1996 Honda Shadow 600 Bobber.

Taking my 1996 Honda Shadow 600 Bobber out for a spin.
Full build details below:
jc-custom.com/...

[@duroxkilo]

fun fact, Japanese v-twins are not meant to sound like HDs. by lowering the idling RPM the oil pump can't properly lube the engine... the bike looks fantastic. ride safe, have fun

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks!

[@Hollows_over_balls]

False

[@alexandracolorado1421]

Unless its a single pin crank which honda has made and was evem sued by harley for making but ultimately lost because single pin cranks are common. How ever if its a duel pin than yeah you dont want to have the idle that low.

[@SteveM109r]

Really nice.

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks!

[@splattykidsart]

Mirror positions gets me every time. too cool

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks! I always preferred the under-arm location for both looks and visibility at a taller guy honestly.

[@Petualang0401]

Beautiful bobber 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thank you!

[@ApocalypticVibes]

For this i would make a bike license! ❤

[@StepdadRacing]

Make me one too

[@LisaAnn777]

"make" a bike licence?

[@galenmarek8287]

@@LisaAnn777take it easy, English probably isn’t their first language.

[@DrifterGaming]

well done mod, super clean

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thank you!

[@rayditzenberger9517]

Nice bobber. Looks like a great ride

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thank you! It was a fun, chill ride while I had it.

[@nikoadams4061]

In the making, will get me a motorcycle! Whatever fits the budget such a beautiful piece of machinery💯🤙🏼

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks! Trick is to buy in Fall, build in Winter, and ride in Spring.

[@celticnorthman3615]

Looks badass, I bet it's fun to ride!!!

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks! It was definitely a chill ride while I had it.

[@user-gh2ff3yn4j]

Nice bike!

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks!

[@chrisdorman9704]

I had a 01 600 first bike loved it went to the 03 shadow 750 for the 5th gear for highway hondas are very underestimated motorcycles i did 152 jets 38t sprocket cone intake 10in apes windshield 1000watt stereo ❤🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@Covert_Op]

Same but mine was an 02. Wish I never sold it but shit happens

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Nice! The 600 was definitely a little lacking on the highways which is why I eventually did get rid of it (mainly to fix my main ride that decided to blow out a gear).

[@chrisdorman9704]

@@jcurtiscustoms next i need to figure out how to stuff a wider tire on the back lol

[@rodrigocozta]

I´m from Brazil, I lived 14 years in framingham MA , I had shadow ace 750 03, second owner. also 92 caddilac seville v8 . those was best bike and car I had in my life, 2018 I was deported and lost 14 years of my life. for a little beat almost came homeless.

[@alexcarson9638]

Yo what!! I need this bike !! This is so cool

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks! Unfortunately I sold it last summer in order to fix another bike, which ended up being a bigger pain and it still sitting broken lol. So maybe one day I will have to build another one.

[@jessecastilla4559]

Awesome bobber 😎

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thank you!

[@backjackwards6024]

Nice. Low and clean.

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thank you! 🤘

[@splattykidsart]

you can go from just a regular guy or gal to the coolest regular guy or gal just by getting onto a bobber like that

[@franciscoluna9596]

That’s a veery nice bike!

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thank you! 🙏

[@congerscott6064]

Nice bike ! Wish it was mine 👍🏆.

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks! It belongs to someone else other than me these days as well 😐

[@anonymous-ts6bm]

Not normally a chopper guy but that's very nice, tastefully done 👍

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thank you! It was a fun project.

[@tylerbonnell9241]

Not a fan of honda harley clones but this is nice

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks!

[@thomasneves5607]

Fuckin MINT!!! I have a 95 shadow chopper that I ride daily in non rainy weather

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Hell yeah! Nice.

[@ogisaac4205]

Sweet bike…. Pick your shoulder up and straight back and then rest them down, you gotta be as sharp as the machinery we ride! Chest out and back tall like a tree

[@kylesholar6991]

Wait till you hit a bump

[@babylon7311]

nice bro

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks!

[@Mannyxz]

A reliable Harley 😂

[@branhub]

That would be a badass daily

[@jcurtiscustoms]

It was a great bike for the chill rides. Highway could be a bit tough at times.

[@theone2be33]

Thanx for saving a Goldwing!

[@ultramaximusreviews]

Look with a springer front end

[@Flaggyt]

It's nice when it's idling but sounds too much like a moped when your driving. 😂 But still better then a Harley. 😊

[@alessandroboldrin7219]

Sei fortunato ad avere un'amica così

[@user-ss9vm1gd6f]

❤❤❤

[@jokoprihaswan3984]

Cool bike

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thank you!

[@gorviv529]

That looks beautiful. Well done. What kind of tires are those? Also, are bobber bikes always a custom concept, or are there brands that make them from factory?

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Not sure on the tires. They were on it when I bought the original. There are some brands that make something close to a bobber. Triumph has their Bonneville Bobber, Harley's closest is probably a sportster, Indian Scout and so on. They aren't this style though.

[@shaunbain3305]

That's a small bike for such a tall guy

[@jcurtiscustoms]

If you think this one is small, you should see the scrambler lol.

[@decliveestudio]

Amazing work man! Quick question, im 6,3 do you think i can ride smooth on this? I just want a buy a 05 vlx so i have that doubt about my height

[@jcurtiscustoms]

I am also 6'3, so yes, you will fit just fine ha! The forward controls make it more comfortable than other cruisers IMO. My only complaint was there is a little lack of power with the 600 if you do a lot of highway riding. Cruises at 70 no problem, but much over that starts to over rev. It was awesome around town though.

[@yettib]

Very beutiful bike, been looking into them but they seem a little uncomfortable to ride in for a long time for someone that is 5,11 or over, can someone tell me about it.

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks! I am 6'3" and the height was never an issue. Granted, I did move the seat back a little when I was building it. That said, the bobber style bike is never really going to be great for long rides due to the seat. This one has more cushioning than most, but after an hour, it's still a bit rough.

[@yettib]

@jcurtiscustoms alright thanks for letting me know. I was just wondering because I live far from the closest town, but I still am considering getting one. thanks

[@sonoftexasOO]

Sir what handle bars are those? Sweet bike!

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks! The bars are these amzn.to/3YqWOlV Full build info in this link. jc-custom.com/motorcycles/jackpot/

[@BeenHadHate]

God damn she's a beauty, but try n rev a lil less when talking off, mine might be different but just a friendly tip.. (I got a 89' vt800 shadow)

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks! Ha yeah, everyone likes to comment on that. I knew it would most likely be a topic of conversation. Basically, the bike was cold and wasn't ready to go yet, so rather than fight the stuttering I just blasted it and went.

[@corbanchildress8292]

That thing is sweet. It's reassuring to hear another person with a 600 shadow having to rev the nuts off of it to get it moving in first gear 😂

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks! Ha only when it's cold, thankfully!

[@BAtadCrazy]

I don't think I'd be riding that bad boy with shorts on. You could get the s*it burnt out of you.

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Never burned a leg on this one, but definitely have on my victory. I honestly wish I could wear jeans but I have a skin sensitivity that makes it unbearable.

[@bennyham4556]

This thing is awesome! Can you please let me know what handlebars those are?

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks! Here is a link directly to the bars I used. amzn.to/4aCqmQ8

[@A1shio]

バッチバチにカッケー！

[@danielbock7562]

Bro this is what I have but now I have a lot of things I need to do because I didn't no the people who had it NEVER took care of most things just let it go ???

[@jcurtiscustoms]

That sucks. Luckily most things on motorcycles are easily salvaged / repaired as long as they aren't too rusted out. Carbs can be cleaned, shocks rebuilt, etc. Usually as long as the motor is good and the frame isn't destroyed, you can make something decent out of it.

[@ricovelazquez6216]

Very nice bike! Where did you get those handlebars?

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thank you! They are Speedline Handlebars by TC Bros. Here is the link amzn.to/3QN6ljA

[@ricovelazquez6216]

Thank you! Your bike is sweet! Good work! Where did you get those mirrors? I have a xs650 I’m working on!

[@jcurtiscustoms]

I believe these mirrors were actually the old mirrors off my 2014 Yamaha Bolt. I just had them laying around ha. Below is more info on the bike. jc-custom.com/motorcycles/jackpot/

[@isaiahwinslow5140]

Fry that clutch lol

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Just like my eggs! But in reality, I didn't wait for it to warm up and it wanted to die so I just said F it ha.

[@isaiahwinslow5140]

@jcurtiscustoms im just playing lol it's a nice bike

[@jcurtiscustoms]

@@isaiahwinslow5140 Ha thanks! It was a totally valid statement. I certainly wouldn't want to do that more than absolutely needed lol.

[@SigmaGamingLLC]

walmart helmet lit

[@michaellafollette9602]

Nice tires! What brand do you have here?

[@jcurtiscustoms]

I honestly don't remember what they were. The person I bought the original from had just put new tires on, so I never had to mess with them after doing the rest of the customization.

[@jeanlawson9133]

❤

[@georgebushskates2066]

Where did you get your seat man !?

[@jcurtiscustoms]

I made it. Was a pretty simple design so that I didn’t have to sew anything. A write up on the seat can be found here. jc-custom.com/2021/01/20/shadow-bobber-project-start/

[@Cute_Monkey7]

How many kilometers does a liter of gasoline drive?

[@boyounghur8641]

오토바이는.역시.일제.혼다❤😂😢😮😅품질믿을수있고❤😂모양좋고❤😂😢😮😅

[@wojciechkubik2247]

Great bike! How tall are you ?

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks! I am 6'3".

[@wojciechkubik2247]

Thank you!

[@manuhonkanen2111]

Go darkside on the reartyre!

[@JorgeRodriguez-vi6xp]

Hey, could you tell me where did you get the mirror mounts? Thanks. Nice bike by the way.

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Thanks! I bought them off amazon. amzn.to/3XsXx3i. The mirrors are stock mirrors from a Yamaha Bolt.

[@Drt0Kkdo]

Really 50/50 on selling my Gen3 SV for a VLX

[@alestii3696]

Hey! Whats that tank you got in there? Been looking for something similar to my build

[@jcurtiscustoms]

This is the exact tank I used. amzn.to/3tUIuoK

[@barbosa5.094]

Linda

[@mr.mitchcobra]

Warum diese Traktorreifen?

[@rticblue2843]

Do you still have the mono shock installed?

[@jcurtiscustoms]

I do, yep! Wanted a cool ride but not an uncomfortable one.

[@erichorsley1405]

Where did you get your handlebars?!

[@jcurtiscustoms]

These are the ones I used. amzn.to/4blgDyH

[@user-wv7pl6nj9g]

Под дождём самоё то 😅

[@ODR1PPY]

What size bars? And where you get fender

[@jcurtiscustoms]

This link will give you all of the components I used on this built from bars and fender to tank and lights. jc-custom.com/motorcycles/jackpot/

[@franckygarcia1411]

cuanto mides de estatura?

[@TurkerKutoglu61]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LACOSTRA9912]

Très belle mais le bruit dommage 😅

[@hanphyo8237]

Not Honda Shadow that is Honda Steed 600cc

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Called a VLX600 Shadow Deluxe here in the states. A steed in other countries.

[@Jonas06p0]

Just bought back a VT 600 VLX that I'm going to rebuild. I'm 6'3 and looking for new motorcycle handle bars. Do you have a link or specs for the one You have? Thanks!

[@jcurtiscustoms]

All the build info on the bike can be found at the link below. At the bottom of the page are links for the parts I used. jc-custom.com/motorcycles/jackpot/

[@_l_p_2]

How tall is your handlebar? In Inch

[@jcurtiscustoms]

These are the exact bars I used. Says 7.5" rise. amzn.to/49GLp3i

[@dmbtv4846]

Is this lowered on the rear or stock shock?

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Stock shock.

[@dajaunn8611]

For sale?

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Already sold it last summer.

[@marcramalho579]

Is that stock exhaust with out the baffles?

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Pretty sure it's just straight up stock exhaust. I sold it recently so I can't check to see if it had the baffles or not 😐

[@andy2108]

It definitely doesn't have the baffles.

[@OJFLACKO]

Bar size?

[@jcurtiscustoms]

These are the exact bars I used. 1". amzn.to/4aVgIIh

[@kevin2298]

What pipes are those

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Just the stock pipes.

[@kevin2298]

@@jcurtiscustoms that's stock ? Were they modified any way

[@jcurtiscustoms]

@@kevin2298 Unless the previous owner did something to them, but fairly sure they are bone stock. They had the baffles in and everything. The only thing I did to them was wrap them.

[@50nick83]

What tank is that

[@jcurtiscustoms]

This is the one I used. amzn.to/49asA9k

[@VladimirStrelchenko]

Красивое

[@jpack3438]

Sounds like a leaf blower

[@fuundfara]

Bro

[@oof578]

Are these good for someone whos 6'2 and 230lb?

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Well, I am 6'3" 225, so pretty similar. I really enjoyed the fit. The only gripe I had with the bike is a little lack of power on the freeway. Great around town cruiser though.

[@oof578]

@jcurtiscustoms yeah for sure. Thanks for the input, i keep being told things, and that this isnt for larger guys. Will probably change out the foot pegs to allow more leg room or something

[@jcurtiscustoms]

@@oof578 Honestly, for the 96 VLX that this was built on, the controls were very comfortably far forward, but that could be because I moved the seat back haha. You will always get a lot of HEAVY opinions from other riders, mostly bravado BS trying to hype up their choice in bike. Ignore it and get what you like and works for you.

[@franckygarcia1411]

How tall are you?

[@jcurtiscustoms]

I am 6'3"

[@franckc7845]

125 cc.😅

[@patrickroberts7847]

Poor clutch

[@velzivul]

Это steed

[@abdullahfahdi1634]

Steed*

[@jcurtiscustoms]

You know, people keep replying with that lol. Here is a picture of the original. Tell me what the tank says. Maybe I can't read. jc-custom.com/2021/01/20/shadow-bobber-project-start/

[@abdullahfahdi1634]

@@jcurtiscustoms kid i can swap tanks its a no brainer lol 🤣

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Well just so you know, they are called Shadows here in the US and Steeds overseas...so there's that. 1996 Honda VLX 600 Shadow Deluxe. Not trying to spread negativity or argue. I just like to reply in case people actually read these and don't get confused. Here's another example for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opW2hqeboMx3i9U

[@Michaelobama184]

Why did you burn up the clutch when you took off. The clutch won't last very long if you fo this regularly

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Cold bike and a quick vid. Didn't feel like waiting for it to warm up so that it wouldn't die.

[@user-xc6go7zf8w]

Steedだろ

[@joehearl3024]

To quite

[@fetograf11]

This is not Shadow. This is Steed

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Incorrect. It started as a VLX600 Shadow.

[@fetograf11]

@@jcurtiscustoms shadow have another frame. With two rear shocks. This is Steed with softail frame. It’s main difference

[@jcurtiscustoms]

@@fetograf11 I personally built the bike myself, so I know what I started with. That said, doing some research, I found that a VLX600 is called both a steed AND a shadow depending on the market it was released in. So, I guess we are both correct haha. Here is the build page where you can see that it is in fact a shadow deluxe to start. jc-custom.com/2021/01/20/shadow-bobber-project-start/ Thanks for the engagement!

[@alpinesupra88]

Tell me your new to riding without telling me lol

[@jcurtiscustoms]

Says the guy who posts a video of coolant dumping all over his bike lol.

[@alpinesupra88]

@@jcurtiscustoms That’s your come back?? LMFAO😂😂 bro that video is over 8 years ago when forums were a thing. Invest in clutches you’re gonna need em. 😂😂

[@jcurtiscustoms]

@@alpinesupra88 well, see now, that is actually where I would agree with you if I normally rode like that lol. The bike wasn't warm and didn't want to go and I didn't feel like waiting to clip it. So fair enough. There is that. I just don't understand why people go on other people's vids to shit on them. That's all.

[@alpinesupra88]

@@jcurtiscustoms I wasn’t shitting on you, it was meerly a joke that is all. Those videos I had were older than dirt on a bike I no longer have with an issue no one could figure out, gave that bike to my nephew and to this day and 4 or 5 shops later no has yet to figure that thing out (I’m not even sure where that bike ended up now I moved on from it). I bought that bike brand new in 06 and randomly one day after a track day it decided to exit the chat so to speak with its weird cooling issue. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Anyway I was just messing with ya with my original comment, meant no harm or disrespect. Keep it shiny side up brother 🤘🏼

[@jcurtiscustoms]

@@alpinesupra88 Right on. Appreciate it and same to you!

[@patgraeme775]

Gay

[@darianyachik909]

How tall are you?

[@jcurtiscustoms]

6'3"