Honda Bobber

[wancosc356]

I did this a year ago or so, but I had a lot of fun doing it and learned a lot too. This is my second bike ever. And the first bike that I have ever worked on or built by myself.

My first was a '06 GSXR 600. Well I got sick of making payments on a bike I could never ride due to work and whatnot. I really miss this bike.



A few years later I picked up this one.



A 1981 Honda CM400 C. It had been sitting for 5 plus years without any attention. It was one of those deals that was too good to pass up. I really wanted a 750 to build, but those were hard to come by at a good price at the time. Anyways, I had always wanted a rat bike, bobber, cafe racer, etc. I started working on getting the bike running first and it didn't take a whole lot to do so. I think it has less than 10k original miles. Once I got it running, I decided it was worth messing with. I did almost all of the work myself. And just so you know, I did this with no garage, no air compressor, and a gravel driveway. The paint isn't great...as it is just a rattle can job. And the bike isn't perfect, but it runs great and is alot of fun. I get looks everywhere I go.





But I am thinking it is time to let this one go. I want something with a little more guts. But it is kinda hard to let go of something that you put so much time, money and effort into.

[Deenice21]

really sweet looking bike. i saw a guy with a 750 shadow bobber the other day but i like yours better

[wancosc356]

Thank you very much

[Frizzle Fry]

I dig that! Makes me want to build one

[Big Port Jimmy 6]

I need to do something with my 750. Been wanting to do a cafe or a bobber, depends on what day you ask as to what its going to be. I sold the little orange 400 twin last year. It was a good little bike. just not enough guts for my rotund self. Jay

[wancosc356]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I dig that! Makes me want to build one

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Big Port Jimmy 6

I need to do something with my 750. Been wanting to do a cafe or a bobber, depends on what day you ask as to what its going to be. I sold the little orange 400 twin last year. It was a good little bike. just not enough guts for my rotund self. Jay

Just send that 750 my way. Ill take care of it for you. Haha. Nice bikes.

[Big Port Jimmy 6]

Originally Posted by wancosc356

Thanks!




Just send that 750 my way. Ill take care of it for you. Haha. Nice bikes.

It can be had and it runs. Jay

[nickp51chevy]

You did a great job on the bike. I need to make one of those one day.

[nuke1]

Nice job on the bike, i have a few myself, i started to build one like that but never got it done, congrats on what you built and where you built it. That is something to b proud of.

[wancosc356]

Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

You did a great job on the bike. I need to make one of those one day.

Thanks. I appreciate that. Go for it!

Originally Posted by nuke1

Nice job on the bike, i have a few myself, i started to build one like that but never got it done, congrats on what you built and where you built it. That is something to b proud of.

Thanks. Well get back at it!

I am proud of it. It's not the nicest bike, but I like it and I built it. Not many people can say that about their bikes. And there isn't another just like it.

[nomrlz]

cool scooter! love to see guys build original stuff. i've thought about doin a CB750 bobber but have not time with all the other projects

[wancosc356]

Originally Posted by nomrlz

cool scooter! love to see guys build original stuff. i've thought about doin a CB750 bobber but have not time with all the other projects

Thanks. I agree.

I wanted to do a 750 too but I didn't have the change for one of those. The CB750s are very common to turn into bobbers. And there is a ton of upgrades and aftermarket stuff for them too.

[nomrlz]

gets tiresome only seein harleys around bike nights.

[wancosc356]

Originally Posted by nomrlz

gets tiresome only seein harleys around bike nights.

Haha. I definitely don't have the change for one of those. But I understand what you mean. There are alot and alot of them look alike.

I had a guy on a harley pull up next to me the other day and kept looking at my bike trying to figure out what it was. Haha.

[nomrlz]

harley guys always ask me what my bikes are. i just tell em

you probably can't spell it
and i know you can't catch it
hayabusa

[wancosc356]

Haha. Thats funny. That is a super nice bike. I've always wanted one of those.

[68C15]

I wonder what my 80 KZ750 LTD would look like bobber'd. it sure has some guts, I backed off at 130 a few years ago and I smoked a 2001 WS6 last summer. it now has a trunk and a Vetter Windjammer.

[dieselarmy13]

I love that bike man! You did a hell of a job on it! I'd ride the wheels off that thing, but I can understand wanting a little more go.

[wancosc356]

Originally Posted by 68C15

I wonder what my 80 KZ750 LTD would look like bobber'd. it sure has some guts, I backed off at 130 a few years ago and I smoked a 2001 WS6 last summer. it now has a trunk and a Vetter Windjammer.

Im sure it would look nice. Wow! Sounds like fun. Start strippin it down!

Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

I love that bike man! You did a hell of a job on it! I'd ride the wheels off that thing, but I can understand wanting a little more go.

Thanks!

I appreciate it. Yeah. The weather has been really up and down here so I haven't been riding it much. When I am not riding it, I wanna get rid of it but as soon as I get on it and go, I don't.

[dieselarmy13]

Damnit, now you have me looking on eBay.


A couple of years after I graduated high school, I used to work part time at the Honda/Kaw/Suzi shop to support my four wheeler and motocross habit. The entire back of the shop was packed with 'ugly' bikes like this and I didn't even give them a second look. I probably could have picked them up for next to nothing, but ten years ago, you wouldn't have caught me dead on a Honda 400! Oh well, hindsight is always 20/20

[highperf4x4]

I like it!!

Good work Michael

[wancosc356]

Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

Damnit, now you have me looking on eBay.


A couple of years after I graduated high school, I used to work part time at the Honda/Kaw/Suzi shop to support my four wheeler and motocross habit. The entire back of the shop was packed with 'ugly' bikes like this and I didn't even give them a second look. I probably could have picked them up for next to nothing, but ten years ago, you wouldn't have caught me dead on a Honda 400! Oh well, hindsight is always 20/20

Haha. Sorry man.

Im not much for them in their stock form but to each is own I guess.

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

I like it!!

Good work Michael

Thanks man!

[wancosc356]

Well, she is officially for sale. I haven't posted a for sale thread yet. I'll get to that tonight or tomorrow.

I found a vehicle that I want and this needs to go to help out with that purchase.

Gonna let my bike go for a no haggle price of $2500 FIRM. I'll even throw in a nice cover, and a battery tender for it.

Also, I am heading to the east cost this month and can deliver it along the way if someone really wants it. But I would need a deposit ahead of time.

[68C15]

stop by and we can run for titles. LOL

I have thought many times about modding mine but I like it just the way it is. plus the $75 I paid for it 5 years ago is cool too. this summer I will be installing a CD player and fabbing up a way to hold a couple fishing rods. "Honey, I'm going for a ride. I'll see you in a couple days."

[wancosc356]

Originally Posted by 68C15

stop by and we can run for titles. LOL

I have thought many times about modding mine but I like it just the way it is. plus the $75 I paid for it 5 years ago is cool too. this summer I will be installing a CD player and fabbing up a way to hold a couple fishing rods. "Honey, I'm going for a ride. I'll see you in a couple days."

Haha. I hear ya!

Nice score man! Sounds like a plan on your upcoming mods.