I work with tube bending and welding every day for work and it looks like you have done a lot of research. Just a quick tip to help you in the long run, when grinding/sanding the paint off of the tube to get to the bare metal for a better weld penetration I would recommend using a wire wheel on the grinder instead of using the sander. It will speed up the process a lot, in the time it takes to sand one tube with the sander you could be done with all 4 in that time with a wire wheel on a grinder. Plus when your done welding, touch it up with the wire wheel and it shines the metal right up. For the most part your doing great, after time you will learn these little tips and tricks to help save some time.
Maybe cover up the chrome when your welding close to it aswel? cant see the sparks/spatter doing it any good unless your re chroming it or painting it, not heckling your doing great and i cant wait to see the fin product!! love from the uk
I've always had trouble with wire wheels taking paint off in a timely manner... We use these rubber pads with fiber 30 or 60 grit discs in the shop I work at, and they work like a charm
Your explanation of each setup that you do, is awesome. You have explained more to me in two videos than the so called "experts" ever have. I'm a 57 yr old ex aircraft builder/ modifier. Well done young man. You just made my build alot easier. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I just had this conversation with the wife a few days ago: Wife: I was talking to you earlier but you didn't answer. Me: When? Wife: When you were in your office. Me: I've been in my office all day, I didn't hear you. Wife: You were listening to that Dorito Dan guy. Me: ..what? Wife: Dorito Dan, the guy with the motorcycles on your TH-cam. Me: Bwaaahahaha! His name is Do it with Dan, honey. LOL. Wife: I like Dorito Dan better.
For someone that claims to not be very mechanically inclined or smart, you sure seem to Do pretty good work. You must just be halla lucky I guess. Lookin good so far. Love the channel too keep up the good work!
Dan this is absolutely great. honestly man iv been watching since you were Brown and to see how far you have came as a person and as a content creator is astonishing. I'm really glad that youtube hasn't changed you over the years. Keep up the great work!!
I did a shadow 8 years ago but I went off the deep end . full hardtail top and bottom rails , single backbone for high mount Harley tank, builders neck and bearings for Harley narrow glide forks. Deleted most of the coolant hoses and had coolant running through the frame/neck brace from the heads to the radiator. Way to much work lol I'd keep it simple if I built another one...lol. Oah and I took out 8° of rake it was a killer low maintenance bike that absolutely loved the corners with the derake. When I did mine no one else could see the potential of these bikes. Keep it up.
My uncle is trying to sell me his shadow and now I'm REALLY considering it and doing this!!! Looks awesome, hurry on the next episode!!! Lmao, keep up the badass content
Awesome build, bro. Makes me want to get back into building bikes and riding again. Brings back alot of memories with my own 2012 Shadow Spirit build. That was a really good bike too. I don't care what anyone says about metric bikes. I love them. My build came out beautiful. Got a lot of compliments. When I was done, you couldn't even tell it was a Honda. Looked and sounded like a Harley. Wish I could send you some photos. Great job!
Dan thank you. This is something that I've always wanted to do but have little knowledge on bikes. I appreciate your channel its kept my head in the right place a time or two and inspired me to try two wheels. I've not had great luck with bikes so far so I'm trying to pick a chassis to become familiar with (magna/shadow) to bob that i won't have to worry about. Someday i hope i get to meet you and ride with you.
Dan my man I don’t know why but while I was watching your video, I had this thought, I love you, you’re one of my favorite TH-camrs even tho I don’t ride motorcycles, I like watching your videos, I wanna be able to do the things you do (ride nice cars and motorcycles and customize them, but I’m a broke private in the army haha)
Congrats bro! You got a lot of work done within a short amount of time. I really appreciate the amount of work you put in purely for the entertainment of your fans! Thanks to you I get to chill here in my pajamas and learn about building a bike :D
Dude you're really going at it like a boss. I knew you knew your way around some tools, but that's really pro work you're doing here. Also, the editing in this video rocked.
Dude you made hella good progress and I like the build series. It makes me wanna go buy a welder and fab stuff up. Thanks for the awesome vids. Keep up the good work!
Dan you should think about just relocating the bar hand controls like the starter, blinkers, headlight etc. Just put them on the frame shrouds or wherever with switches and push button. Really cleans up the bars and makes it look way better imo.
Listen to this guy "sending off for powder coating" i remember when this guy was in his apartment garage rattle canning his magna and plasti dipping his bmw lol
tip on the large allen key... if you have a nut that fits that hex in your spare nuts and bolts drawer. weld it to a piece of bar. boom special tool for removing the axle :)
I have 2007 Shadow Spirit 750DC. Only has about 2000 miles on it. I’d love to talk to you about the bike. I’ve had it stored for years so it needs a few things like battery, carbs cleaned, contacts on handle bar controls cleaned, fluids changed, nothing major. Anyways, I might have a proposition for you if you’re interested at all. Regardless, I always enjoy your vids, and can’t wait to see how this project turns out!
Lmao I had just mentioned tj you in a message that's awesome you found him. His products are great I have the backdraft slash cut exhaust from him and the rear fender and sissy bar.
you looked beat man.!! I Know a big glass of milk really helps after a hard day welding. it help neutralize all the harmful vapors you breath in and just helps after welding!!!! as always great video thanks. have a great day
The elastic property is called springback. The plug weld is a rosette weld. Nice job bending the tubing. Just sell FZ8 links, instant reversible hardtail as most people do not want a hardtail!
Dan logic - I’ll take the tire off after I weld it up. Common sense - oh I should take the tire off before I start welding. I’m just giving you shit man, love the videos. Keep up the good work man.
Good day friend I do not know English I'm writing with a translator I wanted to say that I love your videos The spectacular quality could be hours without getting tired watching your videos I'm trying to be a bobber with a big saber in 2004 and I wanted to be a little peer to what you are with the suspension 2 bars that look nice to eliminate the suspension from behind those bars sell them or do you have to saw them yourself? regards!!
unless you receive special treatment from TJ you'll be waiting a while on your parts. I found all mine at the same or better quality for less money and half the wait as Tommy. Thanks, E-Bay!! On a less butthurt note, It's going to be a cool scoot. Can't wait to see it finished. BTW, are you doing stacks?
If you ran a grade 8 bolt or even stainless through those plug weld holes and torqued then down tight enough where the outer tube crushed it self to the inner tube I wonder if the joint would be stronger considering there isn’t any play in it anymore
Hi Dan I love watching ur videos my question is what is the length of the metal bar that u replaced the shock absorber with top to bottom ? Thanks dude
I know this a older video, but great I'm glad I ran into it. Does anyone know how long was the tube and how many in before you make the bend? I currently building one and would like to do as much as possible my self.
For that big Hex wrench you can take a long bolt and bend it 90 degrees. I think it's 17 mm. Bolt is maybe a Buck or less. Wrench if you can find one is probably 8-10 bucks
Hi Dan, you did an amazing job on the shadow. Is it possible to give me the measure between the holes ( mm) of the bracket you used to put in place of the suspension? greatz
Do you happen to remember your tube length on each side of your 25 deg bend lol? I’m at work with my tubes and bender and I can find my measurements note pad :( Nice work BTW, inspired me to not be lazy and bend my own tubes.
Dan looking good, but I am just no big friend of welding/grinding the frame with engine and all the other shit still on the bike and not covered for protection from the hot melted metal flying around.
Hey Dan. Sorry, a Safety Guy here! Please try to use Safety Glasses and a face shield, while drilling or working on other aspects of the bike build. It will also help your viewer pick up those good habits!
To build a cheap bobber could you just use the f28 piece instead of cutting the frame and making a fully custom one? I'm looking to do a bobber for my first bike like this but I'm not looking to do crazy fabricating right off the hop unless it's the only way
Hey, if you like this video, I’ll be all like “hey that’s pretty neat!”
dan how many times you said T.J made the lady fall in the life alert ad. but nioce vid. bitch...
Hey I liked this video. Isn't that neat?
great video, jackass, have a bad one, and stay stupid forever :)
I like what you are doing Dan you freakin Dude
Heckin heckity heck i like that motorized bicycle
I work with tube bending and welding every day for work and it looks like you have done a lot of research. Just a quick tip to help you in the long run, when grinding/sanding the paint off of the tube to get to the bare metal for a better weld penetration I would recommend using a wire wheel on the grinder instead of using the sander. It will speed up the process a lot, in the time it takes to sand one tube with the sander you could be done with all 4 in that time with a wire wheel on a grinder. Plus when your done welding, touch it up with the wire wheel and it shines the metal right up. For the most part your doing great, after time you will learn these little tips and tricks to help save some time.
MntDew Monkey3 thanks a lot bud
Maybe cover up the chrome when your welding close to it aswel? cant see the sparks/spatter doing it any good unless your re chroming it or painting it, not heckling your doing great and i cant wait to see the fin product!! love from the uk
I've always had trouble with wire wheels taking paint off in a timely manner... We use these rubber pads with fiber 30 or 60 grit discs in the shop I work at, and they work like a charm
I would have went to the plumbing supply and got some sandpaper strips.you know the rolls about a inch and a half wide.cleaned it right up.
should i use the mig welder with the argon ? or just flux core wire? for this type of build
Your explanation of each setup that you do, is awesome. You have explained more to me in two videos than the so called "experts" ever have. I'm a 57 yr old ex aircraft builder/ modifier. Well done young man.
You just made my build alot easier.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I just had this conversation with the wife a few days ago:
Wife: I was talking to you earlier but you didn't answer.
Me: When?
Wife: When you were in your office.
Me: I've been in my office all day, I didn't hear you.
Wife: You were listening to that Dorito Dan guy.
Me: ..what?
Wife: Dorito Dan, the guy with the motorcycles on your TH-cam.
Me: Bwaaahahaha! His name is Do it with Dan, honey. LOL.
Wife: I like Dorito Dan better.
DANNY DORITO
Do It With Dan just spaghetti-bout it
Do It With Dan, how about Doritoes with Dan?
Hahaha. fuckin' brilliant !
Danny dorito and dorito Dan both need to be a thing
For someone that claims to not be very mechanically inclined or smart, you sure seem to Do pretty good work. You must just be halla lucky I guess. Lookin good so far. Love the channel too keep up the good work!
Dan this is absolutely great. honestly man iv been watching since you were Brown and to see how far you have came as a person and as a content creator is astonishing. I'm really glad that youtube hasn't changed you over the years. Keep up the great work!!
I did a shadow 8 years ago but I went off the deep end . full hardtail top and bottom rails , single backbone for high mount Harley tank, builders neck and bearings for Harley narrow glide forks. Deleted most of the coolant hoses and had coolant running through the frame/neck brace from the heads to the radiator. Way to much work lol I'd keep it simple if I built another one...lol. Oah and I took out 8° of rake it was a killer low maintenance bike that absolutely loved the corners with the derake. When I did mine no one else could see the potential of these bikes. Keep it up.
My uncle is trying to sell me his shadow and now I'm REALLY considering it and doing this!!! Looks awesome, hurry on the next episode!!! Lmao, keep up the badass content
Awesome build, bro. Makes me want to get back into building bikes and riding again. Brings back alot of memories with my own 2012 Shadow Spirit build. That was a really good bike too. I don't care what anyone says about metric bikes. I love them. My build came out beautiful. Got a lot of compliments. When I was done, you couldn't even tell it was a Honda. Looked and sounded like a Harley. Wish I could send you some photos. Great job!
HELL YEAH!! I was bored and was watching random Harley straight pipe videos.
This is where I love My TIG. Having a ton of fun watching this. Can't wait to start My build next spring.
Dan thank you. This is something that I've always wanted to do but have little knowledge on bikes. I appreciate your channel its kept my head in the right place a time or two and inspired me to try two wheels. I've not had great luck with bikes so far so I'm trying to pick a chassis to become familiar with (magna/shadow) to bob that i won't have to worry about. Someday i hope i get to meet you and ride with you.
Dan my man I don’t know why but while I was watching your video, I had this thought, I love you, you’re one of my favorite TH-camrs even tho I don’t ride motorcycles, I like watching your videos, I wanna be able to do the things you do (ride nice cars and motorcycles and customize them, but I’m a broke private in the army haha)
Matthew Rivas #pvtproblems lmao
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It makes me unreasonably happy to see part of an FZ8 on this bike! Love my 8.
Congrats bro! You got a lot of work done within a short amount of time. I really appreciate the amount of work you put in purely for the entertainment of your fans! Thanks to you I get to chill here in my pajamas and learn about building a bike :D
Been waiting for another video on the shadow keep up the great work dan
I've been checking everyday for this
Dude you're really going at it like a boss. I knew you knew your way around some tools, but that's really pro work you're doing here. Also, the editing in this video rocked.
professional work? Cut the tube out of the plate, and insert one of a smaller section!? Regardless of the quality of the metal...it will be🤔
This has got to be one of my favorite things you do on your channel. Love the build series Dan, keep up the good work asswipe .
TJ is a sick site I've been waiting for a exhaust I like to go back on discount
Badass man. Thanks for taking the time to explain things as you go to!
Dude you made hella good progress and I like the build series. It makes me wanna go buy a welder and fab stuff up. Thanks for the awesome vids. Keep up the good work!
Dan you should think about just relocating the bar hand controls like the starter, blinkers, headlight etc. Just put them on the frame shrouds or wherever with switches and push button. Really cleans up the bars and makes it look way better imo.
I'm pickin up a tip or two just by watching.
Thanks man.
Wow I learned so much about tube bending today... Thanks Dan!
Listen to this guy "sending off for powder coating" i remember when this guy was in his apartment garage rattle canning his magna and plasti dipping his bmw lol
Velocity stacks, jet kit and jockey shift/ foot clutch kit from TJ would be great, thanks!
this series has me hyped
I have a 1984 Honda Shadow 500 and they look badass as bobbers
I ain't been this early since you weren't brown.
The most relaxing welding clip
tip on the large allen key... if you have a nut that fits that hex in your spare nuts and bolts drawer. weld it to a piece of bar. boom special tool for removing the axle :)
Im liking the Bobber and the build yr doing awesome👍
I have 2007 Shadow Spirit 750DC. Only has about 2000 miles on it. I’d love to talk to you about the bike. I’ve had it stored for years so it needs a few things like battery, carbs cleaned, contacts on handle bar controls cleaned, fluids changed, nothing major. Anyways, I might have a proposition for you if you’re interested at all. Regardless, I always enjoy your vids, and can’t wait to see how this project turns out!
Looking pretty dope already man.
Love what you did with the bike
Great vid as always. I think a portaband would be a great buy for you if your gonna keep building frames like these
That angle cube thing is effing brilliant!!
Need more build action really enjoy it good work man!!
Excellent video brother. Keep up the great work
Lmao I had just mentioned tj you in a message that's awesome you found him. His products are great I have the backdraft slash cut exhaust from him and the rear fender and sissy bar.
Subbed, im building a Virago 535 bobber atm, love watching for inspiration! BTW anyone ever told you you look like Michael Buble!
I’m on the same bout with my shadow too bro. You just gave me confidence to hartail it lol I got the monostrut on there right now
Great work man love this build !
Giving me some knowledge to take my shadow 750 to the next level represent my dude!!!
love it so far. nice pipe bender much cheaper than the $15,000 hydraulic version
I used a chisel for the Alan key for the front tire. The handle fit perfect
you looked beat man.!! I Know a big glass of milk really helps after a hard day welding. it help neutralize all the harmful vapors you breath in and just helps after welding!!!! as always great video thanks. have a great day
The elastic property is called springback. The plug weld is a rosette weld. Nice job bending the tubing. Just sell FZ8 links, instant reversible hardtail as most people do not want a hardtail!
Great job brother keep up the good work 👍
LOVE this series
Quick tip: instead of an OEM link, get adjustable links so you can lower or heighten the ride height as much as you want.
Really like these videos, its nice with a change of pase👍
I don't know shit about motorcycle mechanics but I love this series. I've always wanted a shadow 650 to chop into a 70s style frisco beast. One day.
Ahh just got my first bike like two months ago. Same shadow as this. Figured I’d come back and watch some old Dan content
Hey, the music you had in this video was pretty neat! Good job on all the cutting n shit
Well done man! Thanks for the shared knowledge and experience!
Dan logic - I’ll take the tire off after I weld it up. Common sense - oh I should take the tire off before I start welding. I’m just giving you shit man, love the videos. Keep up the good work man.
Nice work bro, did you have the original fuel tank ?
My buddy offered to sell me his 99 V Star for dirt cheap. Thinking about picking it up so I can do this same build!!
Ratzilla I own one, they’re incredible machines
daawda dawDAWAD Unfortunately I waited too long and it sold before I could get my hands on it... I’m very upset with myself.
Vstar 1100s make beautiful bobbers! Trust me!
Got me a Bobber build myself,Nuthin fancy cause i don't have access to stuff the way you guys got but i try.Re-doing a 96 VT1100
That welding bit segment was pretty
The music in the vid, amazing
Bad ass video and build Dan keep up the grate work👍👍
Liked it before I even watched it!!
Good day friend I do not know English I'm writing with a translator I wanted to say that I love your videos The spectacular quality could be hours without getting tired watching your videos I'm trying to be a bobber with a big saber in 2004 and I wanted to be a little peer to what you are with the suspension 2 bars that look nice to eliminate the suspension from behind those bars sell them or do you have to saw them yourself? regards!!
That shirt is dope af
unless you receive special treatment from TJ you'll be waiting a while on your parts. I found all mine at the same or better quality for less money and half the wait as Tommy. Thanks, E-Bay!! On a less butthurt note, It's going to be a cool scoot. Can't wait to see it finished. BTW, are you doing stacks?
Had to quit working and spend 20 minutes in the bathroom to watch this. Dang legs are asleep. Your welcome dan
great video man
This classical music is perfect.
Love that shirt got a bunch of tunercult gtr and supra shirts. Where did you get that one??
If you ran a grade 8 bolt or even stainless through those plug weld holes and torqued then down tight enough where the outer tube crushed it self to the inner tube I wonder if the joint would be stronger considering there isn’t any play in it anymore
That was pretty interesting & the footage was clear & in focus, keep at it....DWDildo
I need to learn to weld.
i like this serie. thanks, really cool!!!
Question: after you put in the fz8 "strut" could you have just used that without welding the other tubes on?
I Guess we'll beber know
Hi Dan I love watching ur videos my question is what is the length of the metal bar that u replaced the shock absorber with top to bottom ? Thanks dude
Aye dan. Ever tried dip or snus dude?
Also, sick video. Keep it up fam!
i use to dip back in highschool but stopped
Great teacher thanks for the tips mate
Good job dude👌
I know this a older video, but great I'm glad I ran into it. Does anyone know how long was the tube and how many in before you make the bend? I currently building one and would like to do as much as possible my self.
In with a like b4 i watched keep up ur good work cheers for the vids from the uk
For that big Hex wrench you can take a long bolt and bend it 90 degrees. I think it's 17 mm. Bolt is maybe a Buck or less. Wrench if you can find one is probably 8-10 bucks
You got skillzzzzzz 👍
Wow amazing, I'm attempting to build a 87 shadow 700 , please let me know if you can give me some pointers
Hi Dan, you did an amazing job on the shadow. Is it possible to give me the measure between the holes ( mm) of the bracket you used to put in place of the suspension? greatz
location of holes may look better below and on the inside to hide spot welds. No one will ever know. Love the tips, great work
Such a talent 👍🏻❤️
I subscribed simply cause the Atmosphere
Do you happen to remember your tube length on each side of your 25 deg bend lol? I’m at work with my tubes and bender and I can find my measurements note pad :( Nice work BTW, inspired me to not be lazy and bend my own tubes.
Can’t *** ugh
so why was 12 degrees on the angle box translated to 25 degrees on the tube bender?
Still wondering myself
Nice work bro n stay safe ya, god bless u,,.
I believe the technical name for the angle finder is an Angle Inclinometer.
Thank you dan! You did me a learn
Nice work, what year is the Shadow again?
Wait a sec, do you own this workshop? I havent watched in quite a while but im loving this build.
A plug is a solid piece.
Dan looking good, but I am just no big friend of welding/grinding the frame with engine and all the other shit still on the bike and not covered for protection from the hot melted metal flying around.
onhawaii ahh it's fine, the airfilter is on.
Hey Dan. Sorry, a Safety Guy here! Please try to use Safety Glasses and a face shield, while drilling or working on other aspects of the bike build. It will also help your viewer pick up those good habits!
To build a cheap bobber could you just use the f28 piece instead of cutting the frame and making a fully custom one? I'm looking to do a bobber for my first bike like this but I'm not looking to do crazy fabricating right off the hop unless it's the only way