2003 Harley Davidson Bobber

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

The build a cool, fast bobber that was one of a kind.

What motivated you to start your project?

After putting over 125,000 miles on my 2003 Fatboy I wanted to get something newer. I found a low milage 2004 Nighttrain that had been in a minor accident so I bought it and put the Fatboy tins on it. While looking at the pile of parts left over the thought came to me – A Bobber!

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

The frame modifications. I cut and welded the swing arm to stretch, lower, and hard tail the bike. I also fabricated an oil tank that welded into the structure of the frame.

What are you most proud of?

The oil tank. I fabricated it out of a piece of 6″ pipe. It is not only part of the structure of the bike but it has a compartment on the left side that houses the electrical.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

It draws a crowed everywhere I go. People say “sweet”, “nice”, “bad ass bobber”, and “where did you get it?!”

2 Comments

Marc Frank says:

October 5, 2019 at 3:29 pm

Excellent build, I absolutely the uniqueness a Bobber builder builds. Each one is completely a ” One Of Kind ” bike

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Joe says:

September 1, 2022 at 6:53 pm

How did you manage the relocation of the ECM? “The oil tank. I fabricated it out of a piece of 6″ pipe. It is not only part of the structure of the bike but it has a compartment on the left side that houses the electrical.” The ECM is really a heck of a block of awkward bulky, is that where you hid it? I’ve a 2003 Softail standard that I’m trying to do the same thing and quite honestly, that ECM is of the MF-ing devil.

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 2003 Harley Davidson Bobber

Time spent: On and off for 2 years

Motorcycle cost: $20,000 new in 2003

Money spent: $6000

Engine: 2003 Harley Twin Cam B. Lower end by Dark Horse Crank Works – Timken bearing upgrade, balanced, light weight “H” beam connecting rods. I removed the counterbalances before sending it to them. Top end – 95″ kit from NHRS Heads – Stage 2 Porting by NHRS Cams – S&S 585G Push Rods – Screamin’ Eagle adjustable Final Assembly by owner

Intake: Mikuni HSR 45 Carburetor and intake. Arlen Ness Big Sucker intake

Exhaust: V&H Pro Pipe modified by owner

Transmission: HD 5 speed Barnett clutch

Frame: HD 3003 Softail. When cutting and stretching the swing arm I purchased a belt off of a bagger which was several inches longer than the softail one. I used it as a “go by” to see how much I could stretch the frame and make the bagger belt work. It came out about 2″ longer than stock.

Suspension: Hardtail rear Front forks – Moto Iron 4″ under springer .

Wheels, tires and brakes: Both wheels are 09′ Wide Glide rear wheels. 160X17 Michelin front, 180 Michelin rear. Rear Brake – HD Softail Front Brake – eBay

Finish – Paint: Painted by Street Rod Concepts, Clute, TX Color – Hot Rod Flatz Dakota Brown

Accessories: Handle Bars – TC Chopper Bros Tail Light – TC Chopper Bros Floor Boards – Drag Specialities Rear Fender – eBay blank modified by owner Fender struts – Fabricated by owner Coil – Axcell Tuner – Daytona Twin-Tec