A review of my Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 at 40,000 miles. How has it preformed, what's she like to own and what (& where) do I see in her future. Wahoo!
I had a '96 which we rode all over the states. I guess I put on about 60,000 miles on it without any problems. These engines are bullet proof. I'd buy another one in a heart beat. Fuel pumps are the weak point and I ended up replacing mine with a cheap automotive fuel pumps which is made much better.
Wonderful video! Retired last year... picking up my 2005 Shadow 1100cc (38K) today for $2500... I've owned a 650cc Shadow & Suzuki Intruder 800cc 15yrs ago... Time to get back on Shadow! I chuckled at "The Toyota Camery of bikes"... and my wife and I flat out laughed ,because we're 56 & 61yrs of chunky, funky fun... that's what it's all about! Keep up the great video adventures! M&K from Olympia WA.
I'd say you got yourself a great bike to work with. Mine had 65k on her with I traded her, something that sometimes regret. You can travel the continent on this bike two up easy. I am chunky & funky too! Please let me know how it goes. Sorry for the very slow response was in Hospital for 9 days, darn deer. Home now. Wahoo!
Love the video. I haven't ridden in 30 years and just bought a 1987 Shadow 1100, it has 63K on it and runs great. Then I found your video and realized I bought the right one. Thank you for what you do. Good luck on your adventures this year. If you ever pass through Pittsburgh you are welcome to a meal and a beer any time.
You'll love that bike. Do all the maintenance and she'll treat you right. Would love to make it to Pittsburgh sometime. Every place I go has something very special about it. Thank you my friend!
I like your videos and agree with much that you say. I picked up a 86 VT1100C from the original owner for $800 and did tons of work to it. Carbs were plugged up, rear shocks bad, front fork seals shot, bad fuel pump but I finally won. It’s a great dependable bike with great mileage. I just wish I could get as much riding in as you do. I’m 70 and still working and taking care of my 98 year old dad plus trying to please a woman. Time is hard to find. Watching you ride makes me want to get in more miles. I’m in Washington state if you’re interested in a big ride! Take care and Wahoo!!!
Great bike and worth all the effort. I too took care of my father for years. Was his sole caregiver. He passed last fall at 94. I understand what you are going through. Your father is fortunate. I thank you, commend you for your work with him.
Toward the end of fall I purchased a 1997 Shadow spirit 1100 , and fell in love with it . I am looking forward to some rides next spring .Be safe out there .
Fantastyczny, piękny motocykl. Mam 2008. Nie ma z nim żadnych problemów. O gustach się nie dyskutuje ale dla mnie to jeden z napięknieszych motocykli jakie kiedykolwiek powstały.
Love to see your passion for this bike.I got a 94 1100 4 speed that I wasn't crazy about.carbs all gummed up now sitting on my kitchen table.goin thru vids to fix it I slowly came around.now very excited to see if I can get her going.great video,inspiring and hope its still rollin along
These are great bikes. When I wear this one out I may have to find myself another just like her. The older 1100 were said to have more power. Would love to have the four speed box. That's what my old Sportster has and I never miss 5th. I've got a video about LaSombra at 50,000 miles too, I'll link it here. As of last night she has 54k on her and I've got a 1000 miles of riding planned between today and Sunday. Hope you get yours running soon. One of the best bikes Honda has ever made... Thanks for watching!ua-cam.com/video/t3d9u6cOQhI/v-deo.html
I have a 2000 Shadow Spirit VT1100C…same bike. Mine has 57,400. Previous owner took part of the baffles out of the mufflers, so I installed slip ons, K&N,DynoJet jet kit. Now the bike runs as it should and the modification probably brought the power back closer to when it was new. I’ve done the fork seals, brakes, and the master cylinder, I also changed the fuel pump… what a PIA. I also bought OEM seats as the originals were ripped and getting kinda hard. With new seats, fresh fork oil and seals, the bike sits and rides like a new bike. I would love to have factory mufflers, but Honda stopped making them and I cannot find a set. Shadows are good bikes, but I would not want less than the 1100cc. The Shadows are timeless, they still look good. Nice bike. Good video
Have owned 2 VT1100 ACE. Both were excellent bikes. Used for 80 mile daily commutes, 2 up rides and everything else. Sold my last one just after lockdown, because I didn't need 1100cc anymore as commute had dropped to 20 miles, all city based. Wouldn't rule out getting another in the future.
Love your commentary ! Funny jokes make everything really interesting. I just got my first bike which is a 97 Shadow 1100 Spirit. Has a lot of mileage (more than 65k) but it just works so fine.
I think the older Shadow 1100's had more hp & torque than the newer ones. Everything I've read & heard says that they should do well into the 100,000 to 150,000 mile range if cared for. Had one fellow claim 157k and still running great. What do you have for miles and where about are you located? Should have a new Honda Shadow video out in a day or two. Took a 200 mile winter ride last Monday. Wahoo!
@@forgottenmotorcycles I'm from the region of Montreal! My Shadow has 110k km, so around 69k miles. I have a good friend of mine who had 2 Shadows and he claims they can go up to 300,000 km if the maintenance is done correctly. Love your content and I'm eager to see more!
Just traded a tool box for a 97 magna and a 2004 shadow. The honda has 40k the shadow has 24k. Excited to work with both. Magna runs like a charm, shadow died while dude was riding it.
Honda makes great bikes. My Shadow would not start if the tank was less than full. Turned out the fuel pump was bad. Replaced that and she ran like a dream. You made a good trade. Wahoo!
Love my shadow! This and the other videos of la sombra are the reason why I bought myself a 98 ace tourer! Looking to get another shadow to keep the other company!!
That brings back memories.. I had the 1985 Shadow 1100 that looked just like that.. It was filling a void I had after I had to sell my 1991 Softail Custom a couple years before. .Fortunately Ive been able to satisfy my need for Motorcycles with several different Harleys since then.. However the Shadow was fun and fast..
Interesting that you mention the Softail. I've rode several of the older Softail and feel that these Shadow 1100 were modeled after them in several ways. Both are great bikes. Thanks!
Really good video; I’m wanting to get back to riding and currently indecisive in between a used shadow 1100 and a Kawasaki 900 custom. I know both bikes have their pros and cons from my research but I figure whichever one I do decide on will be a dependable and comfortable bike. I would love a Harley but looking for 1 that is cheaper to maintain and repair that will last a long time.
If you like the Harley look but want an affordable dependable motorcycle please take a look at the Royal Enfield Super Meteor, Shotgun or for smaller bikes Classic or Meteor 350. Great bikes, good looking and very dependable....with a 3 year unlimited mile warranty too. I am a RE fanboy. Wahoo!
Come across your videos and had to subscribe. I didn't know there was anyone out there doing videos on the old Honda Shadows. I currently have a 2005 Honda Shadow Sabre same color as yours black. Love it rides good handles good has plenty of torque off the line. Don't take it up on the interstate much I have a couple of times I-40 out of Russellville Arkansas where I live. It's crazy the traffic is insane everybody's driving 90-plus miles an hour. I don't like having to drive that fast to keep up with traffic. Didn't feel safe out there. I prefer to-lane highways back roads or just around town driving. I'm happy at about 65 miles an hour. that's fine for me. Guess I'm just getting old. LOL. I have 15000 miles on this bike and that's it. I've added a few things just to make it a little more comfortable for me. Planning on keeping this bike forever love it. Getting ready to leave Arkansas next spring and move back to my home state of Northern Cali. Around Chico California. Got a good friend out there that still rides and will be taking nice rides up into the Feather River Canyon together. It's a very beautiful place. Lots of great two-lane highways in Northern California. Anyway man take care enjoy your videos. Be safe out there man.
Thanks for subscribing and happy you like the channel. These older Shadows are wonderful bikes. I'll be hitting 50,000 mi on mine Monday or Tuesday. Been a wonderful bike. Was just down in Mena Arkansas a few weeks ago. Rode the Talimena trail...3 times! NW Arkansas is beautiful. Have not seen the rest of the state. Hoping to make it to CA on bike sometime too. Keep on riding. Wahoo!
@@forgottenmotorcycles I will keep riding and thank you. There are some very beautiful places to ride in California. You would really love it out there on your bike. Take care and be safe.
Love the video I had 05 harley dyna glide sold it bought 98 honda vt1100 aero my honda isn't as quick as the harley but the honda is so much smoother I love my honda and will keep her forever thanks again for the video
Yes, these bikes are great to live with. Will keep mine till the end...then try to find another just like her. I do have a Harley but ride the honda 20 miles for every mile I put on the Sportster. What have you got for miles on yours? Thanks.
@@forgottenmotorcycles I haven’t ridden in a number of years but began to wax nostalgic when I saw your Honda Shadow. I was on a beautiful 1986 Honda Magna V65 1100 I owned some years ago when someone cut me off and I got pretty banged up. I sold my Shadow a little while after that and stopped riding. Hope to start again in the future.
I have 2 Shadows both 750’s 1986 and a 2001 As well I have a 2004 CBR 1000rr bought it when I turned 50 that yr. you could say a change of life experience.
They are great bikes, I've owned my 86 vt1100c since new and it has been 100% reliable. The 85-86 models have 78hp and 101nm of torque and the top speed is 135 @ redline so cruising at 80-90mph on the interstate leaves plenty of power for passing if needed. I never understood why honda detuned the later models reducing hp and torque.
I had read that the earlier models had more power and speed. Also, that they were smoother running. Would love to give one a try. On a side note; your UA-cam handle: RogueSquatcher; I've made well over a 1000 8ft tall bigfoot silhouettes and countless smaller one over the last 6 year. Have paid for all my current motorcycles, camera gear & computers with that Bigfoot cash. Life is good. Wahoo! PS Where are you located?
@@Big_John_C I've actually made my own patterns because the ones usually see don't look proportionally correct. Also, mine are 8 ft tall. What I found with the metal ones is that they need a system to hold them up and the wind blows them apart over time. The first wood ones I've made are still standing today and they've been in the Sun for 6 years. Crazy huh
The stock seat is great! I ended up with over 65,000 miles on this bike. Would say one of its key features was how comfortable a motorcycle it was with that stock seat. Great motorcycle!
@@concrete981 I did replace the Shadow with a different bike. But the shadow is running perfectly and I probably should have kept it. Just did not have enough room in the garage. The bike I replaced it with, a versys 650 in blue, is one that I've wanted for many years. Walked into a bike shop there it was, 5 minutes later I had a new bike. LOL PS bought another Sportster last night too. Wahoo!
@@concrete981 the verses of parallel twin really made for the street. Though I think with the Right tires would be fine on gravel. I wanted the 650 because it was lighter and got considerably better fuel mileage. I regularly get in the mid fifties on it. Incredibly nimble motorcycle not nearly as comfortable as the shadow.
I just got a 1996 vt1100c shadow spirit that a drug dealer abandoned at my bros small motorcycle shop, I am working on it today and it's got 41,000 and not a scratch on it. It's so clean and stock and I am over the moon about owning it. 😊❤
Love those old Shadow Spirit 1100s! never owned one, and went looking for one last year. Couldn't find any decent ones, and came across a clean VTX1300C instead. Love Hondas - they just have a very solid, confidence-inspiring feel to them. Not overly fond of my turn signal switch either, though.
Great bikes, you'll be very happy with your VTX. Not sure what happened with Honda and that turn signal switch...hope they've addressed it by now...lol! I've got 58k plus on mine today with over a thousand miles of riding planned for this week. Should have 60,000 on her in two weeks. Love these bikes. Wahoo!
@@forgottenmotorcycles thanks! you're absolutely right! I do love that bike... so much that I just bought another VTX... this one an 1800, but I'll keep both. Can we really have TOO any bikes?
@@forgottenmotorcycles I'm from Chicago originally, but currently call Michigan City, IN home. Let me know if you're ever out this way... you can check out one of the VTXs!
I just got a 97 1100. I have the same complaints- front brakes could be better and the headlight is just not good. Other than that it’s a great bike for the price.
These are great motorcycles. I'm betting a good LED headlight would go a long way towards helping out the view at night. Not sure what to do about the brakes, maybe upgrade the pads. Loved this motorcycle. Wahoo!
I had a 1999 Honda Ace Tourer 15 years ago. I loved how balanced it was a low speed. I could turn without putting my feet down at 2 mph. My wife Borrowed it to go to work and ran into a parked car a totaled it. She was only going 10 mph. Question did you trade this bike at Baxter Cycle? My wife thinks I am to old to get another motorcycle at 65. But I think this bike would work out for me.
Howdy, Yes, I did trade this in at Baxter Cycle. And Yes, these bikes do handle very well at low speeds...well balanced with loads of low end torque. I had put an all new charging system and battery in it just months before. Baxters rebuilt the front seals and really cleaned her up. I love this bike. Probably the best all around bike I've ever owned and so dang comfortable. I could ride 700 miles in a day easy. I'm retired too so 65 is not too old for a good motorcycle. If you pick her up get ahold of me, I've got some stuff for you. Wahoo!
Two years ago, at age 74, I had a Shadow VT 1100. It was getting a little too heavy for me, so I sold it, and found a Shadow VLX 600. So I am still riding a Shadow at age 76. It just depends on your physical condition, and whether you can hold the bike up at the stops. All the Shadows are excellent bikes.
@@forgottenmotorcycles Shadows are excellent bikes. I am still riding one at age 76. I did drop down from a VT 1100 to a XLX 600, because the 1100 was getting a little to heavy for me, but I am still on a Shadow.
Yes, I should have put out more information about that. It is a kuryakyn bag the top and both sides open. It's water resistant, I've had it in the rain and it did well. A full face helmet will fit in it. The opening side pouches have pockets and zippered compartments too. I think I paid $80 or $90 for it off Amazon. I'll make sure and talk about this more in an upcoming video. Thank you.
Hello. Yes, the 1100 is a great motorcycle. Just turn over 55,000 mile today on mine. Posting the Amazon links that I used below. If the links don't work let me know. This system has worked very well for me. Thanks. The mini floorboards are at this link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MJHKS9V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 And the mounting kit is at this link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077BWY4VN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's my understanding that both engines are the same. That may or may not be true though. I've also read that the Shadow Spirit is higher geared and therefore runs at a lower RPM at the same speed when compared to the sabre. I'm sure both are great motorcycles.
@@forgottenmotorcycles I'm looking at a 2006, super clean could potentially get it for 3000 or less with 16k miles. I know of someone who's had (an older model) spirit for nearly 20 years without any major work.
@@TheRedneckTelevision if the bikes in any kind of good shape at all I would but at that price. These bikes are known for lasting. Would not hesitate at that price. Good luck!
@@forgottenmotorcycles I ended up getting the sabre and it's been great so far. The bike sounds awesome with a set of vane n Hines longshots tho it wasn't for it lol.
Great bike!! I have a 2012 Honda Shadow 750 .. Can you send me a link for that rear bag from Amazon ? I read that is was a Kirkland sorry mis pronounced text to speech lol
Hello, Love the 750 Shadow...one of the best motorcycles ever made...in my opinion. The bag works great for me and I'm very happy with it. Has not faded in color at all...yet. I got the bag on Amazon. For some crazy reason they link will not share. Should be able to Amazon search the following and get the same bag: Kuryakyn 5295 XKursion XS Cube Motorcycle Travel Luggage: Weather Resistant Seat/Trunk/Rack Bag with Sissy Bar Straps, Black Please let me know if it does not work. Thanks!
good to see it strong at 40K. my 07 Sabre just turned over 24k yesterday. Love the bikes. I wish they they a little longer gearing. or wider spaced gearing. the engine is so torquey there isnt any need for how close the gears are.
Agreed! These are great bikes but I do wish the top gears were a bit taller. Love the torque & easy going nature of the bike. Have just about 48k on this one now. What part of the world do you call home? Thanks!
@@forgottenmotorcycles kansas City area. I believe im the third owner and the bike has been in the area since new. You haven't had any major issues in almost 50k?
@@242tdryan the bike wouldn't run when I bought it. Looked it over and discovered a bad fuel pump. An easy fix but difficult to get at. Other than that and wearing tires out no problems whatsoever. I hope I can get 100K out of it.. or more :-) have owned a bunch of bikes in my life this one's by far the easiest to live with. Love that bike :-)
I got a 2004 shadow spirit 1100cc with 14,000miles on it. Windshield floorboards saddlebags. Thinking about going to Sturgis on this bike. would be 1800 miles “one way”. Question is what are your thoughts? Thanks
I would do it. My Shadow did countless trips of 600-700 miles per day. I had her everywhere from Northern MN, Wisconsin, all over Nebraska & Missouri, to Arkansa, Kansas & Oklahoma...not to mention every bit of Iowa too (and southern S. Dakota. She never complained. Only real limits were the size of her tank and the top cruising speed of 80-85 mph. She'd do a 100 but didn't like it. If her tires, brakes, battery & oil are good I would do it. Please let me know how it goes. YOu've got a great bike. Wahoo!
14,000 miles is not that much for a Shadow. Keep all fluids checked or changed, keep battery charged, (I carry a battery jumper with a pig tail connecter to the battery), new spark plugs and tires, then you should be good for the trip. Also, take a few metric wrenches, and that deep spark plug socket made for Shadows.
I have a bought new 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 with 118,000 miles on it. All mine. I had to pull the engine to replace the stator once, and replace the defective oem automatic cam chain tensioners with aftermarket tensioners. Both these issues were caused by bad designs. Other than that I have had almost no problems with it. I recently bought an almost like new low mileage 2002 Vulcan 750 to replace it when it finally wears out. I will take all my accessories off the '97 and put on the '02, and keep the '97 as a parts bike. I will NEVER own a bike with EFI or ABS. My one and only computer is sitting on my desk. If you are going to buy a Honda Shadow, the 1100 Spirit or 1100 Sabre are the ones to get. Stay FAR away from tube type tires. I could write a book about all the misery and grief that tube type tires have caused me.
the mich tire dont work for me.... ive got cobra pipes,much better sound and way better looking.ive got an 01 sabre 55k and still cruzin around.love it ...nice video thx
I think the engines are different with the VTX having larger displacement. Also, the 1100 engine has the auto adjusting valves meaning less maintenance. Both are great bikes.
I had a '96 which we rode all over the states. I guess I put on about 60,000 miles on it without any problems. These engines are bullet proof. I'd buy another one in a heart beat. Fuel pumps are the weak point and I ended up replacing mine with a cheap automotive fuel pumps which is made much better.
Truly a legend of a motorbike
Wonderful video! Retired last year... picking up my 2005 Shadow 1100cc (38K) today for $2500... I've owned a 650cc Shadow & Suzuki Intruder 800cc 15yrs ago... Time to get back on Shadow! I chuckled at "The Toyota Camery of bikes"... and my wife and I flat out laughed ,because we're 56 & 61yrs of chunky, funky fun... that's what it's all about! Keep up the great video adventures! M&K from Olympia WA.
I'd say you got yourself a great bike to work with. Mine had 65k on her with I traded her, something that sometimes regret. You can travel the continent on this bike two up easy. I am chunky & funky too! Please let me know how it goes. Sorry for the very slow response was in Hospital for 9 days, darn deer. Home now. Wahoo!
Just bought my second 97 shadow. I missed my first one so badly. Best ride I’ve ever owned.
Come on spring!!!!
Yes, anybody that has had one of these for any length of time will understand exactly what you mean. Wahoo!
Love the video. I haven't ridden in 30 years and just bought a 1987 Shadow 1100, it has 63K on it and runs great. Then I found your video and realized I bought the right one. Thank you for what you do. Good luck on your adventures this year. If you ever pass through Pittsburgh you are welcome to a meal and a beer any time.
You'll love that bike. Do all the maintenance and she'll treat you right. Would love to make it to Pittsburgh sometime. Every place I go has something very special about it. Thank you my friend!
I like your videos and agree with much that you say. I picked up a 86 VT1100C from the original owner for $800 and did tons of work to it. Carbs were plugged up, rear shocks bad, front fork seals shot, bad fuel pump but I finally won. It’s a great dependable bike with great mileage. I just wish I could get as much riding in as you do. I’m 70 and still working and taking care of my 98 year old dad plus trying to please a woman. Time is hard to find. Watching you ride makes me want to get in more miles. I’m in Washington state if you’re interested in a big ride! Take care and Wahoo!!!
Great bike and worth all the effort. I too took care of my father for years. Was his sole caregiver. He passed last fall at 94. I understand what you are going through. Your father is fortunate. I thank you, commend you for your work with him.
Toward the end of fall I purchased a 1997 Shadow spirit 1100 , and fell in love with it . I am looking forward to some rides next spring .Be safe out there .
I put over 50,000 on mine. It was a great motorcycle.
Thanks for all the great pointers on her maintance and reliability.
The Shadow is a great motorcycle. Wahoo!
Fantastyczny, piękny motocykl. Mam 2008. Nie ma z nim żadnych problemów. O gustach się nie dyskutuje ale dla mnie to jeden z napięknieszych motocykli jakie kiedykolwiek powstały.
It really is a very good looking motorcycle. I just loved riding it. Excellent bike.
Love to see your passion for this bike.I got a 94 1100 4 speed that I wasn't crazy about.carbs all gummed up now sitting on my kitchen table.goin thru vids to fix it I slowly came around.now very excited to see if I can get her going.great video,inspiring and hope its still rollin along
These are great bikes. When I wear this one out I may have to find myself another just like her. The older 1100 were said to have more power. Would love to have the four speed box. That's what my old Sportster has and I never miss 5th. I've got a video about LaSombra at 50,000 miles too, I'll link it here. As of last night she has 54k on her and I've got a 1000 miles of riding planned between today and Sunday. Hope you get yours running soon. One of the best bikes Honda has ever made... Thanks for watching!ua-cam.com/video/t3d9u6cOQhI/v-deo.html
Always good to see you out and about. Take care, ride safe.
Thanks, you too!
I had a 2001 Shadow spirt and loved it. It was my favorite bike for years.
The Shadow is a great motorcycle and I still consider my Shadow one of my all time favorite bikes. Wahoo!
I did a Led bulb headlight on mine and it made a world of difference. Direct bulb replacement in the same housing
It needs that!
I just bought a 2000 Shadow Spirit 1100 with only 37k on the odometer. Couldn't be happier
You did well. I had 65,000 miles on mine when I traded it. She was still running like new. Excellent motorcycle for sure.
I have a 2000 Shadow Spirit VT1100C…same bike. Mine has 57,400. Previous owner took part of the baffles out of the mufflers, so I installed slip ons, K&N,DynoJet jet kit. Now the bike runs as it should and the modification probably brought the power back closer to when it was new. I’ve done the fork seals, brakes, and the master cylinder, I also changed the fuel pump… what a PIA. I also bought OEM seats as the originals were ripped and getting kinda hard. With new seats, fresh fork oil and seals, the bike sits and rides like a new bike. I would love to have factory mufflers, but Honda stopped making them and I cannot find a set. Shadows are good bikes, but I would not want less than the 1100cc. The Shadows are timeless, they still look good.
Nice bike. Good video
I agree with you, Shadow 1100's are great. Love these bikes. Wahoo!
The Honda Davidson sound lol. My 97 was stamped ,”It is a violation of law to modify this exhaust “ I still can’t believe Harley won that lawsuit
Have owned 2 VT1100 ACE. Both were excellent bikes. Used for 80 mile daily commutes, 2 up rides and everything else. Sold my last one just after lockdown, because I didn't need 1100cc anymore as commute had dropped to 20 miles, all city based. Wouldn't rule out getting another in the future.
Great bike!
Love your commentary ! Funny jokes make everything really interesting. I just got my first bike which is a 97 Shadow 1100 Spirit. Has a lot of mileage (more than 65k) but it just works so fine.
I think the older Shadow 1100's had more hp & torque than the newer ones. Everything I've read & heard says that they should do well into the 100,000 to 150,000 mile range if cared for. Had one fellow claim 157k and still running great. What do you have for miles and where about are you located? Should have a new Honda Shadow video out in a day or two. Took a 200 mile winter ride last Monday. Wahoo!
@@forgottenmotorcycles I'm from the region of Montreal! My Shadow has 110k km, so around 69k miles. I have a good friend of mine who had 2 Shadows and he claims they can go up to 300,000 km if the maintenance is done correctly. Love your content and I'm eager to see more!
Just traded a tool box for a 97 magna and a 2004 shadow. The honda has 40k the shadow has 24k. Excited to work with both. Magna runs like a charm, shadow died while dude was riding it.
Honda makes great bikes. My Shadow would not start if the tank was less than full. Turned out the fuel pump was bad. Replaced that and she ran like a dream. You made a good trade. Wahoo!
I have 1988 1100 Shadow and I love it ! I have a Goldwing too
Honda makes great bikes 🙂
Love my shadow! This and the other videos of la sombra are the reason why I bought myself a 98 ace tourer! Looking to get another shadow to keep the other company!!
Loved that motorcycle. Rode it past 65,000 miles. Main reason I pick up my RE Super Meteor is because of its similarities with that Shadow. Wahoo!
Just bought a 2006 Honda shadow 750, funny you mention the blinkers because the one I bought blinkers also wasn’t actively working at the moment.
Weakest part of an old Honda, the blinker switch. Wahoo!
That brings back memories.. I had the 1985 Shadow 1100 that looked just like that.. It was filling a void I had after I had to sell my 1991 Softail Custom a couple years before. .Fortunately Ive been able to satisfy my need for Motorcycles with several different Harleys since then.. However the Shadow was fun and fast..
Interesting that you mention the Softail. I've rode several of the older Softail and feel that these Shadow 1100 were modeled after them in several ways. Both are great bikes. Thanks!
Really good video; I’m wanting to get back to riding and currently indecisive in between a used shadow 1100 and a Kawasaki 900 custom. I know both bikes have their pros and cons from my research but I figure whichever one I do decide on will be a dependable and comfortable bike. I would love a Harley but looking for 1 that is cheaper to maintain and repair that will last a long time.
If you like the Harley look but want an affordable dependable motorcycle please take a look at the Royal Enfield Super Meteor, Shotgun or for smaller bikes Classic or Meteor 350. Great bikes, good looking and very dependable....with a 3 year unlimited mile warranty too. I am a RE fanboy. Wahoo!
Keep it up man l. You’re a kind gentleman
Wahoo!
Thanks for the video. I love my spirit 1100.
Love the bike. Just put a new stator and rectifier in mine. Have about 64k on her now. How long have you had yours, miles? Thank you!
Come across your videos and had to subscribe. I didn't know there was anyone out there doing videos on the old Honda Shadows. I currently have a 2005 Honda Shadow Sabre same color as yours black. Love it rides good handles good has plenty of torque off the line. Don't take it up on the interstate much I have a couple of times I-40 out of Russellville Arkansas where I live. It's crazy the traffic is insane everybody's driving 90-plus miles an hour. I don't like having to drive that fast to keep up with traffic. Didn't feel safe out there. I prefer to-lane highways back roads or just around town driving. I'm happy at about 65 miles an hour. that's fine for me. Guess I'm just getting old. LOL. I have 15000 miles on this bike and that's it. I've added a few things just to make it a little more comfortable for me. Planning on keeping this bike forever love it. Getting ready to leave Arkansas next spring and move back to my home state of Northern Cali. Around Chico California. Got a good friend out there that still rides and will be taking nice rides up into the Feather River Canyon together. It's a very beautiful place. Lots of great two-lane highways in Northern California. Anyway man take care enjoy your videos. Be safe out there man.
Thanks for subscribing and happy you like the channel. These older Shadows are wonderful bikes. I'll be hitting 50,000 mi on mine Monday or Tuesday. Been a wonderful bike. Was just down in Mena Arkansas a few weeks ago. Rode the Talimena trail...3 times! NW Arkansas is beautiful. Have not seen the rest of the state. Hoping to make it to CA on bike sometime too. Keep on riding. Wahoo!
@@forgottenmotorcycles I will keep riding and thank you. There are some very beautiful places to ride in California. You would really love it out there on your bike. Take care and be safe.
Love the video I had 05 harley dyna glide sold it bought 98 honda vt1100 aero my honda isn't as quick as the harley but the honda is so much smoother I love my honda and will keep her forever thanks again for the video
Yes, these bikes are great to live with. Will keep mine till the end...then try to find another just like her. I do have a Harley but ride the honda 20 miles for every mile I put on the Sportster. What have you got for miles on yours? Thanks.
Maybe by then we might be riding a electric bike
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I had the same bike and loved it. Makes me want to get another. Great info.
They are great bikes. I'll have 60k on this one is the next two weeks. What do you ride these days?
@@forgottenmotorcycles I haven’t ridden in a number of years but began to wax nostalgic when I saw your Honda Shadow. I was on a beautiful 1986 Honda Magna V65 1100 I owned some years ago when someone cut me off and I got pretty banged up. I sold my Shadow a little while after that and stopped riding. Hope to start again in the future.
I have 2 Shadows both 750’s
1986 and a 2001
As well I have a 2004 CBR 1000rr bought it when I turned 50 that yr.
you could say a change of life experience.
Can only imagine what that RR is like. Wow!
...thanks for the insight. Stoked! 🤟🔥😀
Any time!
Enjoyed watching your 40,000 Mile turnover Talk. Many Happy Rides
Thank you for watching. Love that bike. Have the 50,000 mile update coming out today or tomorrow! Wahoo!
Why are you making me buy this bike, arghhhhh. Appreciate your videos
One of the best bikes I've ever owned. You can't really go wrong is you find yourself a good one. Wahoo!
I would NEVER go 8k on any oil, even the best. Good video, TY
Me neither
They are great bikes, I've owned my 86 vt1100c since new and it has been 100% reliable. The 85-86 models have 78hp and 101nm of torque and the top speed is 135 @ redline so cruising at 80-90mph on the interstate leaves plenty of power for passing if needed. I never understood why honda detuned the later models reducing hp and torque.
I had read that the earlier models had more power and speed. Also, that they were smoother running. Would love to give one a try. On a side note; your UA-cam handle: RogueSquatcher; I've made well over a 1000 8ft tall bigfoot silhouettes and countless smaller one over the last 6 year. Have paid for all my current motorcycles, camera gear & computers with that Bigfoot cash. Life is good. Wahoo! PS Where are you located?
@@forgottenmotorcycles We're in the Southern Michigan area, I've seen those plywood cutouts and a few metal cutouts of the big guys
@@Big_John_C I've actually made my own patterns because the ones usually see don't look proportionally correct. Also, mine are 8 ft tall. What I found with the metal ones is that they need a system to hold them up and the wind blows them apart over time. The first wood ones I've made are still standing today and they've been in the Sun for 6 years. Crazy huh
that's awesome bro! 40,000 miles. what's you comment about the stock seat. just changed my fuel pump at 25,000. it's an '01.
The stock seat is great! I ended up with over 65,000 miles on this bike. Would say one of its key features was how comfortable a motorcycle it was with that stock seat. Great motorcycle!
@@concrete981 I did replace the Shadow with a different bike. But the shadow is running perfectly and I probably should have kept it. Just did not have enough room in the garage. The bike I replaced it with, a versys 650 in blue, is one that I've wanted for many years. Walked into a bike shop there it was, 5 minutes later I had a new bike. LOL PS bought another Sportster last night too. Wahoo!
@@forgottenmotorcycles is the versys line similar to the KLR. why a 650 not a 1000.
@@concrete981 the verses of parallel twin really made for the street. Though I think with the Right tires would be fine on gravel. I wanted the 650 because it was lighter and got considerably better fuel mileage. I regularly get in the mid fifties on it. Incredibly nimble motorcycle not nearly as comfortable as the shadow.
That’s one very nice motorcycle I got 2004 Honda shadow aero 750
Honda Shadow is an amazing motorcycle. Wahoo!
@@forgottenmotorcycles yes they are with no ? I ride mine every where very comfortable ride
I just got a 1996 vt1100c shadow spirit that a drug dealer abandoned at my bros small motorcycle shop, I am working on it today and it's got 41,000 and not a scratch on it. It's so clean and stock and I am over the moon about owning it. 😊❤
Wahoo!
Love those old Shadow Spirit 1100s! never owned one, and went looking for one last year. Couldn't find any decent ones, and came across a clean VTX1300C instead. Love Hondas - they just have a very solid, confidence-inspiring feel to them. Not overly fond of my turn signal switch either, though.
Great bikes, you'll be very happy with your VTX. Not sure what happened with Honda and that turn signal switch...hope they've addressed it by now...lol! I've got 58k plus on mine today with over a thousand miles of riding planned for this week. Should have 60,000 on her in two weeks. Love these bikes. Wahoo!
@@forgottenmotorcycles thanks! you're absolutely right! I do love that bike... so much that I just bought another VTX... this one an 1800, but I'll keep both. Can we really have TOO any bikes?
@@danpetreikis no such thing as too many bikes just not enough garage space sometimes :-) what part of the world you from? What state?
@@forgottenmotorcycles I'm from Chicago originally, but currently call Michigan City, IN home. Let me know if you're ever out this way... you can check out one of the VTXs!
@@danpetreikis had some good plans to get out that way this year but things changed. Maybe next year :-)
Mines got over 48,000. 1994 VT 1100c
Shes a dream.
Beautiful machine. Keep on riding!
I just got a 97 1100. I have the same complaints- front brakes could be better and the headlight is just not good. Other than that it’s a great bike for the price.
These are great motorcycles. I'm betting a good LED headlight would go a long way towards helping out the view at night. Not sure what to do about the brakes, maybe upgrade the pads. Loved this motorcycle. Wahoo!
@@forgottenmotorcycles I’ve been thinking about a led headlight, but also I don’t do dark much, so it’s up in the air.
I had a 1999 Honda Ace Tourer 15 years ago. I loved how balanced it was a low speed. I could turn without putting my feet down at 2 mph. My wife Borrowed it to go to work and ran into a parked car a totaled it. She was only going 10 mph.
Question did you trade this bike at Baxter Cycle? My wife thinks I am to old to get another motorcycle at 65. But I think this bike would work out for me.
Howdy, Yes, I did trade this in at Baxter Cycle. And Yes, these bikes do handle very well at low speeds...well balanced with loads of low end torque. I had put an all new charging system and battery in it just months before. Baxters rebuilt the front seals and really cleaned her up. I love this bike. Probably the best all around bike I've ever owned and so dang comfortable. I could ride 700 miles in a day easy. I'm retired too so 65 is not too old for a good motorcycle. If you pick her up get ahold of me, I've got some stuff for you. Wahoo!
Two years ago, at age 74, I had a Shadow VT 1100. It was getting a little too heavy for me, so I sold it, and found a Shadow VLX 600. So I am still riding a Shadow at age 76. It just depends on your physical condition, and whether you can hold the bike up at the stops. All the Shadows are excellent bikes.
@@forgottenmotorcycles Shadows are excellent bikes. I am still riding one at age 76. I did drop down from a VT 1100 to a XLX 600, because the 1100 was getting a little to heavy for me, but I am still on a Shadow.
I have 48 thousand on mine only problems were fuel pump and charging system all else bullet proof. I have the 2006 and it does 80mph easily .
This one is an 06 also. Love the bike. What's up with these honda fuel pumps! Put over 300 on LaSombra today.
@@forgottenmotorcycles I replaced my fuel ump with the Mr Gasket electric pump works good.
Hopefully you are going to talk about the rear box/bag?
Yes, I should have put out more information about that. It is a kuryakyn bag the top and both sides open. It's water resistant, I've had it in the rain and it did well. A full face helmet will fit in it. The opening side pouches have pockets and zippered compartments too. I think I paid $80 or $90 for it off Amazon. I'll make sure and talk about this more in an upcoming video. Thank you.
Very nice video
Thank you :-)
My 00 ace tourer is very wobbly from wind on the highway.
This one did well. Great bikes.
What’s the name of the tail bag? Where did you get it?
I picked it up off Amazon. Here's the link for it: Kuryakyn 5295 XKursion XS Cube... www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1B36P1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Like your video, I have a 03 1100 with 50,000 runs like new. Question where did you find the wide front foot pegs ?
Hello. Yes, the 1100 is a great motorcycle. Just turn over 55,000 mile today on mine. Posting the Amazon links that I used below. If the links don't work let me know. This system has worked very well for me. Thanks. The mini floorboards are at this link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MJHKS9V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 And the mounting kit is at this link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077BWY4VN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@forgottenmotorcycles Thanks, and the links worked.
Is there any difference between this and the sabre engine wise?
It's my understanding that both engines are the same. That may or may not be true though. I've also read that the Shadow Spirit is higher geared and therefore runs at a lower RPM at the same speed when compared to the sabre. I'm sure both are great motorcycles.
@@forgottenmotorcycles I'm looking at a 2006, super clean could potentially get it for 3000 or less with 16k miles. I know of someone who's had (an older model) spirit for nearly 20 years without any major work.
@@TheRedneckTelevision if the bikes in any kind of good shape at all I would but at that price. These bikes are known for lasting. Would not hesitate at that price. Good luck!
@@forgottenmotorcycles Awsome, thanks for replying I'm leaning even further toward it lol.
@@forgottenmotorcycles I ended up getting the sabre and it's been great so far. The bike sounds awesome with a set of vane n Hines longshots tho it wasn't for it lol.
Great bike!! I have a 2012 Honda Shadow 750 .. Can you send me a link for that rear bag from Amazon ? I read that is was a Kirkland sorry mis pronounced text to speech lol
Hello, Love the 750 Shadow...one of the best motorcycles ever made...in my opinion. The bag works great for me and I'm very happy with it. Has not faded in color at all...yet. I got the bag on Amazon. For some crazy reason they link will not share. Should be able to Amazon search the following and get the same bag: Kuryakyn 5295 XKursion XS Cube Motorcycle Travel Luggage: Weather Resistant Seat/Trunk/Rack Bag with Sissy Bar Straps, Black
Please let me know if it does not work. Thanks!
good to see it strong at 40K. my 07 Sabre just turned over 24k yesterday. Love the bikes. I wish they they a little longer gearing. or wider spaced gearing. the engine is so torquey there isnt any need for how close the gears are.
Agreed! These are great bikes but I do wish the top gears were a bit taller. Love the torque & easy going nature of the bike. Have just about 48k on this one now. What part of the world do you call home? Thanks!
@@forgottenmotorcycles kansas City area. I believe im the third owner and the bike has been in the area since new. You haven't had any major issues in almost 50k?
@@242tdryan the bike wouldn't run when I bought it. Looked it over and discovered a bad fuel pump. An easy fix but difficult to get at. Other than that and wearing tires out no problems whatsoever. I hope I can get 100K out of it.. or more :-) have owned a bunch of bikes in my life this one's by far the easiest to live with. Love that bike :-)
@@242tdryan one of the thing. Broke the speedometer cable at 25,000. 20 bucks for a new one.
I got a 2004 shadow spirit 1100cc with 14,000miles on it. Windshield floorboards saddlebags. Thinking about going to Sturgis on this bike. would be 1800 miles “one way”. Question is what are your thoughts? Thanks
I would do it. My Shadow did countless trips of 600-700 miles per day. I had her everywhere from Northern MN, Wisconsin, all over Nebraska & Missouri, to Arkansa, Kansas & Oklahoma...not to mention every bit of Iowa too (and southern S. Dakota. She never complained. Only real limits were the size of her tank and the top cruising speed of 80-85 mph. She'd do a 100 but didn't like it. If her tires, brakes, battery & oil are good I would do it. Please let me know how it goes. YOu've got a great bike. Wahoo!
14,000 miles is not that much for a Shadow. Keep all fluids checked or changed, keep battery charged, (I carry a battery jumper with a pig tail connecter to the battery), new spark plugs and tires, then you should be good for the trip. Also, take a few metric wrenches, and that deep spark plug socket made for Shadows.
Hey Geraldo is it still going
Sold it
I have a bought new 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 with 118,000 miles on it. All mine. I had to pull the engine to replace the stator once, and replace the defective oem automatic cam chain tensioners with aftermarket tensioners. Both these issues were caused by bad designs. Other than that I have had almost no problems with it. I recently bought an almost like new low mileage 2002 Vulcan 750 to replace it when it finally wears out. I will take all my accessories off the '97 and put on the '02, and keep the '97 as a parts bike. I will NEVER own a bike with EFI or ABS. My one and only computer is sitting on my desk.
If you are going to buy a Honda Shadow, the 1100 Spirit or 1100 Sabre are the ones to get. Stay FAR away from tube type tires. I could write a book about all the misery and grief that tube type tires have caused me.
This was a beautiful motorcycle Rode many great miles with it. Wahoo!
the mich tire dont work for me.... ive got cobra pipes,much better sound and way better looking.ive got an 01 sabre 55k and still cruzin around.love it ...nice video thx
Cobra pipes sound good :-) this was a great bike and I do regret trading it off. Had 65,000 miles at that time and still ran great. Wahoo!
what's the difference with this and the vtx model?
I think the engines are different with the VTX having larger displacement. Also, the 1100 engine has the auto adjusting valves meaning less maintenance. Both are great bikes.
Im at 34'000 miles on my shadow ace 750
Great bike 🙂
My Honda shadow has 53,000 miles on it right now..
Very nice!
200lbs? he better not be talking about me! Said she. Lol
Wahoo 😁
If the word sex ever comes out of a 40+ year old ....I get nauseous 😫
LOL...