I have a 2001 V-Star 1100 classic, which I bought new. It's been a great bike with only a starter, stater, tires and a few batteries replaced. Recently, my wife has taken it over and wants to make it a bobber...so here is it's current state. Old vs new.
Welcome from Atlantic Canada. I had a 2000 1100 and had a lot of trouble free fun with it. I just traded up to a bigger one for touring. I'm not usually a fan of bobbers but I like the way you retained much of the classic look of the original. Turned out real nice.
Each spring there are many riders trying to wake their bike up from a winter nap or new to them rides and are having issues. There's a many here who will share their experience in an attempt to get you safely on the road. A few things that really help us is your location and some bike details...
This is an idea I have seen on another forum, and it seemed like a lot of fun if enough people participate. This forum has more than enough activity that it should take off. The basic idea is this; while riding find certain objects or signs or whatever to take a pic of your bike in front of...
Welcome from Wisconsin. I have a 2001 1100 Classic my self. I was thinking no bob no bob. I don't usually like bobbers but like northernrider i do like yours. I love the white walls. And it actually looks a little more retro. There are a lot of very nice people here. Stop by often and keep sharing pics (the indian also).
Welcome from Columbus, OH! Lots of info on this site and many who have bobbed their bikes who can assist but like most bobb projects...Its your bike...do it your way! Post pics along the way.
Welcome from East Tennessee! Been to Hot Springs many a time when I lived in the Metro Memphis area.
Great looking bike and I’m hoping to start back on my bobber project this summer, love the Indian Chieftain’s too.
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