Shadow ACE with High rise handle

[mhvin65]

Hi guys, just to share with you about my personal "feel" on changing to a high riser handle bar. If I did not remember wrongly, someone mentioned about Shadow's original wide handle bar hard to turn and requires a very big turning arc. Well, I have this problem too and so I had fixed a high riser handle bar which I brought from maniahk. It's from his Yamaha Dragstar. Sent for re-chrome and did some modification on the mounting studs as Dragstar's studs were about 15mm shorter than a Shadow ACE's.

Well, the change over....SHOK MAN!! Better control, front end lighter / easier to steer , seating position up right ( good for those whos' got back ache problem. Sad to say, I also have lah) Kinda feel like ride a HD!. Turning or U-turn takes a much smaller arc and faster too.

Just sharing my experience on this. Hope it will benefit some brother out there.

PS: Try it for another few more weeks. Most likely, I may customise a stainless steel handle bar from Seng Kwang. Anyone knows what's the price like? And if anyone wish to fix on their bike can contact me. Letting go at a low price as clearances. Thank you. :bouncefire:

[plasticblackspecs]

coool. got pic? better yet, can let us try your bike?

[mhvin65]

Hi plasticblackspecs, will send pic soon. If you around around Kaki Bukit Ave, Shun Li Ind Est. can PM me in advance, I let you try, if only I am in my office. It the same complex where Shunfu Motor bike shop is.

[shadow17]

how much u spend on your handle bar modifications and where? thinking of doing up my shadow too....tks

[plasticblackspecs]

Originally posted by mhvin65@April 12, 2007 09:06 am

Hi plasticblackspecs, will send pic soon. If you around around Kaki Bukit Ave, Shun Li Ind Est. can PM me in advance, I let you try, if only I am in my office. It the same complex where Shunfu Motor bike shop is.

Damn you mhvin65!!!! You're tempting me to cao work and go find you right now. lol. OK. If I'm in the area I'll let you know. Just dunno when only. Will you be joing us on Fridays?

 

Oh can send email to [email protected] Thanks!

[mhvin65]

Hi Shadow17, if I am not wrong 1. Chrome $45, Handle bar from maniahk $20, drilling and welding of new studs $25, stainless steel spacer and nuts $5. Workshop remove and re-fit = have not pay yet...because the mechanic too lazy to drill one hole to properly to align the right control switch unit. Now my brake level slightly too low and hard to reach! I think +/- $25.

Hey plasticblackspecs, I good enough to let you try yet you "damn" me hah....

Just joking lah. No problem any time if I am in the office. Just to tickle you a bit more...really feel shok you know...I am loving it more and more.

Just to add, I called Seng Kwang for a price of benting a riser handle bar from stainless steel, he quoted me $XX. Want to know can PM me. Don't want to disclose sensitive matter openly in this forum.

Plasticblackspecs-Tickle you again when I find more things that I like about the conversion. As for Friday gather, I don't think so but let see how next time. Cheer guys!

[plasticblackspecs]

heh, Thanks man. Ya. I tot of it before but was thinking how would maneuvering be like cos the front wheel also so big and heavy and plus the Shadow actually seats quite forward. Have you seen these pics before?

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/sha4-111.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/sha4-41.jpg

[mhvin65]

Hi plasticblackspecs, I have not seen these picture, anyway mine riser is not soooo high rise. It is 5" to 6" only. Can't imagine how to steer the bike?! I am sure it is not approved by LTA.

BTW, I really like the black shadow rider's seat. Anyone know in Singapore any where can buy or custom make with spring absorter?

Have a good day to all!

[nights]

Doubt you could find such vintage spring seat around in Singapore. Maybe there is but, I have yet to see any of these going around in the shops I have visited. Perhaps customizing locally or purchase from online store?

[mhvin65]

Hi nights, how's everything? I guess as much that such seats are not available in Singapore. Maybe spend abit more time to do motor accessories "shopping". I have seen those china made bicycle, those they use to delivery rice or provision. They have similar type, maybe can DIY from those?

[plasticblackspecs]

How about those Vespa shops? My friend's vespa's seat is like that. Reckon can "transfer"?

[nights]

Originally posted by mhvin65@April 13, 2007 10:51 am

Hi nights, how's everything? I guess as much that such seats are not available in Singapore. Maybe spend abit more time to do motor accessories "shopping". I have seen those china made bicycle, those they use to delivery rice or provision. They have similar type, maybe can DIY from those?

Hi mhvin65

 

I'm fine. Thank you. I trust you have been well too?

 

Sure you could by all means D.I.Y. from those bicycles but, it may not be feasible in term of safety and of course our local regulatory authority.

 

You may want to pick up plasticblackspecs's suggestion and try your luck with the local Vespa shop. My recommendation would be the shop down at Golden Wall centre beside Motorworld boutique. This shop seems to be very much frequent by local Vespa enthusiasts.

 

[mhvin65]

Hi Thanks guys, I check it out soon.

[shadow17]

hi mhvin65, any pic of your bike??

[mhvin65]

Hi Shadow17 and all.

Sorri kind of busy. Pls see my bike pictures at

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/mhvin65/album/576460762398265134

[mhvin65]

Hi, can anyone tell me how to post picture here. I think the yahoo photo link also got problem. Thanks!

[mhvin65]

trying....

[mhvin65]

last picture..

[dinosaur]

"BTW, I really like the black shadow rider's seat. Anyone know in Singapore any where can buy or custom make with spring absorter?

Have a good day to all!"

 

 

yup those seats can be found at Golden Wall Centre. shop is called Tong Aik. but i must warn u those seats are not very comfortable! and very bouncy! i own a vespa with tis seat...looks great though.

[madman]

Are you talking about seats like this?

 

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/10940/indianseat.jpg

 

It has two springs underneath.

[mhvin65]

Hi madman, yah..yah nice man! Can fit Shadow ACE? How much bro? Can PM me the price?

[wayne_shadow]

i need to seek option of customise handle bar so can't find one suitable at LAB.

 

I am riding shadow ACE. please help. need name of workshop and address!

[nights]

i need to seek option of customise handle bar so can't find one suitable at LAB.

 

I am riding shadow ACE. please help. need name of workshop and address!

 

Here you go:

 

Seng Kwang Metal Industrial Co.

Gilbert, William or Wilson Lee

10 AMK Autopoint, #05-31, Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2A. Tel: 64819580

[wayne_shadow]

Thanks nights!

 

I have called up Seng Kwang. They quote $100+ for handlebar. Advised me to find accessories shop for cheaper bars.

 

They may not be cheap but they are honest.

[kmax]

here are the pics of madman's spring seats on phantom..

 

Are you talking about seats like this?

 

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/10940/indianseat.jpg

 

It has two springs underneath.

 

 

HI Yas,

 

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY. I GOT THE SEAT FROM MADMAN OREDI........

 

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x247/Phantom_Panda/DSC02167.jpg

 

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x247/Phantom_Panda/DSC02161-1.jpg