Build: Softail Bobber

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• Apr 29, 2015

• #1

I'm calling this build a Bobber because it is mostly stock in appearance, semi-rat rattle-can paint, hot-rod sleeper. Brake upgrade to match performance, and suspension upgrade... want the over-all look to be an old guy riding an old school softail.

Frame delivered by Big (UPS) Brown:

KraftTech K15051: 1989 to 1999 softail style frame... 1-1/4" down-tubes, 30 degree rake, 0 stretch.

On the work cart: Test fitting swingarm.

Rolling chassis... almost:

Mock-up:

A little further along:

 

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• Apr 29, 2015

• #2

Barn fresh rattle-can Satin Black paint:

Moved inside, don't want the chickens roosting on my fresh paint:

Two days after paint:

S&S V111 Evo & Baker DD 5-speed... planned to let the paint cure for a week or so before installing engine, couldn't wait.

 

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• Apr 30, 2015

• #3

32 Amp Alternator:

Next... primary.

 

Hurco550

Keep er' Between the Ditches

DTT SUPPORTER

DTT BOTM WINNER

• Apr 30, 2015

• #4

I can dig it man. I'm in for the long run!

 

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• May 1, 2015

• #5

Primo Inner Primary:

 

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• May 2, 2015

• #6

Primo Belt-Drive Primary / GMA Shifter & Pegs:

 

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• May 6, 2015

• #7

Making progress, though it's hard to see:

Starter installed, lathe time required to establish proper clearance on the pinion gear. Sourced heim-joint for shift linkage, used a button head stainless bolt for clearance between shift and front cylinder. Sizing a stainless button head to mount speedo sensor to transmission... all the little things that go into fitting the puzzle together.

 

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• May 12, 2015

• #8

More of the little things:

Removed OEM chrome oil tank, replaced with Kraft Tech oil tank... soon to be Satin Black. Mounted jiffy-stand and mounted regulator to front of frame.

Kraft Tech top engine mount. Marine grade tinned wire ordered for wiring harness... will 5 colors be enough?

 

treitz

Over 1,000 Posts

• May 13, 2015

• #9

Wow... this will be a nice one.

 

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• May 17, 2015

• #10

Triple-tree, swingarm, tanks:

A few wires starting to appear... oil-filter mount installed.

 

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• May 19, 2015

• #11

Pulling string across backside of sprockets to verify/check alignment:

Rear wheel centered in frame, Jupiter aligns with Mars, (sprockets aligned) rear brake doesn't drag...

 

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• May 20, 2015

• #12

Satin Black fender, solo spring saddle, Progressive Series 422 Adjustable Shocks installed:

 

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• May 23, 2015

• #13

Rear wheel final fitting, spacers machined to length. 16" OEM HD "Conestoga" 9-spoke wheel, 11.5" OEM HD brake rotor, GMA rear 4-piston brake.

 

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• Jun 6, 2015

• #14

Almost a roller:

Final machining of front spacers, axle required a little lathe time. Next, mount rear tire... move project to shop.

 

whynot

~~~If it ain't raining, I'm riding~~{iii}?~~prost~

• Jun 6, 2015

• #15

WOW...................just..................WOW.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is all..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Hurco550

Keep er' Between the Ditches

DTT SUPPORTER

DTT BOTM WINNER

• Jun 6, 2015

• #16

budlite282 said:

WOW...................just..................WOW.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is all..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Click to expand...

+1

 

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• Jun 6, 2015

• #17

budlite282 said:

WOW...................just..................WOW.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is all..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Click to expand...

hurco550 said:

+1

Click to expand...

Thank-you... much appreciated!

 

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• Jun 11, 2015

• #18

Softail Bobber is a roller!

 

Hurco550

Keep er' Between the Ditches

DTT SUPPORTER

DTT BOTM WINNER

• Jun 11, 2015

• #19

That's gonna be a sharp lookin bike my friend!

 

roddenby51

No matter where ya' go, there ya' are...

• Jun 12, 2015

• #20

No longer confined indoors:

Handlebars are temporary, 26" MTB, necessary to navigate through doors and hallway.