Blue Collar Bobber kit on my Vstar 1100

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I love bobbers, but I am no mechanic, and don't have any real fabrication tools in my wood shop. BUT.... Blue Collar Bobbers makes many kits for different makes of motorcycles that allow noobs like me to make awesome custom bobbers from the most common of motorcycles. Watch me try for the first time to bobb a bike. A Yamaha Vstar 1100. I am shocked at how well it turned out. The Blue Collar Bobber products are well designed and engineered, and deserve more credit than me. They make kits for Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Yamaha bikes. It was a super fun build as well as rewarding experience for me and my son. If you've always wanted a bobber but didn't know where to start, by all means, watch this video and give it a go yourself. Some links to products I used are below, I feel fortunate to have selected quality products that work like they are sdvertised. Good luck on your builds!!!
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@stephanosnormandusdelacroi8570 3 жыл бұрын

Best bike I ever had was my V Star 1100 custom. I sold it 2 years ago with 185,000 km on it and I still see it riding around the last two summers. Can't kill these bikes. Almost idiot proof.

@nojnoj3069 2 жыл бұрын

Just watched your video. Absolutely first class renovation. You started with a great motorcycle and used quality part's, with that it's down to you. Excellent build. Well done. It looked like you enjoyed doing it to. Now you have something special to hold onto for those moments when you need some quality alone time. Again, well done and thank you very much for sharing this with us all.

@criticalcaleb 2 жыл бұрын

THIS THING LOOKS AMAZING. I want to do it so bad to my 03 xvs1100. Excellent job, it's beautiful.

@nojnoj3069 2 жыл бұрын

Sir Caleb. ... it's time, do it now and you know that there's plenty of videos on YT to keep you inspired..

@jorgelewis4271 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful and inspiring work. Congratulations on the motorcycle. I love the way it came out !!!

@michaelsantore2615 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, great look.

@edwin9868 3 жыл бұрын

awesome built

@johnfair62 2 жыл бұрын

I built the Kawasaki 800 Vulcan classic blue collar bobber. Every time I ride it, I get thumbs-up, people yelling they like my bike, like my whitewalls. I also own a 2020 Triumph Rocket 3R. I only have had about 5 people ask about it. I have had about 60 people tell me they love my bobber. They are quality kits, I will probably build another one later on. I enjoyed the project.

@brett328 2 жыл бұрын

I totally get it. The bike gets a ton of attention. No one ever guesses Yamaha for our bike, probably never guess Kawasaki for you either. Yet we get the look and feel of custom, and reliability of Japanese engineering. Thanks for watching

@johnfair62 2 жыл бұрын

@@brett328 your right, I have people walking up and asking me if it was a new Indian. I had it at the local Indian bike shop for a tune up. They parked it out front and had to move it back inside the shop as it was drawing more attention then the Indians and other bikes they were trying to sell. They said people were pulling onto the parking lot and staring at it and sitting on it. The shop owner got upset at the attention it was getting over his bikes.

@sawyerramos3113 Жыл бұрын

I am starting my bobber project. Brand new to the biker community. Never, ever ridden one (teaching myself around the neighborhood, right now). Buying my kits from Blue Collar Bobber, they are amazing! I am dealing with Lance, and he is very caring about his customers. He is the old school type, where helping people came before profit (eventually the profit follows). I am gladly spending the money on his kits, rather then going with Amazon and those headaches. I give BCB 5 stars! PS, your bike is a very nice. I, too, will be doing this myself. LOVE IT!

@brett328 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, good luck. I think you'll love the results too.

@ugnt 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking bike and great video! I just bought a 2005 v Star Custom 1100. I also bought the blue collar bobber kit as well. I'm working on it slowly, but I am loving the results so far. They are great products!

@brett328 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Good luck, enjoy the process. You'll love the results

@ariyonemura3344 2 жыл бұрын

@@brett328 are there installation directions that come with the rear fender? I have a 2005 v star but I have no idea how to install it if I got this

@basspole 3 жыл бұрын

Great build! Love the look. I've been kicking around the idea of doing this myself as well with a $2500-$3000 bike. Probably gonna wait til November to really start shopping. I'm in NJ too...about 15 minutes from Philly.

@brett328 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it. I forgot to mention that I sold all the parts that came off the bike on Facebook marketplace. Fenders, old exhaust, seat, sissy bar, handlebars, everything. Got about $900 for everything. So it can be done very reasonably. Buying the new exhaust and intake was really an unnecessary splurge. Good luck.

@luiscastanon746 2 жыл бұрын

Good job!!

@ahlamisuomessa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing cool 😎

@thedavisgroup 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!!!

@brett328 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@asauer3 Жыл бұрын

Damn that looks sick

@pointnozzleaway Жыл бұрын

Awesome. I want to do a Vstar Bobber

@beauvrancken7104 3 жыл бұрын

That was sick! Insane how anyone can do that with some time and patience. Very Impressive work!

@noneyabidniss4763 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people are intimidated to do their own work for fear of messing up. The biggest way you can screw yourself over is by telling yourself that you can't do something. Research, read forums, check out other builds, see what works for you and what doesn't. Then, make a plan. What is your budget? how much time are you willing to dedicate towards this project? Do you have the tools to do the job or know someone who does? All of these are factors that a lot of people don't consider when taking on a big project. Unfortunately a lot of motorcycles go by way of rust because someone is too stubborn to let go of a project they'll never finish. Bottom line, you are only limited by the amount you are willing to learn.

@brett328 3 жыл бұрын

@@noneyabidniss4763 So true. We were doubting our ability to pull it off as well. But, youtube is such an unbelievably valuable tool for anyone thats willing to try something new. For this project, we couldn't have done it without the excellent products Blue Collar Bobber makes, and of course their thorough video tutorials on every single part of the build. We were especially doubtful of our ability to pull off a garage-paint-job and have it look respectable. Again, youtube gave us the courage and info we needed to give it a go. There are 2 things that people comment on all the time. The seat, and the paint job. Who knew!

@noneyabidniss4763 3 жыл бұрын

@@brett328 hell yeah! Hard work always pays off in the end.

@guitarzan0515 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Now go out and Enjoy! Be Safe!

@vortecmacs Жыл бұрын

Nice mix of chrome and flat

@manuelcarvalho7472 Жыл бұрын

Amazing so sweet 100 thumbs up😅

@gtobruin 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on a successful build. I agree that Blue Collar Bobbers is worth recommending. I bought a BCB kit for my VTX 1300 in April 2019 for a fun project. It went together so easily and quick, it was over in just a weekend. But I cheated by starting with a black bike that needed no painting. And it already had aftermarket pipes. So it was a just a matter of removing parts, cutting the frame, and bolting everything on. That was day one. Second day was wiring and installing new lights. Love the result. Blue Collar Bobbers really is a class operation.

@brett328 3 жыл бұрын

Thats cool, my son ended up buying this bike from me. And lately, I've been obsessing with the idea of getting a VTX 1300 for my own BCB build bike. Those bikes are a lot harder to find, and a little more expensive. But, man, do I love the results we got on the VStar! Gets looks literally everywhere it goes.

@gtobruin 3 жыл бұрын

@@brett328 d starting with the VTX1300C will save you time. Don’t have to replace the front fender or handlebars. If you choose a black bike, you don’t have to paint either. The kit comes on gloss black. And so many bikes already have aftermarket pipes. My bike is on the BCB gallery if you want to see it.

@brett328 3 жыл бұрын

@@gtobruin I've looked at them all, so I have probably seen it already lol. Painting actually turned out to be a positive and rewarding experience for me.

@gtobruin 3 жыл бұрын

@@brett328 Your skills are way above mine. The fact my bike turned out as well as it did really a tribute to the quality of the kit versus my limited ability. I hope you find a good bike for your next project.

@frios011 11 ай бұрын

When painting don’t try to cover the entire surface all at once. Do several passes with a 5-10 minute wait period in between them slowly and gradually cover all surfaces. It’s not a race!

@danield831 Жыл бұрын

Great build. Personally I would do away with the floorboards and get some pegs. But that's just me. Blue Collar Bobbers has some images of a stunning, black and white Vstar 1100. Looks so much better with the pegs. Nice job! Thanks for the video

@boozotheclown2966 2 жыл бұрын

nice bike

@justincase2808 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm from nj too an got the handlebars risers an mirrors but I'm too scared to do it myself bcb r such nice people

@highplainshollarhomestead3188 Жыл бұрын

I've got a 1100, been thinking about a similar build.

@MrSiloketh 3 жыл бұрын

Do you by chance have any info about the 2up seat that was on there from the beginning of the video? Enjoyed the build, nice to see a BCB kit in action

@brett328 3 жыл бұрын

It was a Saddleman Explorer seat. Very nice seat. Retails around 400. Sold all the parts I took off the bike on Facebook marketplace. Got about $1000 in total back. I should've included that in the cost breakdown.

@Peace-yt8tx Жыл бұрын

Good Job Bro 👍🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩👍

@charleswilson4526 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll be honest... I love the ability of what you did but man I loved how the bike looked before .. just my 2 cents!

@brett328 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone has their own style. I get it.

@czaz00 2 жыл бұрын

The whole point of a motorcycle is to make it your own .. Great Job on the conversion ..

@robertlaughton9601 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I'd love a project like that. Were the drag bars included in the BCB kits? If not, How much for them? Also how much for the paint and gun? I'd have to put heat in my garage - big expense. I'm getting too old to be riding anyway. But your bike looks really good!

@brett328 3 жыл бұрын

Drag bars are from blue collar bobbers. Mirrors and grips I got elsewhere, but BCB offers some too. The paint was around $50 for a quart I think. The harbor freight paint gun was $20 bucks. You'll need a compressor though. Link's in the description for the paint, and I think most of the credit goes to the paint as far as paint job. Worth the money. Wait till spring, can't ride anyways. Never too old friend.

@Critagle 3 жыл бұрын

Cutting the frame just terrifies me. I don’t want to mess up and all of a sudden the bike is in half. Nice build looks great.

@brett328 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, lol. Kinda felt the same, but after watching the video on Blue Collar Bobber's website, it looked simple enough and it was. Took less than 5 minutes with a sawzaw

@missinghood 2 жыл бұрын

I just did the same to a Honda VTX.

@brett328 2 жыл бұрын

How do you like it. I have a VTX now, my son has the bobber

@elroyaston6277 2 жыл бұрын

I've probably watched 100 videos on Vstar 1100 chops and I think your's is my favorite. I just picked up a 1100 Classic for $2k here in San Marcos Tx with 11k miles on it. I bobbed a Honda Shadow 600 a few years ago using BCB stuff and I love those guys. It's cool how the guy on the videos answers the phone when you call. Lol. I'm only worried about the painting. I plan on painting it the same blue as my 2003 Ford Ranger so we'll see how that goes. The air cleaner situation isn't decided yet either but I am going with Cobra Dragsters because they are pretty close to the Vance& Hines Straight Shots which are my favorites but V&C doesn't make them for metrics. Thanks again.

@brett328 2 жыл бұрын

Was a super fun and rewarding project, have fun man. I was mostly worried about botching the paint job too, I honestly have never tried anything like that. Watch the video I linked for that, great overview. Unbelievably, most compliments we get are for the paint job. Hilarious.

@nodzmoses1541 3 жыл бұрын

Looks lean n mean my friend, now lets cut those pipes😁

@brett328 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, I'm afraid that's a bridge too far for me 😅

@DavidScanlonMusic 3 жыл бұрын

I did something similar to my "02 1100 a few years ago. I am curious about the handlebar kit you bought. I'm 57, 5'10", was curious your height and age, and how comfortable the bike is to ride with the new bars since it puts you further forward, and more pressure on your shoulders, back and wrists? What's the riser height? Any cable rerouting needed? 32" or 35" bars?

@brett328 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 60, 5'8", they are 35" bars, and definitely get you piking forward a bit. This bike isn't for long rides, you'd get uncomfortable in less than an hour. It's all about attitude for this bike, and it's fun as hell bombing around town.

@DavidScanlonMusic 3 жыл бұрын

@@brett328 Thank you! Any info on the riser height and cable rerouting would be appreciated.

@brett328 3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidScanlonMusic Blue collar bobbers provided the setup. They are 4" risers, no cable rerouting necessary. There are literally thousands of different combinations you could piece together to alter the riding position, as you certainly don't have to go with this particular setup. Adding some pullback type risers would definitely make it less piked. But, you're gonna have to do the research. Good luck.

@kristoffersyversen3474 2 жыл бұрын

What type of headlight did you install on this one? i suppose this is the custom model?

@brett328 2 жыл бұрын

That is the stock headlight bucket. It was a vstar 1100 classic. The internal was swapped out for an LED replacement.

@robertdavissr.9010 3 жыл бұрын

Whose a pretty girl then. Excellent job mate!!

@brett328 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend

@MattNeuberger187 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Is this the 11" or the 13" kit?

@brett328 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure I went with the 13" seat. No regrets

@brianmason8287 2 жыл бұрын

What are you doing with the old seat?

@brett328 2 жыл бұрын

Sold every part. Made back $900

@sll-tt6bj Жыл бұрын

Nice is that a 1100

@fernandopaniagua2699 Жыл бұрын

y de una mujer que me puedes decir

@PILATUS1968 3 жыл бұрын

expensive built when upay 1000 or less for teh bike then its worth it after that it gets pricy might as well get a vrod or a 883

@magicalfetus729 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody wants a Harley dude.

@brett328 3 жыл бұрын

But I didn't want an overpriced, underperforming, slow HD that a million other people have.

@basspole 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Harley badge too, but there's no way HD compares to either yamaha or honda from a reliability standpoint. Besides, if you're buying an HD for 5k, its either been down, its old or there's 150k miles on it.