Beginning Of The Big Bike Bobbing
I like the style of bike called a bobber.
Basically, it's a no-frills, stripped-down version of a motorcycle.
Today, the boy and I began the Bobbening, the great removal of parts from my 99 Valkyrie.
Off came the rear seat, the rear back brace, the saddle bags, and the highway pegs.
I did find the factory tool kit in there, which was neat.
Here's some pics...
I peeled the seat for the first time. Factory tool roll is there, but no manual. It's OK. I bought a Clymer's service manual on Amazon, and downloaded the PDF of the factory manual online.
It took some doing, but the rear fender came off.
"What? You want me to help?" ;)
Ready to go back together.
I took the highway pegs off, later. The Boy looks good on the bike. It might become his, someday.
Chooser reclaims her spot in the garage, now a bit sleeker.
Best,
JBR
Basically, it's a no-frills, stripped-down version of a motorcycle.
Today, the boy and I began the Bobbening, the great removal of parts from my 99 Valkyrie.
Off came the rear seat, the rear back brace, the saddle bags, and the highway pegs.
I did find the factory tool kit in there, which was neat.
Here's some pics...
I peeled the seat for the first time. Factory tool roll is there, but no manual. It's OK. I bought a Clymer's service manual on Amazon, and downloaded the PDF of the factory manual online.
It took some doing, but the rear fender came off.
"What? You want me to help?" ;)
Ready to go back together.
I took the highway pegs off, later. The Boy looks good on the bike. It might become his, someday.
Chooser reclaims her spot in the garage, now a bit sleeker.
Best,
JBR
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