Honda Shadow VT1100 Bobber build (Part two - Final part)

'88 Honda VT1100 Bobber build
The final video of the Honda Shadow bobber project for my buddy Chris.
In the previous video, the bike was disassembled and the frame and many parts were painted in matt and semi-gloss black 2K paint. The fuel tank and fenders were wrapped in 3M grey.
Let’s start with this video, I began by making 2 flanged bushings to mount the seat springs onto the lower seat plate which I made. Then the carburetors were disassembled, because the bike didn’t run the past 2 years there was some contamination in the main- and idle jets and float bowls.
When a carburetor is disassembled, always check for potential cracks in the diaphragm on top of the throttle valve. When it contains cracks, this will prevent the throttle valve to open completely due to vacuum loss, and therefore you’ll lose power.
The rear shocks, wheel, brake, and exhaust were reinstalled. On the front, the new speedometer and custom bracket were installed together with the freshly painted headlight.
After the installation of the grey wrapped parts and some fine-tuning of the carburetors it was time for a nice test drive, it performed perfectly (but what else would you expect with a Honda!?).
Thank you for watching, we hope you've enjoyed it.
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[@levivue8972]

Two years later and that’s still one sick ass looking bike l. I’m so envious. GJ.

[@RawMetalRacers]

Levi great to hear you’re still enthusiastic about the bike😁

[@mk-vgkfan]

Laughed at the tank you were installing until I saw the final product. Looks great! I only wish there was a longer look at the bike on the road. Too many builds don't include that and most people like myself wish they did!

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks for the feedback Mike, I will keep this in mind with my future video’s!

[@dwipthepunekarbiker]

Wow! I wish all mechanics are talented as you.

[@guillaumenobody9624]

there is many things i don't like style-wise, but it's very well built, so thumbs up to you :)

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks for your honest opinion!

[@ianrayfabros3784]

Nice clean design and build.

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks mate!

[@gilmaslima]

Amazing work.

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks Gilmar!

[@samuelrobinson7893]

Great looking bike! What size rear tire are you running?

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks Samuel! I’m not sure what size we had on the bike, it’s quite some years ago already!

[@chrisroyster784]

Awsome skills man, dont see many guys machine their own parts. Bikes clean great work

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks Chris!

[@derekr7814]

@@RawMetalRacers what rear shocks are those?

[@RawMetalRacers]

@@derekr7814 if I remember correctly, these were Hagon shocks. The customer already bought these.

[@jondougherty1114]

Absolutely beautiful...only thing I'd change is put short shot pipes on it instead and I'd leave the front fender off...

[@raivorogoss5940]

This bike looks sooo comfortable! I am thinking buying Honda shadow VT750

[@RawMetalRacers]

A VT750 is also very nice👌🏻

[@larsbuschmann4200]

What an awesome bike! Great work! I got myself one as well and iam trying to get the fender attached to the swingarm. You Mentioned, you got yours attached with 90 degree brackets. But how do you attached them to the swingarm? By welding? Greetz

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks Lars! The 90 degree brackets are located out of sight on the bottom of the swing arm, we’ve put rivet nuts in it. It’s also possible to weld on some bolts.

[@4MATAStudio]

sick build

[@RawMetalRacers]

BenZilla Stewart thanks mate

[@4MATAStudio]

@@RawMetalRacers finally got a Shadow 1100. I think I'm going to start working on it in the spring man!

[@andreaskock3436]

.... fantastic Job and Bike !!!!

[@thedreadedwhitenoise8743]

If it were mine I'd ditch the springs on the seat since you still have the rear shocks but great bike man! Impressive work!

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks Courtney! And yes, everyone has their own style of course!

[@georgebushskates2066]

Raw Metal Racers take em off man 😆

[@RichPianasOilPump]

@@georgebushskates2066 its a customers bike

[@SuppressioHibernicis]

Amazing work, Meneer, well done. I don't understand the negative comments about the ape bars; I love them. Would you please have a link for those exact shocks? As I wish to purchase the very same

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks! Yes, ape hanger bars is something you either like or completely dislike. I don’t have a link to the shocks, but they were from the brand: Hagon

[@SuppressioHibernicis]

@@RawMetalRacers thankyou very much, I'll get onto that.

[@vaibhavmhase6709]

Nice sir your video is very helpful wondering building

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thank you very much

[@tonedcos]

Awesome job for a young fella. Not that keen on apes either, but they worked in this case ;)

[@Kinnick98]

Hello, I just bought a 1987 Honda Shadow VT1100. Looks almost identical to this one.. I am having trouble finding the oil fill cap or dip stick. I am wanting to do an oil change but have no clue where to start. Am I missing something super obvious?

[@RawMetalRacers]

It’s on the right side of the engine, on the rear of the cover. Below the aft exhaust tube. You can barely mis it I think!

[@oquitar]

great work and great bike!!

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks Oscar!

[@jaimeandresmunoz2365]

Espectacular!

[@victorvonzell360]

On the shaft side where did you connect the fender and how did you do it how thick was the metal

[@RawMetalRacers]

The upper/rear bracket on the left side is placed on the rear axle, between the nut and the final drive. On the forward/lower side, the fender is connected with two 90degree brackets onto the cross-beam section of the swing arm👌🏻

[@gustisuwarseno1619]

Simple but interesting

[@goshell]

Nice and clean job buddy!

[@RawMetalRacers]

goshell1975 Thanks mate!

[@eastexxxan]

Great job man! Bike looks amazing! Amazing work my friend

[@kaedant407]

Great looking bike man. I just picked up a 96 vt1100. Where did you get that fender? And i can't find anything on a hard tail conversation do you have any suggestions? And of not I might have to get creative with it

[@OlafShiel]

Super clean work. It's a real art. Well done. Can I ask what you treated the exhausts with to give them that nice matt black finish?

[@RawMetalRacers]

The exhaust was originally this Matt black finish, but my painter once told me there is a very good quality 2 compound paint which is heat resistant

[@malakammar5605]

Great .. nice ... simple ... I like it.

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks Malak!👌🏻

[@patometal772]

Lindo proyecto y restauración. El estanque de bencina lo encontré muy grande, podría haber sido más delgado. Hubiera quedado más simétrico. Felicidades....

[@mtb_landin]

Nice.. really nice.. and I like the way you made the video.. :)

[@9271983j]

any rubbing issues with the rear fender ?

[@RawMetalRacers]

No rubbing issues. The fender is mounted to the swing arm, so it moves together with the rear wheel.

[@sushikakistreetfood3515]

Really love the proces. Great skill bri

[@monxstiglitz08]

Looks like the rear tire and fender going to rub each other on a rough road. How does it work?

[@RawMetalRacers]

The rear fender is mounted to the swing arm, so it moves with the wheel. No rubbing at al because the distance doesn’t change

[@monxstiglitz08]

@@RawMetalRacers sorry im new to this but where does the front end of the rear fender connects? Is it floating or attached somewhere down there 😁 sorry for the dumb questions ✌️

[@RawMetalRacers]

@@monxstiglitz08 that’s no dumb question mate! The front/lower part is also attached to the swing arm, we’ve made brackets on the underside so the mounting isn’t visible

[@monxstiglitz08]

@@RawMetalRacers Thank you very much. It make sense now. Now i just have to find mounting parts and how to do it 😁✌️ thanks again so much!

[@brettc5650]

Sick build man! I'm doing an 87 right now! Did you only use the two struts to support the rear fender? How did you stop the front of the fender from rubbing the tire?

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks mate! On the front I’ve made two brackets to the swing arm.

[@dinsterzz]

Nice build! Did you do any other brackets on the rear fender besides the obvious ones?

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thank you! Yes, the fender is also attached to the swingarm with small brackets in the front.

[@ethanmarshall2957]

Awesome build! How did you attach the front portion of the rear fender? Does the rear fender float using those 2 axle arms?

[@RawMetalRacers]

Hey Ethan, Thanks mate! The front side of the fender is attached tot the swing arm using 2 90degrees brackets and mounted using rivet nuts.

[@ethanmarshall2957]

Raw Metal Racers Thanks for the reply, I’m gonna have to give it a go on my 97’ 600.

[@poulsonarrow]

With respect nice clean and well organised build ... but got to say with those bars it totally takes away that flow and if changed a better stance . Each to their own tho ...

[@RawMetalRacers]

poulsonarrow thanks mate! And yes, the handlebars weren’t my choice either. But this year I’m probably building another one for a client, with low bars!

[@JUNIORMICH]

I love it

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks!🤘🏻

[@dionmoore879]

Awesome except the ape hangers. I couldn't abide those. That bike is a bobber that could be comfortable as well as cool. But hey, his bike , his thing.

[@abcanimal]

Nice build! What year is the bike?

[@adamspitzer5113]

did you attach the bottom of the rear fender to the lower swing arm?

[@Paul-go6hs]

Almost forgot. The motorcycle I bought comes from cali so it has all the connectors, hoses and valves that connect to the emissions canister and carburetor.... so i was wondering if there is any way i could remove all of that or what can I eliminate and what can be capped.

[@oscarnoriegaayala7320]

felicidades.... Buen Proyecto y mejor resultado!!!!

[@franciscorivera8389]

Buen trabajo...!!!

[@RawMetalRacers]

Gracias!

[@kennethblake3521]

Masterful work. I'm about to start on a 1986 model of this bike. The rear wheel is quite small. Could you tell me what tires you have on this one? The size as well? Thank you!!

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks Kenneth! I’ve been watching some old pictures of the bike and found the size, it is an 170/80 tire on the rear. Front size was original I think!

[@luillojailbreak]

good morning friend the metal plate with the seat do not sell them? I have the same bike but 2004 but it is the same motorcycle I would like to buy the seat and the metal plate with everything I needed to install it I wanted to know if those are your aces for sale?

[@RawMetalRacers]

Hi mate, I’m sorry, I only made one for this bike and haven’t made a mold to make another one without having the bike here.

[@Paul-go6hs]

great build as usual. Big fan of your work. In fact you motivated me to work on my 1100 spirt. That being said I’ve 3 quick questions for you. 1. When removing the rear tire (trying to take off old fender side clamps) when unscrewing the shock bolts they wont come all the way. any idea why?? ( I do raise the bike just not all the way were the tire no longer touching the ground) 2.did you made that rear fender? Can i make mine with my old fender?? 3. Is there any issues with lowering the top triple tree??? Am thinking on sliding them down the forks and then using a handle bar riser to mount a “low rise bad boy handlebar.” Thanks. Hope to hear back from you soon.

[@RawMetalRacers]

PAUL, thanks mate! Really nice to hear it motivates you to build something yourself! First, the bolts of the shocks should come off completely, even if the full weight of the bike is on it. (The bolts only keep the shocks in place, the shocks themselves slide on a frame part which transfers the weight) You could use your original fender. But I think a fender which I made for this project is a lot nicer, as it follows the contour of the rear tire! You could lower your triple tree a few inches if you like, but keep in mind it changes the handling of the bike a bit. Good luck with the build Paul!

[@mose717]

I'd like to do something like this with my VT1100.

[@RawMetalRacers]

Make a plan, and start building your dream bike!😁

[@jonahsmith4573]

What kind of shocks are those, are they lowering shocks?

[@RawMetalRacers]

Jonah Smith, those are Hagon shocks. And yes, they are shorter than the original.

[@tomlobdell2143]

Where did u get you’re cables

[@HickeryJames]

So how and where is the the rear fender is mounted!? Also can it support a rider?

[@RawMetalRacers]

Josh, the fender can not support a rider. At the lower point, the fender is mounted to the swing arm, at the highest point you see the stainless steel brackets going down to the swing arm.

[@MjDesiSwag]

Where did you get that gas tank from ?

[@RawMetalRacers]

Mohd JAVED it’s the original gas tank! ‘88 VT1100

[@XiLfactory]

Where did you get your speedo? Everything you have on here looks great 👏👏👏

[@williamrohejr]

Is this an aftermarket speedometer, if so what is the name.

[@stuartcraig7259]

Mate I’m bout to start doing. 1987 Vt 1100; just completed a Vulcan 800. How did you secure the front of your rear guard? I had to make a fancy bracket system for the 800, would love to see if your system was easier! Cheers - great build by the way!!

[@RawMetalRacers]

Stuart, thanks mate. I’ve secured it on the front with 2 metal angles to the cross-beam of the swingarm.

[@stuartcraig7259]

Raw Metal Racers - don't suppose you have a picture?? Or diagram? I had to cut a tube with internal diameter ever so slightly bigger than the swingarm tube external diameter down the middle. Welded a tab on with 10mm movement left to right . Then both cut pieces wrapped around swingarm tube with thick costing if sikaflex. Two pole clamps then tying it all down. Bolt through guard which goes through hole in tab with nuts on top an underneath tab to secure once height and horizontal position obtained, - what a fuck around - need fingers like Japanese jewler!!

[@RawMetalRacers]

Stuart, send me an email: [e-mail]. I will draw it the way I made it, and send you some pictures.

[@gfrank8058]

I knew the old girl had some cool left in her. I liked everything except the ape hangers. I believe that this build would have looked much better with some risers and some low rise handlebars. But I guess to each his own. GF1 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thank you Frank! And yes, that would have looked better, but customer is king!😁

[@Him-layin-tracks]

Great work! Is that the original fuel tank from 88'?

[@RawMetalRacers]

Thanks Brian! Yes, it is the original fuel tank

[@gastos64]

Hey.! I had a 1986 vt1100 its project motorcycle and I have a hard time to finding a tank like yours.. Could u please help me out where i could get a gas tank like urs...thank u.

[@RawMetalRacers]

Jaypee, nice to hear you’re building one by yourself! The tank is the original ‘88 model VT1100 C1 Try finding one second hand!

[@gastos64]

@@RawMetalRacers yes sir thank u very much.. Have a wonderful day..

[@dkkushwah8245]

nice

[@luis0luis058]

Friend I have not seen a vt1100 anywhere with a peanut tank. Because?

[@RawMetalRacers]

The frame has two tubes at the top, so it’s quite wide. That’s probably why you don’t see them with a peanut tank

[@micheal5333]

Why have springs on the seat if it’s a softtail ?

[@RawMetalRacers]

Micheal, extra comfort and especially for the looks. The customer wanted it this way!

[@dagostfrancois7761]

beau travail j'adord

[@TheAnselmo64]

Parabéns pelo belo projeto!

[@Kwaalaaa]

I appreciate this was for a customer and not your own design but I wouldn't call it a bobber. I'd say a rebuilt Shadow with (for some reason) a bobber seat installed and pretty obnoxious apes for no sissy bar if you're going with the design theory for the bobber seat 🤔

[@ianloughney9570]

I feel like this bike is a great case study in continuity of design because this is a really well built bike, but all anyone will ever see on it is those handlebars, and they'll immediately assume its a shit bike because they go so poorly with the rest of the build

[@MoBLuBSiAb4LiFe]

Make me a rear fender. Trying to bobber my out too

[@patrickseynave5074]

bravo !

[@eugeniuszsokoow2811]

what's the model of handle bar?

[@ELXREPARTIDOR]

Hermosa 😍 moto !!

[@nathaliamendes5754]

Nice

[@user-vm3yd2rp7f]

What is the height of those handlebars?

[@davidtjcasillas3599]

Hermosa 👍👍😎

[@rafaelamaya4543]

How long are handle bars

[@1970gearhead]

Where did you get your rear fender???

[@RawMetalRacers]

From a local bike store! But since that bike I’m rolling my own fenders on an English wheel. I’ve heard guys using aluminum fenders of a trailer.

[@1970gearhead]

Raw Metal Racers Thanks for the info!!! It turned out killer!!!!

[@patometal772]

El estanque muy grande no ayuda mucho a la buena simetría, si fuese otro más pequeño, sería mucho mejor.

[@keepingitmellow]

How much does a project like this cost ?

[@RawMetalRacers]

Luiz, please sent me an e-mail for inquiry’s!

[@BigMerkGee]

Do anyone know where I can find a gas tank like that one!?

[@RawMetalRacers]

It’s the original Honda Shadow gas tank

[@BigMerkGee]

@@RawMetalRacers I've been looking for one for the longest for my 93!

[@carreirasolo-duasrodas6083]

Ficou foda! PARABÉNS!!!

[@evinnice516]

Lmfao couldn’t decide between a hard tail and a soft tail🤣🤣

[@paywarnerine1594]

👍

[@jashdiaz87]

Where are you located?

[@RawMetalRacers]

Raw Metal Racers is located in the south of The Netherlands!

[@ΚαπετάνΝικόλας-ο1ν]

Wtf happened with these cables in the front.i see only 4.on my bike are like 24...lol

[@dimark683]

Отлично получилось! Но руль я бы сменил

[@WarnonHD88]

Hello Great Building 👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻 i have the same , can you help me ?! What is this for pipes..? I will have ggg 😍😍 please can me Write ??

[@davidglover7870]

Anyone know what rear fender that is?

[@RawMetalRacers]

It's a universal aluminum fender which the customer already bought. Normally I make them by myself out of aluminum.

[@chanman123abc123]

What exhaust is that?

[@RawMetalRacers]

chanon1wheel I’m sorry, but I don’t know the brand anymore.

[@ssamotorsfinland]

Terrible music but good build!

[@RawMetalRacers]

SSA MotorSport thanks mate, And indeed, it’s hard to find nice copyright free music..

[@WarnonHD88]

Hello my Friend!! My englisch is shit!! And Not good!! Ich muss mich auf deutsch beschränken!! Sorry ... also erstens top Arbeit was du da geleistet hast!!! Ich habe das selbe Motorrad nur habe ich die VT 1100c /sc18 ;-) 1991 !!! Habe ich vor 2 Wochen gekauft und wird mein Winter Projekt!! Sag mal wie hast du das mit dem Auspuff gemacht das der so schwarz wird .. oder überhaupt bei allen teilen?? Hab da irgend was mit einer wischtechnik gesehen ..?! Falls du mich überhaupt verstehst ... melde dich bitte mal bei mir ;-) Lg aus Österreich

[@RawMetalRacers]

Werner Weber Vielen Dank! Der Auspuff wird in dieser Farbe geliefert, aber es gibt 2 Komponentenlacke, die hitzebeständig sind!

[@WarnonHD88]

Raw Metal Racers hallo ok denn kann man so bestellen ??? Ist ja der originale oder ..? Kannst du mir vl einen Link oder eine Firma nennen wo ich das so bestellen kann ..? Lg

[@RawMetalRacers]

Werner Weber Es tut uns Leid wir würde die Marke des Auspuffs nicht kennen.

[@WarnonHD88]

Weißt du nicht mehr wo du denn gekauft hast ..? Oder wo du denn bestellt hast??! Lg

[@RawMetalRacers]

Werner Weber Nein, der Kunde hatte den Motor mit diesem Auspuff bereits an anderer Stelle gekauft!

[@Thalarctos.]

💖

[@Story_Teller925]

Nice build bike but the gas tank runs the look.

[@hilariogonzalez5787]

En mi particular gusto el cuelgamonos no le va🤪.todo lo demás bien*!!

[@everlastingfripside7510]

感動

[@chilinhnguyen8060]

Tuyệt

[@gero195]

Blood sweat and Corona for sure .

[@RawMetalRacers]

Yes, like always! And I’m currently on holiday in Mexico so Corona for sure!

[@НиколайФамилия-ц7у]

в моём виденье такой руль уродство а так всё супер!!

[@浪速のカピパラ]

日本に居たら頼みたい

[@alfrede.neuman8611]

Ape hangers look ridiculous....nice bike otherwise though.

[@ПетрШатшнейдер]

Хороший байк. Руль - говно.

[@notoriouscowboy9773]

GAY

[@zzzwohoya]

感動