HONDA SHADOW VLX (tank option) 

Matthew Lee- Wow, "I'M" truly humbled thank YOU!! If there's anything else that I can help you with on your work, let me know. Good luck with your writing;)

Well the book was finished this morning, so if you'd like a .pdf copy I'd appreciate your email so I can get it to you.....Only other thing that would help would be if I had a running motorcycle but I doubt you'd want to give up one of yours for free :D

Found the address, check your inbox for a special surprise!

Matthew Lee- I wish I could actually, I really do(give a bike up), it would be a great reward for such an undertaking. I got your PDF's, I really appreciate that, I'll take great care of it;) Thanks again for including me;) I'll see if I can try and make a quick video on this. If there's a link or a place to buy this book let me know, and in turn I'll let everyone know as well! Thanks and keep me posted;)

Once I get the green light from my publisher I'll notify you.

they are great to work with indeed! thanks for the comment!

i am in the same boat! how did it work brother? my vt1100 tank has holes beyond the wazoo! how well did it fit man?

john ingardia - appreciate the info, you learn something everyday. I'll try and imply some of those things in the future have a great day;)

thanks man

That would probably be a good idea, we usually do pods, but I might get my friend to chime in on this (filtration) he's the one who put that little gem together! Thanks for your response:)

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CJ Mayo - Dang, nice work, maybe they'll start making them exclusively for these metrics? Thnx for the comment!

hopefully! hey man, quick question, a i went along with my build today, i started the whole mess of wiring reconfiguration under the seat area....im going to be looking around for a can of some sort, that u have on your bikes...my questions are, how did you do the battery relocation, and did you have any issues fitting all those wires in one canister? or did you use a aftermarket/modified wiring harness?

CJ Mayo - awesome question, the canister thing is just us out hunting antique shops and finding something that will work, word to the wise though, if you do find a canister of sorts, keep your fuses out so you can get to them easier, and make sure to keep your rectifier out of there (can) id relocate it away from the engine for sure all that heat won't help it with longevity. I made the mistake a long time ago putting it in there, and it fried one (it gets hot anyway) soooo.... Battery placement; once you get rid of all that fun plastic in the stomach of the bike, there's a few routes that you can go, you can get a micro battery which are really good in the way they eliminate a lot of space, the downside is they are really expensive battery with charger plan on paying around $250. We just use the regular battery on that bike and just welded on a bracket to hold it, make sure you have some kind of foam or some kind of impact resistant material a lot of newer batteries these days are sealed which is good, but the last thing you want is a lot of vibration tearing your battery apart that's why they suspend a lot of those batteries in the plastic housings. As far as wiring goes, I would try to get "same direction wires" to work with each other and if you can route them all into one direction and do a canister that's the best route to go. You won't be able to get all of them like that the ones that you can't you can just sort of tuck them out of the way to get a cleaner look, if you need more help you can reach me at dudewhatthesmackisthat82@gmail.com Thanks;)

bannanapancake you're the man! thanks for the reply and all the info. I got your email now, so I'll hit u up there with a few more questions as the build continues..... off to antique shopping tomorrow lol

CJ Mayo -truly humbled man;) good luck, I'll be around if you need some more help, happy hunting and have a good weekend;))

Pandamonium cycles made the tank for this bike, but he now makes a "Plug and Play" tank for the 600 here is the link, hope this helps pandemoniumc2.com/Honda-VLX-600-Gas-Tank-p84998857

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

You can get them on the same website as the tanks, link should be in the description.

Make sure you check out my mounting video for this bike..might help you here or there. The in-line filter is just a filter we picked up form a auto parts store 1/4 in 1/4 out, hope this helps

I didn't build the tank, but if your talking about the bungs? I would imagine there brazed cause the steel thickness..

Hey sorry for the late reply (been out of the country), yeah its a fuel filter. We had it connected for a little while on that bike if I remember to the AFP, but we decided to run it straight instead, those diaphragms are kind of a joke, just make sure you plug up your port to your rear head if you ditch it (AFP), vacuum leaks are no beuno on anything. hope this helps some:)

Thanks man, I appreciate it:)

Some of the bars we black out, others are wrapped with Gaffers tape

Thanks 👍

as well, yeah:)

Gregorio Barrera - hey, thanks for the comment first off, kind of a golden rule always from fit and install, then disassemble and then you can paint it, this way if you had to make changes you don't risk damaging the paint job. There's always a little more tweeking this way and that you have to do to get it to fit right. You'll be glad you got it solid without all the worry of scratching and what. Hope this helps, have a good Weekend;)

Thomas Cecil - I'm assuming you ride a 600?? The way that I do 600's vs 750's is different for sure. The 750's don't have the mono shock that the 600's do so tack welding on spring posts is a lot easier. The 600's are a bit trickier. First of all there are those big rooster tails (that's what I call them) that float out behind the bike that hold your rear fender and all that fun stuff, cutting those off is a decision you'll have to make. Once you cut it off there's not much to go back to, your riding solo from here on out. He biggest part of the fabrication of the bracket that holds the seat. The best thing I would suggest to you is to pause the video in a few spots to see the bracket that holds the springs. You'll have to grind down some flat spots on the frame to sit the bracket down. And then choose a gauge of steel that's thick enough not to bend under the weight of a rider. Once you have the bracket to shape, tack weld on both sides then your ready to drill holes for your springs. The rest is just from fitting. Making the pan and leather work is a totally different story though. I hope his helps in some way. If you want you can reach me at dudewhatthesmackisthat82@gmail.com might be able to help you more.

+bannanapancake Thanks much for the response! Any suggestion for gauge of bracket steel?

Thomas Cecil I don't know your weight or anything, but I wouldn't go any lower than 16, as a matter of fact anything stronger would be best;) hope that helps!

Sorry for the late reply, I would try and use thread stock (gives you more options to put screws for tie downs) a threaded hex would be fine if you got the room...you might wanna consider using a combination of ideas from this one and the 750 build on this same channel, see what compares and what doesn't like you've done with this video, the Aero's frame is going to be a combination of both bikes it looks like. Sorry I couldn't help more.

Yeah, that much more to keep your carb and screens clean and it can help with diagnosing to see how far the fuel is getting and moving, hope that helps

We (carefully) high heat painted the engine right on the mounts, had to remove a lot of things and need to know what you're doing in order to keep the paints runs at bay. there is enough room to hit all angles if you plan it right, hope this helps:)

yeah thanks man..by the way sick build on the bobber. cant wait to see more ....

We rebuilt some 650 forks just a little while ago, I'm pretty sure they're different yeah..., the bike is a little smaller in general. I hope this helps some

It's basically an on and off switch for fuel, a good majority of them have what they call a "reserve" which basically is like a safety net so you don't run out of fuel.. hope this helps some:)

bannanapancake thanks!

Yeah, I'm still around to reply, the frame of the 1100's suits more toward the 750's in similarities, I have a video on my channel talking about how to install this style of tank onto the 750's that should give at least an idea what your in for since they have similar frame styles.... hope this helps

Cheers! Will ser IF i can find that video!

Was watching the other video and see you have that wierd angle Up front on the frame. I dont seem to have that on my 1100. It's an Ace from 98. Well i Will investigate and see what Will fit nicely. Stock tank must go...

Rocky Higgins- hey man, I know that these canisters will work for a 750 spirit, 600's? Probably not cause of the mono shock, but, I slotted the can yes, then drilled in 2, 3 1/2 inch holes, one towards the top of the canister for the harness that runs from the top right side down the frame and one hole at the bottom of the canister (both holes angled towards the front of the bike and not directly on top or bottom, but more of a sidewards "V" if that makes sense)for the wires that tend to run from the bottom of the bike towards the top, like the engine ground and what have you down there. There are two rectangular rings tack welded onto the top tubes where the seat tends to sit (there located underneath the two split tubes that hold the seat, you can use those rings to use a strap to hold the canister, I used an old rifle sling, my friend used a piece of rubber backing and a old motorcycle chain to hold it up (that was a pain). I'm not going to lie, if you do this, it will be a bit of a chore (your first time) and you'll need to make sure it super snug as high and away from the chain as possible, I let my chain get lose, and it started to eat through the canister, but then again I had my canister hanging somewhat lose.. Yeah! We live in northern Utah, if you ever come through let us know will run some asphalt man, always down for a cruise! Hope this helps, your the first one to ask about that, if you run into to many problems make a list of what's wrong and I'll make a video about it, might be easier, Take care brother, and keep em rubber side down! Take care

Thanks big B, for getting back with me so quickly. Like you said in one of your videos, I think it was the coffee can, 'that we can make any thing work with these bikes'. I'm going to replace the mono shock with a strut I'll make. Maybe with a radius of the canister. I'll keep you posted, thank you bro.

hey no worries, glad I could help

the 1100 has a similar frame set up as a 750, just look at some of my other videos explaining how to do it on a 750..it might have some changes to the idea, but it'll be close to that particular bike.

Sorry for the late reply.. the 1100 has a similar frame set up as the 750, I have a video on the 750 on my channel, it might be able to point you in the right direction. Hope that helps and sorry for the late reply.

With some patience and a little ingenuity you can fit a lot of different tanks on there for sure.

Sorry for the late reply, its should have some differences, check out my video about the 750 tank install..I'm pretty sure it would be closer to that than the 600 series. hope that helps

Did I already send you a reply to this?? you wound up in my spam box, but I think I remember your comment??

bannanapancake this is my first comment haha

Ale K - Hey, it depends how deep you wanna go with it, what I’m trying to say is you got a frame you want a mustang or a Ferrari? That being said you can paint it or powder coat it right?? All of it has a price ones cheaper than the other... if you do it yourself it will definitely be cheaper, I can put these together (some of them) for around 600-1000$ just depends on what’s on your mind(parts paint and mechanics involved) they definitely take time and patience, none of them are the same or go together the same way.. hope this helps some

bannanapancake Definitely helped me out brotha. What I’m really curious about is what was done to the frame on that bike or if it’s simply stock. Sorry for asking so many questions, I just appreciate your work 🤙🏼

Ale K - it’s just stock, the bike is merely overhauled with new parts it’s not chopped in anyway.. I don’t mind the questions happy to help

usually do, just got lazy with it.

I haven't written anything out for it sorry..

Too bad. It would be so so helpful.

Just depends on your personal opinion right? having a skinny low pro front tire will thin out the front end at a glance..I mean look at my bike (#82 on my channel) its not for everyone, but I like it and it works for me:)

bannanapancake your bikes are absolutely gorgeous!!

Alex Sucalescu -humbled thankful you

It should, I have another video explaining how I put it on, you should make sure your top tube matches so It will make it easier for you:)

Small Edlebrock air cleaner

Sorry for the late response (FLU) If I remember right those round about years have a top tube split frame? that's a good start. I'm not quite sure how your mounts would work out, you would just need to sit down and think it out some, but I don't see why you wouldn't be able to retrofit one...yes

bannanapancake yea that's what I'm thinking I'll send ya a pic of it how it mounts if you like , I'm just waiting for the tank to come

To each is own.. I don't care for say....Nascar, or pickle ball, but a lot of people would tell me otherwise. Just taste I guess.

Not a whole ton of parts and things out there for the 1100's, most everyone sticks around the 6-749cc range. the frame set up is similar to the 750 if I remember right, should be able to use a similar build for that video (on my channel) hope this helps

Its on my channel, hope that helps

Not a dumb question on my channel man, I appreciate the question if anything..Your 100% correct, most people don't see that the bar is stock and turned upside down and flipped around. Old board track racers used to do this way back when..hope this helps, have a great week

@@bannanapancake thank You Very Much

Jarrod Cook 👍🏾

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Danny Gonzalez- Yes, its the same one in this video;)

bannanapancake thanks brotha

Danny Gonzalez no worries, have a good holiday

About time that came around again...Ill take kermit the frog too! :))

It's in the description:)

@@bannanapancake thanks. I fucked my tank up years ago and could use a replacement. Honda wants too much money for their replacement.

German I hear ya man, be safe out there;)

It was ordered along with the tank. thanks for the comment:)

Thanks buddy

vmedeirosgt - "Edelbrock" air filter;) hope that helps;)

bannanapancake i'm living in brazil.here i dont thing so existe this kkk but thank you your answear bro.i love this tank.i would the same one in the duture maybe hehe.here i saw the fuscas air filter.its very very nice too

vmedeirosgt - no worries;) thanks for the comment and best of luck in the future!

www.madhornets.com/air-filter-60mm-4pcs-honda-kawasaki-suzuki-yamaha-new-universal-motorcycle/?gclid=CjwKCAjwo_HdBRBjEiwAiPPXpAkFVeg8qgXUyZAiaD4dVanHmBZJaJgfKtISEE3sprTtKnJ0ItBr6xoC9NkQAvD_BwE The website says to make sure and measure your outside carb fitting, I would highly suggest you do that as well

bannanapancake it just take me to a bunch of pod filters. I meant the holly one on the black one

@@LightsOutPredatorRemoval ohhh, sorry man, I reply to a whole ton of emails and messages..got you confused with someone else....be aware though, this isn't meant for a motorcycle, you'll have to fab up a way to hook it all up like we did... again, this doesn't just fit over a honda shadow stock carb www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-1209?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-edelbrock&gclid=CjwKCAjwo_HdBRBjEiwAiPPXpLvoX_nFIMdVGpqOGE5yEm3wBFTE_Y3WrUu7PTbSn6aphRCVy0KMXBoCScAQAvD_BwE

Auf Pfusch verzichten und monotones gesmack loses leben führen .nice