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Saw it in BIKEEXIF. I'm conflicted on this model. There are aspects I both like and don't like but I just can't get past the floating seat! {"data-align":"none","data-size":"custom","src":"http:\/\/kickstart.bikeexif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/new-triumph-bobber-1-625x417.jpg"}

I hate to admit it but as my body is aging (neck and knee) I can't quite ride in the same positions comfortably as I used to. So I'm in the process of changing out the M-Bars and possibly going back to the standard Bonneville footrests from the Norman Hyde rearsets. The footrest decision is...

Now that the weather is getting colder and riding is becoming more limited might as well start address some items. The original tires are down to the wear bars so I needed new rubber. Figured I might as well change up the wheels and go black hubs and rims. I also need to work on the front brake...

I've been looking for a while for replacement fenders. I wanted to go with polished aluminum. I've looked at the MAS Engineering but didn't care for the price and I couldn't find an option for a long front one. In my search I found a source and he turned out to be local 7 Metal West. After I...

I was looking for a rear stand as an alternative to using my Craftsman bike lift. Something that is quicker to setup and use for simple maintenance. I saw a review on webBikeWorld and decided to try it. Needless to say I'm impressed with it, easy to use, stable once the bike is on it. It...

Was out riding yesterday and broke a spoke on my road bike. Outside of some brake rub made it home without further incident. Figured I might as well completely dismantle and clean the rear hub, needed to pull the rear cluster anyways to replace the spoke. When replacing a spoke is it best...

So far I like the increased forward lean compared to the SuperBars from NewBonneville. I'll be ridding today so I should have a pretty good idea of how they feel with more seat time. Here are some pics so others can see the difference in hand position. SuperBars M-Bars

It felt really good to get back on it and ride. My ride was rather short since it to to damn cold (28 degrees) to ride for any distance. Even though I couldn't feel my fingers at the end it was still fun as hell to be out. No problems starting her up. Took about three tries of about 15...

Saw this when I was looking for inspiration for my winter project... The full build can be found here. If you browse through the rest of the Laine Family Web Site he's got some other interesting builds he's done also along with ride reports.

I was on my way home from work today it felt like something moved in my helmet. I shook my head as sometimes I'll get a bug in there while riding in town with the face mask up. It again happened after a few miles so I pulled over and pulled of the helmet. One of the bigger spiders...

Finally remembered my camera, had an hour and the weather was perfect for a ride. I snapped a couple of quick pics, next time I'll get more pics since I didn't have much time this time around. The seat pan and tail section was home made, no padding yet on the seat. Never saw a...

I've finally found some time to work on the bike. The better half let me take a break from remodeling the kitchen this past weekend. I've have several parts waiting to get installed, Sleepers from British Customs (replaced Predators) and Layflat w/ polished cups from D9. Can't say enough...

Wish I did this earlier in the riding season. Used a hacksaw blade and dremel. The hardest part was getting the screws out of the side panels with the airbox on the bike. Once past that it was really easy. The change in performance was quite noticeable. Pulls really hard up to redline, I'm...

I had removed the stock airbox a week ago and have been slowly getting the carbs set correctly. Last night I went out for ride after tweaking the pilot screw. I pulled into the garage and shut her down. Later in the evening my better half went out to the garage and mentioned that my...