LeDom's Vstar 1100 bobber build

[LeDom]

Hi all, new guy here, I just wanted to share my build with you.
This is my first cruiser I had a Gsxr1000 before.
Originally started with a V star 1100 1999 bought in november 2014.



Took it at my dad's garage to rip it apart and then put everything in my car to bring it at my house.



I cleaned everything up and since I dont have a garage I started rebuilding it in my living room


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First step is custom exhausts. I used the stock headers and welded tubes at the end of them



Then primed/painted them



And ended up wrapping em with titanium headers wrap



At the same time I painted the calipers black
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Next step was cleaning up the carbs and while i was in the cleaning I decided to take them apart and paint them too





This looks way better to me


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Then was time to rebuild those old wheels

First of all the disassembly



Took the time to polish every single spoke and nipple

I ordered new tires and got the wheels to a bodyshop for a durable black paint

Got the tires mounted a few weeks later and the end result is gorgeous. (No picture with the rubbers on)


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Next I prepared the engine for the ceramic coating



Once painted, ready to go back in the hole


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Time for the rear fender. Finding the right one have been the longest part of the build. I ended up ordering a custom one at Ledsledcustoms. The contour model to be specific
Here is an example



Recieved it and got it on the swing arm to fit it just right



I made some customs brackets and welded nuts inside the fender so I could bolt right into it




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Then it was time to put it all back together



Did the wiring...



Installed the exhausts



And the turn signals

[LeDom]

Got on the seat case. I made a cardboard stencil and cut my steel plate


I trimmed a vulcan 800 front fender to make it more "bobber" and I plan on using the stock star under fender rail but I think ill cut it because i find the fender is a bit too high

[LeDom]

Here I am on my way to Laconia 2015. We had a blast.

Tracker Handlebar


I then switched to 12" apes.

[LeDom]

Wire in the handlebar - Done



Also resprayed the headlight cover since the cables were rubbing on it



Next, I will start the passenger seat project. I'm thinking about doing something like a HD rocker C passenger seat.

[EVILBLACKSABRE]

Looks good!

[LeDom]

Life is about enjoying little things right?
Hehe

[Luke2]

What kind of paint did you use to paint the engine?

[s14kings]

Good job, I respect people working their bikes in their apartment when there is no garage. That's the devotion.