I had a VTX 1800 for a couple of years. Great highway cruising bike, but the lean angle is non existent. The left footpeg bracket was probably the cause of the accident. if the windshield doesn't fit properly, something is likely tweaked or bent in the front end. I don't understand how the transmission got damaged, because the shifter uses a linkage between it and the actual shift shaft. I dropped a Kawasaki Vulcan 750 on the shifter many years ago, which does not use a linkage, it broke off a circlip inside transmission, and I had to split the cases to fix it.
It’s the shifter spindle connected to the shifter shaft that bent one of the engaging points that’s shift the drum forward and backwards changing the gears, it’s a 30 dollar part on eBay and I’m just waiting to get in installed 😭 it has the tie rod linkage that isn’t bent which leads me to believe that it’s that spindle. If it’s not the shifter spindle then it’s the shifter fork and the case will have to be split open but there’s no way it’s the fork, seen it happen on other vtx’s so I’m praying
If you consider a transmission messed up and a $3500 tank and 4k more in other damages not that much damage on a mint condition bike then I understand but for me, that’s a lot of money and damage on something that literally was perfect condition
Not with the flames, and that will fit this bike, this model is unique and will not fit with other models, but the main priority was to get the flames to match the rest of the bike, last one
@@RidinAndVibincool....i have been building custom bikes my whole life. i had a full custom bike fall over on its side ( on concrete!) just sitting idling!! nice dent in the tank....a little bondo and paint and good as new!! your damage isn't bad at all.....shop around....don't get screwed on body work bro. best wishes... be safe.
Thank you! I got a new tank with flames!! So happy cause it was the last one sold. I might try to repair the tank but I’m worried to do it myself because I don’t have the right tools to do it, we will see! Thank you for tuning in! Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
@@RidinAndVibin GREAT LUCK FOR YOU!! a replacement is surely the quickest way!! you will be back up and running in no time. you are very welcome and i am humbled.....
Thank you so much! I can’t wait until you see the final picture when it’s all fixed up!! That’s a awesome saying and this bike is definitely a warrior!!!
Shame on the tank. Was So nicely done . And Nice fork covers .
Thank you! Fork covers are stock and I try to keep everything nice and tidy. Yeah the tank was definitely a pretty penny but it was worth replacing :)
I had a VTX 1800 for a couple of years. Great highway cruising bike, but the lean angle is non existent. The left footpeg bracket was probably the cause of the accident. if the windshield doesn't fit properly, something is likely tweaked or bent in the front end. I don't understand how the transmission got damaged, because the shifter uses a linkage between it and the actual shift shaft. I dropped a Kawasaki Vulcan 750 on the shifter many years ago, which does not use a linkage, it broke off a circlip inside transmission, and I had to split the cases to fix it.
It’s the shifter spindle connected to the shifter shaft that bent one of the engaging points that’s shift the drum forward and backwards changing the gears, it’s a 30 dollar part on eBay and I’m just waiting to get in installed 😭 it has the tie rod linkage that isn’t bent which leads me to believe that it’s that spindle. If it’s not the shifter spindle then it’s the shifter fork and the case will have to be split open but there’s no way it’s the fork, seen it happen on other vtx’s so I’m praying
Norm mot .1-2 dei job restorechns 👌
I’m sorry I don’t understand what you mean?
Barely any damage
If you consider a transmission messed up and a $3500 tank and 4k more in other damages not that much damage on a mint condition bike then I understand but for me, that’s a lot of money and damage on something that literally was perfect condition
400-500 bucks for tank on ebay...
Not with the flames, and that will fit this bike, this model is unique and will not fit with other models, but the main priority was to get the flames to match the rest of the bike, last one
@@RidinAndVibincool....i have been building custom bikes my whole life. i had a full custom bike fall over on its side ( on concrete!) just sitting idling!! nice dent in the tank....a little bondo and paint and good as new!! your damage isn't bad at all.....shop around....don't get screwed on body work bro. best wishes... be safe.
Thank you! I got a new tank with flames!! So happy cause it was the last one sold. I might try to repair the tank but I’m worried to do it myself because I don’t have the right tools to do it, we will see! Thank you for tuning in! Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
@@RidinAndVibin GREAT LUCK FOR YOU!! a replacement is surely the quickest way!! you will be back up and running in no time. you are very welcome and i am humbled.....
Thank you so much!😁👍🏼
Like the 600
Thank you! 🥹🫶
Yeah, she's beautiful. 👍 In Poland we say: "the scratches on motobike are like scars of warrior." 😁 I wait for ride movies on VTX.😉
Thank you so much! I can’t wait until you see the final picture when it’s all fixed up!! That’s a awesome saying and this bike is definitely a warrior!!!