My first hard tail bobber build: 1974 CB200

Well, I figured I'd give it a shot. The bike was free and the motor was frozen. New rings on the way from Canada for the motor. I think I'll do a tribute to dirt with this project and make it a dirt bike, road bike hybrid. Here's what I got so far. I think I'll be using the tank as is. It's a little rat but I like it.



The chopping process

Cool man... Keep the updates coming. Im really interested in how your going to hardtail this.

I like where your going with the center section, nice and strong! Is that a fire barrel in your garage?

Yep, looking forward to the progress.

Thanks guys. It's gonna be interesting. My thoughts are a 2000 and newer Suzuki RM85 front end (inverted forks, disk brakes, nice and strong), strech the frame 3 or 4 inches, drop it a couple. Trials tire in rear and knobby in front. HID offroad style headlight. Here is my inspiration for the build and the front end I'll be using.








And no that's not a burn barrel. It's an outdoor fireplace. Keeps the shop nice and warm during these cold Oregon winters.

Hey mate,

Was this build completed?

Very interested in seeing more progress shots.

Cheers

Luke