
cm400 bobber builds
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Re: cm400 bobber builds
My GL1100 Bobber build
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Cm drop seat bobber build
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My home built tools and misc projects
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Cm drop seat bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=59199
My home built tools and misc projects
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Re: cm400 bobber builds
being a newbie to bikes..that seating position looks like it would be very uncomfortable except for a short ride around town....
how comfortable is it in reality?
how comfortable is it in reality?
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Re: cm400 bobber builds
actually not bad. this is not a bike I will be riding across the country so I think Im ok. This is being built as an around town bike as the top speed is only 70mph5speed wrote:being a newbie to bikes..that seating position looks like it would be very uncomfortable except for a short ride around town....
how comfortable is it in reality?
My GL1100 Bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=57946
Cm drop seat bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=59199
My home built tools and misc projects
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 58#p637558
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=57946
Cm drop seat bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=59199
My home built tools and misc projects
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 58#p637558
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Re: cm400 bobber builds
comfort is not the point
this is an expression of personal creativity
Rolling art!

this is an expression of personal creativity
Rolling art!

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Re: cm400 bobber builds
That's actually pretty gnarly.
In NO way my style or taste, but it's got a certain charm to it. And I can't deny the talent it takes to get where you're at. Nice stuff!
In NO way my style or taste, but it's got a certain charm to it. And I can't deny the talent it takes to get where you're at. Nice stuff!
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Re: cm400 bobber builds
Cool..it is going to be a sick looking build.J Wright wrote:actually not bad. this is not a bike I will be riding across the country so I think Im ok. This is being built as an around town bike as the top speed is only 70mph5speed wrote:being a newbie to bikes..that seating position looks like it would be very uncomfortable except for a short ride around town....
how comfortable is it in reality?

1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: cm400 bobber builds
Gotta love the sweeping curves ..... hope they are a visible feature when you're done !?
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Re: cm400 bobber builds
no pics but an update. My buddy that I was building these with is in a middle of a divorce so he is selling his house. therefore the 2 cm that we started are making there way to my place. I also bought him out on the project as he has to much going on right now. So I have 2 cms that we started with, a whole parts bike which I am actually in the process of getting papper work on so 3 cms, another spare motor and a bunch of spare parts. add this to a 2 car garage which contains my gl build, a gsxr go kart build, and the normal other stuff and I am going to be cramped
My GL1100 Bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=57946
Cm drop seat bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=59199
My home built tools and misc projects
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 58#p637558
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=57946
Cm drop seat bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=59199
My home built tools and misc projects
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 58#p637558
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Re: cm400 bobber builds
ok...update. I sold my drift trike to finance some more of this build so Im waiting on parts now. I did manage to get the new axle, axle adjusters, and tail lights done.


My GL1100 Bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=57946
Cm drop seat bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=59199
My home built tools and misc projects
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 58#p637558
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=57946
Cm drop seat bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=59199
My home built tools and misc projects
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 58#p637558
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Re: cm400 bobber builds
ben working on the back yard and havent had any time to work on the bike. will update as soon as I can get back to the build
My GL1100 Bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=57946
Cm drop seat bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=59199
My home built tools and misc projects
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 58#p637558
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=57946
Cm drop seat bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=59199
My home built tools and misc projects
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 58#p637558
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Re: cm400 bobber builds
Interesting.
Looking forwatd to more reports
Looking forwatd to more reports
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Re: cm400 bobber builds
Ok...
So its been awhile since any progress pics have been posted. this is due to me working alot of hours out of town. Now Im back in town and have more time to get this thing going. I have replaced the shift linkage with something I like a little better, got my pegs all figured out, got the seat and fox shock mounted up, rear fender and fork brace is mounted. Now working on headlight mount.
Still need to figure out...
Sprocket spacer
Rear axle spacers
Brakes
Wiring
Parts I drew and cnc plasma cut

Parts installed

So its been awhile since any progress pics have been posted. this is due to me working alot of hours out of town. Now Im back in town and have more time to get this thing going. I have replaced the shift linkage with something I like a little better, got my pegs all figured out, got the seat and fox shock mounted up, rear fender and fork brace is mounted. Now working on headlight mount.
Still need to figure out...
Sprocket spacer
Rear axle spacers
Brakes
Wiring
Parts I drew and cnc plasma cut

Parts installed

My GL1100 Bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=57946
Cm drop seat bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=59199
My home built tools and misc projects
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 58#p637558
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=57946
Cm drop seat bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=59199
My home built tools and misc projects
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 58#p637558
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Re: cm400 bobber builds
My GL1100 Bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=57946
Cm drop seat bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=59199
My home built tools and misc projects
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 58#p637558
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=57946
Cm drop seat bobber build
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=59199
My home built tools and misc projects
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 58#p637558