Just a word of advice when you pour gasoline on a bike that's sparking from the jumper cables probably want to do it outside and not next to your inventory just in case it goes poof 😂
Ah my second bike. 1986 Shadow 500 in that same red. Yep, I'm old enough to have bought it new. That was one absolutely fantastic motorcycle. Shaft drive, water cooled with auxiliary fans that would kick on when needed. Extremely comfortable on road trips with a very smoooooth ride. One caveat -- passengers had to learn NOT to attempt using that little back jabbing spine breaker as an actual backrest and more of a butt stop.
My first bike was a Chinese hawk 250 😂 I’m now onto my third bike (first bike that’s not a dirt bike and that I’m gonna ride on the road) and it’s the same exact bike and year and color as the one you described I believe I need to get a starter for it really hoping I can get it on the road asap
My first street motorcycle ever, and the one that I learned on, was a 1985 Honda Shadow 500 back in 2003. I loved that bike. It was light yet snappy. I rode the heck out of it and did all my young "hooliganing" on it. It had a well done custom paint job, navy blue with silver flames. She was a looker. Ended up selling it for double what I paid for it. Now days I ride a Vulcan 900, but I still miss that bike sometimes.
Sheesh. Just left the Kawasaki 440 video came here and just laughed as this Honda shadow is what I rode while in the military like 1985 to 87. Fun Bike.
Classic bike at a bargain price. Keep up the work of saving these old rides.. Good stuff man. Those were the bikes a lot of us were riding back in the day.
I'm a new sub and I'm not surprised at all the negative comments from the motorcycle expert master trolls 😂. Channels about anything motorized have to deal with the biggest trolls I swear, everyone knows everything lmao.
I have 4 bikes in my stable right now and this one will always have a place in it. It’s so versatile, down for anything, with a little bit of attitude to boot
I just got my own 1984 Honda Shadow 500 last year. It'll be my first bike and I can't wait to get it cleaned up. It runs but needs alot of cleanup and repainting
My first bike was a 1985 Honda Shadow VT500! I loved it and that bike is the reason I still ride today. Now I have a Honda VTX1800 that was recommended by you in a past review! I love your videos keep up the good work!
1st bike was Kawasaki 440ltd (18 years old), 48 now and I have a 02 vtx1800 I bought new. I love that bike, solid as a rock! I can't understand why they didn't sell a way more. I have yet to ride a Harley (I've tried many) that I like more than the VTX.
prawny12009 same with the old Yamahas. My first bike was a 1985 virago 700 and randomly the front cylinder would cut out. I’d be cruising down the highway with my buddies and then bam, there I was going 40 mph on the interstate. New cdi fixed it. It’s funny now but sure wasn’t back then lol
@@tristan6351 my dad's magna would drop the rear cylinders and rev counter periodically, the power output wire to the coil had a cracked solder joint on the circuit board. The magna is good because they have seperate CDI for front and rear banks, I just swapped the plugs under the seat and the misfire moved to the front cylinders. The wire colours and layout reminded me of a dc Honda cub or pitbike CDI wiring, there is a good chance a DC CDI form one of those could work.
I had the '86 Shadow 500 in candy apple red I bought new. $2600. Top speed 86mph,air adjustable front forks that would walk you into the incoming road on undulating curves.Brings back the memories. Yours is missing the sissy bar back rest with the lockable rear compartment
You can still buy replacement parts for the old gas cans on Amazon or other retailers . I retrofitted all my newer cans back to the older style filler neck. Hope this helps your frustration. We've all been there.
I bust out laughing when you said get the electronics (soaked in gas). BTW, my very first bike was a Honda 550 Nighthawk and this one reminds me of it even though the Nighthawk was a I4. It was such a great bike and brought me into the world of riding my own motorcycle. Previously my only experience was riding someone else's bike. Way back when my first experience was a mini bike that a friend in neighborhood let me ride. DONE!!!! I was HOOKED! I never got to own my own (2 wheel powered vehicle) until the Nighthawk. Great memories including lawman chases. LOL!
I own an 89 shadow 1100. Thing is a beast and it’s comfortable.. I’m 6ft6, 255lbs . Forward controls and a mustang seat, are the only upgrades I’ve done.. no matter how many bikes I get, I’ll never sell her
I'll tell ya how good that bike is , I used a 1983 Shadow 500 to ride from Denver to Baltimore twice out and twice back ........ Miss that lil thing !!!!
I dont have an offer to make. I just wanted to say that i would love to make a deal for a motorcycle from your shop one of these days. Maybe even give you my suzuki savage 650 as a trade in or something. I think it would be the coolest thing to see a vid with myself in it or maybe even a bike that i traded to you for something different. My next bike, i am really leaning towards a goldwing. I just love the way those bikes look and how much room and comfort they have for my wife on the back. Bro, I live your vids, I watch them everyday like it's my releigon. Keep up the amazing vids man!!!
My dad had that exact same bike, same color, same year and even the same size. He used to take me for rides on it growing up, so many memories, he has since sold it and got a newer shadow.
You've bought the cheapest bike at the auction but they're also one of the best bikes ever made. Best bike Honda ever made in my opinion. Dont sell it for peanuts. Bikers who know their bikes and build custom bikes will chew your arm off for a good condition VT500 or VT700 as they make an excellent bobber. They sell for between 1500 euro and 3000 euro over here in Ireland in that condition. I just finished restoring my own 85 VT700 which was imported from the US. Personally I think you should keep this bike and do a full restoration/custom bobber build on it. It would make a great video. They're technically simple to work on and crazy reliable. The quality of parts that went into those bikes back then by Honda doesnt happen anymore. The only weak point on those bikes is the rear swingarm. The box metal part in front of the rear tyre wasnt welded properly so water gets in and they rust from the inside out so nowadays most of them need to be taken off and welded up to repair so they are road safe. Check the frame on the left side near where the swingarm mounting bolt screws in as it may have a large rust hole as well near the original ua-cam.com/video/xCHhKuaytiQ/v-deo.html
Brilliant, i feel the same way, the vt500 is a fantastic bike, just a shame alot of people don't seem to know this, like a smaller magna nearly, everyone that rides one is surprised at how quick they can be, especially for an 80s cruiser, engine lasts forever, 6speed, shaft drive, it's a great bike overall.
The Shadow is one of the worst Hondas. Pretty but a lot of poor design decisions and they have a lot of problems. You see no shortage of non-running ones on Facebook. The Classic Rebel was the best bike's Honda ever made.
I just bought one for $400. Thankfully they go cheap here in USA because if it isn't a Harley bagger, Bubba don't want it. I'm going to build mine into a scrambler with highpipes and a skidplate. Using One-Off Moto's Kage build as inspiration.
Riding those cheap old beaters is actually a lot of fun. You can beat the piss out of them and do things that you would never feel comfortable trying with your nice bikes and no big deal if you dump those over. My first motorcycle was a 1978 Yamaha 750 Special with the top speed of 110 for the shape it was in. I had a blast on that bike learning to do wheelies and Donuts on the road keeping my feet on the pegs. I never did dump it over either. Kind of wish I still had a beater to progress with
I just found your channel (July 2023), and I really like your strategy: buy the cheapest bike at auction and get it running. And, you are not bad at troubleshooting (wiring, carbs, etc.). You have been working with my era of bikes (72 years young). I'm living vicariously through you! Keep on wrenching!
Yooooooo!!!!!! As if josh from tik tok is in this vid!!! So crazy, I’ve watched him for ages on tik tok! Getting my first big boy motorcycle soon I hope! Only just found this UA-cam channel couple of weeks back! Love the content really do!!
my dad got a 3000 1954 bsa a7 that someone personalized by putting yellow letters that says PETE on the front fender. its a real mess bu i like it .got it running for him
man i miss my shadow. I had a 1987 700cc one here in ireland, but lack of money, and a lapsed learner permit, ment i had to sell. On a pluss it isnt rotting in the garden anymore, and someone is looking after her. Great bike. Low maintance and just keeps going. Wish i could pick something up this cheap here in ireland, would happily work on it hahaha. Bike prices gone through the roof here. So getting back to riding wont be happening for me for a long time. Love the channel, great content
Just now seeing this video. I bought my 85 shadow new. After about a year kill switch went out. Would crank over but would not start. Had to sell 2 years later after losing job. Great Bike.
@@mikekeltner4291 where do you live? I have a running version of this exact bike I'm thinking of selling. It's ready to hit the road, same color and everything with low miles @ just 9k.
I will trade you 300$. A good condition Oxford sprint magnetic tank bag. A Rivals Nerf gun. And a fully stickers Kali helmet with OG kawasaki colors! Love the channel brother!!!
must be nice to be a dealer who can go to those kinds of auctions. Those bikes are really nice looking for the money, worth putting a few hundred bucks into if they needed it.
Was my first new bike purchase in 85 same color VT500 was so fricken cool back then. BTW the commercial was a 1100 Shadow, Magna was a 4 the Shadow is a twin... your knowledge is staggering :)
Hey I'm late to the game but this is the first bike my dad ever took me on a ride with. I have nothing to trade but would love this bike for so many reasons.
Oh my gosh. That was my first motorcycle! Mine was black and I think a 1983. I traded a clapped out Chevy truck for it. I rode that thing everywhere! Even filled the tank seam and did a custom paint job. Great first bike. Sold it for almost a grand after the first season I had it.
125.01 and a dozen ears of Iowa’s finest sweet corn 🌽. Hell I’ll even throw in a bushel of Busch light 🍻. Would do a sweet video riding it back to Iowa as well.
My name is Miguel, I am from Tijuana. For the Honda, I offer my sister, Maria.....Maria asks you auction the bike to your audience for whatever you can get and donate to St Judes Children hospital!
A 85 Shadow 500 was my very first bike, same burgudy colour as well. It was given to me by an uncle for free so I could use to learn the ropes before trading in on a sportbike, that damn thing was indestructible! It was the perfect first bike
I bought an 82 VT750 for 500 on Ebay. It had like 5K miles on it. I drove from Granby, CT to Deary New Hampshire and loaded it in the back of my truck. I rode that bike for like 10 years. I rode the crap out of that bike, rain, snow, sleet, and all weather. I changed the oil one a month. The most expensive thing I ever had to do was replace the stator for 300 dollars. It was shaft drive and there really wasn't much in the way of maintenance beyond tires and brake shoes. I sold it to a Harley Tech at Gengras HD in East Hartford when I bought my FLSTF in 2001 and he chopped it. That bike is still on the road and it never had valve job, or any kind of rebuild. You can't kill a honda shadow for nothing. I have had my FLSTF since 2001 and at 65K I replaced the cams, tensioner, and oiler to be upgraded to modern specs but that's it on the FLSTF.
Seeing that spark at your Earth Clamp @8:37 ( Big spark from + @8:54 ) right after seeing you spill gas all over the bike I feel I should offer you a selection of Fire Extinguishers as my trade. I'll even write "Jump Box" on one so you remember to take it with you when using jumpers as they nearly always spark. PS. Tracing electrics is so much easier with the tank off (was empty already). 10 mins getting it out of the way can save you hours later.
That will make someone a very nice city cruiser! You mentioned 2 bikes I have owned as well, a V45 Sabre and a Magna. Great bikes, loved 'em both. I only made one mistake with the Sabre. I took it on a road trip from Atlanta to Virginia Beach. It was cold, but that didn't hurt me until it started to rain. Talk about ugly. The worst part was the seat. It felt like a porcupine splitting me in half. But, I made it in one piece, and it got me home without ANY trouble. I didn't own the Magna long enough to do anything with it, unfortunately (I wasn't riding as often as I would've liked, so I sold it).
Bought a bike for cheap on craigslist. Got in a rush and didn't put the air filter box back on when I was trying to adjust the carbs. One was overflowing and I didn't notice until the engine backfired. And that's how a $400 and 4 day project turned into many months of work in about a minute.
I play pool in biker bars and my first bike was a Shadow 600. I still miss that thing sometimes! Great little bike to get around town on. Fill it up on Monday for $5 and ride it all week!
I got my 85 Magna v30 for 100$ from a pornstar friend who was moving and used it as a seat in her garage. Thought it was useless and only good parts were the frame and seat. I pumped up the tires, rolled it into neutral, got it onto a trailer, drove it home, cleaned the carbs, put pod filters on it as it was missing the manifold, and she needs a battery. And she's good to go.
wow im quite late to this video, i had no clue this bike exists, i think im in love guys: anyone that owns this beauty can tell me more about it?, i think i know what my next bike is gonna be, and i want to know more about it.
I own the 1983 version of this bike and it's a great around town and back roads bike. Great gas milage and super cheap on insurance. The only issue I have with mine is that above 75 it starts to vibrate.
@@wyohotspots oh awesome, i actually forgot about this comment, by 75 im gonna asume that you mean 75MPH, which is fine for me, IF i can find one i'm not gonna ride it that fast.
Shawnangunk where you located? I work at a large auto dealership and if it works properly it would be good for some of our customers who can’t walk the lot!!
Bryan Bailey 😂😂😂😂😂 Need a cohort? I can use one of those cart things you put your leg up on when you have a bum stump and scoot around. We could use it as a distraction! It would really F them up!! 🤣
Check your coils and wires. Had an 87 and it cut out at high speed. Because someone else had a similiar bike had replaced their coils; I figure that was what mine needed. Sold the bike later because did not need four bikes.
That is the same bike that I had , my first bike, after some trades and 30 years of driving I now have a ZZR1400. But the first bike gave me most joy, ZZR 1400 is of course fun fun fun fun
Original Tamiya Thunder Dragon, 2 sets of rims, 3 sets of tires, another body, all hop up parts still on the spree, original remote, two batteries, full box of extra parts and the upgraded remote control. Worth about 1k - 1.2k.
I bought a bike from the auction for only $300 and got it running in 4 minutes!
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Pp
That gas bath!🤣
"You need a body by Fisher, yeah!"
What you think about making a 1985 shadow 1100 fuel injected instead of dual carbs ? 😂
$350 and I’ll also bring a gas can that doesn’t dump gas everywhere
Threefiddi
Dude that gas can is worth more than the $350
dude how
@@thatmaverickguy859 the gas cans empty
I'll trade you half a swiss army knife, a couple cans of baked beans and an old antique pocket watch i found in the river.
Lol
That was pretty funny lmao
George Armstrong
Idk. Some guy offered his sister!
A toss up.
Good deal!!
This is a very good over but if you win , what are you going to do?
Just a word of advice when you pour gasoline on a bike that's sparking from the jumper cables probably want to do it outside and not next to your inventory just in case it goes poof 😂
😂😂😂
Those guy has no idea 😂
Well insured well insured
Also a no-no if you have vintage bikes with Contact points. Especially British ones. 😂😂😂
Ah my second bike. 1986 Shadow 500 in that same red. Yep, I'm old enough to have bought it new. That was one absolutely fantastic motorcycle. Shaft drive, water cooled with auxiliary fans that would kick on when needed. Extremely comfortable on road trips with a very smoooooth ride. One caveat -- passengers had to learn NOT to attempt using that little back jabbing spine breaker as an actual backrest and more of a butt stop.
My first bike was a Chinese hawk 250 😂 I’m now onto my third bike (first bike that’s not a dirt bike and that I’m gonna ride on the road) and it’s the same exact bike and year and color as the one you described I believe I need to get a starter for it really hoping I can get it on the road asap
My first street motorcycle ever, and the one that I learned on, was a 1985 Honda Shadow 500 back in 2003. I loved that bike. It was light yet snappy. I rode the heck out of it and did all my young "hooliganing" on it. It had a well done custom paint job, navy blue with silver flames. She was a looker. Ended up selling it for double what I paid for it. Now days I ride a Vulcan 900, but I still miss that bike sometimes.
I offer many prayers for you and your family daily, free of charge! Much love brother!
Amen
Sheesh. Just left the Kawasaki 440 video came here and just laughed as this Honda shadow is what I rode while in the military like 1985 to 87. Fun Bike.
Jumpers made a spark right after fuel's been everywhere... loved it😅
Classic bike at a bargain price. Keep up the work of saving these old rides.. Good stuff man. Those were the bikes a lot of us were riding back in the day.
Hands down, one of the best bikes ever built. Totally worth fixing.
I'm a new sub and I'm not surprised at all the negative comments from the motorcycle expert master trolls 😂. Channels about anything motorized have to deal with the biggest trolls I swear, everyone knows everything lmao.
I have 4 bikes in my stable right now and this one will always have a place in it. It’s so versatile, down for anything, with a little bit of attitude to boot
My mom rode one of those from Colorado to Calgary Alberta and back! Looked just like that.
Your mum is a champion
Damn she’s tough.
I just got my own 1984 Honda Shadow 500 last year. It'll be my first bike and I can't wait to get it cleaned up. It runs but needs alot of cleanup and repainting
If you will take 500 Canadian, I will drive 2000km and that would be awesome road trip to see you guys and get some tank straps
I just found your 'I bought the cheapest bike at the auction' series and I can't stop watching!
Wow! Mixing raw fuel with electrical sparks looks like a great idea. Especially inside.
@Justin Voluck Don't limit my toys, Justin!
@@quinnjim dont worry I m a pro lol
My dad had an '89 shadow 1100. Loved that thing! Was sad when he sold it, because I was with him when he bought it in late '89- early '90.
That's identical to my '86 Honda shadow 500! Love my bike, I get a lot of compliments on it when I'm riding around on it.
I have the '86 as well. Awesome bike for the age. Always have fun on it.
My first bike was a 1985 Honda Shadow VT500! I loved it and that bike is the reason I still ride today. Now I have a Honda VTX1800 that was recommended by you in a past review! I love your videos keep up the good work!
1st bike was Kawasaki 440ltd (18 years old), 48 now and I have a 02 vtx1800 I bought new. I love that bike, solid as a rock! I can't understand why they didn't sell a way more. I have yet to ride a Harley (I've tried many) that I like more than the VTX.
These old Hondas (including the magna) have un potted CDI units so you can open them up.
The solder joints inside crack causing intermittent spark
prawny12009 same with the old Yamahas. My first bike was a 1985 virago 700 and randomly the front cylinder would cut out. I’d be cruising down the highway with my buddies and then bam, there I was going 40 mph on the interstate. New cdi fixed it. It’s funny now but sure wasn’t back then lol
@@tristan6351 my dad's magna would drop the rear cylinders and rev counter periodically, the power output wire to the coil had a cracked solder joint on the circuit board.
The magna is good because they have seperate CDI for front and rear banks, I just swapped the plugs under the seat and the misfire moved to the front cylinders.
The wire colours and layout reminded me of a dc Honda cub or pitbike CDI wiring, there is a good chance a DC CDI form one of those could work.
I had the '86 Shadow 500 in candy apple red I bought new. $2600. Top speed 86mph,air adjustable front forks that would walk you into the incoming road on undulating curves.Brings back the memories.
Yours is missing the sissy bar back rest with the lockable rear compartment
I hate new gas cans so much! They never work right! They are "safer" how is spilling gas everywhere safe!?
@David Tucker the seal on mine falls off or gets stuck all the time the new design with the slide in to get gas sucks in every way
You can still buy replacement parts for the old gas cans on Amazon or other retailers . I retrofitted all my newer cans back to the older style filler neck. Hope this helps your frustration. We've all been there.
They LITERALLY require 3 hands!!
I had a cheap 1 gallon can leak everywhere because the cap had no rubber seal
I want to develop a line of small gas cans - designed to look like milk jugs - just to annoy a certain subset of the population.... :-)
I wish I lived in America. You guys have such nicer access to motorcycles, especially auctions.
I bust out laughing when you said get the electronics (soaked in gas). BTW, my very first bike was a Honda 550 Nighthawk and this one reminds me of it even though the Nighthawk was a I4. It was such a great bike and brought me into the world of riding my own motorcycle. Previously my only experience was riding someone else's bike. Way back when my first experience was a mini bike that a friend in neighborhood let me ride. DONE!!!! I was HOOKED! I never got to own my own (2 wheel powered vehicle) until the Nighthawk. Great memories including lawman chases. LOL!
Having your boy pushing you on the bike at the end earned you a subscribe. Loving these videos.
I Love these Honda's. Im Telling you THESE 80s bike's Are Comming Back
I own an 89 shadow 1100. Thing is a beast and it’s comfortable.. I’m 6ft6, 255lbs . Forward controls and a mustang seat, are the only upgrades I’ve done.. no matter how many bikes I get, I’ll never sell her
I bought a $40 1983 Honda Shadow VT500C. Got a new battery and did some maintenance. My first motorcycle indeed.
I will come on down and cook everyone at your dealership burgers that made form scratch with bacon and cheese and of course fresh french fries
IMO That is THE best offer !!
I'll tell ya how good that bike is , I used a 1983 Shadow 500 to ride from Denver to Baltimore twice out and twice back ........ Miss that lil thing !!!!
I dont have an offer to make. I just wanted to say that i would love to make a deal for a motorcycle from your shop one of these days. Maybe even give you my suzuki savage 650 as a trade in or something. I think it would be the coolest thing to see a vid with myself in it or maybe even a bike that i traded to you for something different. My next bike, i am really leaning towards a goldwing. I just love the way those bikes look and how much room and comfort they have for my wife on the back. Bro, I live your vids, I watch them everyday like it's my releigon. Keep up the amazing vids man!!!
How did I just find this channel I love this stuff working on older bikes !!!!
I don't know .. the cheese Burgers are sounding pretty good right now LOL ;)
My dad had that exact same bike, same color, same year and even the same size. He used to take me for rides on it growing up, so many memories, he has since sold it and got a newer shadow.
You've bought the cheapest bike at the auction but they're also one of the best bikes ever made. Best bike Honda ever made in my opinion. Dont sell it for peanuts. Bikers who know their bikes and build custom bikes will chew your arm off for a good condition VT500 or VT700 as they make an excellent bobber. They sell for between 1500 euro and 3000 euro over here in Ireland in that condition. I just finished restoring my own 85 VT700 which was imported from the US. Personally I think you should keep this bike and do a full restoration/custom bobber build on it. It would make a great video. They're technically simple to work on and crazy reliable. The quality of parts that went into those bikes back then by Honda doesnt happen anymore. The only weak point on those bikes is the rear swingarm. The box metal part in front of the rear tyre wasnt welded properly so water gets in and they rust from the inside out so nowadays most of them need to be taken off and welded up to repair so they are road safe. Check the frame on the left side near where the swingarm mounting bolt screws in as it may have a large rust hole as well near the original
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Brilliant, i feel the same way, the vt500 is a fantastic bike, just a shame alot of people don't seem to know this, like a smaller magna nearly, everyone that rides one is surprised at how quick they can be, especially for an 80s cruiser, engine lasts forever, 6speed, shaft drive, it's a great bike overall.
The Shadow is one of the worst Hondas. Pretty but a lot of poor design decisions and they have a lot of problems. You see no shortage of non-running ones on Facebook.
The Classic Rebel was the best bike's Honda ever made.
I just bought one for $400. Thankfully they go cheap here in USA because if it isn't a Harley bagger, Bubba don't want it. I'm going to build mine into a scrambler with highpipes and a skidplate. Using One-Off Moto's Kage build as inspiration.
8:36 daaaaaaang... that spark from the jump box after covering the bike in gas..
Riding those cheap old beaters is actually a lot of fun. You can beat the piss out of them and do things that you would never feel comfortable trying with your nice bikes and no big deal if you dump those over. My first motorcycle was a 1978 Yamaha 750 Special with the top speed of 110 for the shape it was in. I had a blast on that bike learning to do wheelies and Donuts on the road keeping my feet on the pegs. I never did dump it over either. Kind of wish I still had a beater to progress with
More on the magna please I love the story with that bike. Please keep it!
I just found your channel (July 2023), and I really like your strategy: buy the cheapest bike at auction and get it running. And, you are not bad at troubleshooting (wiring, carbs, etc.). You have been working with my era of bikes (72 years young). I'm living vicariously through you! Keep on wrenching!
My name is Scott, and I am not from Tijuana. For the Hnda, I offer Maria's brother, Miguel.
My guy don’t steal comments
@@pakodaaaaaaaa4703 he didnt,he just added and improved it
@@sudo5319 I'll let it pass
@@pakodaaaaaaaa4703 thankyou sir
Yooooooo!!!!!! As if josh from tik tok is in this vid!!! So crazy, I’ve watched him for ages on tik tok! Getting my first big boy motorcycle soon I hope! Only just found this UA-cam channel couple of weeks back! Love the content really do!!
Love it brother.. Those bikes are cool starter bikes. If you weren't so far I'd buy it for my wife! God bless.. Chuck from T& M Motorsports.
LOL You are Killing me over here. lol
sometimes you can't fix a bike by putting gas in it and and wiping the paint with a wash rag. so informative.
my dad got a 3000 1954 bsa a7 that someone personalized by putting yellow letters that says PETE on the front fender. its a real mess bu i like it .got it running for him
man i miss my shadow. I had a 1987 700cc one here in ireland, but lack of money, and a lapsed learner permit, ment i had to sell. On a pluss it isnt rotting in the garden anymore, and someone is looking after her. Great bike. Low maintance and just keeps going. Wish i could pick something up this cheap here in ireland, would happily work on it hahaha. Bike prices gone through the roof here. So getting back to riding wont be happening for me for a long time. Love the channel, great content
$300 donation to any animal shelter of your choosing in the name of SRK Cycles.
Awesome offer!
Just now seeing this video. I bought my 85 shadow new. After about a year kill switch went out. Would crank over but would not start. Had to sell 2 years later after losing job. Great Bike.
Man I would love to run into a deal like that for my stepsons first bike.
Yeah he was paying on a bike , but had to fix his car and well .. you know.
@@mikekeltner4291 where do you live? I have a running version of this exact bike I'm thinking of selling. It's ready to hit the road, same color and everything with low miles @ just 9k.
I had an 83 750 Shadow. That thing was a BEAST! But, below 60 degrees it didn’t want to start.
I will trade you 300$. A good condition Oxford sprint magnetic tank bag. A Rivals Nerf gun. And a fully stickers Kali helmet with OG kawasaki colors! Love the channel brother!!!
nah, keep the other stuff, i want that rivals nerf gun
The soak-it-with-gas comment and Caleb pushing at the end was quite funny.
Hey, got a newfangled invention that might help when you’re pouring gasoline, it’s called a funnel!!
My 85 vt500c has 5500 miles, runs looks and rides like new great bike.
There used to be a guy named Shawn who owned a bike shop. Sadly he blew himself up
Trying to start a Honda shadow😂😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
must be nice to be a dealer who can go to those kinds of auctions. Those bikes are really nice looking for the money, worth putting a few hundred bucks into if they needed it.
Hey! This video is not private anymore 🤣! Love it
I had one my Senior year 1988 . Loved it great little bike.
I bought one of these last year ('83 model) and took the motor and put it on my go kart.
That sounds like a whole lot of fun. I have a spare 750 motor sitting around and that would make a real fast cart.
Was my first new bike purchase in 85 same color VT500 was so fricken cool back then.
BTW the commercial was a 1100 Shadow, Magna was a 4 the Shadow is a twin... your knowledge is staggering :)
8:35 you saw that spark on that passenger peg right.?
I was wondering that myself and couldn't tell if it was just me or if I really saw it
I was waitin for the gas to ignite
Without a shiload of rewiring that's the only spark he'll ever get with that bike.
Lmao yea
I had one of these in 1999.. got it for $350. I fixed a couple minor things and put some new tires and it ran great.. very stable bike..
Hey my cheap motorcycle helmet is SNELL rated and I whip
Hey I'm late to the game but this is the first bike my dad ever took me on a ride with. I have nothing to trade but would love this bike for so many reasons.
I'd make an even better offer for this... A fifth of Knob Creek *and* Bulleit bourbon.
Oh my gosh. That was my first motorcycle! Mine was black and I think a 1983. I traded a clapped out Chevy truck for it. I rode that thing everywhere! Even filled the tank seam and did a custom paint job. Great first bike. Sold it for almost a grand after the first season I had it.
125.01 and a dozen ears of Iowa’s finest sweet corn 🌽. Hell I’ll even throw in a bushel of Busch light 🍻. Would do a sweet video riding it back to Iowa as well.
This was my first bike, it was a fun bike to ride. The drum brake is incorporated int the wheel and cannot be replaced once the drum is worn.
My name is Miguel, I am from Tijuana. For the Honda, I offer my sister, Maria.....Maria asks you auction the bike to your audience for whatever you can get and donate to St Judes Children hospital!
Where is that from if you don't mind me asking
The commercial was actually for the 700. I had a 1983 500 Shadow that I loved.
replacement tires will cost more than the bike!! ha ha.
That exact bike was my first street bike. I have been looking for years for one. Loved that bike
ill trade you a 10 speed huffy, at least you could ride that lol
A 85 Shadow 500 was my very first bike, same burgudy colour as well. It was given to me by an uncle for free so I could use to learn the ropes before trading in on a sportbike, that damn thing was indestructible! It was the perfect first bike
The best I can do is 10$, I'm taking all the risk here.
I bought an 82 VT750 for 500 on Ebay. It had like 5K miles on it. I drove from Granby, CT to Deary New Hampshire and loaded it in the back of my truck. I rode that bike for like 10 years. I rode the crap out of that bike, rain, snow, sleet, and all weather. I changed the oil one a month. The most expensive thing I ever had to do was replace the stator for 300 dollars. It was shaft drive and there really wasn't much in the way of maintenance beyond tires and brake shoes. I sold it to a Harley Tech at Gengras HD in East Hartford when I bought my FLSTF in 2001 and he chopped it. That bike is still on the road and it never had valve job, or any kind of rebuild. You can't kill a honda shadow for nothing. I have had my FLSTF since 2001 and at 65K I replaced the cams, tensioner, and oiler to be upgraded to modern specs but that's it on the FLSTF.
A 70s something Harley sprint in pieces, and a Bible
I got and 84 shadow is trade for that in a heart beat
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Seeing that spark at your Earth Clamp @8:37 ( Big spark from + @8:54 ) right after seeing you spill gas all over the bike I feel I should offer you a selection of Fire Extinguishers as my trade. I'll even write "Jump Box" on one so you remember to take it with you when using jumpers as they nearly always spark.
PS. Tracing electrics is so much easier with the tank off (was empty already). 10 mins getting it out of the way can save you hours later.
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@@chedacheese a treat especial
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That will make someone a very nice city cruiser! You mentioned 2 bikes I have owned as well, a V45 Sabre and a Magna. Great bikes, loved 'em both. I only made one mistake with the Sabre. I took it on a road trip from Atlanta to Virginia Beach. It was cold, but that didn't hurt me until it started to rain. Talk about ugly. The worst part was the seat. It felt like a porcupine splitting me in half. But, I made it in one piece, and it got me home without ANY trouble. I didn't own the Magna long enough to do anything with it, unfortunately (I wasn't riding as often as I would've liked, so I sold it).
I love watching you're videos bro, also the Bible Verses. Godbless bro.
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i bought a 2004 drz400e for $100 CAD. (like $60 USD). cleaned the tank and carb and fixed the fuel shut off. rides mint now
there's a man who's never had a bike fire. really. they happen that quick.
especially with that jump box sparking
Bought a bike for cheap on craigslist. Got in a rush and didn't put the air filter box back on when I was trying to adjust the carbs. One was overflowing and I didn't notice until the engine backfired. And that's how a $400 and 4 day project turned into many months of work in about a minute.
That was the first bike I bought for myself... I loved it.
😂 yes perfect! Soak everything really good with gas first always!
And make sure the jumper cables are producing nice big fat sparks...
I play pool in biker bars and my first bike was a Shadow 600. I still miss that thing sometimes! Great little bike to get around town on. Fill it up on Monday for $5 and ride it all week!
This is 'the guy' who always gets everything cheaper than anyone else and always makes money when he sells.........
Sounds like a smart man. Maybe you're a tad jealous?
Thats the point. He will be broke if he dont get profit lol
Damn, that's sweet, I had a black one identical to that! I loved mine, it was a very comfortable ride!
We'll take the best offer, as long as it's cash! haha
I got my 85 Magna v30 for 100$ from a pornstar friend who was moving and used it as a seat in her garage. Thought it was useless and only good parts were the frame and seat. I pumped up the tires, rolled it into neutral, got it onto a trailer, drove it home, cleaned the carbs, put pod filters on it as it was missing the manifold, and she needs a battery. And she's good to go.
She even had the key and thought it was just for the gas tank. It was an original Honda key. You kidding me? 8D
wow im quite late to this video, i had no clue this bike exists, i think im in love guys:
anyone that owns this beauty can tell me more about it?, i think i know what my next bike is gonna be, and i want to know more about it.
I own the 1983 version of this bike and it's a great around town and back roads bike. Great gas milage and super cheap on insurance. The only issue I have with mine is that above 75 it starts to vibrate.
@@wyohotspots oh awesome, i actually forgot about this comment, by 75 im gonna asume that you mean 75MPH, which is fine for me, IF i can find one i'm not gonna ride it that fast.
I love when he gets out the tools. Always in for a good video.
I can trade my failed dreams and all my hopes for tomorrow and throw in my Twinkie I’ve been saving for the end of days !!
My first bike was an ‘84 Suzuki GS550L.
It was an In-line 4 but other that that it was almost identical to that Honda.
I can offer you my hover round mobility chair let me know
You got it you can give it to a needy person.I will clean it up for you . It would be a cool thing to do for someone let’s get it done. 👍
Bryan Bailey Will give it away locally in the US little bit too far away for me
Shawnangunk where you located? I work at a large auto dealership and if it works properly it would be good for some of our customers who can’t walk the lot!!
Bryan Bailey 😂😂😂😂😂
Need a cohort? I can use one of those cart things you put your leg up on when you have a bum stump and scoot around. We could use it as a distraction! It would really F them up!! 🤣
Bryan Bailey Nice bike
Check your coils and wires. Had an 87 and it cut out at high speed. Because someone else had a similiar bike had replaced their coils; I figure that was what mine needed. Sold the bike later because did not need four bikes.
You are going to get lots of weirdos calling and texting you after putting your number out there like that.
4 sure
That is the same bike that I had , my first bike, after some trades and 30 years of driving I now have a ZZR1400.
But the first bike gave me most joy, ZZR 1400 is of course fun fun fun fun
I’ll teach you how to play D&D and run an epic session in exchange for this bike 👍
Original Tamiya Thunder Dragon, 2 sets of rims, 3 sets of tires, another body, all hop up parts still on the spree, original remote, two batteries, full box of extra parts and the upgraded remote control. Worth about 1k - 1.2k.