7 Surprising Honda Shadow Facts

Bought my first motorcycle 3 1/2 years ago. I’m 6’2” and 210lbs, but I spent that first year riding a 250cc Yamaha across the country twice. Watching YouTube videos, many of those creators were using your parts, lead me to my second motorcycle, the amazing Honda Shadow 600. Between spending that first year on a 250, and the last 2 1/2 years on the Honda Shadow 600, I’m sure you can guess I’ve been told more than a few times I need a bigger motorcycle. I’ve ridden over 40,000 miles in 3 years, with trips on the Honda to Mexico and Alaska. I can assure everyone that the Honda Shadow 600 can handle it all just fine. I’ve never felt uncomfortable on the Shadow. I’ve spent about $800 on tires, but otherwise, oil, filters, spark plugs, brake shoes… probably less than $500 in maintenance. I’ve never broken down, and I’ve been a long way from help on more than a few occasions. It’s 2024, and me and my 2007 Honda Shadow are still going strong.

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Yesterday, I went out to my garage, looking for something to do. " Hmmmm... I guess I'll work on my Shadow." After careful consideration, I realized there was nothing that needed to be done to it. So, I just went for a ride. 😁

I had a 1989 Shadow 600 with flame paint job. I loved it. Only complaint is the bike has a high center of gravity and like to fall over easily. You can't go wrong when buying a "Hondo". I have a 2023 Honda Grom now. Love it.

I picked up an 04 Shadow 750 Aero this year and I flipping love it. Really the only flaw in it is the g****mn oil dipstick, which is unreliable and hard to read. A sight glass would be an infinite improvement. Otherwise it's damn near perfect, especially with an aftermarket exhaust to let it really growl. It won't win many drag races, but otherwise it has plenty of power/torque for real-world riding and even touring, and in exchange for that, you get 56MPH. These bikes deserve so much more respect than they get.

Rode my 1998 Shadow 750 ACE from Toronto, On- Whistler BC through the rocky mountains, some days I would hit 1000 miles on a stockish (Bars, exhaust only mods) and It handled the trip flawlessly, only wish it had more passing power on the highway.

So glad I found your channel, I let my nephew ride my Shadow, and was afraid he totaled it, now I have a new project.

I had a 2001 Honda Shadow Spirt 1100 and loved it. Very nice looking and very dependable.

i bought an 87 vt1100cc shadow in july of 88. $3600, 3rd owner, had 620 miles on it when purchased. 1990 i took it to the local dragstrip, it ran 13.65seconds, at 96mph, in 1/4mile, never used 4th gear. 91 i took it racing again, but after a wheelie at the starting line, i put wheelie bars on it. i ran semi pro ET 91, 92, 93, 94, and 95. 2400+ wide open passes during those years. i still have it, and an 89 model, but dont ride it anymore, i ride an hd fatboy daily. i am 6'5, gone from 170 to 240, and i'm now old. lol the shadow was a blast, shaft drive, buck horns, and reliable as the day is long.

Just got my first bike, 1988 Honda Shadow VT800C. ❤

Hey,just subscribe to your channel like what you do, brother. I picked a 07 honda shadow vt600cd back in February, and I'm loving the bike. Your adle comment was an eye-opener for me, which made sense enjoying your channel. You're super funny. I can't wait to see more

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Rocking my 98 1100 spirit with 65,000km running like a champ! after a recent slow speed dump, in would be wicked if someone made a "dyna styled" crash bar for the shadows ;) ;)'

My re entry bike was a Honda VLX Shadow 600. I put 40K miles on that bike until I moved up to my Triumph Bonneville T100.

I gave my Shadow Spirit to my Son in law for work after I had done 120 thousand ks ,in that time I had it,I averaged 40 thousand ks from tyres and replaced a battery, apart from regular oil change, never even replaced plugs fuz or light bulb,I bought a FLHTK ultra limited, but the shadow is my favorite reliable bike I have owned in 50 years of riding

Seen a short on FB super glad I found ya . You rock

I've had an '06 750 spirit since 2015. Only had 2k mi. when I got it. Now only has 11k. very comfortable for long rides and dependable.

bouth my vt 750 c2 this year and i'm really liking it. Changing rear sprocket to 38T from 41 soon and will see how it works out. lots of folks recomend it.

Bro just subscribed checked out the shop and I will picking some stuff up I have a 08 750 shadow sprit thanks for showing just how awesome this bikes are 👍😎

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