1983 Honda Shadow 750VT

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

I built it to be a unique 750 as not many people chop these bikes, I just wanted a rat shadow and i love the japan Chopper/Bobber scene so i wanted that style. Didnt want a VLX like everyone does, and just to daily ride it the whole summer, put as many km as possible.

What motivated you to start your project?

My dad has been riding bikes since i was born. Then he finally bobbed out a Vulcan 800 and i fell in-love with it. This particular bike has been in my garage since 2013 and i decided it was finally time as i am at the right age now.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

Welded everything on this bike alone. The 1940s pop bottle coolant overflow

What are you most proud of?

wrenching on it and starting it with my dads help in my parents garage, as it had been sitting since 2009.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Whats that bottle on the side? They never know what kind of bike it is. People aways say they love the old school look with the black paint.

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Submitted by: Kyle S

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Specifics

Classification: Chopper/Bobber

Make, Model & Year: 1983 Honda Shadow 750VT

Fondly known as: Sally

Time spent: 30

Motorcycle cost: Gifted

Money spent: 1900

Engine: Honda Shadow 750cc V-twin liquid cooled Electronic ignition

Intake: Dual carburetor with velocity stacks

Exhaust: Mesh wrapped straight piped dual exhaust. fabed by me “shotgun” style.

Transmission: 6 speed Shaft driven

Frame: Stock frame chopped about 9 inches off the rear.

Suspension: front forks have stock travel and rake. Rear has solid struts.

Wheels, tires and brakes: 100/90/19 shinko 240 classic front. 150/90/15 shinko 777 rear. Front dual disc brake with a rear drum brake.

Finish – Paint: Rattle can painted semi-gloss black in my garage.

Accessories: Custom Zombie Performance ”Nomad” handlebars. Honda shadow VLX pegs Bitwell slimline seat Coke bottle grips Custom trailer fender Homemade sissy bar Side mounted brake light Hidden starter switch