Recent content by jochicos

Oh yeah. Considering I had fierce competition. Harleys', Triumphs, and big dollar choppers. I wasn't expecting anything, but it was nice recognition. After a fully year's work I must say it was well worth it. I hope to see more people building up these smaller engine bobbers.

Finally finished and got a chance to enter it in the biker build off class. Got a runner up prize. Now im just waiting for spring. Cant wait to rider her. ;D

Any criticism is appreciated. This was my first build and its tough to get rite the first time. I lowered it just to see how it would look, but I leaving 3 1/2 inch travel, just because its already a rigid frame. Im actually going to polish the whole frame, forks, tank, pedal assembly and seat...

Re: XS 400 Bobber Build. Getting ready for the January show Here are some more up to date pics with a bigger front wheel, and new bar. The forks aren't cut down to size yet. And I still cant decide on the combination for the bike. Frame is going Gloss Black, but the wheels and seat can't...

This was a barn find in October of 09, start building in November. Almost done in January and then laxed up until now. I HAVE ONE QUESTION? What sort of stuff are you guys using to clean and coat your tanks? Im getting mixed messages. The tank has a bit of surface rust on the inside, but I...

Thanks to this sites info and pics, it inspired me to build this one. IT started out as a XS 400 field bike with nothing but motor and frame with a lawn tractor tank. Six months later and it actually looks like something. It should be ready for August.

The seat pan is being held up by a leaf spring. I used to U clamps to hold the leaf on the neck of the frame underneath the gas tank. And the seat pan is bolted down by flat head allen screws. Seat looks cool, cause it looks like its just hovering and very comfortable too. Bike fits me like a...

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hey everyone. i just wanted some input on some colour combos including wheels. Im thinking Champagne gold, or Mint Green. Anything is appreciated including pics. Im completely colour blind. CHEERS