Craigslist Encounters: Used Honda Fury VTX 1300 Chopper Ride, Review, Impressions, Likes & Dislikes

[@gabbyhayes1568]

New to your channel, but I've watched a few of your vids now. I like your reasoning, the way you size up the situation, and the decisions you've made. Good stuff!

[@rulehardgarage9740]

That's one of the factory choppers I've always liked.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, it's the only one I know of that really captures the classic chopper look - minimalist, clean lines, nothing over the top.

[@714thegooch]

No such thing as a factory chopper. Look up the definition.

[@neftalidveliz951]

@@714thegooch chopper: "a motorcycle with high handlebars and front wheel forks extended forward."

[@714thegooch]

@@neftalidveliz951 Which means the frame has to be cut ( chopper) and raked or extended forward like you said, but if the front wasn't cut it's not a chopper. Just a factory frame. Also the type of handlebars has nothing to do with it being a chopper. You can build a chopper and put drag bars on it, it's still a chopper.

[@SuperFuryMan]

I got the same scuffs on my Fury - you saw the video of my lay down - slow speed dump just no tank damage on mine. Congrats on the 1000 mark!!

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, I don't mind the minor stuff so much. I buy lots of bikes that have been tipped. It's more the principle of the matter. Thanks for the support!

[@paulmarc-aurele5508]

I drove 60 miles with a trailer, the bike didn’t start, it had been dropped. The conversation I had was like new well maintained. That was really frustrating!

[@mikekosar6135]

Love the fury.. I would like to own one.. talk about sitting into a bike! Love the shaft drive, liquid cooled, Fuel injected, v twin..

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, it is a great bike if you're looking for the chopper look. And super smooth! I'm a fan.

[@k.w.4068]

Thanks for being HONEST Bro.

[@crapulousxs]

Holy poop I was going to go look at this specific bike this weekend, I guess I shouldn't be surprised as we live in the same city, but hey, thanks for saving me a ride in the heat, ya get a like and a subscription for your trouble.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

No kidding? Is it back on the market? This was a while ago. Glad I could save you the trouble. Lol. Thanks for the support!

[@jonhaddican268]

I subscribed, mainly because you spell your name correctly. Always wondered about the Fury, good info.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Hahahaha...shout out to another "Jon"! Lol. I appreciate the support!

[@jasem6684]

Congrats on 1K subs Jon. Awesome channel.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Thanks, man! I appreciate all the support! You end up getting the 48?

[@jasem6684]

@@JonsMotoGarage I did not. Had a friend come with me and both of us were just not feeling it. Had to go with the gut and pass on it. Have a few more bikes to look at this week though.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, I've learned the hard way a time or two that's the best way to do it. It's a big purchase so last thing you wanna do is rush it. Well played!

[@jasem6684]

@@JonsMotoGarage Thanks Jon, everything I learned from your channel.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

What do you think? Good or Bad purchase for the 2010 Honda Fury Chopper?

[@mathewkendell9056]

$4000 is a good buy. For the right bike in the right condition. I've regretted buying a lot more motorcycles than I have regretted not buying. I think you made the right call. If it just doesn't feel right for some reason walk. That's my rule of thumb. Honesty I have shown up to look at motorcycles before that damage wasn't disclosed (even when asked before coming) or damage was grossly misrepresented and I take one look thank the person for their time and leave.

[@lucasmorgan3028]

just recently purchased a Fury that has been built out pretty good and paid 9 for it so $4000 is a good deal.

[@brettallgoodtunes9483]

11k on the clock and all the damage? Maybe offer $3,000 and see where it goes? Pristine, low mileage Fury’s listed for as much as $8k here in Florida, in a market saturated with bikes

[@jholton3689]

He stole the first bike doubtful he steels another one. $4k is fair in the condition it is in. There going for $5600 to 8k used in various conditions in my area. $1600 minimum savings you could customize the bike and fix the little scratches and dings easily with that savings.

[@gorillaninja78]

Smart choice man, I would’ve been pissed seeing more damage then what he said there was! And to drive 90 min to be lied too 😡 ✌🏻🇨🇦

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, apparently everyone's idea of "excellent condition" is a bit different. Lol. There's definitely some subjectivity, but come on man! Just admit you laid the bike down! Hahahah..

[@gorillaninja78]

Jon's Moto Garage 😂

[@kennethsnider3456]

My first watch of your channel and I like it. But, I LOVE the Black CBR 1000RR behind you!!!

[@libras322]

I think a pass was a good call on your part

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, too many questionable things on this one.

[@19boykin]

I wish you would have recorded the exchange of words when you got back to his house. Would have been pretty entertaining.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Hahaha...I run into this so often I must be jaded because now a days, it's usually a simple "I'm gonna pass," and I roll out. I usually encourage them to update the ad to reflect actual condition so they're not wasting other people's time as well. Thanks for watching, bro!

[@yaros3750]

How this “choppa” is handling? Level of comfort to ride for long distances? Vibration etc..?

[@l.truran3417]

Just found you. I like your content keep going. I subscribed.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Right on! I appreciate all the support! Thanks, brotha!

[@luishernandez503]

4,000?!? I'm in Maryland and the lowest I found was 5,000 with hella blemishes and over 10k miles

[@PhilJakes]

whats with the sunglasses?

[@RandysRides]

Duse should have lowered the price a bit. Nice bikes, but I'm not into the skinny long tanks.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, $3k would've been where I was at. He wanted $4k bottom dollar.

[@owaiskhaliddurrani2526]

Another great video, I'm looking for a 2015 Fury ABS. What should be a fair price for that in a good condition? Will appreciate the valuable opinion

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Hmmmm...I'm like a dealership. Lol. I low ball the value on everything, but I'll try my best. Hahahaha. I always start by checking kbb (based on your zip code). If you can get it for close to trade in, that's usually a really good deal. Also, when I buy a bike that I'm keeping for personal use, I don't mind paying a bit on the high side as long as the value is there (has all the extra goodies you're looking for, recent maintenance, doesn't need any immediate money dumped into it). In the long run, an extra $500 won't make a big difference if you're getting a lot of use out of the bike. Also, if you're gonna put a lot of miles on it then of course try to get one with as low mileage as possible. I'm probably preaching to the choir here. Lol. Anyway, as far as value/price, anywhere from $6k - $7500 seems like it'd be in the range. Tack on a bit extra if you're going through a dealer of course. I've seen a few outliers in my area for as low as $5500 w/between 5k-10k miles. Not sure if those had abs though. And of course if you go back to the older models (2010 - 2012), you can sometimes get lucky and fetch em up for $4500 - $5500 range. The best bike to get is from the original owner who put like 1k miles on it and then basically decided it's not for them. Thanks for watching and commenting! Happy hunting and ride safe!

[@owaiskhaliddurrani2526]

@@JonsMotoGarage hey thanks for such a detailed and a quick reply, I'm upgrading from my suzuki gsx250, though i love the looks of Stryker but I'm leaning more towards a Fury cuz the Stryker doesn't come with abs. I'm a newbie and had a couple of slips and a low speed fall on my suzuki cuz I locked the tires in panic breaking. Also I don't think there is any other cruiser in this price range which comes with an abs. I think fury fits the bill.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, abs is definitely a good safety feature. If you're looking for a true to style chopper, it's hard to beat the fury. Thanks for reaching out and keep me posted if you get the bike!

[@rubenandres1880]

Great content. I dig it! Muchas gracias!

[@JonsMotoGarage]

De nada, hermano! 🤙😎

[@roy9161]

I will still buy it! $4,000 not bad..

[@bassfreakej]

I love my 2014 Fury the only thing I really want to change about it besides maybe some just cool cosmetic stuff would be putting some ape hangers on it

[@Byrds1967]

What year did they make the white Fury bike?

[@brettallgoodtunes9483]

Just hit the sub button, good video

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Thanks, brotha! I appreciate the support!

[@simonths6968]

Hey man new to your channel very cool. Quick question which bike would you recommend Honda fury or Yamaha Stryker? They both are 1300cc and have that chopper look

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Hey, thanks for watching! I think between the two it comes down to personal preference. Of course you can look into shaft vs belt drive, air cooled vs liquid, etc. But the reality is for your avg rider, none of that will make a big difference in the big scheme of things. Both should be pretty solid choices. I'd be happy riding either. Sometimes having options makes the decision a lot harder. Lol. Let me know what you ultimately decide on! Ride safe!

[@simonths6968]

@@JonsMotoGarage Hey man thx for the feed back. I think I am going to go with the stryker special if I'll want to take it on longer trips. Thanks again

[@JonsMotoGarage]

@@simonths6968 nice! I also plan on picking up a stryker next week if all checks out. Keep me posted! Ride safe!

[@simonths6968]

@@JonsMotoGarage nice can't wait for the video man and good luck. Thanks you as well

[@SPAC3Beefy]

Is the fury a good starter bike? Ive ridden dirtbikes for awhile so i know the basics. I'm 6'1 270ish pounds. Would this be a good fit for me?

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I think you could pull it off based on your past experience. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@brettallgoodtunes9483]

Super light, compared to Harley’s factory chopper, the Rocker C. Water cooled is a plus. Shaft drive is a little tricky at first as the rotation of the shaft will pull you that direction a little. No big deal once you get used to it. I think the Fury is a home run from Honda and this from a Harley guy 👍

[@diningroomfish5470]

John 4k for that fury, is it cheaper in Arizona, i got 2011 fury i paid 5300 8600 miles on it, what do you think

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Sounds like you got a solid deal. The market seems to have gone up even since doing this vid a few years back.

[@diningroomfish5470]

@@JonsMotoGarage 👍

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

How would that look with a windscreen?

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Good question. I've seen a few with the mini windscreens. Doesn't look too bad, but not sure how it functions. This one had a batwing fairing before the guy laid it down. He told me that after I showed up to look at it. Lol.

[@jdleestirringthepot6421]

@3:30 them scuffs tells me YES its been down!!! and my guess, some kinda slow speed fall over, maybe a grab of front brake in some gravel , some one was learning how to ride on tht bike lol ... u know Im a Honda fan and the furys are decent chopper style bikes [not for me i grew out them yrs ago] anyway i wouldve bought it for a flip at oh say $3k do some touch up to it, buy some after market blinkers etc etc detail it put a price of $4.2 - $4.5 let someone barter me down $3.7 -+

[@rulehardgarage9740]

I'm a Honda lover as well.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, my thoughts exactly. $4k would've been too rich for my blood.

[@jdleestirringthepot6421]

@@JonsMotoGarage BUT some1 will buy it for $4k , thts y i wouldve showed the owner $3k CASK fan it out to him shoow him the cash , either he takes it or he dont , ive walked away from many deals , they mean nothing to me any more , hav 2b patient

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, it'll sell eventually.

[@brandonbrowning8273]

Dude ur at 1k subs bro put ads on your videos ill watch them so you can money lol

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Don't worry, I'll start spamming you all with ads just as soon as youtube gives me the thumbs up. Lol. I appreciate the support bro!

[@scubageorge1]

where can i buy floor boards for my 2013 honda vt1300 ? thanks

[@scubageorge1]

PS : Sissy Bar ( tall with luggage rack ) front fairing with stereo set up ? thanks again !

[@jamesbrace3212]

If that cat isn't honest from the very beginning then I wouldn't buy the bike. If he wasn't honest about it being dumped or knocked over then who knows what else he's not being honest about.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, I asked explicitly if it had been down or dropped. His response was "it just has a small scuff on the rear turn signal". It didn't show well in the video, but half the signal was shaved off. Lol. Like you said, just not the right deal for me. Thanks for watching!

[@atthesummitMTBskills]

Hilarious- a fury in the uk of the same age is around £8-9k

[@partlycloudy9443]

I ride the honda sabre..same engine as fury..just short front forks...put a stage 1 kit in it and it will run hard...i love mine.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Nice! I've seena few of those but they're definitely rare. I imagine it's a fun rid if it's anything life the fury!

[@blackrockbrewing5141]

What is a stage 1 kit?

[@partlycloudy9443]

@@blackrockbrewing5141 A stage 1 kit is 3 add on parts. 1. a fuel processor which allows you to adjust fuel air mixture. 2. a larger air intake system for more air into the fuel mixture. 3. A free flow exhaust system, so the exhaust flows out quicker. Most factory bikes run very lean fuel mixtures and very restrictive exhaust to pass emission testing, basically they cork up the motor and that weakens the motors power output. A stage 1 kit uncorks the motor and makes a huge difference in power and torque.

[@blackrockbrewing5141]

@@partlycloudy9443 Thank-you for the info!

[@1twistedcpl6575]

Hard to find a fresh off the truck showroom condition USED motorcycle. Or anything else lol

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I hear ya. I understand entirely a used bike is not going to be in mint condition. However, I had asked from the get go if it had been down/dropped and what the extent of the damage was. The response was misleading. Had he been transparent about the condition, I'd of saved myself the drive. But I understand that's the name of the game. Thanks for watching! Ride safe!

[@roccolescio1695]

It’s the longest bike Honda ever made wheel base

[@stevemartin2717]

It’s a Honda a bike you can ride and enjoy and still have money in your bank account

[@ChaohsiangChen]

1500 off or no deal.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, no kidding. Lol.

[@WendellGafford]

Now that color I really like but that yellow with gray frame really sucks the yellow I can deal with BUT A GRAY FRAME really butt ugly

[@vduke1975]

Do you have an email?

[@JonsMotoGarage]

[e-mail] or message via instagram. I check that more often. But either way.

[@vduke1975]

I dont have an Instagram so I will email u thanks.

[@andrewf2225]

Always are not as advertised