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jcalton88 · 11-06-2009, 04:05 AM

Just bought my second bike. Been a while since I've rode, and this ones a project bike, so it looks like it'll be a while longer.

Anyone from around the area know a good place to go get new/used parts, please let me know.

Proud new owner of a 84 Honda Shadow VT500C.

Check out my other thread for the list of todo's:
http://hondashadow.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=84750

I'm glad to be a member of the community, will post a pic as soon as I get one, right now the bike is being stored at a friends garage until I can get it road worthy.

buttman · 11-07-2009, 05:43 PM

Welcome! I am just a few miles south of you.

jcalton88 · 11-08-2009, 07:50 AM

Maybe once I get her up and going we can take a ride. Not much right now, and with economy/job as it is right now it'll take me a while to get everything right. It will be road worthy in a couple weeks but with cold weather(I swear I don't own a single jacket other than a hoodie) I doubt much riding will be done.

Thats actually fine by me because once it's running good I have plenty of cosmetics to keep me busy throughout the winter.

The only person i know that rides has a Suzuki GSXR600, not too much fun riding with him, I only see him as he's going by.

rhino1965 · 11-08-2009, 02:36 PM

Welcome from Cabarrus County

Truck2432 · 11-09-2009, 06:50 AM

Welcome from further South

Ride SAFE!!
Bud

**old dad** · 11-10-2009, 09:14 AM

another welcome from just south of the nc line, rock hill sc

mark f

thebabbster · 11-11-2009, 07:42 PM

welcome from even further south in Beech Island,SC

shadow_chick · 11-12-2009, 12:14 PM

Welcome from your hometown right here in Hickory, NC! Sometimes when you can catch "The Company" open on Tuesday afternoons y9ou can get parts cheaper, but also try Freedom Riders on HWy 321 in Hickory for cheap parts as well. Ask for Tim Harris. If he isnt there ask for Stan and tell them Lori sent ya.
Also, the 34th annual Cabarrus County CBA swap meet is going on this weekend at the Metrolina Fairgrounds. That would really be the place to start with!

jcalton88 · 11-13-2009, 01:43 PM

Thanks for the info! I'll have to check them out, I just e-bayed a new headlight(round) to replace the rectangle headlight, a repair manual and new ignition switch(the old one was busted beyond repair).

I'll try to make it to the swap meet, I work on weekends 12 hour graveyard shift so I'm usually pretty out of commission. But I will definitely try!

Are they pretty good on old parts? Or good aftermarket replacement parts?

Also, any recommended painters in the area? Only guy I trusted in Cherryville retired, now I'm at a loss of a new painter!

shadow_chick · 09-02-2010, 04:04 PM

My neighbor is an excellent painter. He has painted my car twice. But are you just wanting paint or graphics/custom or what?

11-06-2009, 04:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
jcalton88 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newton, NC Posts: 95	New NC Rider Hickory, NC Just bought my second bike. Been a while since I've rode, and this ones a project bike, so it looks like it'll be a while longer. Anyone from around the area know a good place to go get new/used parts, please let me know. Proud new owner of a 84 Honda Shadow VT500C. Check out my other thread for the list of todo's: http://hondashadow.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=84750 I'm glad to be a member of the community, will post a pic as soon as I get one, right now the bike is being stored at a friends garage until I can get it road worthy.

11-07-2009, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
buttman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maiden, North Carolina Posts: 678	Welcome! I am just a few miles south of you. __________________ 2006 HD FLHTCUI WJR #95

11-09-2009, 06:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Truck2432 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Shelby,NC Posts: 144	Welcome from further South Ride SAFE!! Bud __________________ 2004 Honda Shadow VT600 VLX ALSO: 2000 Triumph Sprint RS GO TARHEELS !

11-10-2009, 09:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
old dad Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: sc Posts: 7,144	another welcome from just south of the nc line, rock hill sc mark f __________________ 2006 vlx

11-11-2009, 07:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
thebabbster Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beech Island,SC Posts: 226	welcome from even further south in Beech Island,SC __________________ '96 VT1100C2 A.C.E.

11-08-2009, 07:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
jcalton88 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newton, NC Posts: 95	Maybe once I get her up and going we can take a ride. Not much right now, and with economy/job as it is right now it'll take me a while to get everything right. It will be road worthy in a couple weeks but with cold weather(I swear I don't own a single jacket other than a hoodie) I doubt much riding will be done. Thats actually fine by me because once it's running good I have plenty of cosmetics to keep me busy throughout the winter. The only person i know that rides has a Suzuki GSXR600, not too much fun riding with him, I only see him as he's going by.

11-08-2009, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
rhino1965 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	Welcome from Cabarrus County

11-12-2009, 12:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
shadow_chick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hickory, North Carolina Posts: 117	Welcome from your hometown right here in Hickory, NC! Sometimes when you can catch "The Company" open on Tuesday afternoons y9ou can get parts cheaper, but also try Freedom Riders on HWy 321 in Hickory for cheap parts as well. Ask for Tim Harris. If he isnt there ask for Stan and tell them Lori sent ya. Also, the 34th annual Cabarrus County CBA swap meet is going on this weekend at the Metrolina Fairgrounds. That would really be the place to start with! __________________

11-13-2009, 01:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
jcalton88 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newton, NC Posts: 95	Thanks for the info! I'll have to check them out, I just e-bayed a new headlight(round) to replace the rectangle headlight, a repair manual and new ignition switch(the old one was busted beyond repair). I'll try to make it to the swap meet, I work on weekends 12 hour graveyard shift so I'm usually pretty out of commission. But I will definitely try! Are they pretty good on old parts? Or good aftermarket replacement parts? Also, any recommended painters in the area? Only guy I trusted in Cherryville retired, now I'm at a loss of a new painter!

09-02-2010, 04:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
shadow_chick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hickory, North Carolina Posts: 117	My neighbor is an excellent painter. He has painted my car twice. But are you just wanting paint or graphics/custom or what? __________________

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