Chopping my 2007 Sabre 1100c2 - Honda Shadow Forums : Shadow Motorcycle Forum

schworak · 03-13-2011, 01:54 PM

For many many years I have wanted to chop a bike. But only having one bike, that wasn't an option. Well I just got a Sabre as a second bike (my primary is a Goldwing) so I have started chopping it.

I will be keeping a photo log of the changes. It will be a multi-year project just because some of the changes are expensive and time consuming and I want to ride between changes.

I am starting with a solo seat, chopping the rear fender and relocating the license plate. Then I will be working on lighting and in 2012 I hope to rake the front end.

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CrazyDave · 03-13-2011, 02:57 PM

Good luck in your project, let the transformation begin!

Kingshead · 03-13-2011, 04:20 PM

Is that the new paint color displayed on your finger.

Picture of solo seat and relocated tail light and plate for ideas.

85VT1100c86 · 03-13-2011, 05:29 PM

OMG you did not say there was going to be BLOOD AaaaaaaaH!
Could I see the Gold wing too please? I like Gold wings.

schworak · 03-13-2011, 07:35 PM

Kingshead: Very nice retro look on that bike. I am going a little different direction but that is very nice. And that color on my thumb did match the bike's natural color...

85VT110c86: Sure, here are some links for you to look over...

More about me: Schworak: Glenn J. Schworak
Some pics of our other bikes: Schworak: Photo Albums

Feel free to look around the entire site. There are tons of pictures.

mglax13 · 03-13-2011, 08:54 PM

Oh man, I wish I knew about you earlier. I wanted to put Sabre tins on my red bike, but I could only find every other color sabre with the flames, so I've spent tons of time and money getting the decal flames and paint stripped off, and re-painting. I would have traded you tins from my spirit which would have been great for this project.

Oh well! Best of luck with your project, I look forward to seeing your progress.

nuncles · 03-13-2011, 10:51 PM

I completely understand the desire for the project but it's shame to cut up such a beautiful bike. Best of luck on the project. I hope its more fun than headache for ya.

schworak · 12-03-2012, 01:07 PM

I finished the project in the middle of summer and really enjoy riding the new chopper.

Sadly, my wife has had some medical issues and now medical bills are piling up so I have to sell stuff to get the bills paid. If anyone is interested in making an offer or knows someone looking I would really appreciate help getting the word out. This really makes me sad but between the wife's health and the machine, it isn't even a choice.

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Thanks guys! There is a video and lots of pictures on the page. Feel free to ask any questions.

03-13-2011, 01:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
schworak Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 7	Chopping my 2007 Sabre 1100c2 For many many years I have wanted to chop a bike. But only having one bike, that wasn't an option. Well I just got a Sabre as a second bike (my primary is a Goldwing) so I have started chopping it. I will be keeping a photo log of the changes. It will be a multi-year project just because some of the changes are expensive and time consuming and I want to ride between changes. I am starting with a solo seat, chopping the rear fender and relocating the license plate. Then I will be working on lighting and in 2012 I hope to rake the front end. A Chopper is Born \| Facebook

03-13-2011, 04:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kingshead Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,795	Is that the new paint color displayed on your finger. Picture of solo seat and relocated tail light and plate for ideas. Attached Thumbnails

03-13-2011, 05:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
85VT1100c86 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sarsfield On Canada Posts: 1,074	OMG you did not say there was going to be BLOOD AaaaaaaaH! Could I see the Gold wing too please? I like Gold wings. __________________ My '85 Vt1100 and Tease has '09 CBF1000

03-13-2011, 08:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
mglax13 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 220	Oh man, I wish I knew about you earlier. I wanted to put Sabre tins on my red bike, but I could only find every other color sabre with the flames, so I've spent tons of time and money getting the decal flames and paint stripped off, and re-painting. I would have traded you tins from my spirit which would have been great for this project. Oh well! Best of luck with your project, I look forward to seeing your progress. __________________ 2001 Honda Shadow Spirit VT1100C - SOLD! 2007 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide

03-13-2011, 10:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
nuncles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 852	I completely understand the desire for the project but it's shame to cut up such a beautiful bike. Best of luck on the project. I hope its more fun than headache for ya. __________________ 2005 Honda VTX1300R 2004 Honda Aero 750--Sold March 2011

03-13-2011, 07:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
schworak Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 7	Kingshead: Very nice retro look on that bike. I am going a little different direction but that is very nice. And that color on my thumb did match the bike's natural color... 85VT110c86: Sure, here are some links for you to look over... More about me: Schworak: Glenn J. Schworak Some pics of our other bikes: Schworak: Photo Albums Feel free to look around the entire site. There are tons of pictures.

12-03-2012, 01:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
schworak Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 7	I finished the project in the middle of summer and really enjoy riding the new chopper. Sadly, my wife has had some medical issues and now medical bills are piling up so I have to sell stuff to get the bills paid. If anyone is interested in making an offer or knows someone looking I would really appreciate help getting the word out. This really makes me sad but between the wife's health and the machine, it isn't even a choice. 2007 Honda Vt1000 Shadow Sabre \| Used and New Harleys for sale, Used and new Choppers for sale Thanks guys! There is a video and lots of pictures on the page. Feel free to ask any questions.

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