Ultimate Bobber Build on a Budget!

Entire Sportster 1989 Sportster bobber build from start to finish time lapse. Over 1.5 years in 25 minutes.
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[@jacestarkey8355]

This was a great video man, thoroughly enjoyed it !

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks for that!

[@aaronblakeley9442]

Outstanding!!!!

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks!

[@IainDuncan-bf5pr]

now thats tidy big man

[@kimhvidtfeldt9245]

Great and skilflull build. Thumbs up

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@moisesmartinezmunguia1232]

Awesome, thanks for sharing

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@iamyzdemon5717]

Your giving me hope with my 88 vt1100 I just bought tonight! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Cool, it's all about having fun with it...

[@lem-1]

Would love see more of this amazing king

[@uksaxonia]

Very nice! Super craftmansship. Greetings from Germany.Uwe

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks! Cool, I'm going international! LOL

[@bonobolo115]

So good man

[@BillTheHarleyGuy]

hell yeah dude,i love the build it looks great 👍

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@antr7493]

I loved how he used my moms oven to bake his powder coating. Awesome job

[@JoeBobsGarage]

LOL There is a second hand appliance store in town. He had a newly dropped off stove and I said if the oven part works I'll give them $50.... Bam! budget deal!

[@antr7493]

@@JoeBobsGarage hey i know guy that uses toaster ovens to temper their knives so if it gets the job done why not.

[@chriscreswell4793]

Found your channel last night. Pretty good content I enjoy

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks for watching and subbing.

[@paultaylor4260]

Great video

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks!

[@jtbell1215]

That's badass man...

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks!

[@WFHRick]

Love the attention to detail sure looks like a sweet ride.

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks...

[@mike_lives]

A work of art

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks!

[@bigdaddyjavie]

His budget is probably everything I have in my bank account, plus my cruiser

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Yep, all budgets are relative. Where I saved money is I got the donor bike cheap and did all the work myself. I did spend some money on tools though, but I'm ok with that because I plan on building more. Thanks for watching!

[@bigdaddyjavie]

@@JoeBobsGarage The question is. Could you build good looking bike, as such, on MY budget?

[@paulmccann5217]

Impressive work, nice clean build.

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks Paul

[@elijahowens8507]

Enjoyable video to watch the whole build. Bike looks great 👍

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks Elijah!

[@beavejolly2348]

nice work!

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks

[@charlottesmalley3578]

Great vid 😂

[@davesleyer9393]

That is gorgeous! Great work man

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks Dave!

[@SlapYoLipsOff]

Powder coating at the house is some gangster shit, boss. 💪🏾🔥

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks.. yep I bought a used stove that only the oven worked, for $50... Other wise the wife would have been pissed if i did it in our house oven.

[@ericdang6539]

Nice build

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks!

[@lilyhunter7361]

Looks great! Nice work

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks!

[@kiabig89]

Very beautiful

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@kiabig89]

@@JoeBobsGarage its my pleasure to watch the magic unfold keep up the awesome work

[@titozanella7704]

Forgive me, I’m sorry to find this beautiful video only today, after 1 year from your realise. All my respect for this amazing idea, and all thee passion that you put on your work, I can feel it in every frame. I’m just and old Italian mechanic but I wish you accept all my respect and my congratulations for this bike. I wish my legs was strong enough to stand on her….as when I was younger

[@haydendetavis214]

That’s a sick build. I am just a broke college kid but one day I’d love to build and own a hardtail like that

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Hell I wish I would have started at your age... go for it!

[@millerstactical9082]

Sweet ride bro

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks!

[@fanelciobotaru5524]

One of the best videos I ever seen! Awesome project,gorgeous bike and you......bro,you are from another planet! You have my vote! 🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks!

[@efrainsantiagohernandez9535]

Excelente trabajo y muy bien explicado cada pasoen cuanto al desmontar y al remplazar cada parte t felicito 👍💪🏻👌🇵🇷!!

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks!

[@michaelreale8930]

Oh, and th build is great too!

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks!

[@jerrybigrig]

😎👍😎 I liked the long version too..👍👍👍

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Cool, thanks for watching!

[@richardpope3536]

Nice job...

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks!

[@boatworxinc619]

awesome

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Yhanks!

[@JoeBobsGarage]

LOL... Thanks

[@rogerebmeier7335]

Badass !!!! You are very talented with your build ..

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@mnemonixz5416]

Мужик просто молодец! Респект!

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks!

[@amandahanson8188]

Awesome video! You earned my sub. By the way, what was the bender you were using at the 6:35 minute mark and who sells them? Asking for a friend and totally not for me I swear. Cheers from Wisconsin.

[@JoeBobsGarage]

It's ok if you are asking for yourself.. everybody needs a good bender! It's a 4 inch metal bender from Eastwood. www.eastwood.com/4-inch-metal-bender.html

[@user-hs5ms4uq7k]

Мужчина у вас Руки золотые👏👍🔥

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks!

[@marklaramie7393]

I followed from the beginning, great job on it all, from setting up the shop n the build of the bike.... Cheers brother!!!!!

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks Mark, That means a lot. I'm getting excited about building the Trike. I'm going to build it lean and mean, like a bobber trike.

[@marklaramie7393]

Lookin forward to that build

[@JoeBobsGarage]

@@marklaramie7393 Mark, did I send you some stickers??

[@JoeBobsGarage]

If not, if you send your mailing address to my email, [e-mail] and put "Stickers" in the subject I'll send you a couple for being a loyal watcher. Everybody needs stickers for their tool box!

[@marklaramie7393]

I didn't get any stickers, I live in canada,

[@user-ui5ch2go1d]

Очень крутой чоппер собрал! Мастер молодец большой!

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks!

[@jbm8095]

Love that bike! Respect bro

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks for watching...

[@MrMaximilian79]

Complimenti veramente....

[@waltercamargo1975]

Parabéns 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿dias e dias de filmagem,eu pirei no trabalho,pena que, aqui no Brasil,tudo é difícil 😔 lamentável mente. Abraços. Beautiful work!!!Crazy man!!! wow!!! The best!!!

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@phillipsheriton555]

You are an Artisan don’t ever loose your touch , saw some improvisation.. solid very very impressive

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks Phillip, and thanks for watching!

[@uphm3922]

Super, Klasse gemacht. Das kann ich auch, aber in Deutschland gibt es den TÜV .

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Cool, Thanks for watching, some states have inspections, but not Florida.

[@jeremybaudu253]

What a f8?king nice job ! I want one like that, hard tail, exhaust, the home hoven to cook the paint ! Awesome !

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks man, and thanks for watching and commenting!

[@crooked-5857]

I've seen 2 similar builds and I have to ask. The soft-tail lower frame: where so you get it from? And how do you know where to cut the existing frame for the alignment? Thanks!!🤘🤘

[@JoeBobsGarage]

I got it from "TC Brothers" they sale hardtail kits for Sportsters, (not sure about other bikes) you pick it for your year of your bike. It comes with instructions on where to cut the frame... The instructions were good. I think the rear end was around $300... Thanks for watching!

[@executorarktanis2323]

Holy, how do you not misplace all those nuts and bolts and don't you fear if something goes wrong

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Labeled Zip Lock bags are the key to not losing nuts & bolts.... I guess something can always go wrong.... Thanks for watching.

[@executorarktanis2323]

@@JoeBobsGarage wow thanks for the reply great build

[@Caliiforniicatiion]

WOOOH! 😱 👏 👏 👏 👏 🇧🇷

[@adolfocarmona4834]

Una motocicleta tan hermosa.la desgraciaron totalmente eso no es arte. Es destrucción total

[@JoeBobsGarage]

We all like what we like, Thanks for watching.

[@mikevitez3688]

Absolutely insane my friend! that bike is an amazing piece of work! I'm getting into building more and more, and want to build a bobber like this. any tips or tricks maybe how and where to source a bike. Anything would be appreciated. Keep up my friend,can't wait to see what you come up with next!

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks for watching, When I look for donor bikes I pick mid 80s and 90s EVO sportsters because the are in the right price range. Too new to be "old Cool expensive" and too old to be "new Expensive".. not sure if that came out right. I guess they are just in the cheap "sweet spot". and I have found them on facebook market place and I have a trailer and will willing to travel a few hours away.. and when you find a deal, jump on it.. if it's a deal it will go quick... good luck with the hunt. I find the hunt to be a fun part.

[@michaelreale8930]

THe Music ROCKS!!! Who is on your video? Please share.

[@JoeBobsGarage]

I use a music subscription service called Epidemic Sound.

[@TheOnlyRealJohnson]

🤯

[@jimsound7888]

Apart from a fantastic build (I'm "borrowing" a couple of your ideas) who is the fantastic band?

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks! I use a music subscription service called "Epidemic Sound"

[@jimsound7888]

@@JoeBobsGarage thanks

[@Ken-pw7bg]

Outstanding build - looks like you filmed it all yourself - also outstanding.

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks... Jack of all trades, master of none.

[@jmyers4929]

what is it called when you put a hose on side of tank like that?

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Not sure it has a specific name. It's just a gas sight gauge. Here's where I got it... tcbros.com/collections/sportster-gas-tanks-fuel-accessories/products/tc-bros-diy-gas-tank-fuel-sight-gauge-kit

[@jmyers4929]

thank you brother.@@JoeBobsGarage

[@ronaldreeder2571]

How do you do that on a budget

[@JoeBobsGarage]

I bought a 1980's EVO sportster, those are in the price sweet spot. Not anywhere near new but too new to be considered a classic. The investment into the tools I consider as an investment in future builds and all the work was done by me and not farmed out. Wait, balancing the tires I had done for me... without the tools, I think I'm in it for under 3K. Thanks for watching!

[@ravenrvz0127]

Here in Europe 20-30k formtvis handmade bike !

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks for watching and commenting... by the way, what does "formtvis" mean?

[@zacharylesslie8808]

What size rake

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Stock... I was going to install a 3 degree cup kit, but have not installed it.

[@jerrybigrig]

So wait..the only thing holding on the rear brake caliper is 2 hose clamps ..??

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Yep, the clamp (not a hose clamp) seems a little sketchy, I'm going to weld on a tab on the bottom os the upper frame. My thought was that the caliper mount is connected to the axle and can not spin because of its location between the upper and lower frame and the original caliper mount location used the frame as a bump stop. Thanks for watching, comments that make me question what I am doing is a good thing.

[@jerrybigrig]

Aaahhh...didn't realize the axle shaft part..😎👍😎

[@Techumsa]

I don't have any of the equipment so the quality of my build won't be anywhere near the quality of this bike.

[@JoeBobsGarage]

I aways justify buying tools for a job, because the next time it is needed, you don't have to buy it, so the cost of each build goes down. It cuts down on the guilt involved by spending the money (at least thats what I tell my wife😁)

[@leandroaraujo2394]

Likeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ♥️

[@joelgregorio3937]

Bof !!! Mais les goûts et les couleurs, comme on dit...

[@JoeBobsGarage]

To each his own.

[@garyjohnson1970]

There was a reason bobbers fell out of favor....they're generally uncomfortable.

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Oh Yes... Definitely not a long haul bike.

[@billyrayervin3433]

I beg to differ I road my shovel head to California from Houston and back in the 80's. On my bobber ,before they wher hip it's one of the best rides of my life and by the way very comfortable!

[@JoeBobsGarage]

@@billyrayervin3433 Yep, I miss my 20 year old back.

[@gabrielpineda5574]

Colours....are terrible😢

[@mikestanfill3183]

Nope

[@davidswan6231]

Not for me

[@JoeBobsGarage]

We all like what we like, Thanks for watching.

[@kennyh5083]

all that time and money invested to have it finally look like dog sh*t?

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Time lapse sucks, we learn nothing from these sped up vids.

[@kroz2310]

4sp EVOS r a little rough but looks gr8

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks, It's not a hard pick for me because Mid 80s EVOs are cheap and I'm a cheap bastard. They are in that sweet spot... not old enough to be cool and not new enough to be expensive.

[@Doljenko-ez7cj]

Привет с Украины!Крутая работа мечтаю про США, Когда нибудь приеду, прокатиться. ОТ ОКЕАНА ДО ОКЕАНА😊

[@JoeBobsGarage]

That would be great.. stay safe..

[@paultaylor4260]

Great video

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Thanks Paul.