Build Your Own EPIC Bobber for around $4000

[@MOTOPILOT6]

Hey Crew. SAVE BIG MONEY on riding apparel and bike parts using the links in the description.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

Hey looking at building a first bike or maybe a second bike with a sports bike as a first. Kinda want a harley engine built up but expensive. And also insurance would be killer. What's a starter recommendation for a drive train.

[@88rickM]

What kind of sunglasses are you wearing in this video?

[@joshuataft5541]

I have no experience in building but I would love to buy a bober for 6too 8 thousand bucks..I was in a wreck and because of injuries I need forward controls and I'm in my 30s now so a harly style bike is what I probably need..I love bikes and cant go without one.. i dream of a simple cool bobber to cruizeon i got a damn scooter this year hattoseeificoyld ride with my messed up left leg and honestly if I dared..so nxt spring I'm gna have to find a bike that can actually keep up with traffic sorry forte long reply. I'm hat exited to be back on the road

[@joshuataft5541]

Man now I can dream on...work of art.iwish I could build ..so awsome

[@prestcoldandy910]

Would that bike be for sale ?

[@emudshit]

i found 1999 honda shadow 600 for 800 usd, removed the decal of the tank by sanding down and then repainting, I repainted the frame and removed all rust, put about 20 hours into restoring it, installed custom indicators and levers, total was 1000 usd so 800 usd for bike and 200 for parts and restore and its now the best bike ive owned, have a few panigales and this is now my daily, love it

[@thejerseyj9422]

People with a gift such as yours may not realize how amazing this all seems to most of us. I have the eye to appreciate the hell out of this gorgeous machine. I'm glad I have at least that !

[@NHEFF09]

i totally agree

[@twofour9515]

sometimes i doubt myself then i look at my hands in amazement

[@kevinbacon8716]

This bike is absolutely killer and a big motivation for me to get back in the garage. Time to stop dreaming and start doing.

[@fariasnicolas4184]

And...?

[@johnalbright8093]

Yes ya can do it! I built my HD Rigid Evo. All new parts sourced online from various vendors and Ebay put her together in my bedroom (ok I was single then lol) had her inspected for the title/tag for $6312.00 Total and I built new no donor bike. I started with the motor cases and went from there. Ordered a new part every payday and insured I got the scoot I saw in my head. 89" Harley Evolution Big Twin 10:5:1 comp. motor with a decent cam running through a 6 spd tranny in a rigid frame. quick fast and maneuverable for city traffic. Do the work yourself with all the info available online and youtube aint nothing ya cant do with a little patience and practice. Hell I even learned how to weld during this build. Been riding this bike since '08 daily rider don't own a car don't want one

[@johnalbright8093]

@@SP2X1369 Good looking scoot Bro. That's what I'm talking about, back in the day we had to make our stuff work. Ya couldn't go online and get nothing. Ya made it or yer Bros made it.

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

@@SP2X1369 badass pic man. Holy shit

[@playssmart2286]

You are a bad man lemme tell you

[@theejoeylee]

That's so bada$$. I love budget builds. This was in my recommend for some reason. I've never even ridden a motorcycle and I'm 40 & from the Midwest. I still love it man.

[@theejoeylee]

@Heywood Jablowme So needing an artificial ACL in my Left knee, preventing me from shifting....(I did ride ATVs..) Is GhAyyy?? Real intelligent.

[@geeeee8268]

Memo to myself: quit watching youtube videos, sign up for welding class.

[@JacobPrince12]

Don't sign up for a welding class. Buy a welder, and learn yourself. KZbin has a guide for everything. I bought a super cheap welder and built my bobber with almost no practice LMFAO. A lot of grinding, but it turned out nice.

[@johnnylopez6825]

👍🏻

[@geeeee8268]

@@JacobPrince12 I tried. I bought gasless welder. I guess the key to it is very thorough metal prep :) cheers.

[@jaybee2869]

Weld with almost no practice? Yikes. As a welder of 10 years I'll say hope you don't end up all over the pavement

[@AutodidactEngineer]

@@JacobPrince12 you need the papers bud IF YOU WANT TO HET A JOB A EARN A LIVING!!

[@matthewsleva6813]

This is exactly what I'm looking to do a real bobber! Most of us are looking for the OC over inflated price point. Great job again.👍🏼🌞👍🏼

[@etubens124]

I totally agree. You are in a class by yourself. Thank you for giving me the imagination to take some of your ideas and come up with my own. Priceless

[@joeanon5788]

In 2024 I bought a Kawasaki 1600 cc Vulcan Nomad bagger with 30K miles, 2 owner garaged, for $3250. Looks great, sounds great, runs great. Love it, came with Vance and Hines Pipes and Mustang seat.

[@balajiiyengar4]

I watched this video multiple times but still watching again yet feeling happy, i live in India where we dont have great bikes, stupid industry has useless bikes. I wish i could have one of this kind. Great inspiration, lovely bike.

[@joshmyers4337]

By far one of the nicest builds I have seen awesome job

[@williamhancock9345]

Had a low point in my life five years ago cost me everything. Lost my lil ironhead but its time to get back in the wind mind and body are clean and sober now so its now time for my soul.

[@duanegorham2018]

Seriously impressive. Very talented artist to take a bike like that and come up with this Custom Bobber. So clean.

[@diamondalexander5777]

It's blessing to have one of those bike been a. Dream even building one

[@1000pppito]

Amazing work 👏, after looking at this video I purchased a 1987 shadow 700, can't wait to see how it comes out. pray for me 🙏

[@Dadmoves49]

Vanilla Ice at it again I had no idea he built motorcycles. Glad to see him still doing things 👍🏼

[@SgtBrewdawg]

Absolutely beautiful build! Thanks for sharing, insight and inspiration. This looks like a $20k + machine! 👍👍👍👍

[@tonyrobertson9452]

Awesome Bike, I'm gonna try to do my first build when I save my money , got Covid been outta work in and outta hospital , been ruff. Glad you told me about Tucker I'll gat my parts there when I start.

[@hootertexas9711]

Well who is this Tucker character? Sounds like a damn good friend!

[@thebluntandonly]

I bobbed a VLX600 back in like 2011. I got rear ended at some rail road tracks and the only way to salvage was to cut the rear sub frame off. I got a VTX1300 that I have sitting in my garage but the problem is I tried to put a new air intake on, switched a jet, needle and messed with the A/F mix set screw and now I can't get it to run right even after reverting back. The other problem is that I have a 2020 HD Deluxe sitting next to it that is nearly 1800cc so I am actually hoping to get this VTX out my garage and hoping someone like you that wants to tinker will take it.

[@keithtomczyk4730]

My cancer may be back after two and a half years N. E. D. . If it's back and advanced. I want to put together a bobber and just ride as long as I can before becoming debilitated or death bed ridden. What is the quickest I could put something together like the one in this video ? Cool bike. Peace

[@ariskassis]

You should consider honda shadows, Yamaha virago , Suzuki intruder these bikes are pretty cheap and they have a big bobber community . If time is an issue go with a bike that is popular on the internet so you can get ideas and have your questions answered by a simple Google search . I hope this helped

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

@@ariskassis this is good advice. If you want something lighter a yamaha sr400 or suzuki savage make awesome little thumper bobbers

[@NHEFF09]

shit sorry to hear that.as my mother is going through cancer as i write this. bastard disease . please up load some pics if your able if you decide to do this build. thoughts n prayers to you.

[@thejerseyj9422]

Blue Collar Bobbers. Cheap and they have kits for Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki. Check out their website. Incredible.

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

@@thejerseyj9422 cant believe they dont have one for my Yamaha sr400 bummer!

[@ericgaldiano8520]

Dude you are an incredible bike builder!! Awesome job!!!!! been watching your builds all morning!!

[@gp577]

Chapeau. You have talent and taste. You deserve beautiful things in life. Enjoy

[@robertbragg9364]

My dream is to build motorcycles and lowrider cars. Everytime I see a video like this it makes me want to quit doing construction and driving truck to build bikes and cars. To have these skills and to have an eye for detail and design is the hardest part. The work and building isn't hard at all, it's the details, design and finding parts to make whats in your head come alive. Living in California and having these types of companies everywhere is a major perk to building anything like this. It looks amazing, you did a great job, I'm definitely liking, subscribing and sharing this video. Great fuckin job though, and the FTW brake light is cool as shit.

[@pipersall6761]

I love inline fours. Great build! You found some nice deals and yes, if you can fab stuff yourself, all the better! Not a fan of wheels with no fender in case of road trash or unexpected rains. But still looks great. Thanks for your video!

[@TheRazorgermany]

You're a genius man, absolutely great... I love the bike

[@richardalvis4695]

Love the electronic hide in the oil tank. For the money Id cut me up a fire extinguisher. Weld in a pichweld. Tap it and put brass screws to hold the covers. Didnt mean to armchair build. Just passionate about bikes. Great build!

[@gregorsamsa1364]

So badass. And seems pretty doable. I definitely wanna use your basic template here and do something similar some day soon

[@jeffmatson2046]

That's incredible, brilliance good will. This is a awesome idea. Cool program. 🤔💪

[@elguy3927]

That’s a pretty nice bike, depending on when you got that voodoo vintage hardtail I can tell you who built that either myself Michael or David Roy. you definitely did a hell of a job with that bike

[@franknguyen22]

love watching all ur builds..with ur amazing skill and know how’s awesome. I wondered how would you go about building a honda valkarie bobber…I think it would be epic

[@sohanrocks7611]

Super-cool, clean and classy, unique custom!!!!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Bike turned out great I’ve owned several Honda 650 and 750 four engine bikes they are reliable as heck the only thing I found to be any problems is on the 1981 thru 83 models Honda did not upgrade the charging systems to keep the battery charged when running the headlight day and night , so my easy fix was to wire in a on off switch for the headlight and ride daytime with it off if a cop pulled me over I just turned it on for him and acted like I just forgot to flip the switch because I ride the bike with the headlight on mostly at night time after dark on my way home from working in a restaraunt

[@refinersforge1781]

Awsome! So helpful! I bought a Vulcan 800 to do a bobber build with and these resources will really help. Thank you!

[@abiprates5943]

beautiful job. I love the red and black. Well done!

[@balajiiyengar4]

Beautiful bike i loved it very much, color, stance, looks are just perfect. Gr8 job.

[@ektorlouise9232]

this answered so many questions i had about building bikes, good stuff!

[@Brianio55]

Nice build men, Just doing my own build Yamaha xj650 1982

[@geoffreyjones2000]

I'm grateful that you share your talents with us sir :)

[@perrybeason8389]

That bike is awesome, I'm a little big for it because I'm 6' 3" and 300 lbs . I've been thinking about taking a old goldwing and building a big cafe racer

[@rockngpa5094]

Wow , maybe I’ll do similar project since I have a garage now ... thanks for sharing

[@BamaTraveller]

Great results! Enjoyed your last two builds and currently enjoying the street fighter!

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

I kinda did... but in my country we cant change the frames. So I rebuilt a Suzuki Intruder vs700 into a bobber/chopper without cutting the frame. I still have a double seat since I couldn't cut the frame (and because I have a couple nephews who are soon old enough for a long awaited ride along!) But I basicly stripped all unnesecary wheight off, simplified electrics and threw on apehangers, an ammo side box and gave it a matteblack/white skulls spraycan paintjob and a bit of red blood dripping pinstripe... I love it, and it didn't cost much but it draws attention like a mofo! -I can't stop anywhere without someone creeping up to ask questions. LOL Edit: My cost was a bit over 4K$ including the bike...

[@THEREALDJWIK1]

WOW....SICK BIKE.. AMAZING WORK

[@jaybuilder8298]

I really love the bike, I’d like to build something for the road and gravel since I live in a rural community

[@koreywilliams4570]

I'm building a custom mini chopper right now. Literally have no idea what im doing im in about 500 bucks right now. Its coming together pretty nice im waiting on my tires to come in so I can finish up the engine mounting and what not make sure its lined up with the rear sproket. Its got a predator 212 its made from some steel tube I had laying around and some parts off a mongoose bike I had. If this one works I might try to make a better one.

[@heithwatkins]

Great job brother. Just found your channel. Liked and subscribed. Thanks and God bless you.

[@InTheFleshInc]

This video right here got me hooked, I subscribed

[@jesselee665]

I couldn't bring myself to strip that Honda,that thing was sweet. The bike is awesome though,very nice work,wish I had a shop.

[@missioncapable4658]

Nice build bro! I built my bike on the cheap... Craigslist, offerup, and Ebay.

[@austinlane5533]

My $4k Harley budget started 6 months ago. Budget is blown and the motor is still on my bench half built and the frame is 6 months away. 😄 Once the build starts, there is no end.

[@MOTOPILOT6]

Yup. I’m building a performance Bagger and the mods seem endless and wallet draining

[@austinlane5533]

@@MOTOPILOT6 That's how goes man. But most of the time wrenching is just as much fun as riding.

[@aarongleim243]

My first street bike , 1982 CB650 Honda....same engine on this bike

[@djs4134]

Nice work! Thanks even more for all the vendor info.

[@NHEFF09]

nice build.great colour!! the fuel tank looks great. so wish i had the art and skills to make one of these

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

I'm thinking of building a kit or piecing a bike together. End goal a little nuts but work my way up. Kinda want something that will drive kinda like a harley with the lower rpms but still be able to get up and go into higher rpms but not quite sport bike territory. Thinking like 7200-7500 redline. Torque curve relatively flat from 2200rpm to 7000. 120 to 130 ft lbs of torque should give a final hp of like 150 to 170. Thinking a 6 speed transmission but also seen the 7 speed gear set for Harleys but not sure. Not sure if I'm gonna put induction on it or not. Might need it for engine characteristics. Fuel injection most likely. Kinda prefer the look of chains to belts. But reliability so yeah not sure yet. Wider rear tire but not a full on 330. Want a slightly thicker tire as well so it can handle off road and tune grouns clearance. Probably 18 inch rims. Idea is a bobber style bike keep it relatively narrow and easy to get around tight spots. Not raked out. Low profile frame and a neutral seating position. Ape hanger bars. Low front end on the frame so it keeps the bars able to be tall without going over shoulder height. Won't necessarily be a true bobber as it's not gonna be as stripped down but have the look. Smaller fenders. Rear attached to the swing arm for the tight fender look hard tails have. Springer seat. Kick starter but also a button starter. Still figuring out the gauges but minimalistic. Keep it relatively low but decent ground clearance. Up right position with a shallow rake should help with steering and responsiveness. Trying to decide between an aluminum frame or a street one. Trying to keep it light weight as possible. Still want it heavy enough not to wheelie. Also thinking a larger tank capacity. Not sure it'll meet my needs but kinda want that 94 cubic inch knuckle head style engine s&s does. Might go with something different though and see about finding a random sports bike v twin I can play with in the bike first to keep insurance down. Won't be the most aero bike hence some extra hp and torque to overcome drag. But mostly to drive around normally. Kinda wanna play with the gearing. Have it keep a similar top speed to some lesser sports bikes but pull way harder at the beginning but not run out in higher rpms. Won't be a super bike or even some race tuned 750s but should be good enough. Probably gonna find some lace and go lace paint job since it's easy. Gonna see if I can figure out a good set up so I can have traction control wheelie control and anti braking but on an easy switch control that's low key.

[@MRHORNET]

Loved that build series. Such an awesome looking bike.

[@AdamSuperAC]

Damn Sir, you are a Master, RESPECT!!!! Such a beautiful machine. Inspiring!!!

[@billjohnson5810]

Lots of great ideas ... Thanks dood 💙

[@siddheshmundhekar1330]

When I am seen your this video am going to makes my Dreams come true & I am happy to make look like this as same. ❤

[@hernanhospitaleche1556]

Muy buenos consejos. Mi proyecto es una Kawasaki Vulcan 750 del 94. Y si, la estoy llevando al estilo bobber. Manillar lo compré barato. El asciento es artesanal, de cuero genuino. No me salió muy caro. Pinté las llantas y botellas de suspensión con pintura epoxi, y tapas de motor en negro. Le puse gráficas y esta casi lista. Faltan detalles... Saludos desde Mar del Plata, Argentina!!

[@wmmatthew83]

Beautiful paint job

[@timwegman5776]

Wow what a beautiful bike you did an outstanding job my friend and those prices are out of this world it’s great to know you can still find a place that doesn’t mark the price up through the roof just because it’s on two wheels. It drives me crazy every time I see the price of motorcycle parts. Take two wheels away and that means you have triple the price smh. Thanks for the video.

[@josh_h812]

Starting on my bob next week this really helped me alot

[@qsssecurity3598]

Ive been searching for the perfect bike. This is it. Im going for this!!!!?

[@skipsterz]

I am new here and love this. Great video, great concept! Very honest and forthright series! Cheers!

[@PF_ROB]

Great bike, great video. You're a talented dude. Respect

[@SuperYouvid]

Smooth looking bike!! 🤩

[@1381greg]

Great build....Excellant. Thumbs Up.

[@roninrusso872]

New to the channel . What a great build. Looking forward to more of your work. Have a great day.

[@JeanMelim]

Very nice! Congratulations. In my opnion, spoke wheels will be a better choice. But the stance and everything is awesome.

[@cencoast_7.340]

Would also bump the price up

[@Robdog77767]

Awesome bike brother--- I enjoyed the video greatly---

[@robertrudolph3549]

Sweet Bobber, Wish I could swing it, would love to be back in the wind on a Bob like that but even 4000 is way to much for this ol vet. Keep up the great work, I'll keep dreamin about riding them.

[@motosportadv8177]

Very cool build!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@dannyhatfield7259]

I love the bikes you build

[@BillSands2112]

What a sweet bike..Kudos

[@MOTOPILOT6]

Thank you. She rides good also

[@blackink6703]

Your so cool man! Love all of your videos.

[@daniellegallgher813]

I built one with a king spoke springer front end for about 3000. Sportster 883.

[@bryanweller8375]

Gorgeous!

[@maelstrom200018]

Looks righteous

[@Rockyjeeper]

I like it! Wanted to hear it run. 👍👍

[@woongtv-naturehealing273]

What a beautiful bike. Subscribe. Thank you. From South Korean KZbinr Woongkham.💜💜💜👍👍👍

[@luizfaustodeoliveirafraga7150]

Assistir todos os vídeos . Parabéns lindo trabalho a motociclista ficou nota 10. Guarulhos SP Brasil

[@pedrosandoval8232]

Really nice bike man

[@ImageAndArtNewYork]

What a masterpiece, awesome job

[@ultramaximusreviews]

Looks slick

[@scottkelly4131]

Dude / Awsome build . I wish I could build like you do . I just found your video and I subscribed. Keep doing what your doing Dude . Very cool / Thank you for the great video / Scott. 👍😎🇺🇲

[@Rocketman0407]

I really want to build something like this maybe with a cb750, xs650 or perhaps a c40. Just a little worried about hardtailing these bikes. How are they to drive on asphalt with a good seat and mild stretch?

[@havegrinderwilltravel5]

looks ace mate i sold my harley needed cheap run about so i just built chop out of an old xl500 come up sweat think ows me 2500 all up

[@jamiemarcum8743]

I’m a single dad of 3 little boys, I can only dream of having a bike like this. I still ride an 83 Honda 550 silverwing interstate.lol

[@XxProRider]

What talent ,,, u need a job with Harley , to make cool bikes like this ,in mass production , , I'd like one for sure

[@theviking363]

Mussed up coment" Let's not leave out Harleys"..bikes are just a riot on 2 wheels!!..

[@Dan-skate88]

Epic build. How did you learn to build bikes like that? Any tips on how I can start building with little to no experience? Lol.

[@АлексейИноземцев-ч6т]

Получился прикольный байк,уважение таким мастерам!!!;)

[@hennysworld2382]

You have earned a new subscriber.

[@laffilmfest3759]

U have a great thing going!

[@mzafonte6840]

I LIKE THE METALLIC RED.

[@hendersonhandmadeironwoodc8881]

I'm all about the Harleys but love bobbers and this is one badass bobber Harley or not,i would ride the hell outta this gorgeous beast,what is the red color powdercoat?

[@gdrittah7829]

Beautiful bike.

[@jaxstevens2331]

You can do one for 125 cc 416 to 2500 good up to 65 on the highway suicide shift springer forks pretty much the same frame I myself would weld My own custom tank and frame I like minus a little bit lower than most bobbers yeah they’re not too difficult