HONDA BOPPER - VT 500 SHADOW 1987 - for sale

Owned for 2 years, Registration D608PJO , presently sorn, last MOT 25/05/2023 no advisories , 70 000 miles.
OPEN TO REASONABLE OFFERS £ 1250.00 - £ 1 750.00

Purchased on Ebay… the style suited my first bopper build wish -looks like the rider went farming unfortunately

PICS AND DETAILS FOLLOW BELOW

fuel tank

No rust internally, minor dents filled, colourful abstract theme with fine detailed inlayed silver flame lines, several epoxy clear coats.
Moobie ( ubie - zulu = ugly ) the name of our late fathers Bulldog.

seat

Tail end

general

All frame welds and swing arm filed smooth, filled and sanded. Epoxy base coat then hammarite top coat.
Exhaust cat box opened and rattling baffles secured, rusted outlets rebuilt, heat resistant paint.
Diff drive cleaned up

All aluminium cleaned up still maintaining old used condition….trying to keep the retro vibe…hence covers, chrome parts not re fitted.
New plugs, lubrication, indicators, brake light.
Carbs cleaned, tappets set, starter and brakes serviced ….copper grease etc
Rims hammarite deep bronze

details

a few of my previous wheels

I grew up riding on farm dirt roads and in the African bush
I know how to make a bike sing
I am turning 63, this bopper gave me unforgettable joy
I was surprised with it’s handling ….cornering is a dream, probably due to a boppers low centre of gravity

Trust I can pass her on to someone who connects and relates as a biker…Bon Dias

cheers

original parts

cold start

Surprisingly one of the most comfortable seats I have ridden on, originally supported by two large side springs , due to bottoming out, a shorter center one was added.
Each spring has two purpose made helical angled brass washers to accommodate the factory made not flush spring ends
Made from recycled Antique Oak window sills…stainless screw end feature

She’s an old girl - doesn’t enjoy the cold mornings….SO
I ran a 20mm flexi hose through the filter directly into intake box, turn the idle screw one and half turns up, a squirt of cold start.- bingo..replace cap.
As she warms I adjust down slowly, minor adjustments while I ride- one connects with the motorcycle - no probs starting again once warm.
Ultrasonic cleaning neither new carb kits have been utilised

Following the interest shown, I include an additional video below of the first day I started the motor.

eBay bidders - ending Saturday 06/04/2024 early evening
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( I have 5 private offers presently ..3 chancers…1 so so ….1 not to shabby ? )

Jazz Man surfing ( coat hook - door handle ) rides the front wheel ( reef brake )
Exposed wiring runs in secured copper tubes to tail light for example
Two keys , V5 in my name
Kgalagadi - copper and aluminium textured insulated fuse cover secured with finger tight brass balls….ha ha
Where the red dunes and scrub fade into infinity and herds of gemsbok, springbok, eland and blue wildebeest follow the seasons, where imposing camel thorn trees provide shade for huge black-mane lions and vantage points for leopard and many raptors… this is the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
Rugged, wild, dry, dusty …4x4 terrane …one of those gems we don’t tell many about

All the goodies are here including original choke cable - presently running with finger pulls.

reason for selling

I have never owned a motorcycle above 500 cc - hence a XJ 700 maxim awaits
I plan to keep her standard….then again….
https://youtu.be/JwpyLt7m5mQ
the sound is why I ride today