Are 4 Gears Enough for the Honda Shadow 600? | Motovlog

[@zackjoseph9127]

The consensus on this bike from myself and others. And i own one. Is “its enough for me”

[@Bluegrass-ballistics]

Dude 1st will do 25 2nd will get around 45 3rd will go to about 65 then 4th is for 65 to 100 but you can wind 3rd out to about 70

[@FlorinCojocaru-f6t]

Maybe with a 40-tooth (or smaller) sprocket on the rear, I seriously doubt that stock it can wind up that high

[@davidleaghty2943]

I was surprised the 600 with a 4 speed kept up with my 750 5 speed. Both Hondas.

[@caleba2508]

Another gear is just gonna shorten shifts between on these models I can drag my second gear out to about 60 maybe higher I have a 96 shadow

[@totalwreckagelive3012]

I just bought one and I'm fixing it up as a first bike what top speeds are you getting on the highway

[@PhilHewkin]

@@totalwreckagelive3012 my s40=85 mph top speed (not comfortable) my 750 aero = about the same. That iswound out far as it goes. I try not to do that much, maybe bikes will last longer.

[@mateusmonteiro8649]

In Brazil it has 5 gears. The point is, they splitted the 4th one in two, so the 3rd one it's really short. Even with 5 gears it sounds like missing the 6th on high speed o the road

[@PhilHewkin]

Canadian model has 5 speed also, I try not to exceed 60 65 mph, I hate expensive speeding tickets. Im trying to just enjoy the ride these days. (when I ride) it is too cold for me to ride still, Im no spring chicken, the cold temps + arthritis = no fun. I hope it warms up soon.

[@VinEllis]

I got a beater Honda Shadow VLX600 Deluxe with 7000 miles on it for $500. It was badly spray-painted, laid down, and abused/neglected but it runs!

[@Ladosligese]

ofc it runs, its a Honda :D .. not some damn HD .. :-p

[@totalwreckagelive3012]

Same with mine not the deluxe mines of 1996 Shadow 600 vlx and is probably in just about the same shape as yours however someone took lights from an older year and managed to Jerry rig them to the front lights granted it does look okay but it's causing shorting problems with the battery so going to have to cut those out.

[@totalwreckagelive3012]

@@Ladosligese Well you know what the HD stands for. Hundred dollars

[@hakrsakr]

Ride starts at 1:45 if you want to skip the blabber

[@antbritt34]

I have a 2000 Honda shadow vlx 600 and mine does around 115 top out does 80 plus easy I jetted my carbs after market intake and pipes mine also bogged like it run out gas passed 65 when I got it

[@nunayoorbidnez2119]

I always felt like I was in the wrong gear on my VLX. First was too short. Fourth was too tall. I was constantly shifting on side roads, hunting for the right gear. I chose the VLX as a first full-size bike because I thought four gears would be easier to learn. Turned out to be a PITA.

[@khalilswid8429]

Hay man . I like the way how you ride . I am a new rider and I have the same bike as you exactly. How long did it take from you to ride like this ? Thanks

[@timothymidkiff2894]

I remember the first standard pickup truck I ever drove was a 3 speed. Then I had 4 speed standard cars and now they only make 5 and 6 speed manual transmissions. I hate to admit it but I get bored shifting every 10 to 15 mph. I’d prefer a 4 speed myself. Is neutral easier to get into with that bike?

[@MahaffeyMoto]

Yes getting in to neutral is so much easier than the Rebel it's night and day.

[@Ladosligese]

utterly unfair u get those bikes at that price .. here in Denmark they would be more like 7-8 k usd :-s one thing tho .. are you allergic to revs ? ..seems like a liiitle bit pre mature shifting

[@craigjohnson8351]

Thanks, man, I really do appreciate your video. I'm interested in getting either a 250 to 750 shadow.

[@Magnum-hr2vx]

Sounds real good.

[@Daisyduke419]

awesome vid I picked one up 16000 original miles 2 days ago... doing a will it run rn then gonna ride it 500 miles round trip

[@zachood4507]

i just bought a honda shadow 600 from an old coworker , she sold it to me for $700 its not in a running condition but wish me luck

[@popcorn96410]

well.. its 2 years later. did you get it running?

[@danielrickel8807]

The transmission is the best feature to me because I love a clutch but hate shifting. My 600 will do 100mph with a good tailwind which is plenty fast to me.

[@thickman4411]

Any tips? I can’t get but 55 out of mine and it’s a 2004 with 3500 miles, mine won’t hold speed when I click 4th

[@gomango_6.468]

thickman4411 ever figure it out? Mine is an 04 single carb VLX and 55-60 is all mine wants.

[@timothyprice9064]

I get better than 55 on a 250 rebel I'm 215 lbs.

[@Blackcloud-mp6cj]

I know it's been a while since you posted your comment. I have a 2000 VLX 600 I bought back in 2010 & it was completely stock then & never had any problems getting to 75 mph & higher. I've added a velocity stack & backdraft exhaust pipes from TJ brutal customs & rejetted the carb accordingly. Yeah I wish it had a 5th gear sometimes but I love the bike still. Sounds like the problem your having is likely revolving around your carb/s. Either you need to clean your jets or replace them. You may have some other issues air & fuel wise. Curious to know how your bike is doing if you still have it?

[@pedrohernandez287]

I have an ‘01 and it hits 60 all day. I don’t go any faster than that on my ride down country roads (too many deer and moose around). You should give it a tuneup and check your air filter. If it had a miss fire have carbs cleaned. Good luck.😎🏍️

[@cjohns13]

My names clay too lol I Just bought my first bike and it’s a 99 shadow 600 and I love it, definitely needs another gear in my opinion

[@mightymayo121]

My names clay as well, I want a vlx 600 too whaaaat????

[@manuhonkanen2111]

Mine had jammed up carburettors

[@colbert6122]

I believe the EU version has a 5th gear, by splitting out 3rd gear into 2

[@Voltomess]

Are those stock pipes?

[@AllBayEveryDay]

How fast have you gotten it? Mine seems to bog down at 75

[@MahaffeyMoto]

I got it to 85 one time it would have gone faster im sure but i only owned it one year

[@rtguffy]

I just bought a 2003 Honda Shadow 600 last night! On my two hour ride home I got it to 90 and could have gone a bit faster, but no need.

[@Voltomess]

@@rtguffy is your weight like 100 lbs? lol

[@Voltomess]

@@MahaffeyMoto why did you sell it?

[@rtguffy]

@@Voltomess 5'8" 155lbs

[@Daisyduke419]

Ohhh ape hangers would look sick on that bike!

[@wbsims2996]

4 is ok but 5 would be better on the highway, the 600 has plenty of power. The previous Shadow 500 had a 6 speed and would smoke the VLX 600. The VLX Shadow 600 is a very pretty little machine though. For me it needs a 5 speed and the controls extended a couple of inches forward.

[@999erg]

Its enough but slows it down from the long gear ratios

[@phdep1]

Forks are bent?

[@jackwilson4722]

No.forks are good ..handle bard bent..turned it over sitting still..i guess...

[@cavetroll9365]

mine is 1 down and 3 up and nope not enough. lol Need another Gear for higher speeds. lol Then again mine is 40 years old.

[@backyardbraaapn1017]

Stfu. They didn't make this bike in 1970

[@jeraldpullen517]

Fast enough for me. 60 no problem? Chet Yea.

[@ProfFrank]

Blah, blah, blah. Got a 2000 Shadow 600. Have ridden it 162,000 miles all around the country. Need 5th gear? No. Gas mileage great. Change the seat for comfort, get forward controls and a windshield.

[@DannyFauquet-tc6pp]

Clean title?

[@DannyFauquet-tc6pp]

In Washington State?

[@javacrow7396]

Does it comfortablely get to 75-80? New rider and have a 2000 vlx , but I think I'm too scared of revss.

[@ProfFrank]

@@javacrow7396 On flat straight stretches, probably, but then, I'm one to observe speed limits, so I don't much care if she'll do 80. In my car, either. Point is, it's a great bike and not deserving of the dissing it often gets.

[@PhilHewkin]

anybody try a smaller rear sprocket?

[@tedturner5299]

Forums all say goto a 41 tooth rear. Drops the rpms without bogging the bike down. May have to use heavier clutch springs longterm doing that.

[@geraldburmeister9637]

I had an 06 and did put on a 41t rear sprocket and for me it was night and day even without any other performance mods. My wife and I at a combined 300lbs could run 70mph all day long and gained 5mpg.

[@PhilHewkin]

@@geraldburmeister9637 was 1st gear noticably faster? I have watched vids about power transfer and loss depending upon type of drive, shaft = 30% loss (up to) Belt 10% loss, Chain only 3% loss. Chain is best power delivery, but = more maintenance. I have got up to 65 mpg hiway, at 55 mph, with the stock belt drive. you must be getting that easy.

[@geraldburmeister9637]

@@PhilHewkin every gear just felt stretched out a bit. First didn't feel quite so short and cruising at 60 felt like cruising at about 53 with the stock sprocket. I don't think I ever achieved 65mpg. Maybe 55mpg but did alot of 2up and usually rode around d 60mph.

[@PhilHewkin]

@@geraldburmeister9637 i usually cruise secondary roads, probably at 45 mph-50. Deer, moose, black bear, elk and country road bike-chasing dogs cause me to roll slow. Too bad SUZUKI does not make different size belt sprockets for the s 40. I almost never ride 2 up, im 200 lbs fat old guy. Maybe more after Easter feaster. ever hit a bird riding?

[@ianwatson2285]

No. Anything above 60mph the motor vibates far to much making for a very unplesant ride. Can't imagine doing 100. '89 vlx.

[@backyardbraaapn1017]

At the making of this video this video this bike had been out of production for 10 years. So the topic is pretty stupid because it will never be renovated/upgraded/improved by the factory! So, moot point!! And, the amount of gears doesnt matter when you shift like your scared! Stop shifting so early

[@pedrohernandez287]

🤣🤣🤣, I rev the s**t out of mine!!!

[@leevega9235]

I got a 2003 shadow 600 , it won't shift into neutral once I'm driving. It just dies

[@eirinaiosvorkas5939]

my 2005 vlx 1gear 35 2gear 60 3gear 80 4gear i dont test