Posts made by Smeltie

• Looking at my next bike

  Get whatever you love the most.They're all great brands and likely great bikes too.I know that's not a very direct answer but it's ultimately your next bike and I don't think you can really go wron...

  posted in General Discussions

  

  Smeltie
  1/2/26, 4:36 PM
• 6 ft over rider

  @Bbake21 I'm 6'3" and documented my process with forward controls a while back on these forums.I went with 6" extensions and I love them.Although 4" would have probably been a better option in my h...

  posted in Ask a Question!

  

  Smeltie
  1/2/26, 4:30 PM
• HD electra glide screamin eagle air filter cover on shadow 600

  @TJ You definitely could!However I am not sure how much it would be utilized given the lack of STL files on common sharing websites for shadows to begin with.Most of us 3D printing tend to check si...

  posted in General Discussions

  

  Smeltie
  1/2/26, 4:28 PM
• HD electra glide screamin eagle air filter cover on shadow 600

  So, like the title reads, I made an adapter to fit a HD Electra glide Screamin Eagle air filter cover on my shadow 600.WHY?! I hear you ask, and honestly... good question haha.I honestly did not li...

  posted in General Discussions

  

  Smeltie
  12/12/25, 6:06 AM
• what best bike for newbie

  Heya!There are honestly many many different options.And it will all depend on:- What budget you have- What you're looking to get out of it- What you think looks good and makes you happy.Sadly it's ...

  posted in Ask a Question!

  

  Smeltie
  10/13/25, 3:32 AM
• 1988 honda shadow VLX 600 project

  Alrighty!Probably good to start and check a few things before anything else.1. 1988, so no emissions bs, and it's a dual carb model in that case.2. These carbs are just fine, but they probably need...

  posted in Ask a Question!

  

  Smeltie
  10/13/25, 3:27 AM
• 600 VLX sizing.

  now this is a topic I can answer properly!As a fellow 6'3 200 (ish) pound fella  I can say that in terms of fitment in it's stock configuration it's gonna be a big fat yesn't.The sto...

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  Smeltie
  10/8/25, 5:56 AM
• New guy

  @Kevin mf Jones Not sure where I implied the sisters aspect, me and my homies love matching outfits, especially when accidentally hahaha.

  posted in New Member Introductions

  

  Smeltie
  10/1/25, 10:24 AM
• Yamaha Virago 1100

  Heya!Welcome in, so a few good resources worth considering:- csmnl (https://www.cmsnl.com/) just google csmnl virago 1100 and pop off.They have many parts in stock too but I mainly use them to find...

  posted in General Discussions

  

  Smeltie
  9/30/25, 8:29 AM
• New guy

  Welcome to the club kevin!Honestly your brother chose a good platform to work on, and if i'm honest, I'd recommend you to get the same thing.Not only will y'all be rocking the same VT600 platform b...

  posted in New Member Introductions

  

  Smeltie
  9/30/25, 8:25 AM
• 85 year old rider

  Heya!Welcome in!Sounds like the bike needs some well deserved TLC, but given the low mileage it should honestly be fine after some good maintenance!Especially considering 2012 is not that long ago ...

  posted in New Member Introductions

  

  Smeltie
  9/30/25, 8:23 AM
• Advice needed

  @D_Hox awesome to hear man!Do keep us posted, pics are always mad appreciated around here too

  posted in Ask a Question!

  

  Smeltie
  9/26/25, 7:50 AM
• new here looking for help.

  Heya!Welcome in, best to post here: https://shoptjbc.com/community/brutalforums/ask-a-question

  posted in New Member Introductions

  

  Smeltie
  9/25/25, 11:49 AM
• New member

  https://support.shoptjbc.com/article/291-which-bike-is-better-to-build-vt600-or-vt750

  posted in New Member Introductions

  

  Smeltie
  9/22/25, 12:40 PM
• Advice needed

  Heya!800 seems like quite a bit for a non running bike that may hide more than just "sat for a while and doesn't run"It's really going to depend on your skills, willingness, budget.Keep in mind, yo...

  posted in Ask a Question!

  

  Smeltie
  9/22/25, 12:38 PM
• New Rider , buying first bike! Any help is appreciated!

  Now that, is a very complicated question.In my, humble and internet stranger level opinion I would probably tell you to go for the honda.Just purely for it's reliability and easy (and cheapness) of...

  posted in Ask a Question!

  

  Smeltie
  9/17/25, 3:32 PM
• New Member

  Hell yeah!Welcome to the group!

  posted in New Member Introductions

  

  Smeltie
  9/17/25, 3:29 PM
• 2003 vlx600. Stock exhaust with one baffle removed. which kit do i buy tp add a velocity stack?.

  @winchester8801 How are you liking the baffle removal?I've been considering it, but cops around these areas are quite strict.And videos never do justice how stuff sounds and how loud things really ...

  posted in Ask a Question!

  

  Smeltie
  9/15/25, 1:12 PM
• Let's see em

  She may be bone stock (aside from forward controls), but I'm loving this thing a lot!  

  posted in Bike Sharing

  

  Smeltie
  9/14/25, 1:38 PM
• What are you wearing on your feet?

  @Dr.Phatpants If you have any questions just lmk!

  posted in General Discussions

  

  Smeltie
  9/14/25, 1:32 PM