Wrecked Vulcan 1500 Rebuild/Bobber build

[@jstn9914]

Great video, mate. Nice to see a project build that isn't 100 hours of work condensed into a 3 minute video. It was refreshing to watch you struggle, troubleshoot, and overcome along the way.

[@mikeopenshaw9128]

I've said it before and i will say it again - i am a HUGE fan of your "no nonsense" approach to these bike builds - bike looks real badass - great work and great video - many thanks!!

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Mike Openshaw thanks man!

[@02155Tony]

Good for you young man. Your own thoughts with your own hands the way it used to be. Keep going, you are headed in the right direction !!! Ride safe!

[@jstn9914]

What a nice comment.

[@steverobertson6393]

This comment is so much more relevant today. The world has never so much in the modern era been so close to seeing the evil we've been fooled with: sloth, laziness, video games, and evil mascara-ding as truth. This bike build is about as un-woke Hollywood as ya can get. We need to give the finger to the Multi-Culti and just do "us." F@ck Lincoln and the Stars n Stripes F@ck Churchill and fooling us into fighting on the wrong side in WWII Everyone makes mistakes. Let's do our best to get back to SOMETHING real.

[@francoisjohannes3648]

Amazing job, with your hands. I just got a vn 900 classic lt, still mint cont, great bike, enjoy her. God bless and Ride save

[@leesalazar220]

Wow. Im super impressed Ben. Im 49, kinda mechanically minded, but your confidence and knowledge blows me away. I just bought a run down 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 and Im going to do alot more to it thanks to you! Man when you start the bike up for the first time at 7 minutes made my heart jump!

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@beardeddad16]

It’s refreshing to see a young man who’s stacking dimes with a tig and not just using a mig because it’s easier. Not a big fan of the bobber look but to each his own. I’m working on restoring a 96 Vulcan 88 vn1500

[@SuperTruckracer]

when started watching, the motorcycle mechanic in me started screaming your ruining the bike, in the end, im super impressed in the little details you even took into account great job.

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Lol yeah, I was trying to spend as little money as possible and I owned this seat and headlight for like 2 years so decided just to do what I can.

[@rogerpayne9938]

great job, that's how i used to customize my bikes when i'd get them. only i couldn't weld but you did good. really enjoyed watching you work with your hands, didn't even notice the background noise(music) play what you want just keep building. made an old guy proud.

[@willphelps6715]

Thank you so much for taking the time to video the build. A man after my own heart. A driveway build with no "lift" or fancy tools (other than the TIG welder). I am impressed. One critique, if I may. A couple of coats of primer and some wet sanding before painting would have made for a better paint job.

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Thanks! And it’s actually a stick welder with scratch start tig And I know I definitely could have done a few things more professionally.

[@denizmelihmelih5533]

one of the best build video that explains the process and you can actually understand whats going on.

[@rileysrcaroom3351]

Love the bobber build! Two more things I would have done: small rear fender and exhaust wrap.

[@stuartgoodwincaptainstuspa5002]

yes but did good otherwise

[@James_Sovereign]

Exhaust wraps are a great way to trap moisture against the headers and promote rusting.

[@bobkinney2430]

Maybe different forks with spring shocks up front.

[@Dontfearthereaper001]

​@@bobkinney2430 yes. That would look hot as hell

[@ColinPrince]

What an amazing job. No fancy workshop with others all doing their bit for the build. Great job mate.

[@larrymc2601]

That's the way it was done back in the day.

[@glenmilner9828]

I have to agree with what you said. The true essence of building these bikes is that we all do it from scratch. No fancy gear, just our hands, imagination and a few tools.

[@johnputt6029]

You're a visionary, mechanic and artist! Great work

[@RichEdwards]

That was really well done, the restoration of it mechanically, the new aesthetic on the finished product, and the video production. 10/10 would watch for 40 minutes again.

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Rich Edwards thanks man! It means a lot! Cause I was worried 40 mins was WAY too long. I tried to compress it as much as possible!

[@RichEdwards]

@@Benjamminoutdoors It worked. The pacing was good. You showed all the elements of what you were doing and how you did. The speed up footage and background music worked. I think if you had left much more of it out it would have been annoying to notice something in the finished bike, like say how you redesigned and welded up the footpegs, and realize that was missing from the build section. This was a big project with a lot of parts. For me, I liked seeing how the work is done, so all the detail is almost as important as the reveal at the end. Definitely look at your stats about how much of your audience bailed or fast forward through which parts. You're not going to make everyone happy, so pick the type of viewer/video you want to make, that you get good response from and do that well. There's a place for longer form if that's what's working for you. Looking forward to more.

[@prestobizmal]

I like that you kept the rear shocks AND put on a spring single seat, I haven’t seen that before and I bet it’s a super comfy ride

[@best1yet]

I do the same thing. money is tight and elbow grease goes a long way. Excellent video.

[@jimaylward2396]

I've seen people around bikes for years who should know what there doing but still make a BALLS of the bike. I say nice JOB young man . 👏😎☘☘☘

[@willkearney5002]

My man, @21 years old ur vision of building this bike is awesome. I enjoyed watching, gd luck to you on future projects & much respect. I can only imagine ur skills set in a few years!! Awesome job bro.

[@greenstreak750]

I am not a big fan of bobbers, but I think you did a great job of fabricating. You did what real bike builders do. You use what you have that will work. Lots of welding and grinding makes a true custom bike. Well done!

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Trevor Pope thanks man! this is my first bobber build hoping next one will be better!

[@michaelrodriguez8345]

I just finished up my first bobber/ bike ever. My honda vtx 1300. I can't wait to get on the road. Great job on your build.

[@stefanodatos6730]

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[@ographicshd3467]

Got any pictures of your bike?

[@TennesseeWilliams.350]

Pics please

[@c.j.conley6760]

I have to tell you this is the first video of yours that I've watched and I have to tell you I am absolutely thoroughly impressed I really love motorcycles but what I love more a kid no disrespect intended I'm 54 years old I have children your age I'm sure you're not far off for my kids ages and I have to tell you I'm watching what you doing and your willingness to get out there and try something and learn something new and figure things out and not just sitting there hiding and playing on a computer all day you earned a lot of respect for me right there the work you're doing on that bike is killer most people twice your age couldn't do that keep pushing and I'm telling you if you love stuff like that you can make it darn good living at it, I know people that would pay right now to have you do what you're doing to that bike to theirs keep it up young man I wish more young people could follow what you're doing and be able to put for that effort or even want to put forth the effort to do something for themselves I think it's awesome and I hope you'll tell your parents that I said damn good job people damn good job

[@celticguy6405]

I'm a fan of any motorcycle, but bobber hasn't always been one of my favorites. Having said that, you did a great job and I think it looks really good. I wish I still had my ironhead sportster because I kinda want to try building my own bobber now lol

[@HP.Customs]

Not a lot of people know about the wire brush bristle to clean jets, you surprised me on that one. Good to see.

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

H&P Customs lol thanks!

[@flamencopropertiesandalusia]

Thoroughly enjoyable video which is often not the case with youtube videos. I was sceptical about changing fantastic chrome headlight but the finished look was fantastic.

[@Anthony9592]

I see a lot of myself in you.. I also resort to improvising. I often get to work on my motorcycles with minimum tools and with parts scavenged from the junks of motor garages.. Great way to put one's signature to a build... Thanks for the wonderful video..

[@joeanon5788]

You do great welding with that "Scratch Start" torch TIG welder. My accolades. Bravo.

[@camerondening6683]

Tip on getting that dent out of the tank, seal off fill with water and put in freezer, check on it every hour until it’s popped. if you put to much water in it could crack but that ca be fix by welding.but ideally if you keep checking on the tank you should be able to prevent. Works like a charm, Used it back when i raced motocross for dents in my exhaust pipe on kx 125 and 250 back in the day lol

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Yeah that would have been nice! But I don’t have a chest freezer, my freezer is too small for a tank of this size

[@booris1065]

Costless,using simple tools with great effect i have ever seen,even if someone is not a welder.I`m impressed-respect. :)

[@ianfelley9383]

Well done that looked fun. I hope you got the price you wanted. You definitely brought it back from the dead with a purpose 👍🏻

[@tsheafe]

I have a '05 Vulcan 1500 Classic. Great work getting it back on the road. You have mad skills!

[@hexhead5732]

I have a 02 Kawasaki classic 1500 sitting in my back porch for about 1 year it doesn’t run what did he do to his starter I have the same problem

[@BCAlipine]

I have a 08 stree bob harley...and im loving this bikes looks more thna mine haah Wicked build man!!

[@NickCager]

You should upload the 10 hour version sometime... that was awesome.

[@gregkoe60]

Goes to show how handy a handgrinder is. Good work😉

[@raykay72]

Awesome build! Thanks for sharing it above all. Trying to decide whether to do it. A lack of tools and equipment is the prohibitive factor.

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Well if you search for a bike that already has a hard tail they you prob won’t have to worry about the welder

[@SGTJDerek]

Like the work and glad you saved it. Plus the fact that you did it yourself.

[@loskochios]

Never saw such a Bad Mother Ugly 'Bobber' but Respect for the work, hours, craftmanship, insight, vision and creativity man !

[@jonathanbizilia]

Dang I didn’t really realize how much work went into this! Great video bro🤙🏽

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Jonathan Bizilia yeah man had like 10 hrs of Filmed work

[@materials1000]

@@Benjamminoutdoors Excellent work!

[@gerbilcrusher]

Hi sorry but i had to spin the vid to the end, that music was doing my head in. not a bad job on the bike BTW

[@tymonesbarbarus8767]

Use volume down next time

[@dayapillai2230]

Yes turn the music off. Your loss Bird brain moaner

[@BazzSelby]

EXCELLENT job, and a good little instructional video!! But, I HAD to turn the volume down, as the 'music' was shit, but then, I couldn't hear what you said, when you spoke.

[@claudeagao6362]

Great job. You're doing it old school. Keep up the great work.

[@JG_Legos]

God Bless you for not just filling that dent with filler! That ish drives me nuts!

[@micahgerdis1008]

got to lower that seat all the way down and put a rear fender onto the bike so it has a smooth flow back down to the rear wheel.. the back half really just drops off a cliff with the seat being so high. its one of the main reasons the Honda shadow vlx makes such a good and easy bobber conversion. the fake oil tank under the seat if the seat it put smack down on top of it is perfectly in a descending line with the top of the rear wheel making a smooth flowing line/ profile from the gas tank all the way back down to the top of the back wheel. You might be able to lower the rear shocks to accomplish something similar without adjusting the seat height. Ive seen some people move the top of the rear shocks mounting points anywhere from 2 to 5 inches forward to also adjust the rear. Not sure if it has much room as far a ground clearance would go with the vulcan. The virago bobber conversions have a similar problem as well.

[@aldee3018]

first time i've seen one of your videos but it sure won't be the last one!

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Thanks! My latest Yz450f was great and very in-depth!

[@glenmilner9828]

Dude you did an awesome job and the video was very thorough. I’ve built a lot of bikes over the last six years, mainly bobbers and I noticed a lot of the methods I use, you do too. I’m about to start another build next week I’m calling project “Bad Company” she’s a 94 Suzuki vs 1400. Keeping this one though, promised myself I wouldn’t sell it.

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Awesome thanks! I also want to buy another cruiser to build I miss this bike! Plus I just bought a small trailer to use with a bike and a cruiser would be the best thing to haul with.

[@glenmilner9828]

@@Benjamminoutdoors that’s a great idea, I wouldn’t mind seeing that. You’ve a talent for it for sure, I’d love to have a small business doing this kind of thing but I doubt there would be much call for it here in the UK. The weather goes against us here near the Scottish border.

[@gdzrgz9419]

Amazing Work!! I loved how you perfected de already perfect bike. Congratulations, and keep the good work!!

[@frozeline4670]

i just love your work, less talk but big action! nice video btw

[@LSsuperior]

Absolutely love this build and effort. Dreaming of doing this very same thing

[@966Mako]

Pretty nice rebuild, id be happy with that. 👍🏼👍🏼 Only thing for me is, as a owner of bobbers that rode in all weather. Mud guards are a must have, if you don't have them. As soon as the road is wet, you & the bike get covered in shit from head to toe.

[@curtmiller6358]

I've got a kawasaki 750 vulcan I'm building thank you for the inspiration

[@HeyItsJonny]

Same

[@Алиночка-п8г]

оч круто 🤘 спасибо что заснял все это для нас. На русско язычном ютубе я такого найти не смог)

[@backwoods6050]

Been thinking about what I should do with my '05 Nomad. Now I know. Awesome. Thanks.

[@the1khronohs40]

Turned out cool, I guess. But I think the stance and seat height is too high. Otherwise, it's a great job, dude!

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

The1khronohs I’m used to riding sport bikes so it seemed really low to me

[@iccus62]

i have to agree. the spring saddle is un necessary with tbe rear springs still working. you would get a better look with a regular saddle.

[@jaylee2667]

It is a piece of work you did. Great work

[@waygone6657]

Nice job, I like your style and down to earth homestyle work environment.

[@EggyMcLove]

Props to mom for the assist

[@Grasshoppa65]

Imagine what this guy could do in a proper workshop. A bit rough, but a nice result for what he started with. And please block the tank filler hole when you are grinding and sanding on it.

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Thanks, yeah I learn a ton from each build and figure out what I did wrong so I can do it differently the next time!

[@funny-fun-111]

U gave it a Harley Fatboy look... awesome work man....superb modification.... fantastic build .

[@joshuadst7809]

Another superb achievement, you are really talented, I love your videos on motorcycles, I am also a biker on BMW K 100 RS. Hello from France.

[@alexdron7654]

Респект и уважение тем кто делает это своими руками. Respect and respect for those who do it with their own hands.

[@Bobba_fett]

And just like that I'm looking online for an old Vulcan 1500. Fml another project bike. Lol

[@chrisstiff4734]

I've got the project bike for Ya. 96vn1500a Laid it down and never fixed it.

[@robbiegirosky6731]

Grinder cut seat pan, bondo, cut stock pipes, wire nuts and spray paint and boom custom bike build

[@Gomcio]

Very simple but legit. Cool you made everything yourself, thats exactly what im planning to do.

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@michelecondon7821]

Your awesome!! So talented! I want a rebel 500 bobber! Your too far away! Great work!!!

[@c.j.conley6760]

By the way I will be keeping my eye on you you've got a new follower for your channel I truly enjoyed watching and I will continue to watch what you put out great job young man great job

[@theone2be33]

I watched this before but I'm gonna watch it again

[@iccus62]

Many people dont know this but dielectric grease acts as a barrier between contacts. It is non conductive ,so being between electric fittings isnt actually a good idea. It is used best as an outside barrier from moisture after the contacts are mated ,such as battery connections.

[@Wooley689]

Not my style, but I do admire what you did with it.

[@wercas123456]

the music makes me feel that im in mario kart or some shit

[@mikeibanez4177]

😂🤣😂

[@spikyjake06]

sonic the hedgehog sega megadrive

[@booris1065]

C`mon bro,music from mario is much better.

[@erikwhitley413]

Wow... no fear for you, eh? I found this video rather riveting! You made it look easy. Love the outcome!

[@rebelwraith8138]

Fantastic work. I love the bike but that music man. Techno? Seriously? Ain't you ever heard of ZZ Top?

[@adallen3]

Yeah RebelWraith 81. Music reminds me of 90's Nintendo Video games!

[@wolfmann9263]

You're right bro

[@user-sp4nx4ho1i]

ZZ top is cool but it'll get your vid taken off youtube due to copyright laws...

[@Cabeza492]

No music at all would be fine...

[@stefantanczos5151]

Do you mean the Hungarian brand ZZ top?:}}}

[@stephenmoncrieff2056]

All in all a good build . But as a professional mechanic I do have one complaint . Marettes are not the correct method of joining wires in any vehicle application . The wires should be soldered or butt style connectors with shrink tube on them are the preferred method . With the vibration of the motorcycle a marette can come loose and fall off exposing the wires .

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Stephen Moncrieff I’ll do that next time

[@jarlesolberg]

I’m impressed. Very good!

[@timmytool1231]

Don't want to sound like an old man ( which I am ), been wrenching for 55 years or more, but please don't do the gas pump test over 12 volts wires, one spark and you're in the burn unit. Nice build!

[@materials1000]

Thanks for the reminder!

[@wilsonoliver73]

Amazing work, brother! Cheers from Brazil!

[@冨里ブライアン]

Awesome! Just you work ethic alone. "Hmm, I need a part here, let me look it up online, NOPE! I'll just make it! HOW!? Just take some metal and hammer it till it fits! Love this build, the only thing I would change is, I would've kept the dent in the gas tank, well, just because. It adds character and history to this bike making it a one of a kind , but, I understand, I just thought it would be cool!

[@dawid5721]

Taki sobie będę robił . Dokładnie za rok sobie kupię , i do pracy pójdę na wentylację 😂

[@ggnbista7756]

impressive skill young man

[@kk-xn5pp]

39:20 watch the flames from the drains... Amazing 🔥🔥😍😍

[@KrubenPillay]

Amazing what's possible in a backyard good job and nice video

[@Mach1Airspace]

Very talented work but that spring load seat! OMG!

[@N0nManfiold99]

Your bondo skills are insane. Mine always sucks.

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

They aren’t that great lol they could be better.

[@whiskypapz6666]

Great bike Kawasaki Vulcan 1500!

[@mikedickerson7535]

Watched the whole video, real entertaining 🤙🏼

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Mike Dickerson awesome thanks!

[@darrylbarba5330]

Props to you my man came out gnarly!

[@chaser631]

Товарищ! У меня точно такая же "болгарка" :))))))) та же модель хитачи :)))) Методы те же только если нет бюджета (совсем), но если есть бюджет - то все намного аккуратнее, тем более, у тебя есть TIG ))))))

[@barszczu1364]

Beautiful work. Greetings from Poland

[@POWER-jv5zp]

Nice work dude ...i think you need to put a mud guard for the rear tire will be awesome

[@anthonycamberos7796]

You did your bondo work pretty well but on the ends you need to feather it out with a 320 sand paper you can also add a thin layer of glaze bondo on the outside and thin it out even more

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Anthony Camberos thanks ! And plus I didn’t prime either so I’ll do that next time!

[@michaelhcoleman8450]

Benjamin, I have one underway as well. Mine has twin discs and a Yamaha V-Star front wheel and I relocated my footrests back to the swing arm pivot area, I am going with high pipes and megaphone mufflers. I wish I could post a picture.

[@tarekhamdy9499]

Very good work you are talent .

[@erickmonteromunoz4413]

tu trabajo es hermoso bro sigue así crecerás rápido

[@danielhennis2763]

I have a bike almost exactly like what that one started out as. The previous owner of mine also laid it over (maybe red Vulcans just like laying over 🙂). I've rebuilt and repaired a few things on it here and there, but I plan to completely dismantle it, fix and paint stuff, and put it all back together (that's the plan anyway). Apart from a few other problems, the transmission needs work (they're notorious for not wanting to shift from 1st to 2nd after a while). Good video.

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Daniel Hennis idk haha, and thanks man!

INCRIVEL CARA,PARABENS ,BELO TRABALHO,QUE VONTADE QUE DEU DE ACELERAR ESSA MOTO,ABRAÇOS MAN.

[@pskemster]

I thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing.

[@noearias2006]

Serious job ,great transformation and nice Video

[@craigidlett5282]

That was a remarkable build very good young man keep up The good work hopefully one day I can pick up Some good tricks And do the same

[@oetken007]

Looks cool how you're riding it... Mad Max style... Nice project!

[@D.E.X]

Only thing I cringed about was when you bondo'd the tank without taping the filler cap closed, I'm sure you rinsed it out good, but I really hate bondo dust.

[@juans3728]

I enjoyed your rebuild, thanks for sharing.

[@backwoods6050]

Lot more fun watching this build than something like the crap they build on Orange Coast Choppers.

[@chchchscott1]

Who has a tig welder but no drill bits?! Keep up the fun! 👍🏻

[@Benjamminoutdoors]

Traveler on 2 wheels or 18 lol I used drill bits a lot! Haha thanks