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deadshadow · 10-29-2012, 04:12 PM

So I had an 88 VT800 that I took as partial trade on my last project. I did a nice job turning it into a bobber, but I'm no mechanic and it had an issue with the brakes, front tire had some age cracks, leaked a little oil, and in general needed some TLC. It was a nice bike and listed for $1650 I got about 50 emails in the past two days. I had no intention of taking a trade for it but a guy came today to buy some mirrors from me and offerred to trade his bike (that he had for sale WAY overpriced at $3500) for an even swap. Even better, he let me keep the la Rosa seat in exhcange for me letting him take his turn signals.

So now I have a 1997 Shadow 1100 ACE. Brand new tires, brand new brakes, brand new exhaust, carbs just cleaned, all fluids just changed, 22k Miles.... the negative? Superman paint job.... but hey, I'm gonna turn it into a bobber anyway. I still have an 07 750 spirit that I am only just starting on..... but I guess now I'll work two projects at once. Could have worse problems

PA Dave · 10-29-2012, 04:16 PM

Great trade, but man, that Superman theme is baboon-butt-ugly.

deadshadow · 10-29-2012, 04:26 PM

Haha... no SH!T. At least paint is easy to change.

Sgoatley · 10-29-2012, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PA Dave

Great trade, but man, that Superman theme is baboon-butt-ugly.

You took the words right outta my mouth LOL!!

Sgoatley · 10-29-2012, 04:29 PM

Yes it is and that's a great bike to have

kacealraid · 10-29-2012, 04:47 PM

Just needs a paint job. But heck, you saved that money on the trade to do it.

951100C · 10-29-2012, 04:58 PM

That's really cool. Sounds like you got yourself a couple good projects going. Keep us updated on the progress.

tgelphman · 10-29-2012, 05:10 PM

you have to at least drive it around like that on halloween - dressing as superman yourself of course

Gruntfish · 10-29-2012, 05:11 PM

Wow.

Live to ride.

rkforrest · 10-29-2012, 05:22 PM

That has to be the Ugliest theme bike I have seen in a LLLOOONNNGGG time.Where is Shaq to ride it

10-29-2012, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
deadshadow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Richmond, VA 23226 Posts: 388	Made a good trade today!! So I had an 88 VT800 that I took as partial trade on my last project. I did a nice job turning it into a bobber, but I'm no mechanic and it had an issue with the brakes, front tire had some age cracks, leaked a little oil, and in general needed some TLC. It was a nice bike and listed for $1650 I got about 50 emails in the past two days. I had no intention of taking a trade for it but a guy came today to buy some mirrors from me and offerred to trade his bike (that he had for sale WAY overpriced at $3500) for an even swap. Even better, he let me keep the la Rosa seat in exhcange for me letting him take his turn signals. So now I have a 1997 Shadow 1100 ACE. Brand new tires, brand new brakes, brand new exhaust, carbs just cleaned, all fluids just changed, 22k Miles.... the negative? Superman paint job.... but hey, I'm gonna turn it into a bobber anyway. I still have an 07 750 spirit that I am only just starting on..... but I guess now I'll work two projects at once. Could have worse problems

10-29-2012, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
PA Dave Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lancaster County, PA Posts: 689	Great trade, but man, that Superman theme is baboon-butt-ugly. __________________ A right emblem it may be, of the uncertain things of this world; that when men have sold them selves for them, they vanish into smoke. ~ William Bradford "Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail me now." ~ Elwood Blues '03 Spirit VT750DCB named Annie // Ride Bell courtesy of JaYdEd

10-29-2012, 04:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
951100C Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 295	That's really cool. Sounds like you got yourself a couple good projects going. Keep us updated on the progress. __________________ 2004 Harley Davidson Fatboy 1995 Shadow 1100C, Gone but never forgotten. Ride Bell by Debbie.

10-29-2012, 05:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
tgelphman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Foster City, CA Posts: 662	you have to at least drive it around like that on halloween - dressing as superman yourself of course __________________ 05 VLX 600 - first bike.

10-29-2012, 04:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
deadshadow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Richmond, VA 23226 Posts: 388	Haha... no SH!T. At least paint is easy to change.

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