1986 Honda Shadow 700

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Just to change the color.

What motivated you to start your project?

Replacing front fork seals. It was winter, paint was faded a bit, I wanted extra accessories.

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

Powder coated the tank and fenders Purple. Had the seat recovered in Marbled grey on top and purple around the sides.

What are you most proud of?

The color scheme

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Wow! That turned out awesome. Love how the tank and seat colors match.

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Submitted by: Craig R

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: Honda Shadow 700 1986

Fondly known as: Purple Shadow

Time spent: 200+

Motorcycle cost: 1600.00

Money spent: 2500.00 or so

Engine: 700

Intake: carbureted

Exhaust: stock

Transmission: 6-speed

Frame: stock

Suspension: stock forks, aftermarket rear shocks.

Wheels, tires and brakes: stock wheels, Dunlop tires.

Finish – Paint: Powder coating of Montana. Two step Metallic Purple.

Accessories: Carbs rebuilt (torn diaphragms) Tank and fenders powder coated purple Seats reupholstered in a marbled gray and purple Purple clutch and brake levers (clutch and brakes bled as well) New foam hand grips Chrome Stebel Nautilus dual tone trumpet super loud air horn 10 mm chrome bullet turn signal with running light New rear shocks Highway bars (found in the U.K.) Chrome radiator cover (U.K.) Kuryakyn foot pegs Cigarette Lighter Dual USB Power Socket Charger Signal Dynamics headlight module-Brake light module- License plate frame w/led brake and turn signals-Dual load equalizer Sound off recreational vista cruise throttle lock Slipstreamer smoke windshield Chrome sissy bar luggage rack