Triumph Bonneville goes bobber

[DaveM]

It may not be to everyone's taste but you can't deny that this 'bobbed' Triumph Bonneville is certainly different.

Home built by 'bobber Dave' in Detroit, USA and discovered on the website of American based aftermarket spares specialist Bella Course, the modified Hinckley Bonnie has had several inches of the rear sub frame removed and a thin custom saddle fitted to achieve the bobber style.

To complete the look a side mounted number plate, ace bars and vintage red grips have also been added.

Short travel 11" Harley shocks replace the stock Bonnie units but they're used to slam the rear rather than improve suspension.

The pick of the mods has to be the vinyl seat cover that's made from full gloss metal-flake bar stool material. Lush.

Very nice I like this one :y18:

 

[Merlin]

:y18:

 

[CarlS]

I like the lines; but the red chain is a little overboard.

 

[The Seeker]

Totally illegal to ride in my State!

 

[Rocky]

It's OK I suppose, but I'm too much of a traditionalist and don't really go for something like that.
But it's freedom of choice that makes life interesting.

 

[marbil]

Re: Triumph Bonneville goes bobber

I dont see any pics? getting ready to bob a basket case I picked up a couple months ago. trying to get some ideas

 

[devo]

Re: Triumph Bonneville goes bobber

There have been a couple of major forum upgrades since then so I would imagine the link has been lost in the moves.

 

[keystiger]

Re: Triumph Bonneville goes bobber

:worthless: oh Dave.......help

 

[hendo01]

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no pic here

 

[The Seeker]

Re: Triumph Bonneville goes bobber

I dont see any pics? getting ready to bob a basket case I picked up a couple months ago. trying to get some ideas

It's a very old thread so the pic link is gone.

But here's one of the best bobbs of a classic Bonneville I've seen:



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[Adrian]

Re: Triumph Bonneville goes bobber

How's THIS for a bobber??



Built by Gavin Venter from Knysna, all hand made and absolutely stunning!

 

[DaveM]

Re: Triumph Bonneville goes bobber

He sure does some great work, spoke to him a few weekend back he was in town for a bit of a reunion. The only idea I am not keen on with bobber's is the no front mudguard. To me it always has this unfinished look

 

[hemibee]

Re: Triumph Bonneville goes bobber

He sure does some great work, spoke to him a few weekend back he was in town for a bit of a reunion. The only idea I am not keen on with bobber's is the no front mudguard. To me it always has this unfinished look

I'll agree on the front fender causing 95% of them to look unfinished but some do look really good without one.

 

[The Seeker]

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I won't ride a bike without a front fender....too much stuff can get thrown up into your face. It's also illegal here.

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[CarlS]

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I won't ride a bike without a front fender....too much stuff can get thrown up into your face. It's also illegal here.

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+1 I won't either