I know this thread is old now, but I still found it useful, thank you. Last week I bought a 1996 Honda Shadow American Classic Edition (ACE C2) and will be changing the fluids soon. BTW, pretty good video... next time, I suggest showing replacing the engine oil drain plug, and checking the engine oil levels, after running and letting cool down a bit. 👍
I just bought a '97 shadow spirit 1100 recently and your bike looks identical to mine paint scheme and all. Thanks so much for this video it helps me out a bunch! I absolutely love this bike, it is all the bike I'll ever need.
Hey dude what an awesome video! Thanks so much for posting this! Got my first 97 Honda Shadow this summer and have been wanting to change the oil since I got and this helps a ton!!!
I have a Red 1997 Shadow Spirit. I need to do everything you did in your video, to my Bike, I bought my bike last October and it had only 5,984 miles on it and has always been garage kept and I now have 7,750 on it. I just want to make sure and do everything you did in this video to my bike and maintain It to keep it in great shape. It runs like it's brand new out here in Phoenix Az and I get nothing but Compliments anywhere and everywhere I ride it and especially from people who riding Harley's.
Thanks for the info. I inherited a 1997 shadow from my uncle and it’s the first bike I have owned. I taught myself to ride it and love it. I have no idea what all maintenance my uncle has done on this bike so I’m doing it all. He kept his toys in great shape so I know it was all done routinely but I have put 500 miles on the bike just riding around all over back country roads so now it’s time to service everything including the coolant and belt. Thanks again for the video. I guess I should get a motorcycle Lic eventually. Lol.
Glad you enjoyed the video and are putting some miles on your bike! As far as maintenance I’d start with the easy stuff first. Our bikes are shaft driven, so no belt to replace. Good luck!
A well put together video man! Thank you! Just a small tip. Always take the fill plug off first. If you drain it and cannot get the fill plug out afterwards you are screwed. It is a good practice. Ask me how I know.
@@hunterpinson807 There are a number of reasons. It could be rounded off or stuck or damaged/stripped threads. It is just good practice to take the filler off first because if you drain it and cant fill it, what good is it?
@@tooljst8 you literally sound stupid... I literally did exactly that yesterday and guess what? My fill plug wasn't stuck😂 I bet you also have no idea how to pull these carbs off and rebuild them either huh? Don't try to sound smart when your just made yourself look absolutely dumb😂🤷♂️🤦♂️
@@HazeyDayzz420 okay, Bud. I'm trying to be helpful and give some pointers. You are here just to berate people because you got lucky. But to drain it out and then have a stuck fill plug, we'd see how that works out for you. But you won't come back crying...Your luck will run out. And calling people stupid won't get you any sympathy when it happens. I've been working with my hands my whole life. I could take that whole bike apart and reassemble it if I had to.
Check out my clutch video if you’re looking for something a little more technical. Some people need guidance on how to change the oil on their bikes. That’s what this video is for. Thanks for the feedback 👍
FYI: Final Drive oil is to be checked AND filled while on side stand. By having someone stand the bike up, you are overfilling. You seem pretty meticulous about your maintenance, like me, so I thought I'd let you know. :0)
@@hunterpinson807 was designed to be checked and filled on side stand. Like was previously stated if you stand it up you can overfill...because like you said if it is on side stand it will reach the "overflow" level sooner...if you stand it up it will allow you to put too much oil in.
My 1997 Shadow Spirit is Red. It was stored in a Garage for 20+ year's and when I bought it, it only had 5,940 miles on it. It's still Brand New and broken-in. I have 7,275 miles on it now and it's The nicest Shadow Spirit V-Twin 1100cc in Phoenix Az. Seriously...
Just a tip, I'd lay my funnel on a piece of cardboard instead of the ground. One grain of sand might wreck havoc on a cylinder. Or at least give it a quick wipe. Thanks for the video!
Good vid, I also am a believer and n every season new fluid .. old school northern bikers will tell you the same thing , I knew a guy that put less than 140 miles in his bike a year n still changed his Diff fluid & oil/filter, guy had a 82 Yamaha maxim with 140k on it I’ll take his advice.. Better fresh than sorry
I always put a piece of tin foil over the radiator hose, otherwise it take a direct shot of hot oil when you pull the oil plug . Oil on rubber......not good.
Thks for the video ,i just got my vt1100c 91,can you tell me what that thing is behind the rear footpegs,right side of the bike,it has a lid on it,but it doesnt say what its for?
Beginning in '97, Honda moved the turn signals from the handlebar to the forks themselves. The mounts are rubber to absorb vibration, but weather dries them out and the crack overtime. For my 96 i simply bought a pair of fork mounted signals for harley bikes, just had to make sure they were for 41mm forks and ran the wires to the junction under the tank. My fork signals have been on for over 15 years and still work great (and look pretty sweet too!)
Ive read in a couple different places something about the older models having a different crank pin set up wich somehow makes the newer models sound kind of crappy no mater what kind of pipes you have .
Hey nice bike and great video, just baught a vt1100 c 1989, would it be the same procedure with oil as yours? or are the 1989 diffrent? also love your exhaust pipes what is the name of those and ofc... again do you think they would fit the 1989? :) Best regards Khemore
same procedure but you should check the oil capacity as they may be different. Same oil filter though. I have a Hard Krome exhaust. Unfortunately it would not fit your 89. Thank you for the comment!
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use car engine oil in a bike. It doesn't have the properties and additives to keep the clutch and transmission in service for a long life. Bike engine oil also lubricates the clutch and transmission, but car engine oil is not used in a tranny; and a car clutch is dry, not wet. See Ari Hennings' You Tube videos.
kenny cole tires are great. I've ridden them in the rain, on gravel, sand, and pavement and had no issues. They ride smooth and I can scrape floorboards around corners so I really don't have any complaints.
I know this thread is old now, but I still found it useful, thank you. Last week I bought a 1996 Honda Shadow American Classic Edition (ACE C2) and will be changing the fluids soon.
BTW, pretty good video... next time, I suggest showing replacing the engine oil drain plug, and checking the engine oil levels, after running and letting cool down a bit. 👍
I just bought a '97 shadow spirit 1100 recently and your bike looks identical to mine paint scheme and all. Thanks so much for this video it helps me out a bunch! I absolutely love this bike, it is all the bike I'll ever need.
I just bought my first bike, a beat up 95 Honda shadow spirit. Changing the oil this weekend
How much did you pay?
1,000, actually selling it today and buying a 2004 in much better condition for 2k
Hey dude what an awesome video! Thanks so much for posting this! Got my first 97 Honda Shadow this summer and have been wanting to change the oil since I got and this helps a ton!!!
Watched this again a year later! Thank-You! 17MM i forgot what size.
You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching!
I have a Red 1997 Shadow Spirit. I need to do everything you did in your video, to my Bike, I bought my bike last October and it had only 5,984 miles on it and has always been garage kept and I now have 7,750 on it. I just want to make sure and do everything you did in this video to my bike and maintain It to keep it in great shape. It runs like it's brand new out here in Phoenix Az and I get nothing but Compliments anywhere and everywhere I ride it and especially from people who riding Harley's.
Thanks for the info. I inherited a 1997 shadow from my uncle and it’s the first bike I have owned. I taught myself to ride it and love it. I have no idea what all maintenance my uncle has done on this bike so I’m doing it all. He kept his toys in great shape so I know it was all done routinely but I have put 500 miles on the bike just riding around all over back country roads so now it’s time to service everything including the coolant and belt. Thanks again for the video. I guess I should get a motorcycle Lic eventually. Lol.
Glad you enjoyed the video and are putting some miles on your bike! As far as maintenance I’d start with the easy stuff first. Our bikes are shaft driven, so no belt to replace. Good luck!
What belt? Oh yeah, the fan belt! .......
A well put together video man! Thank you!
Just a small tip. Always take the fill plug off first. If you drain it and cannot get the fill plug out afterwards you are screwed. It is a good practice. Ask me how I know.
@@hunterpinson807 There are a number of reasons. It could be rounded off or stuck or damaged/stripped threads. It is just good practice to take the filler off first because if you drain it and cant fill it, what good is it?
@@tooljst8 you literally sound stupid... I literally did exactly that yesterday and guess what? My fill plug wasn't stuck😂 I bet you also have no idea how to pull these carbs off and rebuild them either huh? Don't try to sound smart when your just made yourself look absolutely dumb😂🤷♂️🤦♂️
@@HazeyDayzz420 okay, Bud. I'm trying to be helpful and give some pointers. You are here just to berate people because you got lucky. But to drain it out and then have a stuck fill plug, we'd see how that works out for you. But you won't come back crying...Your luck will run out. And calling people stupid won't get you any sympathy when it happens. I've been working with my hands my whole life. I could take that whole bike apart and reassemble it if I had to.
It’s messy, but you can fill through the drain plug if you have a clean pvc hose , ask me how I know
Anyone who owns a bike should know basic maintenance. Your presentation is pretty straight on. Let's see some more in the Shadow
Check out my clutch video if you’re looking for something a little more technical. Some people need guidance on how to change the oil on their bikes. That’s what this video is for. Thanks for the feedback 👍
the Shadow 1100 isn't much a learning bike as to maintenance since it's shaft driven and valves are hydraulic. Easy to maintain!!
FYI:
Final Drive oil is to be checked AND filled while on side stand. By having someone stand the bike up, you are overfilling.
You seem pretty meticulous about your maintenance, like me, so I thought I'd let you know. :0)
lmdetect good man
What about when checking crank case oil , does side stand down apply like as the final drive
@@hunterpinson807 was designed to be checked and filled on side stand. Like was previously stated if you stand it up you can overfill...because like you said if it is on side stand it will reach the "overflow" level sooner...if you stand it up it will allow you to put too much oil in.
Haynes manual for this bike states: support the bike securely in a level position. I read that as off the stand and in the riding position.
My 1997 Shadow Spirit is Red. It was stored in a Garage for 20+ year's and when I bought it, it only had 5,940 miles on it. It's still Brand New and broken-in. I have 7,275 miles on it now and it's The nicest Shadow Spirit V-Twin 1100cc in Phoenix Az. Seriously...
Just a tip, I'd lay my funnel on a piece of cardboard instead of the ground. One grain of sand might wreck havoc on a cylinder. Or at least give it a quick wipe. Thanks for the video!
Thank you for the video. Very good information. I have the same bike in black/chrome.
About to buy this bike. Now I know the first thing to do. Good job on the video.
I have a '97 Spirit and thank you for your excellent instuctional video. You have a new subscriber.
Appreciate the feedback my man👍
Thank you so much for this, I have 2004 1100 and its the same setup
Thanks for the info. Your video helped me find the drain bolt on my friends bike.
Good job buddy! Very informative video.
Good vid, I also am a believer and n every season new fluid .. old school northern bikers will tell you the same thing , I knew a guy that put less than 140 miles in his bike a year n still changed his Diff fluid & oil/filter, guy had a 82 Yamaha maxim with 140k on it I’ll take his advice.. Better fresh than sorry
Great video best one I've seen yet
Thanks for the advice! 🔥
Cool. I have the exact same bike paint and all lol
So 3 bottles and 1/3 of another one is that what you did?
Thank you, very helpful.
Great video
Thanks a lot just got a 04 1100cc but how much oil in the back you left that out
I always put a piece of tin foil over the radiator hose, otherwise it take a direct shot of hot oil when you pull the oil plug . Oil on rubber......not good.
Great video my man. What floor boards are you running?
Hi Smoked in oil. Q, i changed my oil and added correct amount. Wont start do to no oil light lit up. Can you help me out?
Good vid
Did the progressive suspension improve the comfort of the ride?
What pipes are those ?
Does the bike have to be in its kickstand or can it be straight up?
멋진 바이크이다.
Thks for the video ,i just got my vt1100c 91,can you tell me what that thing is behind the rear footpegs,right side of the bike,it has a lid on it,but it doesnt say what its for?
I believe you are describing your coolant fill location.
@@soakedinoil2246 thks bud
I did these exact same thing and my clutch started slipping at high rpms
What front turn signal relocation kit is on the bike?
Beginning in '97, Honda moved the turn signals from the handlebar to the forks themselves. The mounts are rubber to absorb vibration, but weather dries them out and the crack overtime.
For my 96 i simply bought a pair of fork mounted signals for harley bikes, just had to make sure they were for 41mm forks and ran the wires to the junction under the tank.
My fork signals have been on for over 15 years and still work great (and look pretty sweet too!)
Hey Man... good video... what brand are those foot boards?
Tom Nawman cobra
Cobra, and they make the ride much more enjoyable. Easy install and correct fitment.
Is there a differance between the older vt1100c engines and the newer ones ?
+Cheef Cherokee as far as procedure goes or parts?
Crankshaft pin or something is differant ?
Ive read in a couple different places something about the older models having a different crank pin set up wich somehow makes the newer models sound kind of crappy no mater what kind of pipes you have .
Hey nice bike and great video, just baught a vt1100 c 1989, would it be the same procedure with oil as yours? or are the 1989 diffrent?
also love your exhaust pipes what is the name of those and ofc... again do you think they would fit the 1989? :)
Best regards
Khemore
same procedure but you should check the oil capacity as they may be different. Same oil filter though. I have a Hard Krome exhaust. Unfortunately it would not fit your 89. Thank you for the comment!
Thanks for the reply :) well then i might have a pipe smith to construckt some exhaust for me instead :)
Tanks for the reply :) ill try to look into it :) maby with some modifications i can make the exhaust fit :)
Hold my beer
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use car engine oil in a bike. It doesn't have the properties and additives to keep the clutch and transmission in service for a long life. Bike engine oil also lubricates the clutch and transmission, but car engine oil is not used in a tranny; and a car clutch is dry, not wet. See Ari Hennings' You Tube videos.
I didn’t…
How do you like those tires?
kenny cole tires are great. I've ridden them in the rain, on gravel, sand, and pavement and had no issues. They ride smooth and I can scrape floorboards around corners so I really don't have any complaints.
Thanks, I've thought about ordering some of the same brand. Much less expensive and look good.
Should not use synthetic oil on these bikes, the clutch uses same oil that engine uses and could cause clutch slip issues
I watched this video and bought the same oil without doing research, my clutch does slip. This is the wrong oil for a Honda Shadow VT1100C.
Get that safety stickers off that tank!!!!!
eu tenho uma shadow 1100 ace ano 97 americana
I wanna sell mine if anyone is interested. It's a 1999 Honda shadow. 12000 miles.
1200 miles I meant to say
find a napa gold filter for it. K&N are the worst
I can tell you right now you’re using the wrong oil