It’s funny, I saw this video a year ago while looking into buying an import cruiser as my first bike. Once I owned it for about 6 months, my parents moved up to Arizona and I’ve been dying to ride my bike there and record it. Getting recommended this video again, i’m realizing they moved pretty near to where you made the video so this whole time i’ve been subconsciously destined to recreate this video without realizing it lol.
I'm 5'5 with a 29" inseam; Kuryakyn offset mounts allowed me to adjust the distance to, and angle of my highway pegs to suit me PERFECTLY. They're worth every penny, to me. @theUnbalancedBiker
That's what I'm saying man. So many people don't wind these bad boys up. They see the top speed being lucky to hit 100mph and write it off as slow and boring. You can hammer the hell out of these bikes without much backlash. You have to try to get the tire to spin. The way he's riding and how we ride these machines is where they're fun is at. It's like getting on a old bike but it runs smooth starts reliably and doesn't bottom out. It's my daily and i never end my rides in the same mood i was in before.
I bought one yesterday, it's a big, heavy, dangerous bike. More like a car than a bike, like you're sitting on top of a locomotive hard to stop. I like my early 1980's air cooled inline twins better. Simpler to work on, lighter, and more flickable, stoppable, and easier to control. I do not recommend a Shadow as your first bike. Even with 15 years of daily driving motorcycles year around, the Shadow scares the living sh1t out of me. It's very pretty, very heavy, very hard to stop, very deceptive. Defo do not ever get a Shadow as your first bike, unless you're built like the buff earlier version of Dwayne the Rock Johnson, before he went soft... which, 97% of us are probably not.
@@_007BI know, I quoted that figure when talking to the seller, but it feels more like 1000 lbs when you're trying to steer or hold it up, regardless of the low seat height. I bought it because I thought it was as close to a bog standard motorcycle there was... but there's decidedly something unnerving about it. You feel like you're sitting on top of a locomotive that only wants to go straight and is going to take considerable distance to stop. On my other motorcycles when there was a car suddenly in front of me I have swerved left onto the grass into mailbox world, or swerved right into oncoming traffic lane and immediately swerved back left to avoid becoming bug splat in a matter of knee jerk reaction microseconds.... thanks to gamer reflexes... but that's not happening on the Shadow. On the Shadow you're plowing right into what is stopped in front of you. It drives more like a car than a motorcycle. That is my impression so far. The more I ride it, the more I'll get accustom to maintaining much greater separation with other traffic.
I used to think that my SV650S with the aftermarket Leo Vince exhaust sounded good (it does), but now that I have a Shadow with the V&H short shots on it? That sounds frigging sublime.
hi I am picking up my Honda Shadow 2007 with carb and vance hines pipes, gel seats etc. ITs about 34k at $4500-00. Its certified. Is that ok for a 15 year old bike? What problems can I have with acarburetor engine?
@@maxxima78 I think it's worth it! Even if it might be a bit pricey, I'd sell my own bike for no less than 4.5k myself. Mint condition and all the upgrades and all. I got a comfy mustang seat with a back rest which helps. You will really enjoy riding this bike, I didnt like chrome until I bought this bike.
Hey man, bike sounds freaking awesome!!! I’m wondering which Vance and Hines pipes you have, I have a 2003 Honda VT750 and would love for my bike to sound like that
Great news! They all sound great (Cobra, Vance/Hines, even a straight pipe/muffler delete) because the RC50E motor already sounds great from the factory :) If I could give any advice, I'd say go with which ever option you have get for the least amount of money/looks the best for what you're looking for
Description even says... Vance and Hines. If you look at his other vids... you'll even know... Short Shots Like honestly... do you read at all before asking people for information that is available?
@@Strino78 Vance and Hines is just a brand name. That’s like someone asking what Flowmaster muffler they got on their car. And then getting “it’s a Flowmaster”. IF you can’t provide a helpful, respectful comment, then DON’T comment. It’s that simple dude.
Ok!!!...LOVE IT!!!... whenever I can find some twisty roads here in Detroit Michigan and upper Michigan I ride my 2001 Honda Shadow ACE750 like a sport bike, scraping pigs the whole time LOL
I was thinking about getting one of these for my first Bike, I hear alot of good things about them! They are great for the price and they are reliable, would anyone recommend the Shadow for a beginner bike? Let me know.
I own an 06 Aero Spirit Shadow and it is AMAZING. . . flawlessly smooth and looks great (you will get countless compliments when you explain it's not a "full sized cruiser") Hell, if it makes you happy do it! I did as my first real road-bike ever almost brand new from OG owner at 2500 miles (his wife made him sell it because he was inept and *touched* it down in a parking lot). Feels bad man. . . but THANKS for the amazing deal on a crazy cash value but LEGENDARY value looking bike. It has a timeless classic swept look (or it did in 2006, I guess IDK about today), but a 2006 Honda Shadow Spirit is like a beginners dream for cruisers!
I guess I can't speak for later models, but the 06' has a VERY forgiving wide stance and slow to roll in until max turn radi. where it grabs very hard. Very low seat height at 30.5 inches IIRC. It has sufficient power for a grown man on interstates, and is very economical in operating costs. My only complaint is if your a BIG BOI with tall legs, your knees can hit the standard bars in a tight turn, I'm speaking like 6'+ though. It also is VERY quiet (which is a good thing, Honda makes exceptional mufflers) but I wanted a bit more sound and power and am currently throwing on a V&H pipeset. All said and done, I would give it a 8.5/10 for a beginners bike. Not underwhelming at all, but teaches you some ropes and looks COOL AF while doing so!!!! *edit, from his groin forward everything in the vid it the SAME EXACT bike, yes you will love it *unless the rare exception your like 6'6"*
I have a 2007 Spirit that I learned on and it's done me well. Heavy for a learner but you won't feel the weight at speed. It's not too hard to manage it for the exams, either. At the time, I could have sworn I could take the
Which Vance & Hines exhaust are those, debating between the cobra or Vance & Hines short shots for my Honda shadow phantom 2024. Love the pops it makes
How is this for a first bike? I am taking the MSF next month and want to get a cruiser. Would this be too big and heavy for a beginner bike? I am 5”7’ and 160 pounds
why do you keep weaving back and forth? were you drinking before this ride, or your an ex sailor not used to solid ground. nice bike and sound, i just don't ride that way. seems kinda weird.
Eu moro em Praia grande - litoral sul de São Paulo. Tenho uma shadow 750 ano 2009. E amo minha moto. Parabéns pelo vídeo. Vou colocar na minha o apoio dos pés. Igual a sua. Já comprei , estou aguardando. Faz falta numa viagem.
Any tips for me on carb adjustment? I have a VT750DC. Guy I bought it from str8 piped it. I get burbles on hard decel. Tonight I drilled out the carb to adjust the fuel mix, turned it 1 half turn and the idle up a bit and it still burbles on decel. I tried a whole turn and it still didn’t sound great
with mine a carb performance kit was required. the most important part is the needle that sits in the dyafram that would be considrally thinner than stock and adjustable. with mine i ajusted to the top notch of that needle . i have no backfire on either accel or deccel all round great throdle responce. its call leaning out the carb i did not change jets or drill them out a lot of trial and error .
Little question, I bought the same bike with vance and hines exhaust. It backfires also when I accelerate and let go the throttle is blasts. Is it normal?
Hey man, I have the same motorcycle and I recently purchased those crash bars. I have troubles when I change gears because it seems like the crash bars are too closed to the shifter, my foot do not fit well, are you having any trouble with that? Also, where did you get the exhausted? It sounds killer.
I have the same bike with the same pipes and my bike seems to cut out past 1/4 1/8 and I gots to use my choke to get anywhere "fast" it it cut and bogs did u need to rejet the carb?
with mine a carb performance kit is required. that should have an adjustable needle that sits in the dyafram. mine is very thin adjusted to the top notch on that pin. then adjusted the idle fine screws on each carb i have no backfire on either accel or decl. overall great performance. 2003 mod spirit
It depends on the style of seat that is equipped on the motorcycle. Most people who want a comfortable ride install a "Touring Seat". Touring seats allow less pressure on the glutes and lower back.
swervy mgee lol also that thing sounds great but I think the fuel air screws might need a little adjusting not much at all though, if you haven't already done it that is
The sound is great! I love the bike! However, riding past that white truck without making any effort to reduce speed in the event that the driver may pull out in front of you is foolish! Then again, improper riding gear is even more foolish...
You're much too happy and carefree, you must be single
Best way to live foo wild n free 🤘🏼😎
I can’t tell if this is a genuine compliment or a snide remark regarding his riding skills?🤔
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Naw finally got away from wife and kids
@@davidonguitar He's looking for a segue to ask him out.
This guy is literally living the dream
Thanks bro
Lol
Lmfao. Dude, hes riding a motorcycle!!
Go fucking buy one, it's that simple
@@GratefulOverlander not old enough😭😭😭
Me is in harley but this honda is very cool
Breath taking. I really enjoyed the way you drove. An absolute dream.
It’s funny, I saw this video a year ago while looking into buying an import cruiser as my first bike. Once I owned it for about 6 months, my parents moved up to Arizona and I’ve been dying to ride my bike there and record it. Getting recommended this video again, i’m realizing they moved pretty near to where you made the video so this whole time i’ve been subconsciously destined to recreate this video without realizing it lol.
Haha that’s awesome man
@blakestunts3456 what size jets did you go with. When changing exhaust. I just need to know the sizes. Anything helps
@@floatingheadproductions he did`nt change the jets .. hear the decell popping ? :)
Sounds like pure music. Maybe this will be the year I pick up a bike like this, we’ll see. Thanks for sharing!
Did u do it? I’m gonna do it
@@razjamcooks5800 I did! She's mostly stock but glad to be on two wheels :)
that crashbar foot peg combo looks comfortable as hell. def need that setup
Make sure you're taller than 5'8 or have a decent in-seam. I'm yet to find a bike I can comfortably do this on 😂
@Jordon LeMay good to know lmao
I'm 5'5 with a 29" inseam; Kuryakyn offset mounts allowed me to adjust the distance to, and angle of my highway pegs to suit me PERFECTLY. They're worth every penny, to me. @theUnbalancedBiker
FINALLY someone actually riding their bike the way I ride. I hear amazing things about these bikes; getting one soon!
That's what I'm saying man. So many people don't wind these bad boys up. They see the top speed being lucky to hit 100mph and write it off as slow and boring. You can hammer the hell out of these bikes without much backlash. You have to try to get the tire to spin. The way he's riding and how we ride these machines is where they're fun is at. It's like getting on a old bike but it runs smooth starts reliably and doesn't bottom out. It's my daily and i never end my rides in the same mood i was in before.
I bought one yesterday, it's a big, heavy, dangerous bike. More like a car than a bike, like you're sitting on top of a locomotive hard to stop. I like my early 1980's air cooled inline twins better. Simpler to work on, lighter, and more flickable, stoppable, and easier to control. I do not recommend a Shadow as your first bike. Even with 15 years of daily driving motorcycles year around, the Shadow scares the living sh1t out of me. It's very pretty, very heavy, very hard to stop, very deceptive.
Defo do not ever get a Shadow as your first bike, unless you're built like the buff earlier version of Dwayne the Rock Johnson, before he went soft... which, 97% of us are probably not.
@@choppergirl it’s a 500lb bike
@@_007BI know, I quoted that figure when talking to the seller, but it feels more like 1000 lbs when you're trying to steer or hold it up, regardless of the low seat height.
I bought it because I thought it was as close to a bog standard motorcycle there was... but there's decidedly something unnerving about it. You feel like you're sitting on top of a locomotive that only wants to go straight and is going to take considerable distance to stop.
On my other motorcycles when there was a car suddenly in front of me I have swerved left onto the grass into mailbox world, or swerved right into oncoming traffic lane and immediately swerved back left to avoid becoming bug splat in a matter of knee jerk reaction microseconds.... thanks to gamer reflexes... but that's not happening on the Shadow.
On the Shadow you're plowing right into what is stopped in front of you. It drives more like a car than a motorcycle. That is my impression so far. The more I ride it, the more I'll get accustom to maintaining much greater separation with other traffic.
@@choppergirl you’re a girl
This is one of my favourite videos on UA-cam
Thank you man I really appreciate that
Whole video is a cinematic masterpiece, cried 4 times 🫡
@@Z-J- thank man lol
The bike sounds great!❤
Best moto vlog ever!
Its really cool ride🤟🤟🤟 hello from Perm, Russia!
I used to think that my SV650S with the aftermarket Leo Vince exhaust sounded good (it does), but now that I have a Shadow with the V&H short shots on it? That sounds frigging sublime.
That’s a 750? Sounds great !!
just bought me this bike 2002 ace model Mustang seats , Silvertail exhaust .. sounds sooooo good :D blast to ride
Hey man take it from me, invest in some motorcycle boots! You’ll be happy you have them if something ever happens, it makes a world of difference
For sure man
@@blakestunts3456 did you buy any boots
@@chazrichards4804 yes I have boots
@@blakestunts3456 what kind did you end up geyy
@@blakestunts3456 getting
i have a honda shadow with vance hines also. (idk why but called tek 9s in my city). amazing pipes with a carb engine
hi I am picking up my Honda Shadow 2007 with carb and vance hines pipes, gel seats etc. ITs about 34k at $4500-00. Its certified. Is that ok for a 15 year old bike? What problems can I have with acarburetor engine?
@@maxxima78 I think it's worth it! Even if it might be a bit pricey, I'd sell my own bike for no less than 4.5k myself. Mint condition and all the upgrades and all. I got a comfy mustang seat with a back rest which helps. You will really enjoy riding this bike, I didnt like chrome until I bought this bike.
Crazy scenery to watch, its like someone put a suburb on Mars 😃
Hey man, bike sounds freaking awesome!!! I’m wondering which Vance and Hines pipes you have, I have a 2003 Honda VT750 and would love for my bike to sound like that
Great news! They all sound great (Cobra, Vance/Hines, even a straight pipe/muffler delete) because the RC50E motor already sounds great from the factory :) If I could give any advice, I'd say go with which ever option you have get for the least amount of money/looks the best for what you're looking for
Description even says... Vance and Hines.
If you look at his other vids... you'll even know... Short Shots
Like honestly... do you read at all before asking people for information that is available?
@@Strino78 such an unnecessary and rude comment...
@@RodknockRhett nah... the video title even says Vance and Hines. The answer was literally there
@@Strino78 Vance and Hines is just a brand name.
That’s like someone asking what Flowmaster muffler they got on their car. And then getting “it’s a Flowmaster”.
IF you can’t provide a helpful, respectful comment, then DON’T comment. It’s that simple dude.
I have the same bike and same exaust, sounds amazinh
Can't wait to fix mines up and enjoy the roads
I'm flipping a coin between these pipes or cobra pipes!! SMH I need help with this one LoL 😂
Ok!!!...LOVE IT!!!... whenever I can find some twisty roads here in Detroit Michigan and upper Michigan I ride my 2001 Honda Shadow ACE750 like a sport bike, scraping pigs the whole time LOL
I was thinking about getting one of these for my first Bike, I hear alot of good things about them! They are great for the price and they are reliable, would anyone recommend the Shadow for a beginner bike? Let me know.
Def! I have 2 a 07 750 and a 08 1100 and they are both a dream weigh close to the same and easy to handle great bikes my 110lb wife has rode both
I own an 06 Aero Spirit Shadow and it is AMAZING. . . flawlessly smooth and looks great (you will get countless compliments when you explain it's not a "full sized cruiser") Hell, if it makes you happy do it! I did as my first real road-bike ever almost brand new from OG owner at 2500 miles (his wife made him sell it because he was inept and *touched* it down in a parking lot). Feels bad man. . . but THANKS for the amazing deal on a crazy cash value but LEGENDARY value looking bike. It has a timeless classic swept look (or it did in 2006, I guess IDK about today), but a 2006 Honda Shadow Spirit is like a beginners dream for cruisers!
I guess I can't speak for later models, but the 06' has a VERY forgiving wide stance and slow to roll in until max turn radi. where it grabs very hard. Very low seat height at 30.5 inches IIRC. It has sufficient power for a grown man on interstates, and is very economical in operating costs. My only complaint is if your a BIG BOI with tall legs, your knees can hit the standard bars in a tight turn, I'm speaking like 6'+ though. It also is VERY quiet (which is a good thing, Honda makes exceptional mufflers) but I wanted a bit more sound and power and am currently throwing on a V&H pipeset. All said and done, I would give it a 8.5/10 for a beginners bike. Not underwhelming at all, but teaches you some ropes and looks COOL AF while doing so!!!!
*edit, from his groin forward everything in the vid it the SAME EXACT bike, yes you will love it *unless the rare exception your like 6'6"*
Have a Honda Shadow 750 ace great motorcycle, but go fuel injected stay away from carburetor unless you know how to work on them.
I have a 2007 Spirit that I learned on and it's done me well. Heavy for a learner but you won't feel the weight at speed. It's not too hard to manage it for the exams, either. At the time, I could have sworn I could take the
Which Vance & Hines exhaust are those, debating between the cobra or Vance & Hines short shots for my Honda shadow phantom 2024. Love the pops it makes
I like this bike because it doesn't have a noisy chain
I have the same bike with the same pipes. Fuckin badass dude
Soooo sooo good !!!
How is this for a first bike? I am taking the MSF next month and want to get a cruiser. Would this be too big and heavy for a beginner bike? I am 5”7’ and 160 pounds
Ok it’s a super fun bike prefect beginner bike. Anyone would love it. Work on your slow cornering in a parking lot. And you would master it fast.
Wooooow enjoy bro 💪🏻
why do you keep weaving back and forth? were you drinking before this ride, or your an ex sailor not used to solid ground. nice bike and sound, i just don't ride that way. seems kinda weird.
Wonderful, wonderful road you're riding... Imagine I drive an Aero every day in the traffic of Saigon, Vietnam...where is that?
Is this the Vance and Hines shortshots staggered?
What crash bar + foot rest do you have? You look comfortable
which bike is better for a beginners first bike, the honda phantom or the honda VTX? Im 5'11, 230lbs
Eu moro em Praia grande - litoral sul de São Paulo. Tenho uma shadow 750 ano 2009. E amo minha moto. Parabéns pelo vídeo. Vou colocar na minha o apoio dos pés. Igual a sua. Já comprei , estou aguardando. Faz falta numa viagem.
That sounds nice
I have the same bike, BUT I put on a hyper charger and straight hard chrome pipes and mines louder!
damnnnnnnn that sounds good
Any tips for me on carb adjustment? I have a VT750DC. Guy I bought it from str8 piped it. I get burbles on hard decel. Tonight I drilled out the carb to adjust the fuel mix, turned it 1 half turn and the idle up a bit and it still burbles on decel. I tried a whole turn and it still didn’t sound great
with mine a carb performance kit was required. the most important part is the needle that sits in the dyafram that would be considrally thinner than stock and adjustable. with mine i ajusted to the top notch of that needle . i have no backfire on either accel or deccel all round great throdle responce. its call leaning out the carb i did not change jets or drill them out a lot of trial and error .
Little question, I bought the same bike with vance and hines exhaust. It backfires also when I accelerate and let go the throttle is blasts. Is it normal?
Yes it’s normal I thought the same thing when I got mine because it pops a lot off the throttle. It’s from the exhaust
Heaven 😊
What state were you in for this video?
@@Skatelifefool it’s Arizona
Hey man, I have the same motorcycle and I recently purchased those crash bars. I have troubles when I change gears because it seems like the crash bars are too closed to the shifter, my foot do not fit well, are you having any trouble with that? Also, where did you get the exhausted? It sounds killer.
No I don’t have any issues with the crash bars. and I bought the bike with the exhaust
You must have the wrong one for your bike or a very cheaply made one
Had to tune my backfires off to prevent damage. Love the sounds I have the same setup 🤙
that`s a myth tho :) the backfire doing dmg :)
@@Ladosligese not entirely true, excessive heat buildup as result of constant backfiring. Although a few here and there is perfect 👍
What kind of highway pegs? And mount???
I've got same bike same pipes it's awesome
1:18 my asshole closed. Even watching this, I didn’t trust that truck.
On camera it looks further than it really is distortion and what not
I have the same bike with the same pipes and my bike seems to cut out past 1/4 1/8 and I gots to use my choke to get anywhere "fast" it it cut and bogs did u need to rejet the carb?
Yes the carb was rejected. And I used the choke too or you gotta warm that bike for a while
with mine a carb performance kit is required. that should have an adjustable needle that sits in the dyafram. mine is very thin adjusted to the top notch on that pin. then adjusted the idle fine screws on each carb i have no backfire on either accel or decl. overall great performance. 2003 mod spirit
Super 👍👍👍
Caraí! Cidade fantasma!!! Não tem ninguém, não tem nem trânsito.
What year is your bike ? Im thinking about switching from a Honda cbr 600 rr to one of these
It’s a 2006 but if you get this bike it’s gonna feel slow from ridding a CBR
Wot model shadow is this?? Cool vid too 😎
Thanks man 2006 Honda shadow spirit 750
Without a doubt coolest video I've seen 😎
Are these V&H staggered short exhaust?
@@JohnLeroy-db8df yes they are
Is this shadow a single pin crank or dual pin?
It’s a dual pin
Bonjours a tous je me pose la question jaimerais savoir si les moto comme ça style harley davidson fon mal au dos ou pas ?
It depends on the style of seat that is equipped on the motorcycle. Most people who want a comfortable ride install a "Touring Seat". Touring seats allow less pressure on the glutes and lower back.
Alguien sabe que modelo de la shadow es? Es hermosa
Can you post the link to those?
How tf are you shifting gears
Bliss
what shadow is it, phantom? spirit?
It’s the spirit
Made them tar snakes look like they wasn't shit
👍
What bars do you have on there?
Those are stock bars from 2006
@@blakestunts3456 what model?
@@VoodooViking2006 Honda Shadow VLX750 Ace
Those are nice bikes, too bad they are way too small for me and the type of riding I do.
1:17 made me nervous.
Great example as to why tail gating someone is a bad idea.
Camera angle width
swervy mgee lol
also that thing sounds great but I think the fuel air screws might need a little adjusting not much at all though, if you haven't already done it that is
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what bars are those?
8inch Z bars
Oh lol in the video there stock bars
your not ripping it your going the speed limit the whole time lol
Man did you knew what this bike have a 5th gear?)
Como quisiera tener una moto asi😔
I m this bike before harley and...it'svery very cool bike !!
my dream is to have one in honor of my cousin who by bad luck of obesity died of covid he also had a honda shadow 750 but never managed to walk.
You ride like that here and you get a DWI test.
The sound is great! I love the bike! However, riding past that white truck without making any effort to reduce speed in the event that the driver may pull out in front of you is foolish! Then again, improper riding gear is even more foolish...
Get a REAL bike!
Being loud to compensate for not worth being listen to in your life
this comment makes me want to straight pipe my bike now, thanks
This comment makes me want to find whoever posted it and do donuts in his front yard
This comment makes me want to go to McDonalds and Barf Out Loud!