Just bought this, cmx450 Rebel, my plan is to convert it to a Bobber with short rear fender, side mount bullet taillight, struts instead of shocks, & sprung seat

What about straight welding some tube from the end of the top rear of the frame to the end of the swing arm (instead of struts?)

im the king of bolt on bling
that's why i was chucked off the Rattlers forum
anyway, why make it when u can buy it ?
one of my suppliers does struts so it kinda works for me...

You beauty! Looks awesome mate. You gunna keep it and ride it or sell it off? Will have to ride when its done eh? Chuck me a text if you placing an order for some bits, id be keen to add!

Tom

i think i will sell it on...but we will see
I've just read you can get hagon covered shocks for them so i might have a look at a pair of those

well i spent some of today lookin at pics of rebel bobbers, i think the bobber that is really giving me some ideas for what i plan to do is this one. Short chopped up bobber fender & struts, with some 3" coil springs under the seat for comfort. I think little shorty mufflers tho, rather than cocktail shakers

here's another couple of rebel's i found, to give me some inspiration while I wait for the bike to be delivered

there's someone on one of the US rebel forums that's telling me that I should leave it stock, as good 450's are becoming harder to find, & apparently in the US a good 450 can go for 3K US ?

Stock sucks, its your bike, make it your own. hell i cut up a perfectly good original Lincoln Continental, best thing i ever did.

If nobody cuts up and trashes bikes cars e.c.t then they will never become collectable... sure if it was the last of it's kind and already in mint cond then you gotta think about it thats how i got my c11 the guy was gonnar chop it but decided it was too complete and good to hack so he got on the look out for a bitza/parts bike... personally with a rebel i say go for it i've heard to many yanks say that the jap bikes are worth heaps over there.... maybe they should have imported more.

I don't really care what the question was. The answers still the same "CHOP IT"

bike arrived yesterday but have had some family commitments so only got half a day on it today
charcoal metalflake sprung seat

side mount plate bracket with bullet tail light

the plan next is lowering with Sportster struts, chopped fender, shorty mufflers, vintage style indicators

Looking cool Brett! See it's already on trademe! Will have to come check it out before you sell it eh? Do you have any baffles in stock?