Recent content by Vincent1jz

So as of now the exchange rates are looking awesome and I've found plenty of goodies from the other side of the water for first gen bikes. https://www.bidjdm.com/bidding/auction/view/id/p545244236 https://www.bidjdm.com/bidding/auction/view/id/g208454866

Can VStar wheels bolt up to the VMax?

How about modifying the seat where it sits lower. I'm sure you can shave some of the foam off.

I'm not 100% sure as of now. I think I'm going to go back and trim the tank a little bit more to allow more seat and go from there. The tail is going to get trimmed some also.

Now for some body work

3m makes a nice plastic repair product thats easy to sand

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So I ditched the subframe modification and gas tank swap. Going to make a fiberglass dummy tank, new seat, and a new tail.

So I ditched the subframe modification and gas tank swap. Going to make a fiberglass dummy tank, new seat, and a new tail.

So I'm looking for a wire wheel for my first Gen and can't seem to find one that fits. How hard is it to make an adapter for a wheel and what wheel should I use? I've seen people mention Harley wheels.

Unless you own a Harley. He sells modified Harley gas tanks for about 8-10,000 lol.

They've built 2 more since this build and I've had my parts guy call him 2 or 3 times now and he won't sell anything. That's the reason I'm going the rout I'm going now.

Also the factory gas tank will be modified or changed out depending on tomorrows bidding outcome.

That was looking like a crazy build. I do see what you were talking about in terms of the work. However I think the direction I'm planning on taking will be very different. I will definitely be using heim joints. The subframe will bolt to the frame around the motor. This will also allow me to...