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01-24-2008, 07:13 AM
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X-90 Bobber build
I figured that I would start a new thread to document the X-90 Bobber build. The major frame modifications are dictated by the new seat. The first seat that I received was very nice but way too big for the small frame. I just received the 2nd seat and the size looks a lot better for the bike. We should be able to get started next week. Start to finish, I estimate 250 hours to build the bike. Updates and photos to follow as the project progresses.
Our chief mechanic checked out the donor bike and feels that a mini street legal Bobber is feasable.  |
01-24-2008, 07:20 AM
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02-04-2008, 06:04 AM
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I finally have the bike in the shop. The seat, oil tank, coil, pipe, rear fender, tail light, and license bracket were removed. The frame cut and reweld will require a new oil tank and mounts since the original will be too big. I guess that the oil tank is as good of a place to start. I have some 3.5 inch tubing that should work fine for an oil tank.
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02-04-2008, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by x90rider
I finally have the bike in the shop. The seat, oil tank, coil, pipe, rear fender, tail light, and license bracket were removed. The frame cut and reweld will require a new oil tank and mounts since the original will be too big. I guess that the oil tank is as good of a place to start. I have some 3.5 inch tubing that should work fine for an oil tank.
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Awesome, but your pictures aren't showing. Must be some software issue not allowing them to post.... ... or something... Hmmmm...
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02-04-2008, 06:27 AM
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The frame was cut and new pieces of tubing and gussets tack welded. The seat was fitted and there is enough support for the rear suspension. I modified a stock license plate/taillight bracket. The lower half was cut away and the entire bracket was moved up so the bracket and license plate will clear the rear fender.
Last edited by x90rider : 02-05-2008 at 05:53 AM.
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02-05-2008, 06:57 AM
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The front forks are in bad shape. The hard chrome needs to be redone. It was cheaper to purchase a NOS Z-90 front end. I just need to cut the tubes down to fit the X-90.
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02-05-2008, 07:05 AM
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That's too cool! Have you considered slightly larger wheels?
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02-05-2008, 07:17 AM
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A larger wheel in the rear will not work due to clearance issues. I am using the stock wheels. They are getting black powder coated with red edges and a set of Continentals with big whitewalls. |
02-05-2008, 03:22 PM
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A larger wheel in the rear will not work due to clearance issues. I am using the stock wheels. They are getting black powder coated with red edges and a set of Continentals with big whitewalls. |
Sounds good to me. Can't wait to see the progress on it! |
02-05-2008, 05:23 PM
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Here are some bikes that I used for ideas.
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