Classic Shadows [Archive]

Norm228

03-08-2005, 01:20 PM

I used to have an old one, it was my firtst bike. Sweet 1984 Shadow vt500c
No one could guess that it was as old as what it was, now a cute 19 Yo girl is ridin it. :sweethear
http://www.twoguyzsellingcars.com/cust/norm/vt500c/vt500c004.jpg

NoizeBoy

03-09-2005, 12:03 AM

A cute 19 year old girl, huh? Makes me wish I were a 1984 Shadow vt500c...

T_Sebastian

03-09-2005, 02:48 AM

yeah whats up with this NOOB crap,
I dont wanna be a noob no more!!!!!!
fuckabunchabootinfromserversandmakinmeanoobagainbullshit

NoizeBoy

03-09-2005, 09:56 AM

Well at least we're not "junior members" anymore. I don't like the idea of working your way up to becoming a "member"...

M@Man

03-09-2005, 10:18 AM

Well I guess I'm one of a very few (VT700 owners), but I'm glad I'm welcome here anyway.

And yeah, how many posts does it take to move on from 'noob' status?!?

M@

Tangledj

03-09-2005, 11:30 AM

My first street bike was a 250 rebel.Then I've had some others,but my 86
450 nighthawk was mint!!Now if you want old school, my boss and I are fixxing to build a 750 chopper.The new custom rigid frame is suppose to ship today from canada. gonna try to keep it simple,and cheap.RAT BIKE!!
Id like to make a bobber out of a BSA one day.Im all about the old bikes.

Mr.Sinister

03-09-2005, 11:39 AM

Tangled did you ever visit that link to the Ratbike site at tsw ?

SmokeShowin

03-09-2005, 07:05 PM

Am I the only one on here with an older Shadow?
And how many posts does it take before I'm nolonger a noob?

M@

I think its doubled if you own an older bike. T_Sebastian has 15 posts and he's not listed as a noob. LOL. :happy:

T_Sebastian

03-09-2005, 08:03 PM

WOOOO HOOOOO, Im not a noob anymore!!!!!!

M@Man

03-09-2005, 10:46 PM

Well this post will make 30, let's see what happens.

M@

M@Man

03-09-2005, 10:48 PM

WOOOHOOO!!!!!!!!

:luxhello: :luxhello: :luxhello: :luxhello: :luxhello: :luxhello: :luxhello: :luxhello:
I'M NOT A NOOB ANYMORE!!!!

M@

SmokeShowin

03-09-2005, 10:53 PM

WOOOHOOO!!!!!!!!

:luxhello: :luxhello: :luxhello: :luxhello: :luxhello: :luxhello: :luxhello: :luxhello:
I'M NOT A NOOB ANYMORE!!!!

M@

Attaboy!!!
I know why it took so long. It's the BLACK bike!!! :tongue2:

M@Man

03-09-2005, 11:01 PM

Attaboy!!!
I know why it took so long. It's the BLACK bike!!! :tongue2:

Yeah, these BLACK bikes get goin' so FAST that the board just can't keep up with me! :thumb:

M@

SmokeShowin

03-09-2005, 11:05 PM

Yeah, these BLACK bikes get goin' so FAST that the board just can't keep up with me! :thumb:

M@

good one. :cheeky:

M@Man

03-10-2005, 04:29 PM

Well the tax man commeth today!! :luxhello: :luxhello:
So eventhough it is snowing :furious2: I went to the local Honda stealer and got some goodies for my VT700. A few things I needed and a few things I didn't but wanted anyway. Some custom type mirrors and a shiney radiator cover and stuff like that. When the weather gets nice again, I'll snap a couple of more pics and post them.

M@

Tangledj

03-12-2005, 12:42 AM

Tangled did you ever visit that link to the Ratbike site at tsw ?
I remember seeing a site along time ago.Dont remember where.I should do a search.

M@Man

03-17-2005, 10:12 AM

Does anybody know where I can get a stock air filter cover for a VT700C?
I have an idea for a mod but I want a spare incase I screw mine up.

M@

Mr.Sinister

03-17-2005, 11:03 AM

http://ratbike.org/home.html :sasmokin:

M@Man

03-17-2005, 07:40 PM

Thanks man! I found one, and it will be here next week, so now I can start cuttin' on my old one. I hope this works, I think it'll be cool! I'll post the pix if it works, if it doesn't, I'll post a warning so others won't try it. http://www.websmileys.com/sm/happy/028.gif

M@

Mr.Sinister

03-23-2005, 11:17 AM

Hows your project going ? It has been a while . Just thought I would check in .

M@Man

03-23-2005, 01:12 PM

Still waiting for the parts to arrive. I'll keep you updated.

M@

Mr.Sinister

04-01-2005, 12:35 PM

Progress ?

M@Man

04-01-2005, 03:53 PM

I was told it will definitely be here tue, then I can start my next mod.
I did get my sound level meter today, the results are going to be posted under my exhaust mod thread.

M@

Mr.Sinister

04-07-2005, 11:06 AM

Are you still doing this mod ?Not the exhaust the air cleaner .

M@Man

04-07-2005, 01:07 PM

Yes I am, infact I just got one of the pieces today,(the major part I needed) I'm gonna try and get the rest of the parts I need this weekend, and hopefully I can finally get this mod a movin' and get it posted.
:embarasse Kinda ran into a little fund shortage...at least till payday. (4 kids in the house, you know how it is, there like little Hovers for you wallet :lol: )

M@

Mr.Sinister

04-07-2005, 04:30 PM

2 wallet hoovers and a wife !

M@Man

04-10-2005, 01:20 AM

Worked a little on the airbox mod today, I forgot about another motorcycle I had in the storage shed. Got some of the parts I needed off of it. There's a little more "creative engineering" that I have to do before it's done, and I have to get a holesaw bit that's the right size. Not to mention a little welding :furious2: I'll hit my neighbor up for that tomorrow, remember, I can't weld worth a shit. This isn't exactly something simple, but it's gonna be so cool when I'm done. :cool: Plus I can guarantee that there isn't another VT700 that will have this. :thumbsup:
I have to raid the shed tomorrow, to get a section of cable that I need for this, I will definitely get pic posted as soon as I'm done!

I'm modifying a plastic airbox. I've mentioned; welding, cable section, holesaw bit...can you figure out what the hell I'm doin'? :headscrat

:grin:
M@

Mr.Sinister

04-10-2005, 10:05 AM

Got an idea , would like to see the final product .

M@Man

04-10-2005, 04:24 PM

Got an idea , would like to see the final product .
So would I! :laugh4:

Gotta get a small pipe and then I can start gettin' this mod in motion.

M@

Machinehead

04-14-2005, 03:14 PM

...can you figure out what the hell I'm doin'?

uh...some type of forced induction?

M@Man

04-14-2005, 06:38 PM

uh...some type of forced induction?

Damn man! You know your stuff.

It's done:luxhello: , and here's a sneek peek. Before and After.
I'll have a new thread, with more pix, started on the "how to" sometime this weekend.

M@

SeaBass

04-15-2005, 03:04 PM

Slick!

M@Man

04-16-2005, 01:19 AM

I hope McDonald's doesn't sue me but...I'm lovin' it! :beam:
I took it to the local dealer to day, he said to hang on a min. and went inside.
When he came back he brought all the other employees with him.
I'm kinda proud of this one, cuz usually my projects well...frankly, don't turn out quite the way I plan them, but this one came out better.
I've got alot of pix to resize, weed out, and figure out a good way to describe how to do it. It may take a couple of posts to get this one explained, cuz it's not exactly as easy as drillin' out the guts of your muffler. <--- I do recommend that still. :grin:
Anyway, I should have it posted before the weekend is up.
Next on my list is forward controls...I think I figured it out. :headscrat :idea:

M@

duke51

05-13-2009, 06:49 PM

Well I guess I'm one of a very few (VT700 owners), but I'm glad I'm welcome here anyway.

And yeah, how many posts does it take to move on from 'noob' status?!?

M@
i HAVE A 1984 vt700C that is being chopped a little at a time.

welby

05-20-2009, 10:18 AM

Lookin good there duke, I like the solo seat.

duke51

05-20-2009, 11:20 AM

Thanks welby

Montana64

05-29-2009, 07:47 PM

From hard tail to no tail... 1985 VT1100
http://www.shadowriders.net/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=8251

PS; THIS LINK BULLSHIT IS FOR THE BIRDS!!!

http://www.shadowriders.net/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=8253

welby

05-30-2009, 12:59 AM

Straight up hard tail with a shaft drive, that's fuckin bad brother. Like the coffin tank too, that's turning out to be one very unique looking rat you got there.

Krytdrgn

06-28-2009, 10:36 AM

Am I the only one on here with an older Shadow?
And how many posts does it take before I'm nolonger a noob?

M@

And now he is a moderator.. this thread is ancient.

But I just got an old shadow (85, 1100c) and it's my first bike. Still learning to ride but wanna get some wider handle bars on it. It needs some maintenance but runs well overall. If anyone has any good DIY tips on cleaning out the carburetor then I'd appreciate them.

cnot305

07-15-2009, 02:39 PM

welby

07-15-2009, 03:00 PM

There's shit for aftermarket support for these old bikes, usually you just have to get creative. Check out the pics/mods sticky thread above this, you'll be able to see what pipes/mods others have done and where to find most of them.

Welcome aboard fuckin noobtards

welby

07-15-2009, 03:06 PM

And now he is a moderator.. this thread is ancient.

But I just got an old shadow (85, 1100c) and it's my first bike. Still learning to ride but wanna get some wider handle bars on it. It needs some maintenance but runs well overall. If anyone has any good DIY tips on cleaning out the carburetor then I'd appreciate them.

You can start out by dumping some seafoam in the tank and running that through. Other than that, without typing up an entire walkthrough, some tips are as follows:

1. Most guys avoid carb cleaner on these old bikes as it tends to ruin certain rubber seals and gaskets. Warm soapy water and compressed air is usually enough to clean out what you've got going on. Carb cleaner is only really necessary for really nasty varnish removal.

2. Be very careful with the old ass diaphragms and give em a good inspection for holes/tears while you're in there.

3. That's all i've really got time for right now, get a fucking manual

Once again, welcome, now fuck off :thumbsup:

Ziggy

07-20-2009, 02:43 AM

M@Man your not alone! Here's my 86 vt700c. I've done a little here and there, mostly maintenance, because the previous owner treated it like shit. Changed oil, plugs, air filter, brakes, etc. Im still looking for a new rear seat and a sissy bar pad (cracked from the elements). But enough of that enjoy the pic. I'll post better ones later.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2999/bikeg.th.jpg (http://img189.imageshack.us/i/bikeg.jpg/)

Here I found it. My favorite pic of my bike to date

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p203/Zigmx6/DSCF0036.jpg

rocksolid

08-02-2009, 05:11 PM

carb cleaning vid
Not exact for our Shadows but close.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIa23_0Hn9IGet carb kits and do it all. Diaphragms are still available, but cost a mint. Treat them nice.
No carb cleaner anywhere near anything rubber unless you are going to replace it. Be careful to dry the carb out completely and allow it to sit a while. Even some residual carb cleaner can trash your float needle etc.
Clean jets out with nylon fishing line, not wire.

Wintermute

08-03-2009, 08:15 PM

Just recently purchased my 85 Honda Shadow and love it! This was my upgrade from a Suzuki GS550L. No comparison! Working on some chrome upgrades but are hard to find. Also thinking about replacing stock exhaust with something a bit louder but not obnoxious. Not sure whats even available for this bike yet. Any suggestions would be great!

You can look here for exhaust systems

http://www.macperformance.com/store/category.cfm?SID=3&Category_ID=635&CatLevel=2

I had a set of these on my 83 Vt750 and they sounded louder without being obnoxious.

http://www.macperformance.com/store/images/001-1114.jpg

http://www.macperformance.com/store/product1.cfm?SID=3&Product_ID=1466

Cheers

Sasuit

08-25-2009, 03:48 PM

Well as far as I know it goes 2 the last page uve viewed or something unless u press last page but maybe one of the other mods can help u a little bit more. Im not completely sure about this

shadow_chick

08-28-2009, 01:33 PM

I have a 1988 Shadow VT 800. Is that considered a classic? LOL

welby

08-28-2009, 02:21 PM

Sure is. Welcom to the forum, now get some pics in your gallery and hold on for the ride nooblet.

VoodooMaster

08-28-2009, 04:44 PM

I have a 1988 Shadow VT 800. Is that considered a classic? LOL

no pics=no bike Chick. Get it together n00b, and welcome to the insanity.:beatnik2:

shadow_chick

08-28-2009, 06:01 PM

I posted a pic in my profile. How do I post pics of my bike that will show up in my messages?

welby

08-30-2009, 01:41 AM

User CP button, top right. Edit signature. Copy and paste the [IMG] link from a file upload site of your choice (photobucket.com , flickr.com).

shadow_chick

08-30-2009, 09:12 PM

How and where do I post pics of my scoot?

Sinister Rev

09-25-2009, 06:32 PM

I have an 85 vt700 that I worked on a little bit!
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8373/09030913051.jpghttp://img21.imageshack.us/img21/7326/0903091305b.jpghttp://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9882/0903091304.jpg

chucky

09-27-2009, 08:34 PM

I am also the only one here......

Shadow Rider

10-08-2009, 04:42 PM

Just sayin hey. Here is my 85 VT700. I have replaced the pipes with a set of tubes and homebrew baffle. I didn't like the stock look and wanted a little more rumble, without being too loud. I am eventually going to chrome them I think, but for now I like them better than the stock pipes, and I got a few extra MPG out of the deal. Cost about $10 at the local scrap steel yard. I am slowly working on forward controls and hidden handlebar wires.

kriskev

10-26-2009, 11:05 AM

Same boat with the '85 VT700. Immediate plans are:

-Modify the seat so it sits a lot lower
-Forward controls
-Different bars and risers

After that we'll see. I think that will at least be the start of the look I want for this bike. Below is a pic of how I bought it. I still have the windshield, saddle-bags, and tank pouch, but they will only go on for long road trips........

Shadow Rider

10-28-2009, 11:22 AM

I just had mine torn down to do a head gasket and when I pulled the seat, I sat on the frame just to see what that height felt like and I really liked it. I am trying to brain storm a way to lower the seat and either remove the rear seat and go solo, or just put a small pillon seat on. These bikes are a little too small to ride 2up on (I'm 6'2" so it is a little small to start with :happy: ) so I am not too worried about the rear seat.

Post up any mods you do. I would be interested to see what you come up with.

BTW, good looking bike.

rocksolid

10-28-2009, 06:48 PM

I have a '83. I stripped all the foam off the pillion, cut the upright portion off the shell, glued on 1" of foam and covered with Naugahyde. The mounting bracket from the back was relocated to the bottom and holes drilled in the fender to bolt thru.
The computer boxes and all wiring remains as is.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u125/briarabbit/IMG_0509-1-1.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u125/briarabbit/IMG_0507-1.jpg

The vertical portion of the sissy bar was cut off and the top surface ground and polished.

The rider's seat is next to be reshaped and recovered.