![]() What differentiates the loosely defined bobber from it's well known cruiser cousin, the chopper, is that they often are more practical and built for speed and handling, retaining frame and fork geometry for proper handling and top speed, whereas the chopper is often going for style. ![]() The Difference Between Bobber and Chopper Many people today associate the term bobber with customized vintage or modern motorcycles, often stripped of the same superfluous bits as their predecessors, plus possibly one or both mirrors, turn signals, even gauges. These custom bikes with their lighter bobber parts were the originators of what we now know as bobbers.įor most bobbers, the front fender has been removed while the rear fender was made smaller or "bobbed." Anything considered superfluous should be removed in order to make the vehicle as light as possible. Anything that was seen as "extra" was taken off the bike in order to drop its weight and make it that much faster.įenders, lights, mirrors, anything that didn't make the bike faster was ultimately ditched in an effort to increase the top speed and handling of the American Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles, which were much heavier than their European counterparts. Light, streamlined bikes that had dominated the roads of the European theatre now seemed to be speeding their way across the American landscape. Soldiers used their acquired mechanical expertise to design and customize bikes that were truly unique for their time. When American servicemen returned home, their popularity exploded even more so. Prior to World War 2, motorcycles had become increasingly popular. The Process of Formation and Development of Bobber Battle hardened American servicemen, influenced by the European customs they had grown accustomed to over the previous years, brought home new and interesting ideas that influenced everything from the way Americans dressed to what their vehicles looked like. The demographics of major metropolitan areas changed as these mills emerged, with many minorities taking up jobs in the mills and settling into the surrounding areas.Ĭhange remained a constant after the war as well. ![]() Steel mills became a common sight in cities as companies such as GM, Ford, and Chrysler built new mills and factories to keep up with the steel demand. Industries changed and shifted in accordance with the demands that the war put on the economy. Many women found themselves taking on various new roles as heads of the household since most men were now enlisted and serving in campaigns throughout Europe and the Pacific. World War 2 brought about many changes to the makeup of America's culture. The History of Bobbers - The Lightweight Motorcycle ![]()
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