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If you go to wikipedia and look for a bobber you get this incomplete virtually unridable bike that is a recent interpretation, not a real period correct Bobber motorcycle: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/27/BSAbobber.jpg note that it has no fenders, somebody destroyed the front fork springs, no air cleaner or muffler, no lights, no brakes ... should I continue :LOL: is a pretty long list of why that photo shows a complete waste of an engine if it runs.
 
The only "bobber" I would consider would be a factory-made one like Triumph's:

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They aren't my thing but that's a pretty good looking bike. But they're not inexpensive...
 
OP

if you haven't bought anything yet, I may have a bike of some interest
2003 Vulcan 800, bone stock and mint, 24k km
I bought it last year and have the cruiser itch scratched

most likely going to acquire a Caponord Rally shortly
so the Vulcan would be surplus

it would be priced around $2500 cert. and needs absolutely nothing
shines and rides like new
let me know if your'e interested

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Welcome OP.

You mentioned originally liking the R6 and over time and recently getting M2, that thought of a bobber.


Personally, I’d seriously consider an R3.

Great bike. Not a bobber but, good range in ability, comfortable, good looking. Not bad in insurance.

If it’s bobber or cruiser, I’d keep my eyes on a Vulcan 500.

I just don’t like “custom” bobbers.

Good luck and enjoy the hunt!


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JavaFan said:
OP

if you haven't bought anything yet, I may have a bike of some interest
2003 Vulcan 800, bone stock and mint, 24k km
I bought it last year and have the cruiser itch scratched

most likely going to acquire a Caponord Rally shortly
so the Vulcan would be surplus

it would be priced around $2500 cert. and needs absolutely nothing
shines and rides like new
let me know if your'e interested

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Caponord? Don't sell the Vulcan! The cardinal rule for owning an Italian car or bike is to have a dependable Japanese backup in the garage.
 
JavaFan said:
if you haven't bought anything yet, I may have a bike of some interest
2003 Vulcan 800, bone stock and mint, 24k km
I bought it last year and have the cruiser itch scratched

most likely going to acquire a Caponord Rally shortly
so the Vulcan would be surplus
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Wow already tired of the cruiser after one year, what happened?
When do you get the new ride?
 
sburns said:
Wow already tired of the cruiser after one year, what happened?
When do you get the new ride?
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I think it's just this cruiser is not the right one
It's not good for more than a few hours a day
basically it's a Jap Sportster

working out west for a bit
there's a mint Aprilia that I'm gonna buy
if it's still available when I get back in a week and a half
 
JavaFan said:
OP

if you haven't bought anything yet, I may have a bike of some interest
2003 Vulcan 800, bone stock and mint, 24k km
I bought it last year and have the cruiser itch scratched

most likely going to acquire a Caponord Rally shortly
so the Vulcan would be surplus

it would be priced around $2500 cert. and needs absolutely nothing
shines and rides like new
let me know if your'e interested

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Thanks for posting that! It certainly looks great and I may circle back in the near future as I am still on the lookout and working through options. What are you hoping to replace it with out of curiosity? What is the new itch? haha
 
nakkers said:
Welcome OP.

You mentioned originally liking the R6 and over time and recently getting M2, that thought of a bobber.


Personally, I’d seriously consider an R3.

Great bike. Not a bobber but, good range in ability, comfortable, good looking. Not bad in insurance.

If it’s bobber or cruiser, I’d keep my eyes on a Vulcan 500.

I just don’t like “custom” bobbers.

Good luck and enjoy the hunt!


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Thanks for the post and the insight. A buddy of mine had a sport bike recently stolen unfortunately and I was looking forward to riding it a couple of times to see how it felt, but I like the idea of trying the R3 as well. What makes you say Vulcan 500?
 
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