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even with my heavily modified bike , unless im drafting or have a good backwind my bike tops and cruises @ about 72 indicated which is actually 65mphQuote:
I want to at least get that baby to cruise at 75 miles per hour, indicated
of coarse Ive changed both sprockets 17 - 35 (impossible with dong stock chain) increased main jet and added the air ram
most peaple want the bobber to be a bad ax bike , which it kind of is and isnt
look at it like this , its a 75-80 mpgallon awsome looking moped
It needs to be 400cc, then problem solved.
problem is solved for me without 400ccQuote:
Originally Posted by Hdnet1
I have absolutely no need to go fast. i do nottravel long distances for long periods of time,I have all my 8000 miles on it through city driving here and there and everywhere.So why would I need to go above 70mph on it. Besides, it gets a little squirrely after 60, especailly with the conditions of the roads around here, and I feel real confortable cruiseing at around 45ish even when the speed limit is only 35. I love it. been the best thing I ever bought as far as bikes go.
I had a Nija,back in the 80's, for like three weeks, and tore up San Diego on it while I was in the Navy..and for those 3 weeks, i thought I was gonna kill myself..but that throttle was so much fun to twist...I could not help myself...this bike,just the opposite, and i like it that way.
Speed limits around here, for the roads, can be at 35-45-55, respectively. The one road that seems to be 55 mph, is due to it's connection with US1. Now, I'd like to try to take a long crazy trip with rest stops on US1 from Jacksonville to Miami, but it appears that may not be possible since stretches of this historic highway are 65 to 70 mph. I don't mind long slow trips. :-) I understand that the bobber is fun to ride, but that it can be a bit harsh on the tucus after long periods of time.
Awhile back someone bought a bobber at a dealer who had a custom seat cover made. He said the dealer was going to try to find the measurements so more covers could be made, any updates?
That was me...Babyswiss: Here is the update He had to look to see if he still had the pattern. He got back to me and said he lost the pattern for the DF seat but offered to make another if someone would send him their seat. His seat cover is really nice and has foam sewn into it and all the edges are surged, he then sews Velcro to back side so you just slip it over and folf back side for a nice tight seat cover. He can make the covers out of any material or colors and could certainly get a tuck and roll also. His name is Andy at A1 Auto Upolstery call 1 608 222 1461 Madison Wisc for a quote. I posted to try to buy a extra seat so I could send to him, with no takers. Keep us posted! Attachment 9904Quote:
Originally Posted by Babyswiss
it looks like he did a nice job on it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Goodbar
Hey Goodbar, I have one of those crappy seats if you want it. $10 and you pay the shippingQuote:
Originally Posted by Goodbar
Skullworkz: Bummer I need a seat with the frame and all, as I remember you used your frame to attach it to your new seat. I would pay 35.00 plus ship for a old seat with the entire original frame.
I would first send it to A1 to get a seat cover pattern made and then use the spare seat frame later on to try to attach to a new seat.