My metric build.

This has been one hell of a project guys but it's also something that I've been dreaming about since I was a teenager and now its becoming a reality! I purchased this 1999 Yamaha roadstar XV1600 last July with only 13k on the motor not knowing what I was going to do with it, I had the idea in my head but was having a hard time trying to figure where to start. Finally one day I just went at it and started taking off parts that I didn't like I originally was going to build a bobber but later realized I'm a bit to big for the that small platform. So I had to go with a build that will fit me and I think its working out just fine .

Night I towed it home, it didn't run but after cleaning the jets and the carb she fired right up!



Stripped down for paint but later found out through my friend Ethan who did the awesome paint job it needed a lot more attention underneath..





The drama under the paint the tank was stretched with a sloppy weld job and also found a lot of bondo covering some dents!



Once that was repaired properly it was time for primer and paint, I chose house of kolors candy purple with house of kolors orion silver and a black bar separating the colors with a light mist of metal flakes. Old TCU colors The paint looks blue under certain lights but the true colors come out when the lights hit it right!





Custom LED tail light

Final product and all the credit goes to Ethan for this killer paint job





Exhaust, intake, carb, tires, front end, rear suspension all removed then off to Yamaha for a recall on the tranny.







Getting her ready for the tricky air ride.



Next was getting the rims, rotor mounts, forks and covers and triple tree polished. Ethan again saved my a*& on this one.

before



after

In order for the air ride to slam down to the frame without damaging the rear fender or tire I had to do some chopping on the inner fender bracket. The suggested size from the factory is a 160 but I threw a 180 it doesn't look like much room but its enough to clear both sides with no rubbing.









After the chop I cleaned it up real good and rounded out the sharp edges and finished it off with some black primer.

Next was the hardest choice ever and I'm glad I went with them the handlebars and I picked the crème de la crème Carlini flying apes 16 inches tall 1.5" thick with the high roller riser but these jokers measure out to 20 inches . I had to wait an agonizing 6wks for these jokers but it was def work the wait! Now I gotta splice and run the wires internally .

Risers vs the old

Working on the front forks now I'm dropping it 2" with progressive springs and gold valve emulators but waiting on the damn seals to come in!




I'm almost there between work, kids, house projects, and guns I'm damn near at the end of this beast . I will keep yah updated as I go if you like .

That is looking good, a great paint scheme!!!

Wow! You've put a lot of time, effort, and moolah into that and it's looking awesome! Great job! Something to be very proud of!!!!!

That is a really sweet paint job. The color rocks. Keep us posted until you finish it. Looks outstanding so far.

Dang Son, you're pretty handy to say the least. Looks great.

Looking good! The ape hangers don't look so tall with you on the bike. I've built a lot of bikes, although I don't ride, it was fun to see what my two hands could create.

Good job!

Nice! Just traded my Harley in on a SUV for my growing family and looking at your build is making me regret it.

Swing by the house when it is finished and lets go for a country ride.

Thanks for the positive feedback guys I really appreciate it . Intake, exhaust, wiring, and suspension tuning is next but I'm getting there quick..... The biggest challenge will be the cables and wires I'm gonna try to run everything inside the bars.




Dude you know I'm down for that

Looks like good work so far

That's cool, like the colors way better than the original flames.

Brother, that's a great lookin' scooter. I'd be danged proud of it.

I hate the bike, but I love the old school TCU colors.

I like the new black and purple but the old silver purple is a good match.

great job.

You are a talented dude. Nice colors.

Very cool color scheme

Very cool

Dam nice! Good work.

well done!

I've always liked Road Star builds and that's a nice one.

Awesome !!!

Bad to the bone!!

great job Killer

WOW! What a transformation!! Can't wait to see the finished product!!!

You guys are to kind thanks for the positive feedback.

If it wasn't for Ethan perfecting the paint job I wouldn't be sharing these pics lol.

Very nice Killer. You have the touch....

Very nice!!

Got the front end together late last night after work





Extending every wire will be an all day event



But ran into an issue with the controls I don't have enough room on the bars, so I might end up relocating some of the controls under the tank.

Love the colors. Go Frogs!

Looks good Killer! Got some skills showing through

Beautiful bike. Not a fan of the hangers but over all the bike looks great.

Thanks

Bigdaddy I didn't have much of a choice on the bars. The lower bars had me looking like Sasquatch on a moped but these apes are actually really comfortable.

Not my style of bike, but most certainly my style of thoroughness. Keep us updated, this is a very informative build. Are you on Chop Cult?

I'm not on the chop cult but I do lurk around in there, some pretty wicked builds and chops over there.

Those aren't ape hangers. These are ape hangers. Nice bike.

Lol yea, he actually wrecked that bike fixed it back exactly how it is crazy!

has to be uncomfortable to ride

The name is appropriate for that picture. IMO he must have the brain of an ape to get on the highway with other vehicles around you with those handle bars to have to react quickly to someone not seeing you which happens all the time riding a bike.

Man that thing is looking awesome Killer! Lets ride!

I got my hands full with bdays and 4th of july plans but I'll get back on it next month and make that happen!

shes purdy

Cool project.

Very nice.

That's awesome man!

Don't mean to bring up an old thread, but where is this thing at now?! I'm dying to see it!!

Few things came up and got in the way, the tank had to be re-painted the lines just didn't flow with the fenders at all. New roof and AC coil set me back on spending money . I'll get back on it soon, going back and forth now on which exhaust to get true duals or slash cut curb feelers.

Here's the tank it's just waiting to be wet sanded now.

Only true Duals would do that beast justice.

Love the colors.

X2

Nice looking renovation.

Just bought a set for my roadie. That's this weekends project! Keep us posted!

you should open a shop

You even get the HnF stamp of approval on this one......

Im ready to see a hog strapped to the back of it !! where you gonna mount the m1a? very very nice build!!

Lol thanks for the feedback guys

Uhhhh..... You could've painted a big ole coiled rattler on the tank. That brown & tan pattern would've looked good on that blue.....

(devil made me do it.....)

Tank is done as of last week the entire thing looks wet!

Cables, true duals with the fishtails, intake and passing lights are next. Unfortunately it can't be my main priority right "now" but slowly but surely I'm getting there. Looks like I'm gonna miss the annual car/bike show at work next month

that is just BA

Looks fantastic!!!

Bike looks good! But ( and I can't help this) why are the brake disc different designs? For give me for my CDO... OCD

Trust me it's driving me nutts too those rotors was on the bike when I got it. It'll be one of the last things I do jokers are not cheap!

Nice lookin rig man, looks like your taking your time and doing it right