Honda VTX1300

[@lstruggy]

6 speed, fuel gauge and a gear indicator would’ve made this motorcycle a 10! Solid bike tho 🤌🏽

[@flyingtigers7856]

I have owned an '06 for the last 12 months and its been excellent. I've put 10,000 k's trouble free on it and it hasn't missed a beat. Good bike...

[@munkeenevahrong239]

I've got an 1800. The 1300 has great sound with the single pin crank, but my god the power of the 1800 never ceases to amaze me. And only 50 lbs heavier than the 1300. Fuel injection and triple disc interlinked brakes too. Both great bikes.

[@redflame44]

just bought a used 2004 VTX 1300, took some elbow grease to get it going... but so far i love it.... its a big bike and rides great :)

[@MrRborges]

Just bought VTX 1300 R. Silver. Love it.

[@KW-hv8ti]

I have a 2006 and added a fairing with 4 speaker stereo LOVE IT

[@williamrtorres1182]

Honda makes good motorcycles you're built to last long live Shadows

[@oldman9843]

I was only disappointed about my 1300 one time , when I found out I had to manually adjust the valves and what a hassle it is . I knew I could jump on that bike and ride it anywhere no matter how far and it would get me home .

[@spanky522]

I've never had any regrets owning a 1300 VTX. It's about one of the best bikes I've ever owned. I've had 750 Shadows, and an 1100 Shadow and this one feels pretty much the same. The valve adjustment is easy and you can just about do it with your eyes closed, so it's not an issue and it's not that often either. Going from a 750 to the 1300 may be a significant change as far as weight, but between my 1100 and this one, I don't feel much difference, except for more power. I mostly bought it for more room for my wife and all our luggage for on long trips. If the 1100 was a little bigger, I'd still be riding it. That was a great bike too!

[@oldman9843]

@@spanky522 I rode with a VTX group and went to the vtx home coming they used to have and met hundreds of VTX riders but everyone I met always thought the valve adjustment was a hassle . Its not complicated to do just a pain in the butt .

[@spanky522]

I guess that's why I always did my research before I bought a bike. I already knew the valves need to be adjusted periodically so I was prepared for that. There is also a year where they have an electric fuel pump, so I avoided that year when looking for a used one. I already know that Hondas have poor fuel pumps that are known to fail, so I avoided that. There are those of us who do their own maintenance, so it's no big deal to do the proper upkeep. Then there are those who take their bike to a shop or dealer to get the work done, then complain about the cost of upkeep. I have some friends of mine who even take their bikes to a dealer to that the oil changed (simple task that takes about 15 minutes) Some things are a "hassle" for some people, are just routine maintenance for others I guess. Adjusting valves is a small price to pay to enjoy a great ride I figure.

[@oldman9843]

@@spanky522Yeah done my own too , twice a year on valves . I rode the tar out of that bike about 9000 miles a year . If there wasn't ice on the roads I was riding . Looking for another one next year . The prices on used VTX with extremely low miles are cheap $3 grand for a X with under 10,000 miles and often with aftermarket up grades .

[@spanky522]

Ya, I wanted one of the older 1300 VTXs with a carburetor so I could do my own jetting. The new ones are fuel injected (and kinda ugly) and need to be reprogrammed to do any jetting changes (I'm old school) I bought my '04 for $4000 with 25,000 just like new with a Mustang seat already on it, so I didn't have to deal with the stock seat the everyone complains about. I've done some mods to mine already too. Like gut the stock mufflers (sounds great and was easy to rejet) handlebar risers, after market batwing fairing with stereo, and a great pair of saddlebags. I'm going to also install some grip heaters under the stock grips for those long colder rides. I had them on my 1100 Shadow and they work great! I'm going to really enjoy some long trips on this one!

[@dave434]

I have a 2009 same color and all as this one, Its Great , Love it!

[@travisconrad5035]

Nope thats candy red yours is Caliente red each year is a different red.

[@williamdawson3792]

Greatest bike for dependability and reliability

[@orangeguy3314]

I love my 2007 Honda VTX1300C. Its a great city bike.

[@williamdawson3792]

Highway king

[@johnstocker6728]

There's no such thing as a small 1300 cc motorcycle. 1300 is a lot of motorcycle. I ride a valkyrie myself, but I know quality when I see it

[@TheREDneckdevildog]

I love my 03 it's the same color too but a great bike

[@rahoffman123]

Would this rim fit directly onto a retro with skinny tire please let me know

[@jackkay3101]

have an 09 VTX 1300c, 123,000 km and still strong

[@04poppop]

What type or brand are handlebar, very cool.

[@tomcata1467]

You need to change the title of the video to a HONDA VTX1300, as it's not a VTX1800.....just saying.

[@MotorcycleExperience]

+tomcata1467 Thanks, will do.

[@carterkennedy4038]

I love mine

[@crocketgsxr6]

three years later still not changed

[@texaspootan2836]

This one looks ready to go. Turns out I turned the key and pressed the button and whoa it is ready to go....

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Great bikes but the 1800 had a awful robotic sound. It didn't have a single pin crank like the 1300. 1300 sounds a LOT better.

[@derekbone6803]

Wish honda put the 1800 on the fury..anyone know if the 1800 vtx will fit in place of a 1300vtx..same block?? Can I mount on a fury..other than displacement are the engines the same?? Hope someone could give me some insite..would love to have the 1800 on my fury

[@junycot6902]

what year model is this? it has a smaller front fender and seat

[@Chungdn8888]

I am only 5'5 , can I reach the forward foot control pedal?

[@joepasco1420]

Is it better on the highway at 70mph than the 1800 due to a taller 5th gear?

[@310smoker]

It's less in insurance

[@williamdawson3792]

Fully agree. I hang right with the 1800

[@rcdenis1]

What is that hanging down/dragging just ahead of the rear wheel?

[@robotbjorn4952]

Rick Denis Pine needle? Overflow tube? No idea.

[@willmann30]

That's the carburetor bowl drain tube!

[@keywasted289]

Not quite an 1800 but close.

[@TexHoss1]

The 1800 has never & will never have that thmp thump sound like Harley. I have owned 2 & never found it yet. Now I don't know about the 1300 as I have never had 1.

[@cjsteele9594]

The 1300 is a single pin crank, just like a Harley, they sound the same. The 1800 is a twin crank. Sounds beasty with pipes, but it doesn't sound like a Harley.

[@bfarm44]

My biggest regret was selling mine. What a mistake

[@JerzyBoy973]

this is a 1300

[@MotorcycleExperience]

+Kirk Markland-Hart Good point - we'll change it!

[@rizeaalexandru5727]

Just bought my 2006 vtx1300s and I love it, unfortunately I can't ride due to this bloody pandemic

[@310smoker]

I will ride mine to work

[@allanwilkerson6426]

@ Rizea Alexandru. I have a 2007 VTX-1300-R and I haven't had any problems riding through the pandemic. The 1300 has enough power to push right through that bullsh*t. Maybe you just got some bad gas.

[@allanwilkerson6426]

@ Rizea Alexander. p.s. I apologize...were you saying your bike got COVID-19 and that's why you can't ride ??? I hope she gets better soon...usually Honda's don't get sick...but I can imagine how painful and difficult that must be. Maybe take the mask off the air intake...might help.

[@rizeaalexandru5727]

@@allanwilkerson6426 Thank you Allan you made me laugh . Issue is that I bought the bike a month ago and my mechanic has the garage closed due to the pandemic . I need to fix my carb , every time I ride it I need to keep the choke pulled , anyway I have left the bike last week with him , hopefully I will get it back this week , I miss it already ... P.S : no sarcasm here , I enjoyed your joke :) , you have a good time and stay safe mate

[@allanwilkerson6426]

@@rizeaalexandru5727 I was just poking a little fun at you. I too meant no harm...glad you have a sense of humor...it's comforting since there's so little of it left these days. I hope you get her back soon. I have to keep my choke pulled for what seems like an excessive amount of time. Usually for a couple miles at least. Maybe I'll get it checked...I just thought that was an idiosyncrasy with that model. Anyway...stay in the wind...stay healthy...and be safe brother.

[@charlescarver71]

I have a vtx 1300 but my 1800 gots way more power an it's much faster