Riding The BIGGEST V-TWIN (20yrs ago...) - Honda VTX1800
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- After sitting for 10-15 years we finished sorting out our low mileage VTX1800 and take it on it's first ride. When released, the VTX1800 was the largest v-twin in the world. Even today, with over 100 hp and 120 lb/ft of torque, this VTX still has more hp and torque than a new Harley with the Milwaukee eight.
To get this far we had to clean the entire fuel system including the tank, fuel lines, fuel pump, and injectors. We replaced all the fluids and then fired it right up....after spending an untold number of hours polishing chrome. Lots of chrome...
Be sure to go back and watch all the videos that got us here and tune in next time for the new project reveal!
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Once you get it up to a 100 and thirtyou really feel the rush. I have a 2002 wish to live in Pennsylvania.
Top speed one forty
4:24 Actually, the front brakes are 3 piston calipers. The middle piston is linked to the rear brake pedal. When used correctly, you'll stop the beast on a dime. Awesome bike!
I had the 2003 1800 C in Champaign color with factory tribal over that. it was a really good bike until I did an air charger air cleaner, Vance and Hines slash cut exhaust, and a power commander and had it dyno tuned.. then it became legendary, 125hp 150 ft lbs. of torque.. those brakes are hands down the best you can get.... stop on a dime and give you 9 cents change.. the torque was next level.. and it would walk away from any other v twin made easily.. the only bike I actually regret selling and I build custom choppers and even now you would be hard pressed to find another factory bike that can keep up// every other oil change I put new tires and foot pegs on it.. those tires didn't have any chicken strips on them because you can throw that bike to either side until metal parts were being ground of.. I honestly believe it is the best v twin ever made.. congratulations and enjoy
That's awesome man. I remember watching your fuel pump video. Your the reason I was able to save like huge $$$ on fuel pump repair on my 07 1800. You did good on your 05.
Just discovered your channel and this series. I subscribed and watched all the VTX episodes in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed them. What a transformation! I own an ‘03 VTX 1800c and learned a lot that’ll come in handy when I work on it. You’ve got some crazy good skills! Thanks for the all the info.
Thanks! This channel is just for fun, but it's nice to see other people enjoying it too
I recently bought an 02 VTX 1800c. After riding my suzuki Boulevard C50 (800cc) for the past 5-6 years I finally decided it's time for a bike with more power, and holy shit does this monster deliver on that! As you could probably imagine, owning the same bike for a good few years or more tends to give it some sentimental value, but all it took was one ride on this badass bike and all my love for my Suzuki went straight out the window (or my helmet I suppose, lol).
What I don't understand is why on God's green earth did Honda STOP making this bike?!?! It's a full on V-Twin Muscle powerhouse, and yet is also very reliable and insanely cheap when it comes to the amount of horsepower you are getting. My VTX only has 20k miles on it and I have no doubt that it will easily live to see another 80k-100k, but if Honda ever decided to bring this bike back to life, I'd be buying a new one in a heartbeat. These things are pure bliss for your soul.
excellent summary of everyone's first ride on one of these! Crank on the throttle and grin (oh, and hold on!)
amen
I’m 5’5” and it’s even perfect for me
Hey man, I rebuild and resale old bikes. But I’ve always dealt with carburetors, never fuel injected. This was a very informative series on fuel injected motorcycles. Thanks for making this. I’ll try and tackle an injected bike now
Thanks for watching and commenting! happy I could help, even in a small way. Ride safe!
It baffles my mind when I see such a fine cruiser with such low miles. I do a minimum of 500 miles a week on my combo of Honda ST1100 and Kawasaki Concour1000. I just spotted a 2002 VTX 1800 for sale near me with 27K miles for $4000. It is fully geared out with very cool bags and windshield and a sissy bar. No Vance and Hines unfortunately, I love that sound. Need to sell one or both of my current rides to make it happen. Hard to be patient when the bike I have been wanting is available and I don't have the cash on hand.
I've been looking at the concourses for a while. A lot of bang for your buck in those!
I just grabbed an 02 bro do it they're awesome to ride!! 22k with fairing proggamer radio sissy bar I sold my roadstar to get it and I'm in love sounds like a 💪🚗
oh man you got the brake system wrong! The dual disc calipers in the front are three cylinder and one of those front cylinders in each caliper plus the rear caliper is controlled by the foot brake. The hand brake controls the remaining cylinders in the front dual brakes. The main reason I bought this bike because it can stop rapidly for its weight, impressed me so much I bought the bike.
5'9"? Proooove it! Looks like a blast to ride. Might want to include a link to this video whenever you go to sell lit.
Haha
I just subscribed as the EIGHT HUNDERTH member .. Looking forward to more VTX . THANKS
Thank you for your support!
I'll buy it, love the 1800 vtx.....
I just rode it to work a couple days ago and was thinking the same thing
Good work. You are going to miss that bike, there is nothing like it.🙂
You're right, I sold it a couple weeks after posting this video and I do miss it. It's all right, one day good and I upgrade my space I'll be able to keep all the bikes. ALL THE BIKES!!!
Never been a truthier truth about a motorcycle
Great job! I'm a new fan
Thanks! We're almost at 250 subs, so you're getting in on the ground floor! haha
Great video!
Thanks!
How did you repair the fuel pump? where did you get the part?
I just used a cheap $40 kit off eBay
Great video. Where do you get parts for them(1800). If your interested in selling that one also let me know.
Thanks Carey, already sold though! OEM parts I usually order from partzilla.com
You drive like my grandma
RIDE, not DRIVE :D
"Where we're going, we don't need roads!"
Rip a wheelie on that Trek
Shred the gnar
Love the endo reference
aka "stoppie"...if you will