My new bike

Dneel81 · 10-14-2010, 12:47 AM

Hey guys!

Finally picked up my first motorcycle! It's a black Honda Shadow vt1100c. She's stock except for the pipes and according to the title she was born green. I'll post pictures later.

where do ya'll buy your parts? I want lower profile drag style handle bars, she needs new front turn signals, a new signal switch, new headlight mounting stuff (rusted). any and all ideas welcomed. Thanks!

-Dave

katydid · 10-14-2010, 01:46 AM

I can't wait to see pictures! Congrats!

shubonker · 10-14-2010, 01:54 AM

Yes, post some pics!

4Raven · 10-14-2010, 05:55 AM

Congrats!

Dodsfall · 10-14-2010, 07:57 AM

For stock parts, the Honda dealer will be able to get replacements easily enough.

There are a ton of online options for aftermarket parts, with varying prices and qualities.

MntShadow · 10-14-2010, 09:22 AM

+1 on the pics.
What year is she? you might check out cheapcycleparts.com
They have a pretty good oem selection fairly cheap.

Badlands-4-2 · 10-14-2010, 09:38 AM

What year is it? As far as parts go most online retailers will have parts for your bike as it is a popular model. Get us some before pictures, we will all want to see what you started with.

tds1195 · 10-14-2010, 05:30 PM

I usually go to a trusted retailer here in town. I'm not aware of many online shops that have great prices, but I'm sure they exist.

Dneel81 · 10-16-2010, 03:06 PM

apparently I need to post a few more to be able to put up pics....

and

Dneel81 · 10-16-2010, 03:21 PM

so here are the pics I finally got around to taking. She's just had her carbs cleaned and jets inspected...Backfiring a bit much...yes still backfiring alot...gotta search that out on here. Anyway, here she is.

Dneel81 · 10-16-2010, 03:24 PM

whoops, sorry about the sideways pics. turn the computer screen

Dneel81 · 10-16-2010, 03:26 PM

And another mistake...ignore the fatboy license plate in the pic too. ...

Dneel81 · 10-16-2010, 03:27 PM

Ok last post I promise. She's a 1995.

shubonker · 10-17-2010, 05:38 PM

Wow, looks fantastic. Good job!

primalmu · 10-17-2010, 05:41 PM

You're gonna get a lot of backfiring with those pipes, either due to a lean fuel/air mixture (assuming the carbs haven't been adjusted) or the fact that there are no baffles. When does it backfire the most?

JBorg · 10-17-2010, 07:43 PM

Very nice, and your garage is too clean.

Dneel81 · 10-17-2010, 09:58 PM

Primalmu,

it backfires most when I'm coming off the throttle or downshifting approaching a stop. Baffles are in it. They're the 10" or 12" (guys and length measurements...) black slotted things that fit in the pipes with a screw. Anyway, it rarely does it on the accelerate part. I'm planning on jetting the carbs after I add a K&N air filter to it. I have them in my other vehicles and I like their concept, maintenance requirements (very little). Anyway, thanks.

JBorg, at least I picked up most of the woodchips from the lathe. Coulda had a million hampsters in the garage before I cleaned it out.

-Dave

rexmitchell · 10-17-2010, 10:04 PM

Congrats on the new ride

wutzcrack3n · 10-18-2010, 04:14 AM

congrats on the new ride,looks awesome!

Cie · 10-18-2010, 04:36 AM

Congrats and nice bike ... jealous of the garage, too!

I like CruiserCustomizing.com b/c riders actually make reviews and recommendations for most parts. I'm sure other places do, too - but that's just who I've bought from the most. Good customer service and return policy.

Dneel81 · 10-18-2010, 10:02 AM

Cie,

Ordered drag bars and grips from them yesterday. I agree, rider reviews are very helpful. Steered me away from a couple of otherwise good looking deals.

CookinBeans · 10-18-2010, 12:25 PM

I get most parts from Tucker Rocky or Parts Unlimited. Both are catalogues you look through at retail stores (no on-line orders). Most shops carry them- including dealerships.
Tucker Rocky carries BikeMaster bars for around $23 (and no shipping)

Gun battles at the OK corall when decelerating usually means an air leak somewhere. As your pipes are after-market, I'd start the look where the pipes go in the header -look for black stuff being forced out along the seam.

Could be running lean, though too. Bigger jets.

Dneel81 · 10-18-2010, 06:31 PM

Interesting...took the pipes off the other day to touch the finish up. There aren't any exhaust gaskets on them, just pipe to manifold....could probably stand to put some in. We'll see. LIke I said, plan to rejet it when I get the parts (this week) and time (who knows when). Thanks guys.

MntShadow · 10-18-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dneel81

Interesting...took the pipes off the other day to touch the finish up. There aren't any exhaust gaskets on them, just pipe to manifold....could probably stand to put some in. We'll see. LIke I said, plan to rejet it when I get the parts (this week) and time (who knows when). Thanks guys.

I'm sure the gaskets are there but it's hard to tell unless you look really close. They should be kinda copper colored and they are a one use item as they are crush gaskets. You need to gently pry them out, a dentist pick would help. You need to replace them every time you pull your pipes.
My Aero was popping really bad and new gaskets along with a couple other mods and now no popping at all.

robow · 10-18-2010, 10:52 PM

Congrats on the new bike, be safe.

Dneel81 · 10-19-2010, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MntShadow

I'm sure the gaskets are there but it's hard to tell unless you look really close. They should be kinda copper colored and they are a one use item as they are crush gaskets. You need to gently pry them out, a dentist pick would help. You need to replace them every time you pull your pipes.
My Aero was popping really bad and new gaskets along with a couple other mods and now no popping at all.

Hey Mtn,

You mind telling me what other mods you did to fix the popping? Thanks man.

-Dave

MntShadow · 10-19-2010, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dneel81

Hey Mtn,

You mind telling me what other mods you did to fix the popping? Thanks man.

-Dave

I closed off the pair valves and opened up the airbox a little(desnorkle)
I figured since most of my riding is at at least 6k ft. It was running a little rich.
But the new gaskets are what really quieted her down.

C. Bank · 10-20-2010, 10:15 AM

Good lookin Honda, nice work

Badlands-4-2 · 10-20-2010, 02:23 PM

Looks like a good purchase. Did you get bags with it? It looks like there are gaurds for them on the rear.

rodrigobrf · 10-20-2010, 04:23 PM

Really nice bike, congratulations.

Dneel81 · 10-20-2010, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badlands-4-2

Looks like a good purchase. Did you get bags with it? It looks like there are gaurds for them on the rear.

Thanks. Bags did not come with it. Those are
Guards. Got it jetted and running great. Trying to find some handlebars for it. the first set I bought are too flat. Make the reach similar to a sport bike.... Need a happy medium... We'll see

mm1000 · 10-31-2010, 09:58 PM

very nice

10-14-2010, 12:47 AM	#1
Dneel81 Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 57	My new bike Hey guys! Finally picked up my first motorcycle! It's a black Honda Shadow vt1100c. She's stock except for the pipes and according to the title she was born green. I'll post pictures later. where do ya'll buy your parts? I want lower profile drag style handle bars, she needs new front turn signals, a new signal switch, new headlight mounting stuff (rusted). any and all ideas welcomed. Thanks! -Dave

10-14-2010, 01:46 AM	#2
katydid Master At Arms Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nebraska (the good life) Posts: 169	I can't wait to see pictures! Congrats! __________________ "Do it right or get out."

10-14-2010, 07:57 AM	#5
Dodsfall Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 15,834	For stock parts, the Honda dealer will be able to get replacements easily enough. There are a ton of online options for aftermarket parts, with varying prices and qualities. __________________ 2008 XL1200R To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-17-2010, 05:41 PM	#15
primalmu 2005 Bandit 1200S Join Date: May 2008 Location: Starkville, MS Posts: 4,303	You're gonna get a lot of backfiring with those pipes, either due to a lean fuel/air mixture (assuming the carbs haven't been adjusted) or the fact that there are no baffles. When does it backfire the most? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-17-2010, 10:04 PM	#18
rexmitchell Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: THE ATX Posts: 14,675	Congrats on the new ride __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. You may all go to Hell, and I will go to Texas. - Davy Crockett

10-14-2010, 01:54 AM	#3
shubonker i dont like taxis Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 380	Yes, post some pics!

10-14-2010, 05:55 AM	#4
4Raven Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,080	Congrats!

10-14-2010, 09:22 AM	#6
MntShadow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 412	+1 on the pics. What year is she? you might check out cheapcycleparts.com They have a pretty good oem selection fairly cheap.

10-14-2010, 09:38 AM	#7
Badlands-4-2 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Badlands of North Dakota Posts: 9,650	What year is it? As far as parts go most online retailers will have parts for your bike as it is a popular model. Get us some before pictures, we will all want to see what you started with.

10-14-2010, 05:30 PM	#8
tds1195 Semper Fi! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southern IN Posts: 125	I usually go to a trusted retailer here in town. I'm not aware of many online shops that have great prices, but I'm sure they exist.

10-16-2010, 03:06 PM	#9
Dneel81 Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 57	apparently I need to post a few more to be able to put up pics.... and

10-16-2010, 03:21 PM	#10
Dneel81 Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 57	so here are the pics I finally got around to taking. She's just had her carbs cleaned and jets inspected...Backfiring a bit much...yes still backfiring alot...gotta search that out on here. Anyway, here she is.

10-16-2010, 03:24 PM	#11
Dneel81 Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 57	whoops, sorry about the sideways pics. turn the computer screen

10-16-2010, 03:26 PM	#12
Dneel81 Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 57	And another mistake...ignore the fatboy license plate in the pic too. ...

10-16-2010, 03:27 PM	#13
Dneel81 Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 57	Ok last post I promise. She's a 1995.

10-17-2010, 05:38 PM	#14
shubonker i dont like taxis Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 380	Wow, looks fantastic. Good job!

10-17-2010, 07:43 PM	#16
JBorg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 746	Very nice, and your garage is too clean.

10-17-2010, 09:58 PM	#17
Dneel81 Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 57	Primalmu, it backfires most when I'm coming off the throttle or downshifting approaching a stop. Baffles are in it. They're the 10" or 12" (guys and length measurements...) black slotted things that fit in the pipes with a screw. Anyway, it rarely does it on the accelerate part. I'm planning on jetting the carbs after I add a K&N air filter to it. I have them in my other vehicles and I like their concept, maintenance requirements (very little). Anyway, thanks. JBorg, at least I picked up most of the woodchips from the lathe. Coulda had a million hampsters in the garage before I cleaned it out. -Dave

10-18-2010, 04:14 AM	#19
wutzcrack3n Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,046	congrats on the new ride,looks awesome!

10-18-2010, 04:36 AM	#20
Cie I know you are ... but what am I? Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: State of Confusion, USA Posts: 653	Congrats and nice bike ... jealous of the garage, too! I like CruiserCustomizing.com b/c riders actually make reviews and recommendations for most parts. I'm sure other places do, too - but that's just who I've bought from the most. Good customer service and return policy. __________________ Courage is fear ... prayed up.

10-18-2010, 10:02 AM	#21
Dneel81 Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 57	Cie, Ordered drag bars and grips from them yesterday. I agree, rider reviews are very helpful. Steered me away from a couple of otherwise good looking deals.

10-18-2010, 12:25 PM	#22
CookinBeans Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Asheville Posts: 1,045	I get most parts from Tucker Rocky or Parts Unlimited. Both are catalogues you look through at retail stores (no on-line orders). Most shops carry them- including dealerships. Tucker Rocky carries BikeMaster bars for around $23 (and no shipping) Gun battles at the OK corall when decelerating usually means an air leak somewhere. As your pipes are after-market, I'd start the look where the pipes go in the header -look for black stuff being forced out along the seam. Could be running lean, though too. Bigger jets.

10-18-2010, 06:31 PM	#23
Dneel81 Verified Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 57	Interesting...took the pipes off the other day to touch the finish up. There aren't any exhaust gaskets on them, just pipe to manifold....could probably stand to put some in. We'll see. LIke I said, plan to rejet it when I get the parts (this week) and time (who knows when). Thanks guys.

10-18-2010, 10:52 PM	#25
robow Ninja Robot Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,825	Congrats on the new bike, be safe.

10-20-2010, 10:15 AM	#28
C. Bank Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 5	Good lookin Honda, nice work

10-20-2010, 02:23 PM	#29
Badlands-4-2 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Badlands of North Dakota Posts: 9,650	Looks like a good purchase. Did you get bags with it? It looks like there are gaurds for them on the rear.

10-20-2010, 04:23 PM	#30
rodrigobrf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sao Paulo SP Brazil Posts: 331	Really nice bike, congratulations.

10-31-2010, 09:58 PM	#32
mm1000 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 6	very nice

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