Bobbers For Sale In South Africa
What is Bobbers?
A bobber, originally called a ‘bob-job’ from the 1930s through 1990s, is a style of custom motorcycle. The typical construction includes stripping excess bodywork from a motorcycle; removing the front fender, and shortening the rear fender, which is “bobbed”, and all superfluous parts removed to reduce weight.
Bobbers For Sale In South Africa
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are bobbers for beginners?
Are Bobbers Good Beginner Bikes? With their low seat height and centre of gravity a Bobber makes a great choice for the inexperienced rider. Bobbers are also built with an emphasis on styling rather than performance so don’t reach the top speeds of some of the other motorcycle styles.
Are bobbers comfortable to ride?
With a Bobber though there’s no hiding from the air resistance and after a while it does wear you down. Find yourself riding into a headwind as well and it’s quickly both tiring and uncomfortable. Long 70 mph motorway rides on a Bobber would not be my idea of an enjoyable trip.
Is it hard to build a bobber?
For most bobber builds the front fender is taken off and the rear one is shortened. This is not a hard job to do. Just check the size of your tires and get a fender that is about 5-10cm wider, that will give you some room for if you are ever gonna take just a bit of broader tires and still make it look slim.
How do I start my own bobber?
- Choose the Parts for Your Custom Bobber Project Wisely.
- Get a Comfort and Handling Bobber Frame.
- Modification to change the Front end of Bobber build.
- Bobber wheels and rims that fit your axles, front end and frame properly.
- Looking for Custom Gas Tanks That Look Great on a Bobber.
- Choose Useful Fenders for Bobber Style.
Do you use a sinker with a bobber?
Yes, in most cases you need to use a sinker with a bobber, since it weighs down your hook, and presents it at the right depth in the water. By using a sinker with your bobber, you also make it easier for a fish to pull the bobber down when it takes the bait, resulting in fewer missed strikes.
What size bobber should I use?
The correct size bobber should be buoyant enough to keep an active minnow from submerging it, defeating the bobber’s purpose. It should also be small enough that the target fish can easily haul the bobber under the surface, without feeling so much resistance that it drops the bait.
Should you fish with a bobber?
Is it better to fish with or without a bobber? If fishing live bait for trout, panfish, and bullheads, or you want to suspend your bait off the bottom, a bobber is beneficial to most fishermen. If you are fishing large bait for bigger fish or fishing on the bottom, a bobber can be detrimental to your fishing success.
Why is a bobber called a bobber?
Chopper frames are often cut and welded into shape. A bobber is a motorcycle that has undergone a ‘bob-job’ (hence the moniker ‘Bobber’), that is, had extraneous parts removed for simplicity and weight-reduction.
How much is a Bobber kit?
Kit starts at $3795 but this is the most comprehensive Bobber kit I’ve so far come across. Check out the full details here.
Does bobber type matter?
Both bobber types come in many styles, colors and sizes. When selecting one, choose a size that will float above the bait without being submerged. But keep it small enough so the fish you’re targeting can easily pull the float under without feeling resistance. A too-big bobber may cause the fish to drop the bait.