Just a guy and his creative projects trying to spread a bit of creative inspiration. I believe that everyone has a creative side, if they were to only let it out every once and a while. This channel is designed to hopefully take away some of the fear of starting.
That's a lot of clutch slipping to start. Did you put a smaller rear sprocket on? That is a clean scoot. Might find one to bob later, and keep my stocker for travel.
I love this build so much and using it as an inspiration for my long term 450A Brat look….. can I buy a set of those 3 inch tall custom handle bars…. They look great! Is your Jc custom website the best way to contact offline? Thanks so much!
Thanks so much! I am not sure I have parts to make another set, unfortunately. I would have to look. Basically, I just cut up a couple other sets I had lying around. And yeah, my website is probably the best way as it should go straight to my email.
You know, people keep replying with that lol. Here is a picture of the original. Tell me what the tank says. Maybe I can't read. jc-custom.com/2021/01/20/shadow-bobber-project-start/
Well just so you know, they are called Shadows here in the US and Steeds overseas...so there's that. 1996 Honda VLX 600 Shadow Deluxe. Not trying to spread negativity or argue. I just like to reply in case people actually read these and don't get confused. Here's another example for you. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ldSUtekgDUs.html
Very nice work. I just bought a 80 CM400T, I'm going to Bob mine, I havent decided If I'm going to Hard tail it or not, I probally wont, I'll probally just get some 2016-2019 Suzuki Boulevard shocks, the Honda stock shocks are 13" tall and the Boulevard shocks are 10 3/4" tall, that will give me a 2 1/4" drop in the back. I wanna go low but not too low.
Thanks! I bobbed a similar bike in a 1982 Yamaha XJ650. I left the suspension as-is as my lower back is bad enough as it is lol. jc-custom.com/motorcycles/maximus-1982-yamaha-xj650-maxim/
I just bought a 1980 CM 400T for $550 last Thursday, they guy I bought it from said it needed alot of work, Once I got it home I took the battery out and threw it on my Battery tender for the weekend, contrary to popular belief most "old dead batteries" can be recharged and will last you another couple years, I work for Indian Motorcycles we do it ALL the time when pick up an auction bike, and then took the carbs off and cleaned them real well and put them back in and then got some new spark plugs. Last night (Monday) when I got home I went out to the garage and threw the battery in in and a gallon of fresh gas in the tanks, took me a couple cranks but she fired up and I took around the block a couple times. I'm going to Bob mine on the cheap, I've got a factory solo seat off a Honda Rebel that's I'm going to dye Saddle Brown and stick on it. I'm going to paint the frame brown and the tins White and put a Orange, Yellow and Brown pinstripe on the tank and the Fenders and paint the mag wheels a burnt Copper color and make it a retro period correct late 70's early 80's custom bike.
I honestly don't remember what they were. The person I bought the original from had just put new tires on, so I never had to mess with them after doing the rest of the customization.
Very beutiful bike, been looking into them but they seem a little uncomfortable to ride in for a long time for someone that is 5,11 or over, can someone tell me about it.
Thanks! I am 6'3" and the height was never an issue. Granted, I did move the seat back a little when I was building it. That said, the bobber style bike is never really going to be great for long rides due to the seat. This one has more cushioning than most, but after an hour, it's still a bit rough.
@jcurtiscustoms alright thanks for letting me know. I was just wondering because I live far from the closest town, but I still am considering getting one. thanks
Never burned a leg on this one, but definitely have on my victory. I honestly wish I could wear jeans but I have a skin sensitivity that makes it unbearable.
I am also 6'3, so yes, you will fit just fine ha! The forward controls make it more comfortable than other cruisers IMO. My only complaint was there is a little lack of power with the 600 if you do a lot of highway riding. Cruises at 70 no problem, but much over that starts to over rev. It was awesome around town though.
Inexpensive, nearly maintenance free reliable transportation = metric cruisers. No one mistakes them for Harleys. Big twins shake the earth. There's room for all.
That looks beautiful. Well done. What kind of tires are those? Also, are bobber bikes always a custom concept, or are there brands that make them from factory?
Not sure on the tires. They were on it when I bought the original. There are some brands that make something close to a bobber. Triumph has their Bonneville Bobber, Harley's closest is probably a sportster, Indian Scout and so on. They aren't this style though.
@@fetograf11 I personally built the bike myself, so I know what I started with. That said, doing some research, I found that a VLX600 is called both a steed AND a shadow depending on the market it was released in. So, I guess we are both correct haha. Here is the build page where you can see that it is in fact a shadow deluxe to start. jc-custom.com/2021/01/20/shadow-bobber-project-start/ Thanks for the engagement!
