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BMC Bobber
#233061 01/21/2008 8:09 PM
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Well, looking for a bike to replace my wrecked America. I've grown to trust and value everyone's opinions here so I thought I'd post what I found to get opinions.

I was looking for another Triumph when I ran across a GREAT deal on a BMC Bobber. It's a new (65 miles) 06 BMC Bobber for $10,000. These things normally cost $16,500 new. Anyone heard of these? Anyone have any opinions of the RevTech 88 engine?

You can find specs on it here, http://www.bmcchoppers.com/bmc2007/base_content.html. It's in flash so you'll have to browse to the Bobber 88. Let me know what you think!

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eyesnoface #233062 01/21/2008 8:40 PM
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cool...I hear good things about BMC...not so big they want your first born but big enough to make good bikes.


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Zmilin #233063 01/21/2008 8:53 PM
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Nice, good to hear you hear good things;)

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eyesnoface #233064 01/21/2008 9:24 PM
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Not bad, for a V-twin...



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FriarJohn #233065 01/21/2008 9:40 PM
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I hear ya. If it takes a crap I'll drop in a new speedmaster engine in there:) Here's a pic of the one I'm getting.




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eyesnoface #233066 01/21/2008 9:43 PM
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Excellent color.


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eyesnoface #233067 01/21/2008 9:43 PM
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The local triumph dealer here carries them actually. Some nice pinstriping and stuff.


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bennybmn #233068 01/21/2008 11:01 PM
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I'd love it if my local dealer carried them. Make it a lot easier to get it serviced. I may have to stop by and show them the bike.

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eyesnoface #233069 01/21/2008 11:05 PM
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Not a thing wrong with that motor, cool bike, good price. I say buy it.

80ish HP and 90lbs of torque should get out of its own way. I would paint the tins though, I think they make the bobber only one color. Could be wrong.


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eyesnoface #233070 01/22/2008 8:47 AM
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Nice looking bike. Revtech engines are good, not quite the quality of S&S but they aren't as stressed, so they stay together at least as well. With the spring loaded seat, you will find the ride isn't as hard as you might expect, but it will take at least 2 blocks to get used to the seat not following the movement of the bike. And, the price is right.


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Greybeard #233071 01/22/2008 9:33 AM
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Yeah, it costs more than I wanted to spend but it's pretty much exactly what I've been looking for and it's such a great deal I don't think I can pass it up. Too bad there's not a forum dedicated to it like this one.

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eyesnoface #233072 01/22/2008 11:02 PM
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That's a sweet looking bike dude, good luck.


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KaiserSoze #233073 01/22/2008 11:16 PM
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I like the looks, very old school and simple. Price seems a bit steep for a concept that is very spartan, though.


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arstaren #233074 01/23/2008 12:04 AM
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Quote:

I like the looks, very old school and simple. Price seems a bit steep for a concept that is very spartan, though.




I'll echo that and add that for my personal taste I don't like an over the fender sissybar if there is no passenger seat and not likeing the tail light location. Looks like an Evo stripped down to me that someone slapped a Sportster tank on. Sorry I am not really fond of it. I do see potential but for the cost you shouldn't need to change things. What really matters though is if you like it and like it enough to justify the cost.


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The_Dog33 #233075 01/23/2008 8:49 AM
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I do see potential but for the cost you shouldn't need to change things.




What cost is too much to ever have to change things?

I think the initial cost has very little to do with people doing personal things to their bikes.


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satxron #233076 01/23/2008 9:07 AM
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Very nice! Do you own another bike? Ride long distances?

It looks great but I wouldn't personally have a hardtail as my only bike unless I was just into bar hopping around town.

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satxron #233077 01/23/2008 1:42 PM
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I do see potential but for the cost you shouldn't need to change things.




What cost is too much to ever have to change things?

I think the initial cost has very little to do with people doing personal things to their bikes.




I wasn't speaking of personal touches I was thinking of things that to me simply look wrong. My Speedmaster to me looked fine the way it was when I bought it,nothing really out of place. That bike has a few things that look out of place to me. I could have ridden my Speedmaster and been happy with the look but I can't say the same for that bike. Thats what I meant. I have changed quite a few things on my bike and every bike I have ever owned. But thats not because I thought anything was really out of place or looked bad but only to make it mine.


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The_Dog33 #233078 01/23/2008 2:53 PM
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I like it exactly like it is and really wouldn't make any changes at all. I don't ride long distances really. 2-3 hours max. My girlfriend does ride with me on occasion but just on short half hour rides. Even so, I'll have to figure something out to make riding on a pillon half way comfortable.

As far as costs go, I couldn't find a new bobber that was anywhere close to what this costs ($10,000). Seems like everyone that makes them charges an arm and a leg. I don't think I could build this bike for much cheaper than it is tell you the truth.

I used to have an 2006 America before someone pulled out in front of me.

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eyesnoface #233079 01/23/2008 3:02 PM
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see slap a pillon seat on there and the sissybar no longer looks out of place to me. Move the tail light down along side near the axle and you've got something then.


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The_Dog33 #233080 01/23/2008 4:03 PM
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Yeah, I'll have to find someplace to mount some rear pegs too. Always something to tinker with:)

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eyesnoface #233081 01/23/2008 8:27 PM
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Great looking bikes and I've only ever heard good things about them, just wish they sold them down here.

My Kawasaki Bobber I've just built looks very similar to it, so obviously the styling suits me


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AussieBiker #233082 01/27/2008 5:24 PM
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I love bobbers, slowly transforming my speedy into one. As far as long distances, ever hear of the El Diablo run? Most of those guys are riding rigids thru some of the worst roads in Mexico. As far as price goes, it's a great price for that bike. Sucker Punch Sally's start at around 20g's, Flyrite is now making one at around 16g's. I don't care much for the bars or the front end but that's just me. Hope you enjoy it.


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