This Barn Find was Free, But There's a Reason - 1988 Honda VT1100

Working on my free 1988 Honda Shadow VT1100. Mostly finishing up the brakes, testing the cooling system and making a sad discovery. Also got a nice test ride in which might be the last one for many many days.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Why I'm Building the Bike
01:02 - What It Needs Now
02:50 - New Bars
03:21 - Rebuilding the Master Cylinder
06:38 - Making a Sad Discovery
07:27 - Rebuilding the Caliper
09:13 - Replacing the Rotor
11:02 - Test Ride
15:20 - Working on Cooling System
16:26 - In the Next Video...

[@roythearcher]

looks like a challenge worth coming back to see... Good luck!..

[@frozen9065]

If these are some of your first videos man that’s impressive. Didn’t even realize you had 300 subs till I got half way through and went to subscribe.

[@cohesiveproductions]

Thanks!! Glad u enjoyed cuz i def work hard on these

[@stevefletcher2334]

I'm in, let's see where this goes!

[@joshsteinberg8534]

Great editing

[@daanprins6730]

Really enjoyed this video ! Keep it up man !

[@BlobSTI]

great video! love watching the content! keep up with the posting! i wanna see you make it to the grand canyon!

[@cohesiveproductions]

careful what you wish for you might be drafted to help me pull the motor

[@BlobSTI]

@@cohesiveproductions say less, next weekend im free 😁

[@rickymckim4480]

Dope

[@RaphaelBruninx]

Subscribed, great video, can't wait for the next one 👍

[@cohesiveproductions]

thanks for the watch! next one coming soon.

[@JimBarkerVids]

Would definitely recommend a screen. A long journey and battling wind on your chest or helmet will make a 6 hour ride feel like 12.

[@scsywar]

Actually a really good video, keep up the great work and enjoy 2 wheels. New subscriber here.

[@cohesiveproductions]

Thank you 🫡

[@sin_mintz8299]

Man I had 94' 1100. I had the EXACT same "What the hell?!" moment when I realized the engine had to come out.

[@cohesiveproductions]

Such a sad moment. I still get sad whenever I see a bike with a water pump that just unbolts out the side

[@jerrybigrig]

👍😎👍.
Did you put grease in your master cylinder when you were rebuilding it ..??

[@cohesiveproductions]

Yea it came with the kit. I think its a little bit of hydraulic piston assembly grease but ive been told a coating of clean brake fluid will do the trick as well.

[@cb750k1974]

Do those cooling fins serve a "real" purpose or are they more for decoration? I mean, the motor is water cooled so, no need for any fins plus without the bolt-on fins, the motor ain't really nothing to look at. Great video! Good job!

[@cohesiveproductions]

Im sure they help a bit keeping the heads cooler. But yeah theres coolant flowing through regardless so I doubt they’re essential. I mostly thought it looked weird without them.

[@Saint_BehindAKeyboard]

Can you link some of the parts plz. I’m currently working on the same motorcycle

[@cohesiveproductions]

Dm me on ig ill help you out.

[@greyriddance64]

Got Vans Odi grips?

[@cohesiveproductions]

Yes i think they look awesome. All my friends run them on their groms

[@RUSMOTORSHOP]

Halo tuan.
Saya dari indonesia, saya suka dengan video anda tentang HONDA SHADOW 1100.
kebetulan saya sedang memperbaiki motor itu, apakah tuan bisa membantu saya?

[@cohesiveproductions]

Sure send me a dm on my instagram

[@RUSMOTORSHOP]

@@cohesiveproductions oke

[@RUSMOTORSHOP]

Apakah anda punya WhatsApp tuan?

[@gphilipc2031]

Some peeps just should not own mechanical equipment. I have learned this in my family where they are in the majority. Some of 'em can eat an expensive new MC or car in a month or two. Some of 'em even eat homes and appliances.