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Drag bike / Bobber / Street - Cafe racer look?

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Old 02-22-2009, 07:04 AM
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Default Drag bike / Bobber / Street - Cafe racer look?

I think I'm going for a look somewhere in that area. Is there a difference between those descriptions and what is it? They're all kind of light and low. yes?
 
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I think you will find certain attributes that move from one to the other but in general I would agree.
 
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Drag


Bobber


Cafe


Chopper


Streetfighter
 
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Bobber

do you know whos bike this is? i remember back when i was in vegas it was for sale. (probably around 9 months ago)
 
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Originally Posted by vegasrock
do you know whos bike this is? i remember back when i was in vegas it was for sale. (probably around 9 months ago)
Here's the link where I got the picture:
http://www.ironhead-bobbers.com/hard...il_by_jose.php
 
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oh...it was listed on the vegas craigslist last year for a pretty decent price.
 
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nice job icecaps. isn't the internet wonderful? kids got it way too easy today, i'd agonize for days over what to write in as essay sometimes, could have something to do with why i drink so much these days. i'm blamin' everything on the internet.
 
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Typically a bobber is a bike that everything that isn't absolutely necessary to make it go has been removed, cut off or trimmed down.

A drag bike is similar in that respect but also usually feature a crouched down riding position for less wind resistance, low bars, straight pipes and a hot motor, drag bikes also often have rigid struts in place of shocks and can have extended swing arms too

Cafe racers are also stripped down but usually have improved suspension components and even lower clubman or clip-on handlebars.They're typically jacked up taller than stock and have rear set pegs for more lean angle.They're the great grand daddy of modern sport bikes.

All could be considered street racers
 
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