build a dependable vintage bobber as close to old school as possible with solid color lacquer paint, original running gear, frame, front end, brakes, original style tires and cloth covered wire 6 volt electrical system – no modern upgrades
wanted to build my own bobber as old school as possible and with as many original parts as possible. wanted one that is different and rare – not too many vintage Indian bobbers out there. one that takes skill to ride – not too many guys can ride a rocker left foot clutch, hand shift and left handlebar grip twist spark advance and dead man’s throttle.
Rear fender set up. I modified a swap meet 30’s Ford spare tire cover for the rear fender which is an old school bobber trick. It already had a nice center rib and slight turn up flare at the end. Tail light is a repop vintage Ford pickup item. I drilled a hole in the bottom of the tail light and expoxied clear plastic over the hole for the license plate light. doesn’t illuminate the plate too well at night, but it meets the definition of a license plate light! Rear fender brackets are a modified 67 Triumph front fender “stay”.
The clean, old school look and attention to detail. With the exception of snipping the 6″ front fork extension, I did all the mechanical, tins and paint work myself.
people like it because it’s different, old school and good looking. many appreciate the fact that it’s a vintage Indian which you don’t see very often. hardly anyone has ever seen a vintage Indian bobber. It took Best of Show at the first motorcycle show I entered.
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Outstanding build Mark.
Bet it didn’t look this nice when it was brand new
thanks, buddy! hope to see your Indian here too!
Lyn, really appreciate your vote and great riding with you over the years.
Great job Mark. Wish I could see it in person. We miss our friends in Texas.
Very nice iI am thrilled you chose an Indian to build.
Stunning bike Mark! I wouldn’t expect anything less.
Strong medicine! Well done sir.
What a cool bike Mark. Great stance. Very tasteful and not overdone! Makes a great statement! Gotta come over and check it out and see what else you’re working on!
Awesome build Mark and unique. I need one of these… foot clutch diffinately and hand shifter totally rocks!
Beautiful bike Mark! Love the old school creativity honoring the vintage scene. Looks outstanding!!
Mark you have done a nice job restoring the ol’ Chief. Thank you for sharing.
Nice build Bro ! She is Beautiful !
A very clean and pristine homage to the old school bobber; looks impeccable in every detail.
You were just worried about me. An exhale, relieved that I had understood. Yeah I turned. Because you think I’m worth it He put his fingers under my chin. I absolutely think your worth it. But you don’t think you are. His mouth opened. Shut. That’s what this is about, Derek. You won’t let us worry about you because you don’t think you’re worth it. But I do. I absolutely do. ― Kelley Armstrong, The Reckoning