How to Install Long Forks on Honda Shadow Build

[@clarson2916]

I watched several fork seal replacement videos. I have a VLX600. First time I’ve seen any mention of the tool that goes inside the fork tube to remove the bolt at the bottom of the fork. Calm, precise, and knowledgeable… makes me trust you, so I’ll order the kit, that includes the tool, from your website. 👍

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Trust us with your soul.......

[@shokikoyagune2224]

Customizes rides, Beer on the job, Sarcastic humor, Absolutely no fucks given to the youtube monetization Now this is a man I can subscribe to... Good shit

[@RaspyWater]

I just redid the forkseals on my 97 honda shadow.. this video would have made my first experience sooo much easier.

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

well im glad you can pass along this gem to friends who may need it! LOL!

[@RaspyWater]

@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS lol will definitely be referenced when my brothers fork seals go out. My brother got his first bike this year. So I'm 1 season ahead haha

[@LazyR]

Awesome video!. You explain stuff so clearly and in such a calm way. Probably one of the best motorcycle maintenance/mod videos I've seen on youtube.

[@SchusterBros]

I watched multiple videos that did not mention the "oil lock piece" at the base of the fork. I have been searching for how this goes back together, even though it really goes back only one way. But you confirmed it. Thanks for your great videos, good attitude, and knowledge, I appreciate your channel even though I have an 1100! thanks

[@Dormantv]

You should do more of these if time permits! Pretty interesting and funny

[@jeremywykle2955]

Doing all my own maintenance love the videos and humour💪💪

[@bones2405]

That was hilarious man, great tutorial as well....keep 'em comin', and ride safe man

[@SanderBeenen]

Great vid. Thx. Forks, here I come.

[@A5Chattanooga]

The best video you have yet offered TJ. Great stuff. Had me laughing but also a great tutorial. 8:57-9:05, the best eight seconds of video on KZbin.

[@kevinparker9407]

Zip tie to hang up caliper, check. Also old brake pad, piece of wood between the pads because there WILL be a 'friend' that can't resist pulling on the brake lever whilst it's off the bike!!

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

👍

[@Ekorslk]

I will now lower my forks :D thanks TJ

[@MrMagiagi1]

I fargen love this guy and his fargen videos. He’s no bullshtine and tells it like it is.

[@MikeSynth1]

Duuude, I LOL’d at 21:20, reminded me of the Michael Keaton Batman movie from the 80’s when he gets the batwing. Great video man, you’re selling me on a Honda Shadow!

[@greymarket6834]

dude i just stumbled upon your video and ive met rob. i stayed with buttrock when i came through traveling. crazy shit man.

[@myendurochallenge8885]

Just found your vids..researching out a bobber build on my shadow..looks like you know your stuff..look forward to watching more

[@Dannymurmaid]

Your quite the character... I support it

[@VoodooViking]

Top of the Chrystal Building is inspiration point.

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

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[@jamest8693]

What fork oil did you use?! Thanks for the tutorial now I kinda have the confidence to do this now as well! Keep up the great work man and these tutorials and walk through are so helpful and beneficial to me as a motorcycle repair noob. Thanks again!

[@latchkeykid5529]

"It's a great time to be alive isn't it" laughed my arse off mate. Great video.

[@tward6630]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS I want to get some new fork tubes. Does it matter from where? Just as long as it’s same diameter?

[@aaronhadley8121]

Where can I get extended forks for my 03 shadow spirit 750 ? How do I know if they're the right fit when ordering ?

[@MrChancelol]

Badass Video man was expecting to see 100k plus sub count. Deserve way more!

[@derekr7814]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS any chance you can give some details on your removal tool?

[@jessemotovlogs2180]

Brilliant video man I have a 05 vlx600 single carb model and I’ve got a set of 8” over tubes to extend my front end they are Harley sportster tubes though? Will they still work? as I did some research and found they are the same diameter both as the shadow forks

[@mattkayem1554]

's TJ, thanks for these videos. What's the length of the PVC spacers you put to lenghthen the forks?

[@joshuathompson1298]

These videos are awesome and so helpful! Thanks TJ!

[@joshuathompson1298]

TJBRUTALCUSTOMS you’re hilarious too. Hahaha this a great video. I just recently picked up a Honda shadow vt600 and will be ordering a bunch of parts from you for my bobber build. Super stoked to get started!

[@shaunskates1215]

Hey there can you tell me where to get the extentions from please dude ? Brilliant vijas

[@paulwright5956]

You should do a video with harley lower forks on the shadow upper forks. Been kicking the idea of dual disk brakes on my bike

[@joshie9086]

Those forks have never felt so loved

[@nickramos3417]

Love this, thanks for the Time and work put in

[@delta614]

lol you're gonna wanna torque to spec. im not gonna do that cut film buwahahaha love this man

[@Jalonmoney]

I like your customs I have your back draft and velocity stacks plus coolant just wondering if the 750 Ace will get a bad ass springer or is there no way for one to work on a 750 ?

[@AceGalvero]

the fork spacer you installed seems to be the close to the exact length of the stock fork spacers. since you installed 6over tubes don’t you need to have a fork spacer that is 6 inches over the stock spacer in order to get the proper preload on the spring and similar rebound and compression as stock?

[@Estevan6991]

Hey TJ I’ve been looking to extend my forks on a 99 ace 1100. Any links to extensions that will fit, please. Much gratitude to you and your time.

[@samuelhand8366]

Hey bud I have a 1997 Honda shadow that’s shaft driven. Where can I get the 6” longer forks I’ve looked on plenty of sites and have failed to find any that sell them

[@ARMYStrongHOOAH17]

So for the fork removal tool can I just use a ratchet extension bar with a 24mm Allen at the end?

[@BigNateSilva1984]

So where the link for those 6 inch longer fork?

[@jessiverg130]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS make em for vt750 spirit please

[@travish6034]

If you lower the forks with that spacer how is the ride?

[@roads2ruin978]

Subscribed to your channel. Really like your video. They should come in handy with my Aero.

[@MarioMorales-iz6oo]

Hey! Was wondering where you got your extensions from?

[@DavidGarcia-eg5gi]

I’ve been looking as well, if you find them please let me know

[@WhoputhisXhere]

@@DavidGarcia-eg5gi try Forking by Frank

[@BikerFux]

Thanks Bro...I'm no Wrencher out all on here to swap ya the man Thanks again B~Safe

[@christianxzowner2958]

Thoses set of pegz are cool

[@miguelatambucho748]

Great tutorial. How do I know if I can go even more than 6 inches? I am about to do this job in my GL500 and I was wondering. Thanks

[@15kkrot]

Jockey Shifter and Suicide Clutch Kit - VT600 - when is coming back please let me know because is the only thing I need to complete my custom my bike

[@josephtan7670]

Would a 41mm fork from Honda Shadow Spirit fit 2004 vt750?

[@DIEGACK]

Hi pretty good video! Qn: What is the OEM fork spacer length?

[@ozyjimbo]

Could you mention where you obtained the extended fork tubes thanx?

[@brunohersant7623]

Hello, I am French and I can not find the tools you have made that allows to lock the fork inside to remove the screw at the end. could you give me the dimensions please? and thank you again for all your tutorials !!!! they are really nice !!

[@rickbecker3277]

I got around that by putting my forks back in the triple tree, with the springs still inside and caps on, letting the triple tree hold the fork as i removed the bottom bolt in the dampener. The spring holds everything inside under pressure so the bolt has something to be removed from otherwise it just turns everything in there.

[@johningardia2088]

Have you ever used a Honda VLS springer. If so, what are your thoughts?

[@derwoodmartin444]

Hey man having a problem with throttle sticking put grease in cables cleaned carb but still sticks and thought on the matter my horse is a 2000 shadow 1100

[@derwoodmartin444]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS dude thanks so much got it all worked out man watch u all the time very smart and helpful thanks a million times again hope u and yours have a great night and we catch u in the wind brother

[@SHADOWARCHILI]

Tj any idea about XVS 1300 stryker? how much oil it needs for fork. or how mesure when filing it ?

[@danielobua]

Beverage part is the best

[@thomasboulay3309]

Where can I get the parts for the shadow suicide clutch and jockey shifter?

[@HyperionTwo]

Very well done with easy to follow instructions. But, will this tutorial work with a 1994 VT1100 Shadow?

[@HyperionTwo]

Thank you

[@saulcruz9314]

Real good explanetion gracias amigo

[@jasondiddle4226]

The tool you make and use…. Would it work on a vt1100c2 Sabre?????

[@tonymccraw2785]

Thanks for the video , but maybe u should tell the folks to put in ur spacers before seals lol had to take it all back apart doh

[@ShinobiKingYT]

dude man, can you make a video on how to properly adjust the float bowl levels, without damaging the tab on it

[@MrDanno7777777]

During assembly you said to put the tighter wound end of the spring down. But the service manul says to put the tapered end up. My question is is the tightly wound end of the spring considered there tapped end or does some springs have a smaller diameter on one end

[@MrDanno7777777]

I should add, the reason I ask is because while doing my fork seals on the shadow I just got. One fork spring had the tight end up and the other had the tight end of the spring down

[@MrDanno7777777]

Thanks so much for your reply and help. My bike is a 98' vt750 ace. Glad to know from a expert how I'll be putting them back togeathed! Cheers

[@spookplays6316]

Can i just get a bigger spacer and put it in my forks?

[@94stang84]

Awesome man I like to do that to my honda 600cc

[@dreezyfranklin]

Followed every step here on my vt750 aero... i can't figure out whats missing or not miss 🤔

[@blurofalife]

Bro! Thanks for the video.. 2006 Honda Shadow Aero. I’m mechanically inclined but never have worked on bike. You think I can change head gasket, rings and front bearings with just socket set and the usual large set of screw drivers and pliers?

[@SUPPORTYOURSELF]

I'd love to get a set of these. Any ETA on availability? Or another source for them? Thank you!

[@MicJaguar]

Good breakdown of how to do this. I wonder if its easier to just buy new ones. More expensive but if you don't have grave space or time then buying new o as direct from Honda may be my way to go. My 02 Shadow so far seems good but I can see having to do this in a year or so.

[@awizardalso]

What do you mean by "Don't ever have fun while you work?" You have me laughing my ass off while you have fun while you're working and teaching at the same time. As for harbor Freight torque wrenches. At my last job, we had to have our tools checked for accuracy in the quality department. I brought my Harbor Freight torque wrench, that I have at home, in to have it tested. It was dead on accurate.

[@dennisschell5543]

Who sells extended tubes? I'd like 4-6" extension on my '96 VLX ...

[@DUMBODEATHDEALER]

Check forks by frank

[@giovannajones2945]

Did you use extended fork tubes or was it just an extended fork spacer in the stock tube?

[@steelbender58]

Well i made that 24mm tool and tried to take my fork apart. No way! That nut i tig welded onto each end of the rod is 24 mm but it fits into nothing down inside the fork. Any idea why?

[@KitsuneDunx]

any hint towards where one can acquire said 6'' forks?

[@VoodooViking]

We still need upswept exhaust for the spirit 750s

[@jmar7744]

I've learned alot from your videos but I have one question. I'm doing away with my switches on my handlebars and want to still have high beam and low beam. Is there a way to do this

[@jasonrucker9135]

Jason Martin drill a hole in your hard lamp and wire a flip switch old chopper trick

[@yungdark409]

Thanks for all the info!

[@geolysi]

Really cool tutorial, can I ask you something , you said if I put a half pvc tube my fork will low , can I do this without remove the fork from the bike?

[@geolysi]

TJBRUTALCUSTOMS that’s awesome!! Thanks a lot 🙏

[@austintobin7887]

Yo great video. But side note is the song at the end called deathwatch? I’m looking for it to add to a playlist and I can’t find it at all

[@austintobin7887]

No worries it’s just going to bother me the rest of the day now lol. Appreciate the reply and the awesome videos!

[@StickemUpLLC]

My dude! thanks for the video.

[@petroshmo]

Are those spacers pvc pipe? Do you just cut a 6" piece to make up for the extra space? Great video!!

[@petroshmo]

Thanks @@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS. Waiting on some 6 overs for my Vstar 1100. Using This vid as my guide. Great work

[@darrellstrozier4296]

What's the widest rear tire that could fit the honda shadow phantom

[@darrellstrozier4296]

I'm getting the Michelin commander 2

[@unprofessionaljoe7233]

so all you changed to lift it 6''' was the spacer?

[@tjoshaugh]

Does anyone know where I can buy extended forks for my 1997 Honda 1100Ace Shadow?

[@scottygreen8526]

do u now how to make a yamaha xv750 forts longer

[@timguypower]

Where did you get your extended fork tubes

[@cruishon]

Pretty cool vid bro!!

[@danstiverson]

What benefit is there to having longer forks?

[@SHADOWARCHILI]

hey. for honda vlx 600 is also 4.9inch for oil?

[@SHADOWARCHILI]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS thank you. i changed everithing but oil lvl i hight i think 10x

[@dylanswaite7474]

What size are the nuts for your tool? 24mm?

[@joshuabuckley362]

Where can we get the 6 over fork tunes at?

[@kugoo1231]

Bro missed a couple important steps, such as which way the seals go, and about the bushing, spacer seal sequence. Other than that it was a solid tutorial.

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Thanks!

[@gabriel9102BR]

I asked about the side covers, where you get then? Or you fabricated then

[@roffstaff2844]

Is it the same fork on the 600 and 750? 🤔

[@fernandocarrion5703]

Great Job !!! 💪💪💪

[@ignaciotapia7296]

Bro you from Torrance????

[@wanderwood2367]

Guys where to buy extended tubes for vt1100c?

[@66時空66]

Where can I get these spike ?

[@JohnDeslatte]

We need upsweeps for the spirits and springers!!

[@rocker4811]

Do you still sell the extended forks at your website?

[@WyldeChef]

what model base bike?

[@elainesalyer2709]

I had to playback a few minutes from the end of this video because I couldn't believe what I was seeing on the final assembly of the fork tube - Did anyone else notice the fact that he was able to just screw on the fork tube cap without having to fight compressing the spring extension ? That spring spacer was too short for the extended length of the fork tube ! Any time you get extended fork tubes you get the corresponding fork tube extension or make one to compensate for the added length of the tube - without having the proper spacer there's no pre-load on the spring ! That's why he was able to just push up the lower leg effortlessly with his hand because there was no tension on that spring at all when he was putting the axle shaft through the wheel ! Those fork tubes are probably bottomed out in the fork leg with the lower rebound spring on the damper just bouncing around inside the fork tube. He even cautioned viewers that there's gonna be tension from the spring when you take the fork tube cap off ! This guy builds bikes and it didn't even dawn on him that something ain't right when you can just screw the cap on an assembled fork tube - I've had to fight with hundreds of fork tubes, stock ,shortened and extended off the bike and anyone that has done it know's the tube is always gonna creep down into the leg so you have to hold the tube up with on hand while pushing the spring and cap down and twist them together while your hands are oil soaked and hope you caught enough threads so it holds long enough to put a wrench on it to tighten it down before the cap fly's off and goes sailing across the garage ! If this guy builds bikes like this I'd be pretty hesitant on riding those bikes.

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Still alive and riding said bikes. So there

[@jacobmiller9682]

Where can I get 6 over forks for a shadow

[@jacobmiller9682]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS hell yeah thank you

[@yepok2957]

Why not cut down the factory spacer?

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

why not replace with a shorter piece of pvc?

[@yepok2957]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS I would already have a machined, factory part. While it is inexpensive, I don't have any PVC, in the proper I.D. or O. D. readily available . Lastly, I am not a mechanic. I was asking a legitimate question, however I should have been more specific. What, if any, is the advantage of using PVC as opposed to factory fitted tubing ?

[@ta2dmacabre]

how much did it change your trail?