2007 V Star Bobber Budget Build

Here is a short video of my V Star I built over the last month. All my ideas came from watching and researching on youtube. Of course I wanted to give back so maybe some other metric builders will get some ideas from mine. Thanks and please leave feedback.
2007 Yamaha V Star 650 Midnight Custom - $2500
Paint, parts, etc. around $500

[@therudolphs08]

Nobody listens to the videos...the wheels are rattle canned painted...the rear fender was drilled to fit the stock seat...and a 650 is great for female riders since this is a GUY riding it and he said it has "enough pep" for him. Also...the bars are not immature for the rest of the look...a lot of bobbers trademarks are straight bars, drag bars and hangers. All in all its a bad ass lookin bobber and as long as YOU like it thats all that matters. Some people just cant stand when something is bot done to their liking. If uts comfortable and u like it then do it bro

[@thejerseyj1636]

O K, you did pass on some good info. The stock seat looks good, I thought about not going with a spring seat but I thought the stock seat would be too big looking. It looks great. So I'll keep mine too. I've been in that saddle all day many times and Iove it. Nice to know I can keep it. Thumbs up for your "budget beauty" !

[@VickTheEscaper]

Holy shit! Great idea on the exhaust!

[@justinsmith847]

I love the bars and the exhaust looks great

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

Very cool bike 👍 I'm working on my '08 Silverado ✨ I like the idea of the exhaust turn outs... I've been doing the same thing of watching videos and getting ideas here and there. Ride Safe Blessings from Georgia, USA 🙏

[@thefreedomguyuk]

Pretty cool starting point, considering how little work has gone into it. Can evolve into something very nice with time. well done!

[@evilkhaos4779]

Your bike is kicking bro!

[@benmartinez7203]

Really, really nice bike! Just got an 02 Vstar and plan on doing some customization

[@mannysalazar1124]

that's one mean Vstar bobber. I'm thinking about bobbing out my 1100 custom she's a beater anyways spent $2500 when I bought her.

[@luischuy9140]

I LOVE your bike. I saving up to buy a V star and have it looking like this!!!! Great work man!!!!

[@jayrowberry1530]

Beautiful bike. Great job! Planning on selling my sportbike and bobbing a vstar

[@drcannacraze8205]

very clean look man I want something like this but with a bigger rear tire conversion

[@sethgecko7203]

Bike looks great man. Gave me alot of ideas on what I want to do on my Vstar

[@jondartist06]

Hey man great job , this is the pinnacle of budget build, dope👍

[@Raja_Chahal]

Nice job mate

[@MCAQUIN0]

That matte is nice

[@j2151law]

That's a dope build!

[@vickymcleod5244]

Lovely bike

[@carlosdajackel79]

Great job mate. I love the job on the exhaust I’m looking to do the same with mine. Any chance of a video on how you modified the exhaust?

[@stevepeluso9385]

Needing this vid also hahah

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

He stated that he used exhaust turn outs on the pipes. Looks like he just removed each of the original mufflers and added the tips. Which is a great idea. You can retain the original heat shields this way. Thinking of doing the same on my '08 Classic V Star Silverado ✨ ✌️

[@PornstarJerome]

@@revelationakagoldeneagle8045 how would you remove the mufflers without cutting and whatnot? Can you do that?

[@juanmacchuat8852]

Beautiful brother!!

[@cedler426]

A studded mustang seat would look awesome on that bike

[@joefigueroa646]

Great job!! I really want to make one of my own!!

[@kgbirdy]

Awesome looking bike mate.. thanx for posting. I am going to customize my 650 and want to know how you attached your new pipes to the cut offs?

[@dsm1991laser]

I have a 2002 vstar 650 in doing a bobber style on. Everyone says do the bobber seat but my stock seat is so damn comfortable lol.

[@ScootersIIDance]

No...I posted another video just a couple days ago...I changed the bike up a little bit...changed the tank and paint

[@mmmoore1973gmail]

That look awesome I have a 1100 v star that I want to do that too.

[@bonesdiamond494]

Where did you order the bars and what cables will I need? I need them , I love it!!!🤙🏼🤟🏼

[@chennekam]

Nice mate, I love it

[@lxfoxriderxl4753]

what is the size of the turn downs you have there? i really like the look. Did you just take the stock cans off and attach them?

[@AzNbaDFliP2o4]

What kind of apes are those?? That bike is so sick

[@czechmate9591]

Nice job dude

[@jacobbutler7942]

really wanted to hear it run.

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

I like the pipes

[@nickgarrison9652]

Great video. I'm about to buy a V Star 650, and I'm a very short guy. I've been reading a lot about the j slam. Has it always treated you nicely, or do you have any complaints about it at all? Also, did you adjust the shock tension after slamming it?

[@sillywilly6431]

So do you think $4000 is a reasonable price for this bike? I think you did a great job. I love it.

[@tylerb6862]

Wow wait that Ford Focus looks familiar I usted to own that car

[@wyrdjosh1224]

The bike looks great!!! I am hopping to buy a v star 1100 custom and want to bob it. I love the bar on your bike where did you get them? What size are they? And did the cables come with them?

[@gerardoavalos2907]

What's size turn downs did u use? Thanks

[@ghod666]

perfect!

[@lorano100]

Cheers buddy👍

[@michaelmahl978]

Where is the Sound? Nice bike. Greetings from germany

[@yburi]

hey man great job! I have started this on 2007 vstar 1100 classic this year and have stopped while its too fing cold to work in the garage. I dont see how you managed to keep the stock seat doesnt your fender hit it when the swing arm pops up from a bump in the road? Love the idea to use the original turn signals where the rear foot pegs were.

[@JAResto]

Did you cut the pipes or just take the back half off and put the turn outs on them? Going to Bob mine and have gotten a few ideas from your bike and a CPL others.

[@MrMcbear]

What seat is that? Looks comfy. I just picked up an 03 v-star bobber. Needs some tlc and I want to change a bunch on it.

[@philippestrapko1]

That's awesome! Did you spray paint the wheels?

[@yakimauap222]

nice bike

[@clumsycowboyofficial1773]

I haven't taken my exhaust apart yet, but it looks like the entire top pipe is connected the the bottom muffler, if this is the case how did you get around that. Thanks In advance

[@Micucudrulu]

Happy new year! What type turn out is it? I only find the long variant 45cm and 50cm. Do you have db killer installed?

[@Synthwave1980]

My bobbed star 650 is all done except the seat. How did you manage to use the oem seat. Is it resting on the fender? Just curious how you mounted it. Im going no fender. Id love to use my oem seat too. Thanks.

[@mikeray8991]

I've watched your video over and over and think the bike looks great. I have a classic that I want to do many of the same things to. I have two questions. the exhaust appears to be stock without the slip on's but when you cut the two apart that crazy cross over pipe that was there did it leave a hole that needed welding closed or can i just cut it off . and cables how did you find the extra length without buying new one. thank you !..

[@timkwalheim9530]

Mike Ray I know this is from 3 years ago but did you ever figure out how to modify your exhaust?

[@evilkhaos4779]

Hey bro for your rear turn signals are those the factory ones and did they fit right on the foot pegs or did some additional parts needed?

[@DesertRat559]

So you ran 13 inch handlebars without extending the clutch and throttle wires? How tall handlebars do you think would fit without extending any wires?

[@jaredcarr2442]

Did you just paint all of your hardware and switches on the handlebars or were they stock black?

[@Bunlangthang]

Can you send me the link for the forward control for both brake and shifter please thanks

[@Lirvic86cv]

hey man. great looking vstar. How did you get the back fender and seat to stay on?

[@ScootersIIDance]

Made a custom bracket from a video on KZbin and factory seat

[@kyleschraw7600]

the J slam? how the hell did u move it an inch forward?

[@KrisHarrisnNeti]

search youtube a couple videos on it it is very easy

[@ScootersIIDance]

Here's an updated article on the bike www.bikermetric.com/yamaha-v-star-650-bobber-reader-rides-2/

[@garyanderson844]

What did you use to move the shock forward

[@jeremiebrown7269]

Where did you find those bars to fit the vstar? All I can find is 1 1/4

[@lorano100]

Did you fabricate a new fender and then drill it to suit the existing seat holes?Would like to keep the existing seat but want to remove the original fender but can't see how that's possible.Cheers

[@ScootersIIDance]

Yes I made the rear fender then drilled the holes to fit my seat

[@josephbecerra245]

How did you make the hinge for the fender instead of welding? I can't really tell off the video.

[@scsparcrow]

Looking for handlebars similar to what you have, Do you recall what brand they are, or what supplier?

[@3qssmokedribsbbq588]

How did you do the exhaust? I like how it looks.

[@LIONKILLER1986]

How did you paint over chrome ? Did u use bulldog or something? Thank you

[@tobiaswilson4537]

100 grit sandpaper

[@nopi98]

How do you show the bike and not crank it once?

[@tmbrown2409]

Hi ben could you tell me what size turnouts you got like in inches?

[@michaeltroutman5713]

what size exhaust tips, and did you just fasten it to the heatshield?

[@vicrattlehead6783]

Did you have to send motor parts before painting

[@TheAdx1001]

what did you use to make all the black? some of the chrome on my bike have seen better days

[@ScootersIIDance]

Black engine paint from Autozone

[@TheAdx1001]

+Ben Hinkle did you have to grind down any of the chrome. your bike looks incredible btw

[@ScootersIIDance]

+Aaron Dixon no I cleaned the chrome then painted it

[@bq2707]

how many inches is this handlebars?

[@drcannacraze8205]

what do you think about a titanium exhaust ?

[@tudsdustin]

you know what size is for the jet kit

[@donwinkler117]

How does it ride with the j slam?

[@mr.motormaster9881]

BAD.....ASS!!!

[@motodoe8208]

How did you get the dirt bike pegs to fit

[@MarioSanchez-yd9wy]

what kind of paint did you use on the bike tank and all that ?

[@ScootersIIDance]

I used a enamel flat black and a satin clear

[@juangarcia8529]

How much did u spent on it?

[@valentinsanagustin6958]

How did you do the exhaust? Looking for ideas

[@whobru]

he said in the video..he cut off the stock and just bought cheap tips at the auto parts store...great idea. looks good. probably should install k&n filters and jets

[@valentinsanagustin6958]

@@whobru behind my heat guard it goes from 2" to 1" pipe I think, I cant really fit mine the way he did it.

[@lorano100]

How did you secure the seat on the bike?

[@ScootersIIDance]

Factory seat and bolted from under the rear fender

[@mannysalazar1124]

where did you get your handlebars from?

[@ScootersIIDance]

I posted a couple new videos of my bike...it's a little different now...www.bikermetric.com/yamaha-v-star-650-bobber-reader-rides-2/

[@mannysalazar1124]

+Ben Hinkle I checked them out its badass. are those RSD bars?

[@michaelm916]

Roughly how much money did you put into the the rebuild?

[@ScootersIIDance]

$1000 as of today...posting a video of the bike running right now

[@terycook96]

hardtail?

[@thefreedomguyuk]

T Cookies Vstar! (-;

[@connorsmith7100]

exaust wrap is 20 bucks on amazon...how is your budget not there lol

[@thefreedomguyuk]

Boulevard Bobber yup!

[@nicholascarlson3901]

he's still 20 dollars ahead

[@sillywilly6431]

True. I like it without the exhaust wrap.

[@zzz8596]

Shame about the bars , such an immature look compared to the rest of your work

[@AIsaich]

Завёл бы хоть чтоль! Освещение продемонстрировал, да нууу

[@xSOLOArts]

You ruined this bike