Questions tagged [bobber]

A type of motorcycle.

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Bobbers have particular characteristics and styling that define them as a bobber.

  • Very stripped down for weight reduction to increase in power to weight ratio

  • Removal of the front and rear fender

  • Removal of passenger related equipment (seat, passenger footpegs)

  • Frequently a hard tail with the rear suspension removed and replaced with hard struts

  • A shortened seat height

  • A cut frame to reduce seat height and remove unnecessary items

A bobber will typically not have:

  • A raked front end like a chopper

  • Liquid cooling for the engine (this isn't a must but a frequent)

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What is a bobber?

What is a bobber and are there advantages for turning your motorcycle into one as opposed to running it stock?
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I have a 93 honda Nighthawk that gets power but when I try and start the bike everything shuts off

I purchased a bike and it had no keys so I installed a switch for the ignition. The bike powered on but when I went to hit the start button there is a click noise near the battery and the bike loses all power and will not turn back on unless I…