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The Hitchcock Rigid Conversion
Mission Statement
This blog has been set up as a record of my attempt to build a cool Bobber style bike out of the Royal Enfield Bullet. With the cost of genuine early British and American bikes and parts spiralling upwards in the face of the current global economic climate, building a retro style custom is rapidly becoming cost prohibitive. Initially, there will be a period of accruing parts and information as the bike I intend to re-create is my daily rider.
I have heard so many horror stories about the Indian made Bullet from people who's mate used to have one, that I have lost count. All I can say is that I have covered over 20,000 miles on mine in the last three and a half years, and feel happy that it is quite capable of doing another 20.
So if you like the idea or just curious, you are welcome to come along for the ride.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
There are some out there
This is another bike that I am not sure of, nice touches like the pipe and the 21 hangin' out the front but too H-D alike maybe
I like the idea of the suicide shifter, as I've been thinking of this for mine, with a right-hand rear brake conversion. I'm crap at braking with "my left foot".
I like the idea of the suicide shifter, as I've been thinking of this for mine, with a right-hand rear brake conversion. I'm crap at braking with "my left foot".
ReplyDeletethat was an early Benny Build ... i'm sure it was that one, i'll ask him !!!
ReplyDeleteNow ya say that, I can see the trademark touches of young Mr T
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