great little bike. I bought an '07 VLX back in 2011 with 3800 miles and sold it last year with over 114k miles. Still ran great although the compressions were getting a little soft.
Although this video is 2 yrs old I was a new rider when I bought my 2003. The style really stayed the same over the years but watching you ride brought back memories. My bike has been sitting so I'm watching videos to see if I can do the tune up and oil change myself. It's not a bad first bike. I wish I had rode more because now I'm like a real newbie and out of practice. Thanks for this video. Not only did I learn something, I enjoyed watching you ride. Also that clutch issues is a known problem with that bike. I have the same issue and sometimes the bike stalls because of it. Pain in the butt.
I have a 2003 Shadow 600cc and thanks to you I know now how to clean the carbs and other things. Love your video's and thanks so much for making them. Its helping me out. I put a lithium battery in mine and it cranks better than a lead acid battery.
Love my vlx 600, easy to fix but not much fixing needed. Looks like his boot heels look like mine. Lol As for the turn signals mine did the same thing not working when it gets cooler out, 45f. Turned out the switch in the handle bar needs to be taken apart and cleaned, and relube. There is a UA-camr who specializes in honda I found but can't think of his name now . Being a four speed it loves to have it revs stretched out between shifts. I run 75 mph all day long, been over 80 to pass.
Easily do 80 on my bobbed out vlx with the stacks on it and there is room to go a bit faster but i dont want to risk wrecking on it, my bobber is really pretty and i dont want to shred it down the highway
Yes going beyond 65 mph on mine feels like I'm pushing it too hard. It will do it but I don't mind sticking at 65 or below. No hurry for me. Its quick from 0-60 and that's good enough for me. Love the shadows.
Got a 94 vt 600 had it over 10 yrs live in far north Scotland does 70mph OK 80 plus on good day, head winds can slow you down. Got kawasaki 600 eliminator to getting it on road soon. 2 other bikes also Honda ntv 650 everyday ride (shaft drive!) and kawa w650 not on road yet!
Thinking about getting one as a first bike and after a year if I have a enough money plan on turning into a bobber If I get one debating a rocket or this
great video. it was surprise, nice easy way to fix turn signals. I have hazards working but no turn signals work at all, will try to find out the problem. Checked fuse, I believe it is same relay for hazards and turn signals, so can"t fault that or flat battery :}
Yeah, the Honda turn signal module is costly. Glad it was just a bad battery instead. Sure most of VT500C ills will vanish once I get a better battery on it.
@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 ya that's basically what I'm dealing with. Surprisingly it started and I drove it 3 miles when I noticed it wouldn't throttle back without bogging out. Took the air filter off and it was just jammed solid with deer feed.
When you move the camera to show the other bikes in the garage at 8:10 , what handlebars are installed on the bike closest to the camera? I really like that style bend.
Hey buddy i like the videos. I own a 2005 Honda Shadow VlX 600. My bike makes a wierd hissing noise when the idel is low. And when I turn the idle up you dont hear the hissing noise anymore. Also when i start it cold you still dont hear it untill the bike is warm. Do you have any idea what it could be.
Hey James! I'm not a certified mechanic myself, but I would drain and replace all the fluids, make sure the gas tank didn't need to be flushed, clean the carburetor and check the boots to make sure they aren't cracked so that you don't lose pressure. I've put a lot of thought into it because I'm planning to buy myself a VLX soon to turn into a bobber. Congrats on the new bike and keep the shiny side up!
Also, check out TJ Brutal Customs. He specializes in making parts for the Honda VLX and has a ton of how to videos. If you're wanting to turn wrenches yourself, he's an awesome resource
@@James-lc6xe So is it running now? If so, how are you liking it? And whereabouts do you live, I'm in Denver Colorado and will be looking for riding buddies once I'm back on two wheels
@@joshuaquigley8579 it’s not running. I’ve been ordering replacement parts as needed that I come across. I’m in Atlanta, Ga. it will be running by the end of this month tho
I always give mine a little choke on a cold start have it on fir a few seconds until i hear the revs pick up and even out then close it off and shes happy to warm up until i ride off , your bike will thank you for that if you do it that way
It's actually the best time. I don't know why you would say that. If you are riding and can't see out of your mirrors, do you pull over and adjust? What is your logic behind this statement?
why wouldn't you show the steps to replacing the battery???? What's the point of telling us you're GOING to, then cutting away and coming back and saying THERE, ALL DONE????? Isn't the point of a video to SHOW US how you DO IT?????
The video is about changing the oil and taking it for a test ride. Changing the battery out on these is super simple and I did it before making this video. According to the title of this video, it doesn't mention a battery at all so I assume you were not watching the video to see how to change a battery out.
Good job
Thanks!
My dream bike. Getting my license in the next couple of months. Really want one of these.
They are great!! I really like them.
Just bought one, I’m happy for my first bike m
Did you get your license?
Did you get your license
great little bike. I bought an '07 VLX back in 2011 with 3800 miles and sold it last year with over 114k miles. Still ran great although the compressions were getting a little soft.
Although this video is 2 yrs old I was a new rider when I bought my 2003. The style really stayed the same over the years but watching you ride brought back memories. My bike has been sitting so I'm watching videos to see if I can do the tune up and oil change myself. It's not a bad first bike. I wish I had rode more because now I'm like a real newbie and out of practice.
Thanks for this video. Not only did I learn something, I enjoyed watching you ride.
Also that clutch issues is a known problem with that bike. I have the same issue and sometimes the bike stalls because of it. Pain in the butt.
Honda Shadows are very reliable the motors are bulletproof long live the shadow
Hard to beat a Shadow for reliability!
What a gorgeous bike
I have done enough research
This is going to be my first bike
But 750 seems a perfect choice
I have a 2003 Shadow 600cc and thanks to you I know now how to clean the carbs and other things. Love your video's and thanks so much for making them. Its helping me out. I put a lithium battery in mine and it cranks better than a lead acid battery.
Awesome!!
Love my vlx 600, easy to fix but not much fixing needed. Looks like his boot heels look like mine. Lol
As for the turn signals mine did the same thing not working when it gets cooler out, 45f. Turned out the switch in the handle bar needs to be taken apart and cleaned, and relube. There is a UA-camr who specializes in honda I found but can't think of his name now .
Being a four speed it loves to have it revs stretched out between shifts. I run 75 mph all day long, been over 80 to pass.
Awesome!
i saw what you did in removing carb and is was good
Good vid. I like your enthusiasm!
I have a vlx 600, if you want to go faster than 65 you really got to throttle it back. Great bike for cruising just kind of low geared.
Swap the airbox out for velocity stacks rejet the carbs and it turns into a different beast entirely
Easily do 80 on my bobbed out vlx with the stacks on it and there is room to go a bit faster but i dont want to risk wrecking on it, my bobber is really pretty and i dont want to shred it down the highway
Yes going beyond 65 mph on mine feels like I'm pushing it too hard. It will do it but I don't mind sticking at 65 or below. No hurry for me. Its quick from 0-60 and that's good enough for me. Love the shadows.
Got a 94 vt 600 had it over 10 yrs live in far north Scotland does 70mph OK 80 plus on good day, head winds can slow you down. Got kawasaki 600 eliminator to getting it on road soon. 2 other bikes also Honda ntv 650 everyday ride (shaft drive!) and kawa w650 not on road yet!
I dont speak english very well but i understood. God bless you
I Like how you use the leaf blower
LOL, thanks!
exactly what I was looking for!
Saludos desde Paraguay,,,Buen video!! que dia lindo para andar de moto!!
Thank You !!
I have 2001 750 ace love the shadow great bike.
Nice honda!
Thinking about getting one as a first bike and after a year if I have a enough money plan on turning into a bobber If I get one debating a rocket or this
Very good videos. Thanks!
Glad you like them!
Mines in the shop looks just like her camt wait to get back on
It's a nice bike to ride!!
great video. it was surprise, nice easy way to fix turn signals. I have hazards working but no turn signals work at all, will try to find out the problem. Checked fuse, I believe it is same relay for hazards and turn signals, so can"t fault that or flat battery :}
Sounds good!
Yeah, the Honda turn signal module is costly. Glad it was just a bad battery instead. Sure most of VT500C ills will vanish once I get a better battery on it.
hellow sir what is the main jet and the pilot jet will.i use in my honda steed 600 vlx 1988 model thank you
Hi wear you located cause I need work done on my 600 honda shadow but I can't find macanics that will help
A freakn mouse went up my tailpipe and put a shit ton of deer corn in the air intake. What a nightmare I have on my hands for my vlx. 😖
Ugh, I had one do that in my air filter and the bike wouldn't start, lol.
@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 ya that's basically what I'm dealing with. Surprisingly it started and I drove it 3 miles when I noticed it wouldn't throttle back without bogging out. Took the air filter off and it was just jammed solid with deer feed.
When you move the camera to show the other bikes in the garage at 8:10 , what handlebars are installed on the bike closest to the camera? I really like that style bend.
Hi, those are the TC Bros. 7/8 Lane Splitters with a 9.25 inch rise. Here is a link to them on Amazon. amzn.to/2KSc2Nk
@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 Thank you for responding!
Did the customer care that you were riding it in the rain?
AAA+++Bedford, Texas
Did you tweak the clutch cable at the end? I have the same bike, I think it could be a bit quicker to release.
Hey buddy i like the videos. I own a 2005 Honda Shadow VlX 600. My bike makes a wierd hissing noise when the idel is low. And when I turn the idle up you dont hear the hissing noise anymore. Also when i start it cold you still dont hear it untill the bike is warm. Do you have any idea what it could be.
Sounds like you need to go around the engine and check all the rubber hoses to make sure they are not cracked or haven't become disconnected.
I figured a guy your age would know what a ratchet is but like all people new to tools a ''socket wrench'' is what it get called...
I just bought one as my first bike. Sat a couple years in a garage. It’s a 1996 what do you recommend I do to get it back running?
Hey James! I'm not a certified mechanic myself, but I would drain and replace all the fluids, make sure the gas tank didn't need to be flushed, clean the carburetor and check the boots to make sure they aren't cracked so that you don't lose pressure. I've put a lot of thought into it because I'm planning to buy myself a VLX soon to turn into a bobber. Congrats on the new bike and keep the shiny side up!
Also, check out TJ Brutal Customs. He specializes in making parts for the Honda VLX and has a ton of how to videos. If you're wanting to turn wrenches yourself, he's an awesome resource
@@joshuaquigley8579 thank you man. My fuel tank was rusted inside. I just got rid of it instead of using a kit I got sooo...
@@James-lc6xe So is it running now? If so, how are you liking it? And whereabouts do you live, I'm in Denver Colorado and will be looking for riding buddies once I'm back on two wheels
@@joshuaquigley8579 it’s not running. I’ve been ordering replacement parts as needed that I come across. I’m in Atlanta, Ga. it will be running by the end of this month tho
But test driving in the rain?
LOL, gotta do what ya gotta do!! Deadlines suck!! 😎
@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 I hear ya, Bro! Glad you got back safe. Later.
Do you have the choke on when your starting it up to let the oil run through? I have the exact bike but red
I always give mine a little choke on a cold start have it on fir a few seconds until i hear the revs pick up and even out then close it off and shes happy to warm up until i ride off , your bike will thank you for that if you do it that way
@@hamishdow2188 appreciate the info and for the video
Please don't adjust mirrors in videos while moving....that can get you killed or injured
It's actually the best time. I don't know why you would say that. If you are riding and can't see out of your mirrors, do you pull over and adjust? What is your logic behind this statement?
why wouldn't you show the steps to replacing the battery???? What's the point of telling us you're GOING to, then cutting away and coming back and saying THERE, ALL DONE????? Isn't the point of a video to SHOW US how you DO IT?????
The video is about changing the oil and taking it for a test ride. Changing the battery out on these is super simple and I did it before making this video. According to the title of this video, it doesn't mention a battery at all so I assume you were not watching the video to see how to change a battery out.
@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 lol