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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.
Monday, 5 July 2010
A Different Approach
Board Tracker stylee, from The Speed Metal Shop. It looks a bit radical until you check how much of it is still standard. A bit of the less is more approach perhaps. Stripped out as lean as this a Board Tracker does look inviting....... Hmmm?
Well I like it! Especially the tank and exhaust. I'd do the frame in black though - is that boring?
ReplyDeleteBlack's the new chrome mate.
ReplyDeleteMeself, I'd go a metallic silver to accentuate the light look I reckon.