Recent content by GQ88

Hi Community, I'm wondering about my 1985 Shadow cafe project and the fuel system. The original 85' Shadow 700 had a fuel pump, but I elected to change to gravity feed system. Am I setting myself up for issues here? 1) I am using a Benelli Mojave gas tank, which has 2 cockpits on both sides...

So i'm almost done wiring on my 1985 VT700 but I was looking at the diagram for the bike and I have no idea what these 2 junctions are or where they go. Can anyone identify what these 2 are, I'm not entirely sure right now.

Thanks for the feedback. I ordered a new reg/rec from Ricks. Anything I could do to avoid potential starting issues with the Ah rating being low?

Hey there! So bought the anti-gravity 8-cell battery for my 1985 Honda Shadow. I'm not sure how the charging system would work now that I'm switching to a lithium ion battery vs the old acid battery. I dont know where to start but maybe if I could get pointed in the right direction, any help...

Hey Guys, Here's an update to my build. Only the seat pan left, which will be done in about a weeks time. Thoughts and input are all welcome.

Hello Everyone, I was hoping to get some insight on a monoshock conversion I am about to have done on my 85' VT700 Shadow. I've read some forums on such conversions but I never really got any concrete information on how to go about doing calculations so that the angles, and measurements will...

Hello Everyone, I'm working to cafe my 85' VT700 Shadow, and I've been searching high and low but I have not had any luck, maybe someone with the knowledge can help. I'm looking to upgrade the radiator that came stock with the bike because I had cooling issues with the bike before, and I have...

Yeah great suggestions. I've considered possible messing around with the radiator. I would have to remove the fan completely. If I did this I would get a more efficient radiator and I could tuck it in closer to the engine, giving me about 2 more inches if clearance. If you look at the picture...

Hey Guys, I have not much research on this but I was hoping I could get some help. I have a pair of inverted forms from a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R. I'm planning on putting them on my 1985 Honda Shadow VT700 but the front tire is way to close to the radiator once fully assembled. Does anyone know if...

Hello Everyone, my name is Ashwin. Just to start I'm very new to cafe racer scene. Last June I purchased a 1985 Honda Shadow VT700 with the expectation of riding it in the summer and working on it in the winter. There have been some delays and I'm really trying my best to have this completed...

Hello Everyone! Does anyone know any affordable machine shops in the Philadelphia area? I need a few parts milled. Any help would be appreciated.