Shorter shocks, most commonly. Progressive 412 series shocks fit this bike. 14.25" is the stock size, but they also sell 13.5" and 13" shocks that lower it by (approximately) 1.5" and 2.5", respectively. I'll be purchasing one of these soon and will start customizing it almost immediately, and lowering the suspension on my list. I'll post video/slideshow eventually.
@mccluskeyc: YSS makes very similar shocks for about 200 a *pair*, I just found out. The $200/pair shocks (Bravo series) are regular hydraulic shocks with progressive-rate springs, but they have gas-emulsion shocks with progressive-rate springs (Eco series) for $300/pair. Just ask them for the length you want with 16mm x 20mm eyes top and bottom. For equivalent sizes to Progressive: 330mm = 13in, 340mm ~ 13.5in.
The seat: i removed everything, keept the seat base.Then i took some foam rubber from a mattress (about 2 inch thickness).Cut it so it fits the seat base, remember to put some plastic on top of it. I did take it to a saddler, but you can do it your self, just get some seat cover, attach it whith some staples.The shocks: they`r from a sportster, but i had to modyfy the anchorage for the shock on the right side.
Did you lower the front any. I really like the stance of your ride. I just picked up a 85 vt500 in as good of shape as yours. But i I dont like the look of it just stock. Also did you modify the exhaust any?
super bike
djovyy67 9 months ago
how did you lower it ?
Soulsikk 1 year ago
have you had any problems with the drivshaft? im wondering about it becouse of how much its lowered.
ledhead151 1 year ago
No problems with the shaft.
pvleif 1 year ago
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have you had any problems with the drivshaft? im wondering about it becouse of how much its lowered.
ledhead151 1 year ago
have yo had any problems with the driveshaft? im wondering becouse of how much you lowered it.
ledhead151 1 year ago
@chevythegreat: ok heartbeat raising... trying to hold back excitment.... lol. That is great information. Thanks very much!
mccluskeyc 1 year ago
bonjour je possede une honda VT500 C de 1984 et je voudrais savoir comment vous avez abaisser l'arrière de la votre merci d'avance
XxTheWolfxW 2 years ago
hmmm curious as to what you did to lower the suspension on the damn thing. gotta agree with outlaw, hard to find parts for this bike lol
lawlzumadz 2 years ago
Shorter shocks, most commonly. Progressive 412 series shocks fit this bike. 14.25" is the stock size, but they also sell 13.5" and 13" shocks that lower it by (approximately) 1.5" and 2.5", respectively. I'll be purchasing one of these soon and will start customizing it almost immediately, and lowering the suspension on my list. I'll post video/slideshow eventually.
chevythegreat 2 years ago
@chevythegreat : thanks for the tip on shorter stocks ( I have '83 VT500C) but wow 300 a piece! I guess it will be another couple years for me! lol
mccluskeyc 1 year ago
@mccluskeyc: YSS makes very similar shocks for about 200 a *pair*, I just found out. The $200/pair shocks (Bravo series) are regular hydraulic shocks with progressive-rate springs, but they have gas-emulsion shocks with progressive-rate springs (Eco series) for $300/pair. Just ask them for the length you want with 16mm x 20mm eyes top and bottom. For equivalent sizes to Progressive: 330mm = 13in, 340mm ~ 13.5in.
chevythegreat 1 year ago
Good looking bike. i have a 85 vt500c, i love the bike but damn its hard to find parts for.
Outlaw409 2 years ago
EBAY!
kfox66 2 years ago
Beautiful bike!
DodgeMan360 2 years ago
is it possible that someone makes a replacement solo seat for this bike? i will be my first bike, and i can't stand the step on there now. thanks.
delawareindahouse 3 years ago
hey bro im sorry to bother ive seen this question alot but what kind of sportster shocks did you put on? and does it bottom out?
pedewi 3 years ago
Did you lower the front any?
hrd2bhumble76 3 years ago
No i didn`t lowwer the front.
pvleif 3 years ago
Hey were did you get that seat and how did you go about lowering it. Looks pretty good.
hrd2bhumble76 3 years ago
The seat: i removed everything, keept the seat base.Then i took some foam rubber from a mattress (about 2 inch thickness).Cut it so it fits the seat base, remember to put some plastic on top of it. I did take it to a saddler, but you can do it your self, just get some seat cover, attach it whith some staples.The shocks: they`r from a sportster, but i had to modyfy the anchorage for the shock on the right side.
Please ask if you have any questions.
pvleif 3 years ago
Did you lower the front any. I really like the stance of your ride. I just picked up a 85 vt500 in as good of shape as yours. But i I dont like the look of it just stock. Also did you modify the exhaust any?
hrd2bhumble76 3 years ago
Hi! No i didn`t modify the exhaust. It`s hard to find aftermarked pipes for this bike.
pvleif 3 years ago
what's the difference between a vt500c shadow and just a vt500c..? [or did they forget to put shadow into the name..?
grtz
blacked3mirror 3 years ago
You got it alright! People takes it for granted that everybody knows it`s a Shadow.
So in full name: Honda Shadow VT500C is the correct name.
Thank you for your time watching my vid.
pvleif 3 years ago
sweet ride man, she is a classic
hubertfarmbuckle 3 years ago
Actually, I`m going to buy a Shadow myself.
Either 84 or 86 mod, I think the design is perfect. And I just love the reliabilty of Honda.
Owndawg2k 3 years ago
omg, this bike is perfect!
Owndawg2k 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment! Nice to get some feedback...
pvleif 3 years ago