Budget Bobber Build #15 | Bobbing or Cutting the Rear Fender or Mudguard on Virago XV250

[@bachmansgarage2593]

Not gonna lie I wasn't sure if I was gonna like the shape of that when I seen you start the cut but it does look really good on that bike, nice work dude🤙

[@gefrinjim6803]

Did my XV1100 yesterday. I fitted a second hand fender ( just in case lol ) Most 'difficult' part was getting the line right. Half a roll of masking tape and lots of sitting back looking at it I made the cut. Very happy with the result. Good to see you showed cleaning up the edges and protecting with paint too.

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate glad you liked the vid and maybe found it useful! Glad you nailed your fender cut! 👍😀

[@OldManTony]

You did that cut well. It’s a nerve wracking moment when you take to the grinder!

[@michaelsmith1094]

Wow ,super job. When I first gazed at your project I thought it was a 57 Sportster. You sure got some guts, I want to do it, and you and a couple of other fellows that have done it sure make it look easy.

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate! I have had a 69 xlch sportster and it was a beautiful bike so if Gilby looks like that I'm happy! It's easy mate nothing you do on a bike wrong can't be fixed!!

[@Alaskandualsport]

hey buddy nice looking bobber,,great work on the fender ride safe my motorcycle brother,,,liked(thumbs up)

[@iRidetas]

+Alaskan dual sport thanks mate im happy with how it came out. Its a fun little bike to work on! 😁

[@scousered100]

Kudos for having a vision and having a crack mate!

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate!

[@mikelowry9435]

Pretty awesome job. Wish I was handy like that, I'd love to do my rear fender exactly like that too!

[@iRidetas]

Easy job! You should go for it mate!

[@mikelowry9435]

@@iRidetas would love to but I lack the tools... might look into it thou. Appreciate the reply brother

[@iRidetas]

That is a $29 grinder from super cheap auto or Bunnings! Don't think you've gotta have the best bro I've done all my bikes with hand tools! The worst that happens is you screw up and have a second go shorter or you go to the wreakers to buy another guard! Everything can be fixed man! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mikelowry9435]

@@iRidetas yeah that's super cheap, I can def swing that. I'm not so worried about the tools as much as I am about the cutting line on the fender. I think I'll have a tough time with that cut and making it even.

[@leerobinson3135]

@@mikelowry9435 dude, did you ever do it??

[@tacticalgoofball]

This is soo cool, gives me the courage to do it myself ! Hopefully I get the line as good as you 🤞🏽

[@iRidetas]

Go for it mate!

[@SNAKE_PLISSKEN1979]

Nice little bike build! Carry on brother!

[@iRidetas]

Thanks man!

[@99sflores]

That looks really good and easy!

[@iRidetas]

Thanks and yes no challenge at all

[@jayteesgear]

Good edits and I dig the look. I think i’ll do that to my Shadow

[@iRidetas]

Cheers mate!

[@Ben7Seven]

Nice work mate!

[@iRidetas]

Cheers

[@roverchap]

I think you got it 'bob on' - looks really cool.

[@iRidetas]

😂 thanks mate appreciate it!

[@scottsoos1294]

Great work brotha

[@iRidetas]

Thanks

[@sun6v546]

U R a champion , Mite ..... Love you brother..... love my Rebel and your Rebel Bobber too..... :)

[@iRidetas]

Cheers. Its actually a virago 250 but cheers

[@rezeerhonor2792]

Looks good mate!

[@iRidetas]

Cheers

[@BigBadWolfMoto]

Looks awesome!!! Great cut! Great job mate!

[@iRidetas]

+BigBadWolfMoto thanks mate. I was happy with the line i made and the angle of the cut. I think it worked out well!

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

I think it looks more like a 10 o'clock cut LOL. That loos totally awesome mate!

[@iRidetas]

+vac0002 lol lets call it 10.30!!! 😜 cheers!

[@zzz8596]

Any idea what oclock is legal in Queensland , I'm doing mine soon , don't want to draw too much attention Coz I got a car tyre on the back too

[@iRidetas]

Mate i dont sorry! Im no help but good luck with it!

[@larespuertorico]

Looks great

[@iRidetas]

Cheers

[@WinterMotors]

Nice one, mate! I am thinking about chopping the fender on my Triumph like that as well, but not sure if i have the confidence yet xD

[@iRidetas]

Awesome. Go for it mate! Triumphs look great with bobbed guards!

[@WinterMotors]

@@iRidetas I knows it's just a scary thing to do.. but it pays off I guess :D

[@iRidetas]

For sure! It's hard to take a angle grinder to a perfectly good bike. But pay off is worth it for sure

[@erwin4501]

Superb !!

[@tinrat-n-teet]

Hairdryer and a thick guitar pick works great to remove decals

[@iRidetas]

THE BOSS great idea mate! Thanks!

[@Nightelfmusic]

How glam guitarists remove stickers😂

[@garnstone]

Nice bro. Im gonna do my vtx 1800c the same way

[@iRidetas]

Thanks good luck with it!

[@Guvna947]

Dam good, I really like how this is going

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate PLENTY more episodes from there!!

[@MrMeedy]

That look awesome Thanks for the video.

[@iRidetas]

No worries mate!

[@Doticaster]

Another Coolio transformation mate✊

[@iRidetas]

Thanks doti its coming on now! 😁

[@ajose223w3]

Looks good to me

[@iRidetas]

Thanks!

[@LOZBRY]

Looks great mate im just starting a 1978 cx500 so im going to do same on the front fender back one is going ,,just one thing get a gard on grinder i seen my mate loose 2 finngers cos no gard not worth it bud loz uk

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate. Ohs is not my strong point with the grinder! Good luck with your cx500 man!

[@zzz8596]

Great video , what did you use to paint on after under the cut and why, thanks again

[@02bigkev]

I like the look. very nice.

[@iRidetas]

+02bigkev thank you Kev im really happy with how its coming out! 😁

[@edwinmendija8087]

Use a hair dryer to soften those stickers then easily peel off

[@BikerBits]

Great job mate and looks Awesome! :-)

[@iRidetas]

+Biker Bits Thanks im very happy with it! 😁

[@TheRealPervySage]

That looks surprisingly good nice work. Thanks for the video.

[@iRidetas]

No worries

[@glenmaher438]

What about the overspray on the concrete mate, my missus would kill me.....😁

[@iRidetas]

Hahaha true but the secret weapon here is im building this for my wife....so she over looks the over spray.....😉 wink

[@andyhermanns4228]

Nice cutting job. I plan to do the same on my Sportster. Where are you putting your plate and brake light at? I picked up a side mount plate with a brake light mounted to it.

[@iRidetas]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/anbWiIBrodugjsU #17 rear plate! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6ubq6iPZcd2f8k #40 side mont plate

[@AP-wu1rv]

I want a yamaha bolt r spec and I might just cut the stock fender too

[@iRidetas]

Bolt has metal fenders for just that reason

[@gasolinescream3588]

Great bike dude. Next time with decals heat with a hair dryer first. That way they peel off easier and don’t tear so much.

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate, great tip cheers! 😀

[@gasolinescream3588]

No problem fella, also works on those tank badges. I’m in UK now but lived in Oz for 10 years. Friend of mine moved to Taz to work for Windscreen company and think he started up a boat yard and his folks a small hotel. His names Matt Chapman, great guy.

[@iRidetas]

Haha Tasmania is a small place it would suprise me if i knew him!!!! It is motorcycle riding heaven ol Taz!

[@Butcherbirdwoodworking]

iRidetas just another tip. Use a heat gun or hair dryer like he said but then use really strong fishing line and run it behind the badges. They'll cut right off there without marking the paint at all. It's a trick my dad showed me years ago and it's never failed.

[@iRidetas]

Fishing line sounds like a winner. Thanks mate! 😀

[@robsim4692]

Well right 4 the problem in plain sight on the fender itself, it says Yamaha rather than Ducati

[@iRidetas]

Haha 🤣 that wasnt the brand i was expecting you to say as i started reading that comment!! You have great taste!

[@bh5121]

Good job.

[@iRidetas]

Thanks!

[@MujoNovak]

Nice!

[@iRidetas]

Thanks

[@IronBodyMartialArts]

Cool

[@iRidetas]

Thanks

[@november8039]

Seriously cool video

[@iRidetas]

Thanks 🙂

[@ritchiemeza]

What kind of discs did you use on the angle grinder? looks great

[@iRidetas]

Normal off the shelf cutting disc. Nothing fancy or unusual!

[@ritchiemeza]

iRidetas thanks for the quick reply. I’m gonna try this out tomorrow morning 🤞🏽

[@iRidetas]

Good luck, it's an easy job!

[@theodorsundin7080]

good job manm im avbout to do the same to my honda shadow! is your fender mad of some sort of plate or is it plastic?

[@iRidetas]

Steel if yours is plastic it can be done watch this video I did kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGOTlYBsr5ejhdU

[@theodorsundin7080]

@@iRidetas thanks man 👍🏻

[@raider8]

cool bike! 🤙

[@iRidetas]

+raider8 Thanks mate!

[@Ladosligese]

Tas got a tip for ya :) .. yet again ofc haha .. IF u wanna remove markings like that ..wich you where using a razorblade for .. try using a heat gun .. heat it up slowly .. then it will lift right off :)

[@iRidetas]

Yeah thanks! and thanks to the 40 others who left the comment 😜😜😜

[@2991jr]

Hi, I want to cut the rear fender on my honda rebel 500 2018, i just want to know if this could be dangerous or not because i use the rear seat once in a while

[@iRidetas]

What is "safe" is purely up to you mate

[@2991jr]

@@iRidetas hey, how are you doing my friend, thanks for answer. I use the passenger seat once in a while so i mean if i cut the fender, could it lose structural strength? Because it has a bracket too.

[@MrFalloffalot]

Nice Job iRide. An official bobber it is now too. Sooo, what u bringing in march? I now have a Huuuuuuge garage/workshop to park ya Bike in. (spoiler alert for upcoming vid) Have a great day & RSOT >:)

[@iRidetas]

+MrFalloffalot CrashTestDummy TV lol yup gilby is a bobber now fof sure! Im actually flying across 😕 so unfortunately no bikes but im keen to catch up if you can handle meeting up with a muppet on public transport or borrowing his parents car!!! Ooo new shed sounds awesome. Looking forward to that video! :)

[@davemilbourne7761]

You guys have fender requirements down under???

[@iRidetas]

Yeah strict fender requirements unfortunately! And its very wet where i live!

[@AP-wu1rv]

Definitely needs a wider tire no in the rear like 180

[@iRidetas]

Yeah, naaah

[@HrPaschulke1337]

What are the colors for the fender? i do have the exact same bike. would be nice to know!

[@iRidetas]

Google for the year model paint code!

[@adrian9046]

Hi! You maybe remember a color code of paint then you use?

[@iRidetas]

Nope sorry

[@manuhonkanen2111]

Who is this Bob that everyone keeps talking about?

[@beardedmtbboy1676]

Can you add a link for the number plate holder/rear light

[@iRidetas]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/anbWiIBrodugjsU

[@RM2k3-GRP]

2:51 if that rear turn singnal could talk it would be sh*tting its pants :')))) Nice work, anyway! I personally prefere no rear fender at all on a bobber but that's just me, and besides I remember you saying it's not "cop friendly" in australia. It's still pretty awesome nonetheless

[@iRidetas]

+Ghost Rider Production thanks mate i was happy how it turned out and its all but cop friendly which is a win! Got a little close to that indicator!

[@daveyspider]

hi can you or any one els tell me what the rods are instead of the shocks please.

[@iRidetas]

Hardtail struts

[@katsugi183]

Awesome DIY ^^V

[@iRidetas]

Keith Wong thank you. Im really happy with how it is coming on! 😁

[@lazyboyRider]

let me know when you got some spare parts you can send my way 😂😂😂

[@iRidetas]

+lazy boy Rider lol sure theres half a guard on the garage floor you can have!! 😜

[@1980andres]

Well shit, guess I'm chopping mines soon

[@iRidetas]

Go for it mate. Piss easy!

[@MrDjig92]

Hope u cleared it can’t watch u cut towards yourself anymore

[@iRidetas]

Thanks for the tip mate, not sure how i made it to 40 without the youtube safety crew!!!! 😜😜 cheers

[@MrDjig92]

iRidetas Yea wish i got here sooner i could have been the youtube shed crew too before you cut your hand in the “shed”

[@Raining_H]

Youd have been smart to get a side mount for the license plate

[@iRidetas]

Keep watching the series

[@notoriouscowboy9773]

👀 As long as u cut it then its fine ..Not cutting it and its not a bobber..once u cut it ..Its a Bobber fuck anyone else opinion

[@kick1574]

Anyway, you can comment me back I want to Bob mine, but still keep the rigidity to have someone on the back I live in shitty California

[@iRidetas]

If you cut back to where the under fender stops you shouldnt loose any rigidity matw!

[@Nightelfmusic]

A real bobber has no guards. Aussie laws suck, look suck tho bruh

[@iRidetas]

Yup Australian laws are too strict. Its very wet where i live so i wouldnt be running it with no guards anyway but a little shorter would be cool

[@Nightelfmusic]

iRidetas I get it though, it stops it chewing your balls of if you hit a hard bump😂, I'm guessing the guys who made the law had it happen to them, most politicians have no balls😂

[@danksouls8361]

i wouldnt reccomend this for anything that has a paintjob. The finishing will most of the time look terrible.

[@iRidetas]

+Dank Souls Ive never had any trouble on the guards ive cut!?