Introducing Betty - The Honda Shadow VT600 Bobber
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2023
- Here is Betty!
This is a short intro to go through what's in my stable, and how this new addition has come about.
There have been a lot of small mods I have already done, and more to come.
She's definitely a fair weather bike tho!
Alex Leather Craft - Seat
leathercraft24.com/en
Mirrors - eBay
Search 'Mirrors Pair 3" Round Left or Right Black - Custom Cafe Bobber Chopper Vintage'
Bar end Wraps
www.urbanrider.co.uk/trip-mac...
Bars - Alchemy parts on eBay
Search 'Motorcycle Handlebars 25mm 1" Drag Bars Flat Tracker Custom Brat Bike Scrambler'
Light- eBay
Search - '5.75" LED Bullet Visor Headlight Headlamp For Harley Dyna Fat Boy Street Bob'
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Betty is a babe! 😎 Congratulations Charlie, you’ve created a wonderful bike that is full of character and charm! I’m guessing you’ll be saving her for warm, sunny summer day trips, like down to the coast or dressing-up day outs? She will do you proud. 👍
I’ve also got to say how impressed I am at how you have progressed, improved and developed as a content creator. Your filming and video editing is both creative and imaginative. Your choice of background music and, more importantly, how you blend and edit it with your source background sound is equally impressive. You’ve come a long way in a short time and I can only see you getting better. 🙂
It’s also clear you have a lot of guts and determination. You don’t give in and you learn from every setback, taking the positives from each one and finding a way to learn and improve. You’re a great role model for your daughter, well done you!
Triumph Speedmaster next I reckon...? 😉
Well thank you kindly! 😊
Welcome to the custom bike world Charlie. Now you got a bike you could paint flames on 👍😃
Hahahhaa maybe one day.
I literally just finished 'today' my 'flame' paint job on my Kawasaki Vulcan 900 bobber,
IS it summer yet???
Been into custom bikes since I saw easy rider back in the 60s, I had ape hangers on my BSA 250 C15 within days,
followed by a stars n stripes paint job, which washed off the first time I spilt petrol on it.
70 years old and still love my customs.
Hats off to you for making it "yours". Although I am not a Bobber type person I can see the attraction of riding something that is a one off with no other the same.
I think that's exactly what appeals to me , she's very unique. 😊
Keep up the revolutions!
Brilliant.
Nice choice on the head light
The stock head light is a bit on the dim side
She got that nickname in highschool❤
Proper job! 💪🏍️👌
Looking good 👍
The Vt range of Hondas are excellent, I've had a few Vt1100's and loved them. Hoping to find another one soon.
Betty is quite the looker, Charlie! What a colossal transformation. Your choice of accents is spot on. 👌
Thank you very much! 😊
Very nice build, so many old reasonably priced japanese v-twins around its hard
to choose. My shadow 700 was great but i decided to move on to an RE650 which i like a lot, only trouble i missed the old v -twin so ended up finding a virago 750 to work on through these wet winter nights.
Now I am lucky enough to be torn as to which bike i ride !
Enjoy your videos. 😁
I do like Jay’s headlight bracket. Bobbers are well, bobbers.
They sure are!
wow !
Another great vlog…. Love the bike, well done on a great find and it’s looking great already!
Thank you 😊
Its Great to see where we go with different bikes, good for you Charlie!
Congratulations on your purchase of Betty a very nice Bobber.👍
Thanks Rab.
Cool looking bike. 👍
I've been patiently awaiting the new addition to your stable Charlie and as always, you don't disappoint! Betty is SO you! Looking forward to more vids with Charlie n Betty 😀👍
Thank you Graham! 😍
This is definitely more you! But the absolute genius is in giving a Honda - character! So well done! and congratulations on this beauty!
Thank you! 😊
Drowning Pool !!! I couldn't recognize the intro. Sounds like Motörhead.
Nice bike.😎
Looks great, and love that seat!
Lovely bike. I used to have a 650 Honda Shadow C2. Best bike I ever owned. Always started first time left in any weather. Enjoy the miles and smiles
Betty looks amazing, well done you Charlie, safe ride and enjoy! 👍👍
Fantastic work! Love seeing you get stuck in and doing these bits yourself with your awesome band! And Betty looks amazing!
Thank you 😊
Man, this woman's got style!! Love it. I've known, and seen, several riders with these 600s over the years, and all cherish them... apart from those wanting to ride 2-up. They lack a little power for two adults.
In my neck of the woods they are common for customizing, have reliable motors and loved by the "little people! Welcome to Charlie's shed.
Thank you 😊
Shadows are great bikes. I have owned 3 standard 600s and 2 1100s and used to ride with the Shadow Owners club in East Anglia. I have also owned a hardtail chop and I wouldn't be in a hurry to own another one! Have fun!
I love the way she sounds and handles.
That looks great, good rescue of a bike in need. Sometimes messing with them is more fun than the riding 😊
Its definitely addictive! 🤣
Omg LOVE the seat!!!!!! It matches my doc Martens! Really love the style of Betty.
You are very lucky to have friends that knows about bike and are willing to help you modify and fix your bikes!
Thank you! I really am lucky 😊
Great job. Things are looking good. 👏👏👏👏
Thank you! 😊
Betty looks fantastic
one word - Stunning!!! 😎
Thank you 😊
You've done a great job, looks great with the white wall tyres... 👍
Tbh i think Betty appeals more than the Triumph version and considerably cheaper. Epic.
Wow Betty is a looker! You have definitely given her a much needed make over. She is looking fine! Hope she runs as good as she looks for you. As always , Ride safe
Thank you 😊
Your vids continue to make me smile & inspire me. I've also moved on from my 1st bike RE Meteor 350 in search of more oomf... and now am completely obsessed with my new love, Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. Think all she needs is white walls like yours 🤩
Sounds epic! ☺️
We've been waiting for this one. 👍🏻
Hope you enjoyed it! 😊
You have that "proud" look on your face! It's awesome 😎
Nice
Betty looks great and keep making the films ,
Thanks 👍
Thank you, I will 😊
Super video. Loved seeing the start of the transformation on your new bike. It’s one cool looking machine 😎
Glad you liked it! 😊
What a lovely looking bike and an interesting new direction for you. Suits you, I look forward to seeing where Betty takes you.👍🏻
You and me both! 😊
Nice bike Charlie, it suites you, the upgrades you’ve done look great, love the headlamp, great look from yourself with the bowler hat 🎩, you did well to put the springers on that new saddle , very impressive, safe riding , Mitch 👍
Thanks Mitch. 😊
Pretty Betty, love that seat looks Awesome
I love it 😊
New bike, new journey, lots of adventures to come 😁
Hope so! 😊
Very nice bike Charlie! Suits you very well!!
Thank you kindly 😊
Whoa, Black Betty (Bam-ba-lam), Ram Jam :)@@restdayrider
That's the one! 😍
Greetings from down under. Well done, another great episode. Thankyou.
Thanks Keith. 😊
Suits you Charlie! Love the seat ! Great mates to have too! Enjoy! 😊
Thank you. 😊
You will have some fun on that RDR. Once you have made it you own it won’t let you down 👍
Good job looks and sounds great 👍
Thanks 👍
Really interesting seeing you and the 'boys' working on Betty to make her yours! You do enjoy getting your hands dirty Charlie!
I do like to muck in! 😊
Very nice Charlie... great video , hope you have lots of fun with " Betty" .😎👍
Thanks 👍
Great bike Charlie, look`s awesome!
Thanks! 👍
Nice ride Charlie!
That’s a handsome seat FairPlay.I like that boot protector ❤️. 👏👏🏴
Thank you, it was a pricey seat! 🫣
Looking mighty fine there Charly. Good looking bike.
Thank you 😊
Great looking bike, well done
Thanks 👍
Enjoyed that , the bike really suits you .
Thanks 👍
13:48 Love that look 🖤
All good fun:)
Nice looking bobber Charlie I definitely love your choice of seat❤❤
Thank you, it was a bit pricey but I do love it. 🫣
Good luck with her, your mate is lucky touring on the BSA, I tour on the 500 Bullet also on BSA A50.
Nice custom job on the shadow Charlie good luck with her😊
Thank you 😀
Betty looks like a hoot 👍
WOW AMAZING ,
Thank you 😊
Nice 😎
Badass!
Thank you 😊
The bobber is kool 🌞
Nice.✌
Turned out to be a sexy lil bike
She did indeed, can't wait for the warmer dry weather to get her out again!
Nice looking bobber. Next will be a Harley! Good for you, have fun!
HD are a tad too pricey for me!
Sweet new wheels, I love the white wall on the tyres, really pops. Well Wear. Also my mams name is Betty 😃
Oh...Betty is a bit saucey.happy daze Charlie. ❤
You've made a lot of great videos this far, but this one tops them all. Great job, Charlie. Keep doing stuff like this I,m just loving it. Betty looks very good indeed, except maybe the headlight, but hey " de gustibus et coloribus non est disputandum" Grts Danny
Thank you 😊
I used to have one many years back. I called it Hidalgo. The Ténéré I ride now is called Betty.
Looks good charlie,I've got the vt700,chopped down rear but still has shocks, keep up the good work:)
Nice 👍
Thank you for this super video. There is a great team there!! I totally agree with the 'missing 6th gear and oomph' with the Himalayan. I'm going to try a Super Meteor 650 soon. I won't buy one...no I won't....
Ah Jane, The Himmy is staying, it's the meteor 350 that I was searching for 6th with! I would like to test the 650 tho. 🤣
Now you have a true identity!!!😊 x
I hope so! 😊
Looks great well done all 😁👌
Also love your s bomb t shirt, very jealous there, we live in the Peak District, and we toured the Jurassic coast earlier this year, the s bomb workshop was one of the places we really wanted to visit , maybe even meet titch ?? But it was closed on the day we were passing 😩 next time hopefully 🤞😊
Bam-a-lam Betty is looking great now :)
That's the one! Ram Jam!
Suits you! Enjoy playing on that!
Thank you 😊
It’s amazing how these Shadows get recreated into lovely one off bikes. There’s a bloke not too far from me who has done a replica of a Morgan with a Shadow V stuck on the front, decent job, except he admitted the chain drive to the back wheel needs more work, wish I could post a photo, it looks great and sounds even better.😊😊😊😊
Thank you 😊
Wowzers, what a bike. Love all the changes. Looking forward to Betty's appearance in future videos. Any chance of a formal introduction to that beautiful dog next time, not sure if he's yours or one of the guys. Had to laugh at the way he was pottering around keeping his eye on all the improvements 😂😊
That's Mouse the Blue staffy, and he's an absolute gem. 😍
Very nice and doesn’t she sound great 😎
She sure does! 😊
Hey Charlie. Nice job of customizing your Shadow. Looking forward to seeing the other mods you refer to. Coincidently, I have a VT750 Shadow Custom ( ‘84) which is basically original and is a daily rider and not a bobber. Doesn’t look as cool as yours though. Good engine and nice sound. Problem I have is the riding position becomes a bit uncomfortable after about 1 1/2 hours or so. I’m 6’1” and my knees are quite high when riding and start to ache. Looking for a replacement now. Best of luck with Bessie. Cheers, Dan. ✌️🏍🇨🇦
Thank you 😊
Hi Charlie a piece of advice having owned a beautiful yamaha v twin (bt1100 ) carbed. I absolutely loved the bike v twin huge torque beautiful sound and shaft drive. However I completely gave up on the bike duel to fuel issues. This new petrol gummed the carbs up in 3 months. As it was a 2 nd bike for sunny days, it wasn’t run regularly. This e5 and 10 fuel is death for carbs. Ina v twin getting carbs on and off is not fun. Also my snorkels started cracking and when I looked at replacement they were £300 each one and not available any more(2005). Because it involves some wrestling with them everytime the carbs came off I decided to sell it. Now got fuel injected bike and having no trouble. Touch wood. A word to the wise, leave little fuel in it and refresh it regularly by riding and refuel a little and but what you need and use it so you refresh every ride. Maybe an additive. When I took my carbs off I was able to clean the jelly out but the idle jet was blocked every time causing
G poor starting, tick over and slow running in traffic. Wide open it would run. Hope you don’t encounter the same with your v twin. U have jay, I am a lay person who tinkers. Before e10 I used to clean my carbs every couple years but not for me no more. Fuel injection all the way unless you got easy carb removal. Bike suits u to a tee😂hoping she’s kind to you
Thank you for the advice and tips! 😊
Nice bike. I'm reckoning in about a year or so youll start looking at Harley 883 sportsters, just like my missus did after she passed her test . But this looks great. Well done Charlie.
I looked at HF, but too pricey for me.
Great choice, good style, what is next
An amazing bespoke sissy bar, which will be unlike ANYONE else's. 😊
Well wasnt expecting this one Charlie althought the shadow was a bad bike in general, hope you have some good times with Betty
Great bike 😀 It’s nice to have friends like Jay who likes messing with bikes eh 😀
Its brilliant, and all in exchange for lunch, whiskey and parts for his bikes. 😁
@@restdayrider He’s one of the good guys 💕
👍
Looks great...... apart from the light though. But you like it and that is all that matters :-)
Its a death ray lamp. 🤣
A Bike with character like its owner
Thanks! 😊
Really looking forward to more of Betty, looks soooo cool. love the V Twin engine
Thank you. 😊
Enjoy your new steed Charlie, owned a 750 at a time but found the tank was way to square and uncomfortable on any even moderate run 😢
That's a shame!
Lovely bike, so many great mods!
I laughed at the forks, we have black fork oil on the kitchen ceiling currently 🤦🏼♀️
Yay for Mutts, I’ve got a Fat Sabbath, which I love, but god it’s slow 😂 as soon as I’ve taken my full test in Jan (long wait for mods atm) I’m off to get a Hunter 350 ❤ I do want a street twin, but not sure I can afford that just yet.
Ps, Staffy kisses from my land hippo 🦛
On the ceiling? 🤣
@@restdayrider lol yup, trying to get the seals off a bandit 1250 GT and the forks act like a pump 🤣
Spray painted home made fittings, chopped suspension and custom seats, now you're cooking Charlie. Just find a Gene Vincent or Eddie Cochran sound track for your next video and this 'ol geezer will be very happy. 👍😄
If only the copyright would let me! 😊
A few vlogs back watching you at the distinguished gentleman's ride's and a couple of other events you have attened Charlie, I noticed that you were a bit taken with some modified Harley's, I thought the seat height and your riding style might suit you well 🙂. Your very lucky to have 2/3 very good people around you Jake & the Breaded Wonder! and Geoff as mentors plus a bit of adventours sprit within you Charlie, do like like the headlight & new saddle (do wish Icould spell without a dictionary (& yes looking at cover to spell dictionary) 😵💫🤣
Thank you. 😊
Hi Charlie what a cracking looking bike i love the seat , are you going to fit a front mud guard , tbf i thought you would have gone for a Harley , looking forward to more on betty
HD are just a bit over priced for me to be honest.