A VN900 full dresser

[andyvh1959]

I know this is a much smaller Vulcan than we normally see on this forum, but I am quite pleased in my results of heavily modifying a late 70's Pacifico Shadow fairing and Kutter saddlebags, along with a $85 ebay tail trunk, to turn my buddy's VN900 Classic into a full dresser. I think it works well to compliment the lines and paint of the original bike.

I learned TONS about modifying ABS, forming, welding, bonding, even to the point of finding ABS flat stock and pipe/tube that I could cut/form to fit the project. Acetone and ABS plumbing cement are very effective to modify/repair motorcycle plastics. The fairing that I bought on CL for $80 (fairing and Kutter bags) needed a lot of crack repairs, and areas filled in that were hacked to fit speakers. What I learned from this project has led me to a similar Pacifico Shadow project on my own VN1600 Classic, to turn it into a full dresser.

[The Black Knight]

[ldhthept]

Great job.

[bouson]

I did this to my 2009 900 Classic back in 2010.

Saddlemen bags with brackets (around $300 now). From Ebay: A Used 1984 Tour Glide fairing with lockable doors & twin headlight setup, 2 5 1/4 halogen headlights and bulbs 55/100 watt, upper and lower mounting brackets, and paint, and 3" chrome risers all about $500 total.
Completed bike around $800:
https://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/...pictureid=4446

[bouson]

This is my 2023 900 Classic and what I intend to do:
https://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/...pictureid=4448