Royal Enfield Bobber Project

krcustoms · 28th November 2014, 00:25

one more pic of the seat !!

Royal Enfield Bobber Project-img_20141122_133112440.jpg

B O V · 6th December 2014, 00:31

I was wondering when your next update was due.Seats lookin good.Imported I suppose?

Is your project nearing completion?

Regards

krcustoms · 6th December 2014, 23:20

yes BOV, project is close to completion. just sent for paint today.

i decided to get a concealed bearing for the neck. the springer is pretty heavy and to that you add the Avon tires it made it very ungainly. got the bearing sorted out now the front end handles like a real pro bike. really happy with that adjustment.

The seat is from a company called Sinister (USA based). Its basic leather but looks really good with a small sporster tank.

The Great · 19th January 2015, 14:59

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Originally Posted by krcustoms

yes BOV, project is close to completion.

Eagerly awaiting the updates sir.

krcustoms · 19th January 2015, 16:38

Teaser!!

its coming.... almost

B O V · 19th January 2015, 21:48

That looks amazing!How about a few more teasers?

A section of the tailpipe perhaps

Regards

BOV

krcustoms · 5th June 2015, 13:59

okay here is the completed project, still need to take some high quality pro pics but i have been too excited and driving around so didn't get around to take some good pics for bike portals!!

Royal Enfield Bobber Project-img_20150531_182610788.jpg

man_of_steel · 5th June 2015, 15:04

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Originally Posted by krcustoms

okay here is the completed project, still need to take some high quality pro pics but i have been too excited and driving around so didn't get around to take some good pics for bike portals!!

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Okay. Now that looks awesome! It looks well built too. Kudos! Please post some high res images!

the VTEC guy · 5th June 2015, 15:18

Very nice execution for a bobber. nice setup, nothing outlandish. Proportions look nice and doesn't seem like a jugad.

howler · 5th June 2015, 16:12

Very sweet!! Good going man, love the proportions how does it handle our roads?

theexperthand · 5th June 2015, 16:35

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Originally Posted by krcustoms

okay here is the completed project, still need to take some high quality pro pics but i have been too excited and driving around so didn't get around to take some good pics for bike portals!!

Beauty! I like the execution. The seat really gels well with the build.

This bike begs for a proper pro photo shoot - do treat us with some nice Hi-Res images.

--Anoop

krcustoms · 5th June 2015, 17:09

thank you All!!

yes the bike handles really well, I was absolutely sure about one thing which is handling. it does not matter how pretty the bike looks but if it rides like a brick then its no good. the most I have travelled is about 60km at about 70kpm and it handles it well.

the seat is a "sinister seat". its comfortable but in a true bobber style not too comfy which works

here is another pic from the other side. hi-res pics coming soon!.

Royal Enfield Bobber Project-indori3-saddlebag.jpg

Divya Sharan · 5th June 2015, 17:18

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Originally Posted by krcustoms

thank you All!!

Love the build. Really well put together and it looks like it has worked uon by professionals. Kudos!

But, how about RTO/cop/legality issues? Do cops pester you a lot?

krcustoms · 5th June 2015, 17:48

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Originally Posted by Divya Sharan

Love the build. Really well put together and it looks like it has worked uon by professionals. Kudos!

But, how about RTO/cop/legality issues? Do cops pester you a lot?

I started with a new 2013 RE classic 500cc so still have the same papers.

not been pulled over by a cop yet so don't know to be honest.

Snehal Sekhar · 5th June 2015, 18:27

The bike is an absolute beauty man! Kudos on a job well done.

This is the kind of thing RE should be looking at as well instead of just repainting existing models and selling them in different names.

28th November 2014, 00:25	#46
krcustoms BHPian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chennai Posts: 122 Thanked: 118 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Bobber Project one more pic of the seat !!
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B O V BHPian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cochin Posts: 307 Thanked: 244 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Bobber Project I was wondering when your next update was due.Seats lookin good.Imported I suppose? Is your project nearing completion? Regards
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6th December 2014, 23:20	#48
krcustoms BHPian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chennai Posts: 122 Thanked: 118 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Bobber Project yes BOV, project is close to completion. just sent for paint today. i decided to get a concealed bearing for the neck. the springer is pretty heavy and to that you add the Avon tires it made it very ungainly. got the bearing sorted out now the front end handles like a real pro bike. really happy with that adjustment. The seat is from a company called Sinister (USA based). Its basic leather but looks really good with a small sporster tank.
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19th January 2015, 16:38	#50
krcustoms BHPian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chennai Posts: 122 Thanked: 118 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Bobber Project Teaser!! its coming.... almost
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19th January 2015, 21:48	#51
B O V BHPian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cochin Posts: 307 Thanked: 244 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Bobber Project That looks amazing!How about a few more teasers? A section of the tailpipe perhaps Regards BOV
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5th June 2015, 13:59	#52
krcustoms BHPian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chennai Posts: 122 Thanked: 118 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Bobber Project okay here is the completed project, still need to take some high quality pro pics but i have been too excited and driving around so didn't get around to take some good pics for bike portals!!
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5th June 2015, 15:18	#54
the VTEC guy BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 564 Thanked: 140 Times View My Garage	Re: Royal Enfield Bobber Project Very nice execution for a bobber. nice setup, nothing outlandish. Proportions look nice and doesn't seem like a jugad.
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5th June 2015, 16:12	#55
howler BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: coorg/bangalore Posts: 447 Thanked: 570 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Bobber Project Very sweet!! Good going man, love the proportions how does it handle our roads?
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5th June 2015, 17:09	#57
krcustoms BHPian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chennai Posts: 122 Thanked: 118 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Bobber Project thank you All!! yes the bike handles really well, I was absolutely sure about one thing which is handling. it does not matter how pretty the bike looks but if it rides like a brick then its no good. the most I have travelled is about 60km at about 70kpm and it handles it well. the seat is a "sinister seat". its comfortable but in a true bobber style not too comfy which works here is another pic from the other side. hi-res pics coming soon!.
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5th June 2015, 18:27	#60
Snehal Sekhar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bangalore Posts: 396 Thanked: 833 Times	Re: Royal Enfield Bobber Project The bike is an absolute beauty man! Kudos on a job well done. This is the kind of thing RE should be looking at as well instead of just repainting existing models and selling them in different names.
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