I am 15 years old, i am hopefully getting a 2003 honda shadow 750 this spring, i have riddin in the past a honda 250x as my first bike, moved up to a kx250f i am 6'2 but do i really need forward controls and different handlebars? is it really that uncomfortable? and i dont see any front blinkers in the clip, did u take them off?
@BigLure12 at your height, you will definitely want forward controls.. Just my opinion. You will know when you ride the bike. Mid controls on a cruiser versus mid controls on a dual sport bike are a totally different kind of ride. If you look closely under the bottom triple tree there is a small LED strip similar to what is under the rear fender. I bought these off of a guy who used to make them. Not sure if he still does or not. Eventually I did remove the front blinker strip as well
how would you rate this bike for a young 16 year old man, I have the money iv saved up and I'm thinking of buying one, I'm a rather big dude standing at 6'1 and im sure i could handle the weight of the bike but yea, any tips you have for me? Would be greatly appreciated! Also what sort of Gas milage do you get with this bike?
@JackyswaTv I would say this is a good first bike. Keeping this in mind, if you have NEVER ridden any type of motorcycle, I would advise getting used to riding something a little lighter at least a few times, just to get the hang of it. As far as your body type, you probably would want to look at getting some forward controls, and different handlebars. I am 5 10 and was cramped a bit until I did this. I typically get between 40-50 MPG. And actually just sold the bike this week.
@Kizzletruck i ride dirt bikes a 175 cc honda dirt bike 5 speed, so that kinda helps alittle id guess? and if you dont mind me asking why u sold the bike? any riding reasons or in that subject. Also could i get those changes at a dealer ship if i buy a bike from a dealer ship or could i do them myself rather easy(be in mind i work on rather old cars and have some smarts with that stuff) and Thanks so much for your help!
@JackyswaTv You should be ok if you have some mechanical knowledge. I am sure you could pay the dealer to do it, but you are going to pay through the nose. I have done everything to this bike myself. What better way to learn than to teach yourself? If you have a decent set of tools and some patience, get after it! I sold the bike because I lost my job. My next bike will be a Harley, most likely a Fatboy. You can always check out the shadowriders website
@Kizzletruck I'm really sorry to hear you lost your job, I hope you can find a new one soon wish you luck! and I never knew there was a websight I'll be sure to cheak it out and find it thank you so much for your help means a lot!
Can these Honda Shadow Spirit VT750DC motorcycles sit at idle for a long time in lots of several consecutive stop light sections without overheating? Also, will the engine not overheat in very slow traffic, lasting hours, where air doesn't go through the radiator?
@ussprinceton2004 I believe they do pretty well with sitting in traffic and the heat. I have never had mine over heat and have sat in traffic on a hot day plenty of times. They do have a cooling fan behind the radiator that will kick on when it is getting hot. Mine has never kicked on so I think that I can safely say yes, they do well.
@ussprinceton2004 Hey man, I own a 07' Shadow Spirit as well, and in response to your comment my bike has never over heated but my fan has come on, but it quickly cooled it back down.
@thespeez Yes, it is a DC. I wanted this version so I could play with the gearing, and am glad I got it. I agree that they never should have stopped making it.
@Kizzletruck - ...Especially when you consider that the C2 is much more cramped than the DC for someone my size (5'10" with a 32" inseam). It seems like Honda has limited its 750 line to just a few bikes that are meant for short-inseamed riders. The only exception to that would probably be the RS, but there were some things on it that should've been executed better. As good as it might be, all it does the Triumph Bonneville seems to do better...with less money!
@nekkr0 I would probably get some forward controls for sure. I am 5'10" and have 4" forwards controls. I probably could have gone with 5". You will probably want 6" forwards if you want to have that stretched out feeling. Also, when I put on the ape hangers, it alleviated a lot of my neck pain because I was not leaning forward and down to grab the stock drag bars that come on the bike. Now my arms are just barely above shoulder height and I can lean back.
The price for a Shadow seems so low for the "performance" that i hear you get. Do they just not last as long as the Yamaha V Star, or the Kawasaki Vulcan? I've been a fan of Honda dirt bikes and ATV's for years, so i'm looking into getting a shadow. thanks
@PS3andPCgamereviews They are a very decent bike for the price. I have not had a single trouble with mine, and have got over 10,000 miles on it. They are not the world's quickest bike, but they can keep up with almost any other cruiser out there.. Switching to a smaller rear sprocket will help with the "searching for 6th" that many Shadow owners have.
@Jackd91 Definitely great first bikes. I had ridden a couple bikes before but never owned one and am way happy about this bike as a first purchase. Good luck!
@pinkdonkeycorn Yes, It is a complete Harley Dyna horn assembly. I used the mount that the small chrome plastic side cover originally mounted to with a rubber bushing behind the horn and lock-tite on the screw.
@pinkdonkeycorn I just used the factory wires from the horn. The Harley horn is the same two wire power/ground system. I just had to extend the wires a little bit. The choke knob is a little more difficult to get at, but it is still functional, and with the rubber bushing behind the horn there is some flex in the horn.
Love the forward controls... Check out some of my other vids. I just posted a new video of it after this past winters mods.. I get bored easy-at least the paint is cheap...!
Thanks man. Stay tuned as the bobber build is almost complete. Once we get out of the - 10* F I will get the bike out of the garage. Currently just waiting on clutch, brake, and throttle cables.
that thing sounds great, do they sound like that stock ? i am about to get a used shadow, and I just want to know what it sounds like. Or is this one modded ?
This bike does have an OK sound stock, but it is nothing compared to this. I have a set of Cobra Drag pipes on this bike with a stage 1 jet kit to give it the sound and a little extra power (not much). Not running any baffles in the pipes. I did turn the idle down just a hair too.
I have the same pipes too, without baffles. I haven't bought a cobra stage 1 kit yet. Did you notice anything significant after your kit? I adjusted my mixture screws and it runs great with no popping. Just wondering. Also, did you mess with the idle? Has a nice slow idle..my bikes idles way faster(yes the choke is off) ha. Nice ride!
You know, to be honest, I installed the pipes and jet kit before I even rode the bike. Took it out of the dealer, into a trailer, back to the shop, and off came the stock pipes and on went the new ones and jet kit... Didn't even hear it until they were on. I did turn the idle down some. Just like the sound of a slow running machine. Thanks for the comment!
Nice, you never had to experience the horror of that stock exhaust. If you can comment or message me on how to turn down my idle that would be great. I want to think its a screw. I have drilled into my carb and adjusted my air/fuel screws so I dont think I will have a problem. We have the same bike and pipes but I like your slower idle sound. thanks.
Yeah. I wanted to ditch that system right away. All you have to do to turn the idle down is, if you look where your choke is, up and to the left you will see a small, black corrugated turn knob. Turn it one way, it will increase your idle speed, the other will decrease it. EZ to do while running. If it's too low then the engine will die when letting off when coming to a stop. I usually do it until this happens, then open it back up just a tiny bit at a time until it stops dying. Trial & error.
Wow, thanks. Just went out and did it. Easy, i'm suprised I never saw the switch before. Sounds better now not idling so high. Have you ever ran with your baffles? People are giving me a hard time about not having baffles saying i'm ruining stuff and losing power, even though it runs fine. I put the baffles in one time and I could barely hear the engine running ha. Sound so much better with them out.
Yeah. Easy fix. I have never ran with baffles. Never wanted to. I just feel sorry for the yuppie in the convertible LeBaron who is riding down the highway next to me!
Thanks man. Pipes don't really bother me much when I am riding. It's either that or a loud stereo in the truck... Ha ha! I'll probably pay for it when I am older, but I am having fun with it.
Ahh, now THAT'S music ... nice bike, all the way. Wish you'd let one of your buds twist the throttle and make it go vroom-vroom, bet that sounds good too.
Nice work so far. I am in the middle of customizing my bike a little more. I would replace the radiator cover with a chrome one. I just put one on my Spirit 750 and it looks great.
I thought about the radiator cover. I kind of like the way the black one blends in with the frame. Can't tell it is there. I was going to strip everything out of the frame and paint the frame and swing arm, but after I got to tearing it down. There was just too much electrical and that so I figured nah...
Was it difficult to install the Brake LED's. I'm think about doing the side mount and LED's like yours. The back plate mount really takes away from the bike.
Not too bad. The most difficult part was troubleshooting. (Mainly because I thought I bought the run/turn front signals, but actually only had the turn signals). But I got it figured out. I think it was worth it. Can't see them much in the day, but I always use hand signals anyways.
I am 15 years old, i am hopefully getting a 2003 honda shadow 750 this spring, i have riddin in the past a honda 250x as my first bike, moved up to a kx250f i am 6'2 but do i really need forward controls and different handlebars? is it really that uncomfortable? and i dont see any front blinkers in the clip, did u take them off?
BigLure12 3 weeks ago
@BigLure12 at your height, you will definitely want forward controls.. Just my opinion. You will know when you ride the bike. Mid controls on a cruiser versus mid controls on a dual sport bike are a totally different kind of ride. If you look closely under the bottom triple tree there is a small LED strip similar to what is under the rear fender. I bought these off of a guy who used to make them. Not sure if he still does or not. Eventually I did remove the front blinker strip as well
Kizzletruck 3 weeks ago
how would you rate this bike for a young 16 year old man, I have the money iv saved up and I'm thinking of buying one, I'm a rather big dude standing at 6'1 and im sure i could handle the weight of the bike but yea, any tips you have for me? Would be greatly appreciated! Also what sort of Gas milage do you get with this bike?
JackyswaTv 8 months ago
@JackyswaTv I would say this is a good first bike. Keeping this in mind, if you have NEVER ridden any type of motorcycle, I would advise getting used to riding something a little lighter at least a few times, just to get the hang of it. As far as your body type, you probably would want to look at getting some forward controls, and different handlebars. I am 5 10 and was cramped a bit until I did this. I typically get between 40-50 MPG. And actually just sold the bike this week.
Kizzletruck 7 months ago
@Kizzletruck i ride dirt bikes a 175 cc honda dirt bike 5 speed, so that kinda helps alittle id guess? and if you dont mind me asking why u sold the bike? any riding reasons or in that subject. Also could i get those changes at a dealer ship if i buy a bike from a dealer ship or could i do them myself rather easy(be in mind i work on rather old cars and have some smarts with that stuff) and Thanks so much for your help!
JackyswaTv 7 months ago
@JackyswaTv You should be ok if you have some mechanical knowledge. I am sure you could pay the dealer to do it, but you are going to pay through the nose. I have done everything to this bike myself. What better way to learn than to teach yourself? If you have a decent set of tools and some patience, get after it! I sold the bike because I lost my job. My next bike will be a Harley, most likely a Fatboy. You can always check out the shadowriders website
Kizzletruck 7 months ago
@Kizzletruck I'm really sorry to hear you lost your job, I hope you can find a new one soon wish you luck! and I never knew there was a websight I'll be sure to cheak it out and find it thank you so much for your help means a lot!
JackyswaTv 7 months ago
Can these Honda Shadow Spirit VT750DC motorcycles sit at idle for a long time in lots of several consecutive stop light sections without overheating? Also, will the engine not overheat in very slow traffic, lasting hours, where air doesn't go through the radiator?
ussprinceton2004 9 months ago
@ussprinceton2004 I believe they do pretty well with sitting in traffic and the heat. I have never had mine over heat and have sat in traffic on a hot day plenty of times. They do have a cooling fan behind the radiator that will kick on when it is getting hot. Mine has never kicked on so I think that I can safely say yes, they do well.
Kizzletruck 9 months ago
@Kizzletruck ah, ok, thanks for the reply.
ussprinceton2004 9 months ago
@ussprinceton2004 Hey man, I own a 07' Shadow Spirit as well, and in response to your comment my bike has never over heated but my fan has come on, but it quickly cooled it back down.
Blakediddy 8 months ago
Why do ppl post these silly videos? Great video of a bike doing nothing
Campdoofus 10 months ago
@Campdoofus If you don't enjoy it, move along to another video.
Kizzletruck 9 months ago 3
nice blub blub blub... i would like to find the shaft drive version!!
BallsonPHACE 1 year ago
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thespeez 1 year ago
I take it this is a DC (as opposed to a C2) variant. IMNSHO they should've never quit making this bike.
thespeez 1 year ago
@thespeez Yes, it is a DC. I wanted this version so I could play with the gearing, and am glad I got it. I agree that they never should have stopped making it.
Kizzletruck 1 year ago
@Kizzletruck - ...Especially when you consider that the C2 is much more cramped than the DC for someone my size (5'10" with a 32" inseam). It seems like Honda has limited its 750 line to just a few bikes that are meant for short-inseamed riders. The only exception to that would probably be the RS, but there were some things on it that should've been executed better. As good as it might be, all it does the Triumph Bonneville seems to do better...with less money!
thespeez 1 year ago
I'm 6,2, is that too tall to be confortable on a standard vt750dc you think?
nekkr0 1 year ago
@nekkr0 I would probably get some forward controls for sure. I am 5'10" and have 4" forwards controls. I probably could have gone with 5". You will probably want 6" forwards if you want to have that stretched out feeling. Also, when I put on the ape hangers, it alleviated a lot of my neck pain because I was not leaning forward and down to grab the stock drag bars that come on the bike. Now my arms are just barely above shoulder height and I can lean back.
Kizzletruck 1 year ago
The price for a Shadow seems so low for the "performance" that i hear you get. Do they just not last as long as the Yamaha V Star, or the Kawasaki Vulcan? I've been a fan of Honda dirt bikes and ATV's for years, so i'm looking into getting a shadow. thanks
PS3andPCgamereviews 1 year ago
@PS3andPCgamereviews They are a very decent bike for the price. I have not had a single trouble with mine, and have got over 10,000 miles on it. They are not the world's quickest bike, but they can keep up with almost any other cruiser out there.. Switching to a smaller rear sprocket will help with the "searching for 6th" that many Shadow owners have.
Kizzletruck 1 year ago
Are Shadows a good bike for a new rider? I don't really want a crotch rocket :l
Jackd91 1 year ago
@Jackd91 Definitely great first bikes. I had ridden a couple bikes before but never owned one and am way happy about this bike as a first purchase. Good luck!
Kizzletruck 1 year ago
Sick machine... damn that's sick! That shit has some serious sound. Congrats on the ownership.
sidebander 1 year ago
@sidebander Thanks man!
Kizzletruck 1 year ago
nice!
harleymaori 1 year ago
@harleymaori Thanks man! Check out my other vids!
Kizzletruck 1 year ago
hey is that just a harley horn cover or aftermarket? please i need to know
pinkdonkeycorn 1 year ago
@pinkdonkeycorn Yes, It is a complete Harley Dyna horn assembly. I used the mount that the small chrome plastic side cover originally mounted to with a rubber bushing behind the horn and lock-tite on the screw.
Kizzletruck 1 year ago
@Kizzletruck how did you wire it? did you jus cut the old wires and splice the new ones?
pinkdonkeycorn 1 year ago
@Kizzletruck 2 more questions, how did you wire the horn, and what about the choke knob??
pinkdonkeycorn 1 year ago
@Kizzletruck 2 more questions, how did ;you wire it, and what about the choke knob
pinkdonkeycorn 1 year ago
@Kizzletruck sorry, my computer is being weird and i prob already asked this but what about the choke knob
pinkdonkeycorn 1 year ago
@pinkdonkeycorn I just used the factory wires from the horn. The Harley horn is the same two wire power/ground system. I just had to extend the wires a little bit. The choke knob is a little more difficult to get at, but it is still functional, and with the rubber bushing behind the horn there is some flex in the horn.
Kizzletruck 1 year ago
im curious... how much did the mods cost?
bigbradford69 1 year ago
@bigbradford69 : Most of the mods came from Billski182dotcom.
Kizzletruck 1 year ago
Nice!
DTProductions188 1 year ago
i could listen to that idle all day
natoration 1 year ago
sounds fantastic! love the low idle speed, did the same on my '05 shadow spirit. Do you like the forward controls more than stock?
MrConnorJordon 2 years ago
Love the forward controls... Check out some of my other vids. I just posted a new video of it after this past winters mods.. I get bored easy-at least the paint is cheap...!
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
I came back today, for that sound. COOL STUFF
rpl4pike 2 years ago
Just posted a vid of the bobber contruction. Check it out. I put a little rev on it too. Its inside my garage but still sounds good
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
What rpm is that??? Just curious
rpl4pike 2 years ago
Don't have a clue. I don't have a tachometer on it... They don't come with one stock and I have never put an aftermarket one on.
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
oh yes, that`s what i`m talking about. well done my friend!
rpl4pike 2 years ago
Thanks man. Wait til you see the new and improved bobber. Got bored again over the winter and decided to get a little crazy in the garage.
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
I think out of all of the videos I've seen so far, your bike has the cleanest, smoothest idle. I love it. x3 five stars
sanjima 2 years ago
Thanks man. Stay tuned as the bobber build is almost complete. Once we get out of the - 10* F I will get the bike out of the garage. Currently just waiting on clutch, brake, and throttle cables.
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
Nice Job. :)
Spencerian 2 years ago
Thanks dude!
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
that thing sounds great, do they sound like that stock ? i am about to get a used shadow, and I just want to know what it sounds like. Or is this one modded ?
angusfan23 2 years ago
This bike does have an OK sound stock, but it is nothing compared to this. I have a set of Cobra Drag pipes on this bike with a stage 1 jet kit to give it the sound and a little extra power (not much). Not running any baffles in the pipes. I did turn the idle down just a hair too.
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
I have the same pipes too, without baffles. I haven't bought a cobra stage 1 kit yet. Did you notice anything significant after your kit? I adjusted my mixture screws and it runs great with no popping. Just wondering. Also, did you mess with the idle? Has a nice slow idle..my bikes idles way faster(yes the choke is off) ha. Nice ride!
sbraidich 2 years ago
You know, to be honest, I installed the pipes and jet kit before I even rode the bike. Took it out of the dealer, into a trailer, back to the shop, and off came the stock pipes and on went the new ones and jet kit... Didn't even hear it until they were on. I did turn the idle down some. Just like the sound of a slow running machine. Thanks for the comment!
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
Nice, you never had to experience the horror of that stock exhaust. If you can comment or message me on how to turn down my idle that would be great. I want to think its a screw. I have drilled into my carb and adjusted my air/fuel screws so I dont think I will have a problem. We have the same bike and pipes but I like your slower idle sound. thanks.
sbraidich 2 years ago
Yeah. I wanted to ditch that system right away. All you have to do to turn the idle down is, if you look where your choke is, up and to the left you will see a small, black corrugated turn knob. Turn it one way, it will increase your idle speed, the other will decrease it. EZ to do while running. If it's too low then the engine will die when letting off when coming to a stop. I usually do it until this happens, then open it back up just a tiny bit at a time until it stops dying. Trial & error.
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
Wow, thanks. Just went out and did it. Easy, i'm suprised I never saw the switch before. Sounds better now not idling so high. Have you ever ran with your baffles? People are giving me a hard time about not having baffles saying i'm ruining stuff and losing power, even though it runs fine. I put the baffles in one time and I could barely hear the engine running ha. Sound so much better with them out.
sbraidich 2 years ago
Yeah. Easy fix. I have never ran with baffles. Never wanted to. I just feel sorry for the yuppie in the convertible LeBaron who is riding down the highway next to me!
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
Nice bike man, and nice sound, but dont you get irritated with sound of straight pipes after long rides.They are loud as hell.
elmuerteyu 2 years ago
Thanks man. Pipes don't really bother me much when I am riding. It's either that or a loud stereo in the truck... Ha ha! I'll probably pay for it when I am older, but I am having fun with it.
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
NICE bike man
Iamyurdaddy 2 years ago
Thanks bro. Stay tuned for the completion of round 2 of the bobber build!
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
I almost started dancing man. Beautiful!
Poonard 2 years ago
Thanks! If I get anything else done to it I will put another vid up.
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
Ahh, now THAT'S music ... nice bike, all the way. Wish you'd let one of your buds twist the throttle and make it go vroom-vroom, bet that sounds good too.
Tyrssen 2 years ago
I'll have to try to get a video of that. I guess I can say I never really had the urge to crack it when I wasn't on it! HA HA
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
amazing sound
bigbradford69 2 years ago
Thanks bro. Stay tuned for the completion of round 2 of the bobber build!
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
You know if they make these pipes for a Harley? Nice rumble you got there, bro.
sirboomdotcom 2 years ago
what kind of side mount you got there? And where did you get that nice rear brake strip? Those are nice! Thanks!
sbraidich 2 years ago
Nice work so far. I am in the middle of customizing my bike a little more. I would replace the radiator cover with a chrome one. I just put one on my Spirit 750 and it looks great.
david318iz 2 years ago
I thought about the radiator cover. I kind of like the way the black one blends in with the frame. Can't tell it is there. I was going to strip everything out of the frame and paint the frame and swing arm, but after I got to tearing it down. There was just too much electrical and that so I figured nah...
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
Was it difficult to install the Brake LED's. I'm think about doing the side mount and LED's like yours. The back plate mount really takes away from the bike.
david318iz 2 years ago
Not too bad. The most difficult part was troubleshooting. (Mainly because I thought I bought the run/turn front signals, but actually only had the turn signals). But I got it figured out. I think it was worth it. Can't see them much in the day, but I always use hand signals anyways.
Kizzletruck 2 years ago
awesome
HawkeyeCZE9 2 years ago
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HawkeyeCZE9 2 years ago
Nice Quality Video. Bike looks good too.
frogger0528 2 years ago
Sick bike! I'm looking into getting one of these!
BarrelRoll369 3 years ago