2006 Yamaha Vstar 1100

Mark G - click this image to see my build

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

I wanted to have a bike that didn’t need to use a kickstand and with the way the Vstar 1100 frame is, it sits flat on the ground when layed out.

What motivated you to start your project?

I wanted to build something different that I haven’t really seen before. I had the bike stripped down and just started cutting.

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

The customizing of the frame to make the Vstar 1100 lay all the way down hasn’t really been done before so I think that is unique in itself.

What are you most proud of?

I’m the most proud that I completed all the work myself and all the attention it causes wherever I go people always want to know what kind of bike it is and how I built it.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

They absolutely love it and wonder how I did it. Once I tell them it was a bone stock Vstar 1100 classic when I bought it they are shocked. Most common thing I’m asked is “what kind of Harley is that?”

3 Comments

Steven H says:

February 13, 2019 at 1:11 am

Love The overall look, especially the wheels and the white walls. The question is how does it ride being so low? I gave it an excellent based on looks, but have concern about its ride ability. Bikes need to be ridden

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Jacob Vanderveen says:

April 20, 2022 at 12:36 pm

Did you order the tank from somewhere? how did it mount up? Where did you get the mirrors from?

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Roy says:

July 16, 2022 at 12:58 pm

Where can I buy a bike like this

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 2006 Yamaha Vstar 1100

Time spent: 6 months in its latest form

Motorcycle cost: $4900 in 2012

Money spent: Roughly 5-6k

Engine: Engine is a Vstar 1100 motor with 502 cams and a Dyna 3000 ignition.

Intake: She has dual Mikuni carbs jetted appropriately with a Dragons Breathe intake and K&N filters out each side of the bike.

Exhaust: The exhaust was custom made and Tig welded by me. It was made out of 1 3/4” Aluminized stainless. I wrapped it with black exhaust wrap and have a custom baffle made for each pipe.

Transmission: Stock

Frame: The frame has been cut for the bike to be able to lay all the way on the ground. I had the frame sprayed gloss black after I shaved all tabs and old brackets off, made a custom battery box and completely removed all plastic for that classic bobber look.

Suspension: I had a custom Air cylinder and switches made by Platinum Air Suspension to the dimensions I needed.

Wheels, tires and brakes: Wheels are stock cast aluminum painted Cherry Red. Tires are a White Wall Shinko 777. Stock brakes

Finish – Paint: Bike was professionally painted by my good friend Myles K in a Gloss Black finish with Cherry Red rims.

Accessories: Handlebars are 16in Narrow Burly Brand Bars. Grips are Black Fishscale from Lowbrow Customs. Extended cables from Motion Pro. Lowbrow Customs Narrow Peanut tank with an aftermarket fuel shut off valve. I’m running an in-line fuel filter with gravity fed and a deleted fuel pump. Custom Diamond Stitched seat in Oxblood Red. Custom rear fender made by me with fender mounts, seat mounts and a side mounted fuel gauge from Lowbrow customs. Custom license plate holder with license plate bolt lights. Fork gators on the forks.