a favorite of the bobber builders because of the integrated engine/transmission. Harleys were the favorite simply because there were a lot more of them around at the end of WW II. The Scout and WLA Harley were both 45 cid (740cc) engines while the Chief used a 1200cc (79 cid) engine. Both of these had rigid frames while the Indian used a girder front fork and the Harley used a springer. I'm referring to the post WW II bobbers up to 1970 which also included the very first choppers that didn't really make an appearance until about 1968.Īs WW II came to an end the dominate American made motorcycles that established the bobber style were the 1930's Indian Scout and Chief along with the WW II WLA Harley Davidson that was available as war surplus by the tens of thousands. Classic trucks, tc.Let me begin by defining "old school" because that's the criteria being addressed. The only trades I'd be interested in are hot rods pre 1955. I can deliver locally for an agreed upon fee ONCE THE BIKE IS PAID FOR!! Shipping is up to the buyer (google Keyboard Shipping Co or arrange something else) but I'll help as best I can. I have 6 other bikes so its time to move on. Gets tons of thumbs up and always draws a crowd. The bike is currently insured with Progressive Insurance and the policy is based on a HD, OT as a special construction. PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING!!!!!!!!!! Im just thinning the bike herd.Ī NON REFUNDABLE (unless the bike blows up before you pick it up, r something to that effect) deposit of $200 via PayPal is due upon auction end. The parts alone are well worth more than what I am asking. Lots of quality parts including:- STD cases- S&S dual plug heads (only running 1 set of plugs now)- new S&S Super E car, unning a 29.5 / 70 combo- 4 speed transmission- newly installed upsept pipes (winning bidder gets the straight drag pipes as well)- Harley Davidson OEM mid 1990s Springer (rides great!!)- HD 21 wheel (needs the caliper and the rotor) and tire should be replaced- Juice Drum 16 rear wheel with new Kelsey style master cyl, tops pretty well actually.- Wassell tank custom painted, ual petcocks (use 1 as reserve)- Vintage stainless buckhorns- aftermarket headlight- Primo 1.5 in belt w/ 5 finger clutch, ewplates- chrome 7 metal west rear fender- hand-bent sissy (have a nice 4 foot chrome one for sale for an extra $300)- Paughco frame- Dynatek electronic ignition, tarts 1-2 kicks cold, when warm The bike is titled in my name as a 1980 Harley Davidson FX Low Rider by the State of Massachusetts.
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