The Deven Science Bobber

I thought I'd post a couple of pictures of my bobber here, to those that might appreciate it. It started out life as a '74 Honda CB200. I bought it as an untitled, unregistered junk pile for $300. The gas tank was painted as is, and someone had welded the frame rigid, then gave up on it, and I saw the potential to finish it, and it wouldn't cost much. I made the handlebars, forward controls with linkage, and the suicide shift by hand. Everything else has at least been modified by me. It took three years of nights and the occasional weekend to get it finished. It's top speed is only about 50 miles an hour, but it looks cool doing it! I get harrassed with questions everywhere I ride it. Many have thought it a '30-something Harley. It gets more attention than expensive V-twin bikes parked next to it.

My plan is now to start a new project when I get back to the U.S. Originally, I was thinking of starting with a Harley Sportster, but I'm lately thinking of buying an electric motorcycle, something along the lines of the Brammo Empulse, and then costmetically modifying it to look dieselpunk, such as an old military bike.

Anyway, here are some pics of my bike:

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Permalink Reply by Sgt Monster on September 2, 2010 at 11:48am

I LIKE IT!!

I have had the same experience of up staging 'big bikes' with a lil homemade digger.

I love anything that looks like someone bled on it....
If you could post a lil more info/detailed pics on the suicide shift set up I'd like to see how ya did that.

Permalink Reply by Larry on September 2, 2010 at 6:34pm

Sweet machine. Very cool.

Permalink Reply by Deven Science on September 5, 2010 at 7:47am

Thanks. I'll comb through the pics, and see if I have any that show the shifter better. The shaft for the foot shifter was right there on the left side, as the original controls were much further back. I simply cut off all but the clamp, and welded on some 1/4" round bar, then I welded on some 7/8" pipe (same as the standard handlebar) to the end, and put a grip and the clutch on the handle. That allows me to reach down under my leg, squeeze the clutch and yank forward or back to shift. Since the clutch is there, and the brake is foot controled, that leaves only the throttle on the handlebars, making them much cleaner. I then bought two sets of handle grips, so the one on the suicide shift matches the ones on the bars. You can see the clutch cable come around under the seat from the other side.

Sgt Monster said:

I LIKE IT!!

I have had the same experience of up staging 'big bikes' with a lil homemade digger.

I love anything that looks like someone bled on it....
If you could post a lil more info/detailed pics on the suicide shift set up I'd like to see how ya did that.

Permalink Reply by Jean-Luc deVere on February 24, 2011 at 1:18am

Absolutely freakin' awesome! There's a world of difference between "Built" and "bought"!!!

Love it to bits! :) :) :)

Permalink Reply by Deven Science on February 25, 2011 at 7:22am

Thanks Jean-Luc. I'm proud of her.

Jean-Luc deVere said:

Absolutely freakin' awesome! There's a world of difference between "Built" and "bought"!!!

Love it to bits! :) :) :)

Permalink Reply by Abbas Marler on June 29, 2011 at 1:52am

Incredible bike. I have contemplated starting a little business simply making bobber bikes with dieselpunk tones, but utilizing diesel engines and bio diesel tech. I've read some will go 80-100 miles before having to refuel. Awesome bike!!!

Permalink Reply by T. von Kramer on May 18, 2012 at 5:01am

(drooling down my shirt..)

Permalink Reply by Deven Science on May 19, 2012 at 7:08pm

I have seen some motorcycles that were home built with diesel motors. That idea sounds so cool. A common way to do it seems to be to use a motor from a generator, since many 10k or up generators can easily be found running diesel.

Abbas Marler said:

Incredible bike. I have contemplated starting a little business simply making bobber bikes with dieselpunk tones, but utilizing diesel engines and bio diesel tech. I've read some will go 80-100 miles before having to refuel. Awesome bike!!!

Permalink Reply by Sgt Monster on May 20, 2012 at 2:21am

Check out this lil write-up I did on a Diesel bike...

American Nomad

Permalink Reply by Deven Science on May 20, 2012 at 11:30am

Have you linked to this before? I seem to recall it.

Absolutely beautiful bike.

Sgt Monster said:

Check out this lil write-up I did on a Diesel bike...

American Nomad

Permalink Reply by Sgt Monster on May 20, 2012 at 7:09pm

I did indeed...not intending to derail the thread...just thought it might add to the discussion you and Abbas where having. :D

BTW> I have been a bad monkey...I need to update ya'll about my sidecar rig.

Permalink Reply by tunnelingcat on June 1, 2012 at 6:14pm

Okay! so first off I love the way these look! I've been trying to figure out what words would describe the vision of what I wanted in a motorcycle. Now I know its called a bobber. Here's the deal, I know ZERO about motorcycles. I want to learn though. Is there anyone who would be interested and patient enough to teach me? or could you point me towards some beginner's resources or something? Thanks so much!

TL;DR I want to learn about motorcycles, can someone teach me?