is the Honda Shadow better than the 883 Sportster

[@bmxking6582]

I have a 1200 sportster and the wife has a 600vlx. Personally I like the "cool" factor to the Harley but reality is the Honda is wayyy superior as for ride quality and reliability. You hit a little bump on the sporty and get kicked out of the seat. The shadow can tank any pothole in front of it. The low center of gravity makes the shadow so nicely balanced too. As soon as the wheels start to roll the bike stays balanced. When it comes to working on the bike no debate, i can tear the Honda down to bare frame and empty split engine cases and rebuild with not a single curse word coming from my mouth. The Harley you can do the most simple thing like replace the clutch cable and want to scream when something like the barrel adjuster snaps and it holds the primary oil in the engine and you sit there shaking your head saying "wtf were you thinking harley." The Honda's are just designed to be more or less kept up with the times, the Harleys are primitive which in its own way gives them a cool factor. So IMO if you need to rely on the bike and need a safer more comfortable ride buy a Honda. If it's just a fun toy and you not only have a more mechanical ability (since you will eventually end up drilling, tapping, cutting, welding something) but also have patience and know how to stay cool when you work on your headache of a toy, a Harley is a cool, nice looking, great sounding, eye catching bike to own. So hope this helps for someone new to motorcycles trying to decide between the two. Like I said I own both and since I love all bikes for what they are I try to never be bias, just honest.

[@881qyk]

BMXking 658 wow! So perfectly stated. Thank you for getting this debate right

[@justinbailey1756]

Harley's aren't cool. they're for old rich white men that want to dress up in leather and looks like clowns for their local meets at starbucks.

[@94SexyStang]

Harley's definitely look cooler, but pain in the ass to wrench

[@W1cK3dSiK]

Justin Bailey there are plenty of Harley riders who are not like that lol. You’re thinking of 40+ year old guys who ride like fully dressed, bagged, Road Kings. There are a lot of badass Harley bikes.

[@singhsa123]

That was just about one of the most helpful and descriptive comments I’ve ever read on comparing bikes so thank u for that haha. I just sold my sport bike and was looking into a shadow 750 bobber. I’ve had some concerns of power and speed but I’m pretty satisfied on my friends HD 48. Do you think the 750 shadow will be unbearably slower than my buddy’s 1200?

[@crippledrider]

Hey; I'm an old guy and still ride some, started riding in 1972. My ride is Yamaha 650 V-Star Silverado, I've been riding it since 2007, lovin every minute of it.

[@thelakeman5207]

Been ridin' since '71. Just sold my Kawasaki 1500 Drifter. Every time you ride, you roll the dice. In almost 50 years of riding, I never had an accident or close call or dropped the bike. I played the odds for a long time. I'm done riding and going out a winner.

[@Kevin_Drone]

Out of all the bikes I’ve owned, from a Harley to Yamaha. The best all around bike I enjoyed was a 2002 Honda Shadow 750 ACE.

[@cheekkeith74]

That's what I have. Bought it 3years ago and it only had 320miles on it! I've modded it quite a bit. But it runs great. And I love it. Probably roll it til the end of my days.

[@YerGoodBuddyKeith]

I have the 99 ace 750. Man I love this bike. I've been tempted to trade multiple times but everytime I go test ride something else I just don't see much of a point. I'm always comparing it to my shadow and if I'm doing that why spend more money? She runs amazing, I've been riding her pretty much all year round for 2 years now. She only had 15k miles and now sits at 29k.

[@lisar3006]

My oldest daughter bought a used Honda Shadow for her first bike. I went with her to look it over and I ended up driving it home for her. ( 60 miles or so) I found it had good power and shifted better than any of the Harley's i ever owned. She rode it for a few months and sold it mostly because she was riding with Harley people and they gave her a bad time about it. She also had a very close call on it where one of the other guys she was with was hit and killed. She sold it and I was happy to see it go down the road. riding in Florida is a carp shoot anyway with all the traffic and bad drivers. My wife and I sold our Bradenton Florida house and moved to no where Alabama. I rode more in the last year here than I rode in Florida in the last ten years.

[@DavidHuston]

I agree, riding in Florida is iffy. I love Miami and the keys but as a state Florida was the worst place I've ever lived.

[@kimhorton6109]

I call Florida the “Take that!” State. People act like they’re in a burn to get anywhere and if you’re on the road with them they just love to put it to you. I rode down to the keys one year and thought id never go back. Then my son wanted an Impala and I found one in Palm Beach for what he could afford, flew down aand drove it back to Shreveport. Between the pick up point and Georgia I swear I had four close calls with people riding like there was no reason to share the road. Amazing. Never again. I have to recommend the riding in Tennessee and Arkansas.

[@robertcurtis3807]

I loved riding in Tennessee, but after moving to California; I am terrified of the roads here in the big city. I was going to get a Harley-Davison, but they now are woke with the gays, and cross dressers and teamed up to help Bud Beer with their logo.

[@lethargicstove2024]

Ride in northern Florida if possible, prettier roads, less crazies.

[@shawnlauderdale6502]

I had a 2009 Honda shadow aero, and sure miss it. Awesome bike!

[@timg1262]

I'm 270 Ibs and my shadow pulls me just fine. I love my shadow!

[@Taino871]

Listen brother, I’m 6’ 210 and I absolutely love my Shadow also. My Harley is a constant pain in the ass, always in the shop. The Harley sleeps in a heated shed… My Honda lives in the street. In the winter I warm it up once a month. I just came in from a ride and she won’t stutter! She cranks right over no issues. To get my Harley running I have to dig up the Harley brothers, give them a hand job and maybe it will start. Honda don’t give a F##k it’s like honey badger…

[@rudysmachine1]

I am 6”4 and 220lbs and my Aero 750 is comfortable and can cruise in excess of highway speeds for extended periods of time with no issues.

[@davidmeijer1645]

Just did a 6 day ride on my 05 shadow 750 Aero from Invermere BC to southern Ontario. Glorious sunny, warm fall weather and colours. Not one drop of rain. Ride of a lifetime. A bit rough on the ass, numbness after 60 km. Perhaps cycling shorts under my jeans and leathers would have been smart. But I could not have asked for more of a bike than my Shadow delivered. Wonderful experience! Lots of nice people along the way, too!

[@lonekyeagle]

Being an older guy (also 6'2"), I ride a Shadow Aero VT750. It is comfortable and plenty enough power for my needs. You said it from the top AFFORDABLE full circle.

[@davidm4566]

I don't know why anyone would want a Harley anymore except for the name. I'd rather have something that works well than something that sounds cool.

[@Boss1234killer]

I’ve been watching your channel for just about a year now, and finally got myself a Honda shadow for 200$! And a case of beer 😂 I learned everything for you guys thanks for always letting us know what’s good out there.

[@BrapGenius]

There have been very dark times in my life where I didn't have a bike.. Ya know like a day or two 😂

[@samanthaalvarez7724]

Brap Genius I’m going through that now, I’m not taking it well

[@rockysbigfan]

I've not had a bike for over a year now. It's bad man! But I'm in talks for buying a shadow right now

[@rockysbigfan]

Didn't get the first shadow I was looking at, but I still got one. Enjoying it so far

[@TheNostorian]

Love the 883. But the shadow reminds me of good ol HD Softail. But what ever you love. As long as you ride. Not everyone can just splurge on a harley. As long as you are out there riding on two wheels.

[@cjsteele9594]

The Shadow 750 spirit looks like a Harley, and with Vance and hines pipes, sounds just like a Harley!

[@barryervin8536]

I love watching your videos. I'm not especially into cruisers or Harleys but you make every bike seem fun and don't BS us like some people do. I'm in Norristown PA and might take a ride out your way some day. Ride safe!

[@dieselpwr782]

I’ve owned near every kind of bike old and new, many of my friends have shadows and my dad has rhode Honda’s since I was a kid, mostly old cb’s now goldwings. I’ve worked on all the Honda’s constantly, I have my coworker and my neighbors shadows in my garage now. I have several Harley’s and a victory I ride. My wife has a 07 883r. Never done anything but oil, plugs, brakes and belts, my 06 dyna has 89k miles and I’ve had zero issues. My old evo 100 needed a starter clutch once. I’ve had Vulcans and vstars that were way more dependable then the Honda’s and a few rockets that were not so good, mostly oil leaks a carb issues. Buy what you want but I prefer to ride not push. Ride Solid.

[@boomerguy9935]

My 2005 Sportster has never leaked or burned oil. It's easy to work on and it always starts first time, every time. I had to replace the brake pads and tires due to all the miles I ride. Love it! Aftermarket accessories can be cheap or expensive and Craigslist is full of used quality parts at low prices. Come to think of it, my bike came from Craigslist, too. I started riding in 1963 and I've never bought a new bike or sold one for less than I paid for it.

[@RyeCarter]

I have a 98 Honda shadow vt750 ace as my first bike, awesome to learn on and made me appreciate honda even more than I already did

[@st0n3ymontana]

Riding a Sportster is like riding a hunk of square steel down the road. Riding a Shadow is like cruising on your sofa.

[@slash2jimi]

Your vlogs are so much better than the other "KZbin famous" vloggers. You talk bikes, they talk about what they did in the locker room when they were in junior high.

[@mose717]

I used to ride 20+ years ago and for various reasons got away from bikes. Now for various reasons (mostly because I'm single again) I'm getting back to bikes. I had to re-learn everything. My bike is an '88 Honda Shadow VT1100. It's really smooth and easy to ride and has been a great bike to re-learn on. I always recommend Hondas.

[@robgilley1144]

mose717 amen I got my first bike this year. A 93 Honda shadow vt1100. Love it.

[@jaywinters2483]

This is not about you

[@bubbaburns1830]

Stopped by a friends house on my 2007 Shadow 750 Spirit.. Black. His cousin was there. He just bought a 1200 Sportster at over $13,000.00 OTD and was bitching. His cousin was looking over my bike and looked up and asked " why didn't you buy a Harley " ..... Really.... I mean REALLY ???? Harley imports parts to put bikes together, the plastic for my taillights comes for the U.S.

[@dagothur9674]

Honda or Harley? If were to buy, I would get a Honda. If it was a gift, I would get the Harley, and sell it for a Yamaha.

[@fivespeed3026]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who looks at ramps and thinks, “I’m gonna jump that one of these days!”

[@boomerguy9935]

Evel Kinevil (spelling?) did that on his Sportster.

[@jasonmillstalks]

I just picked up a 2019 Honda Shadow Phantom VT750. Absolutely love it. It's amazing, handles great, really affordable, and all around good sturdy bike

[@efrainrodriguez5728]

I have a 2005 Honda Shadow Aero and I love it. I love your channels. Regards from Tampa FL. God bless you!

[@joshsredemption100]

My first bike was a shadow Sabre. My second bike is a shadow phantom. I love honda shadows. That's my brand and in sticking with it!

[@brianwiseman9518]

Honda also makes far superior anything else lol. It's just a fantastic company. Their cars are just damn perfect

[@stupidchannel7975]

I bought a sabre for 300 bucks from my old bosses tow lot. It was dark purple with slightly lighter purple flames lol. Thing would scoot! I have an 06 aero bobber now and it's just as satisfying

[@survivor-3572]

First bike was a 02 750 shadow it was a great first bike , now have a vtx1300 and love it

[@310smoker]

i got the shadow but want the vtx

[@blackbird69xxx]

@@310smoker Yeah but the extra weight sucks

[@310smoker]

Yeah its heavy . sold my shadow , I missed it so much I got another . the vtx is smooth but something about the 750 is so cool

[@brenthill3241]

Nice bike. Dollar for dollar I'd go with the Honda and with the money saved I'd buy some LEG protection. As someone who works in a dealership you know there are new light weight materials that breath and protect well. Just sayin.

[@RagnorLothbrook-f7e]

I went from a Harley Road King to a Harley V Rod and now a Honda Shadow Shadow 750 w/ 419 mikes for $6k The bike handles better than both Harley’s with far less maintenance than the Harley’s!!

[@bradb9146]

If you want to ride , buy a Honda . If you want to wrench , buy a Harley . It's just that simple . 😘

[@boomerguy9935]

I've owned both and I bought them both used for about the same price. Maintenance, although different, is just as easy and costs about the same. As far as I'm concerned, ride both and then decide. Apple and orange. The quality is the same. I'm 70 years old and rode my first Honda in 1964. I've owned several metric bikes since then and I also love my Sportster. No, I've never owned a big bike of any kind. Never wanted or needed one. I usually ride by myself and I don't care what anybody else thinks of my ride or my apparel.

[@TheAnonymousShade]

I’m buying my first bike. It’s a 2003 Honda Shadow 750 with only 5898 miles, and she’s cherry. I’m so excited! I can’t wait to start learning to ride!

[@alexanderconti521]

How's riding been?

[@TheAnonymousShade]

@@alexanderconti521 wonderful thanks! I’ve put about two thousand miles, a set of tires, an oil change, and new plugs.

[@alexanderconti521]

@@TheAnonymousShade that's great to hear! I just rented a Honda Shadow to take a trip with my wife and I was so sad when I had to bring it back haha.

[@phdcredible5211]

I own a 650 VStar and I really like that 750 Shadow. I love your show.

[@scottgeorge4760]

I was passed by a 650 V-Star on Interstate-5 on my 750 Shadow 😂 ( I was just cruising at 65 mph. )

[@kengoodwin7461]

I've just bought a 07 VT ACE 750 and I agree, it's a lovely ride and suites my short leg's so much so that I can with bent legs have both feet firmly on the road when stopped, awesome.

[@davetones_3083]

I DO have it in my garage AND IT IS a BEAUTIFUL RIDE🤗😎

[@h.d.mech.mortenson2098]

Those jeans Sean !! I have Japanese bikes and Harleys. No complaints so far. I like all types of bikes.

[@DomDeVille]

I’ve owned a 2001 Sportster 883 and now I own a 2011 Honda Shadow Phantom. The Shadow fits my height better. The Sportster is said to be more powerful. However, at the time I owned the Sportster, I weighed around 200 lbs. I currently weigh just under 170, so I don’t feel a significant difference in power. Also, my Honda is fuel injected and shaft driven. Whereas my Sportster was carburated with a belt drive.

[@wolfeyes9357]

I have had 23 bikes. 5 ironheads, 5 shovelhead, some CBs, some KZ's, Triumph and Suzuki Intruder 700...i think that was an 1986 or 87 and a 1400 intruder. The 700 was the very best I had. I bought it with 67,000 miles and got a new battery, changed fluids and pipes..that thing ripped!!! I put another 10,000 miles on it and sold. I have a ironhead hardtail...but wish I had that intruder!!! Truth be it told! A lot of people making those VLXs and all metric bikes bobbers and it is good to see. Harleys now are for the Hipsters and biker pimps! Not kool anymore...probably never will be again.

[@darrellmount7020]

Yes the Honda is better than the Harley, they are more reliable, easier and cheaper to maintain, cheaper and safer. But Harley is made in the USA , hold their resale value, and get you all kinds of compliments ( and drain your wallet dry in the process).

[@robgilley1144]

He's right. My Honda's bitch pad says made in USA right on it

[@sandylazarus2283]

Not just made in USA they building factory for the cheap workers in Thailand so Harley can feed there wealth from overseas sales.They don't really give a damm who buys there overpriced motorcycles or where built .

[@clintonsaniford4057]

Yes I agree that Honda is the best bike that you can get. Just that a Harley looks good a sound great and a lot $$$. I'm going to sick with a Honda.

[@robgilley1144]

Clinton Saniford agreed

[@Korsfestelse]

You say that like the Shadows don't get compliments. I've had an array of compliments on mine (identical to the one in this video except no mirrors and added panniers), and quite a few who are certain it's a Harley because it 'looks so nice'. Harleys are definitely nice too, but I don't like very many of the models and stupid mods people put on, and they're so common (at least here in the U.K.)

[@josephatnip2398]

You can buy to Honda Shadows for the price of one Harley Sportster 1200 custom

[@Korsfestelse]

Not new though! RRP for these is around the same as an 883, both stock

[@George-pf8zb]

I got a '15 Shadow for my first street bike. Chose it for the price and reliability. I have over 10,000 miles on it. It's a good ride, for riding responsibly and staying within the speed limit. I've done many rides of about 100 to 400 miles in a day. Always 45 to 50 mpg. I upgraded to a Maverick seat, heavier wider handlebars and swept-back risers, mini floorboards, highway bars, large LED headlight, and a Memphis Shades windshield, all for more comfortable highway riding. I'm 6'2". The ergonomics aren't perfect for me, but it's good enough for day-long rides. The relatively light weight is easy to handle, like for example if the rear wheel starts to slide out. So I've never dropped it, knock on wood. Drawbacks: the light weight means I feel all uneven road surfaces in my lower back. Braking and maneuverability is reliably adequate, but not great. The tires have inner tubes; so any tire puncture can't simply be temporary plugged, but instead requires the wheel to come off and an inner tube replaced.

[@ramie-uz9xi]

Great little scoot . I’m 6-1 and enjoyed the 04 Aero . Although I thought it was underpowered . It did good around town but a hill would definitely expose its lack of umph .

[@Ancientcaptain]

I've got an 03 Shadow purchase brand new still runs and rides like the day I picked it up

[@LuciTulcea]

Just rode 110 km today on a 2008 Shadow Spirit. My first bike. It feels, looks and sounds great. Also very comfortable.

[@Largetalons]

I shamelessly like this channel because he just hops on the bike and gives us his impression of it. I don't care if he sells them. Every other channel now thinks their top gear.

[@JLH_LetsPlay]

I'm 6' tall and I love my Shadow 600, easy to work on and maintain and very reliable.

[@Laucian7]

I've ridden both and I sold the Harley. My 99 Shadow 750 ACE is an awesome bike and I just feel so good riding it. The Sportster isn't a bad bike, at all ! But for me ... The Honda Shadow just feels special.

[@CMatthewsfan]

Just bought an 05 Honda shadow vlx 600. Thing runs like a champ. Couldn’t be any happier. Choppin her up into a bobber pretty soon. Was kinda bummed out cus I really wanted an 883 but seriously impressed with Honda on this one.

[@josephatnip2398]

I had the Honda Shadow custom Spirit 2003 I bought it when it was new yeah a lot of the Chrome pieces on the motor and stuff are actually chromed plastic but if you drop the bike yeah it's going to crack but if it was Chrome steel it's going to bend so it would have to be replaced anyway

[@ThatBobGuy850]

Nice review! I have a Sportster, my buddy had a Shadow 750. Occasionally on trips we'd swap for a while. Jacob really didn't like riding my bike - he said it was like driving a truck! After riding his Honda, I had to agree. The different design philosophies between the two companies is very apparent. Me personally, I like driving trucks, so I love my Sporty. Having said that, his 750 was a super-nice ride! All the controls worked so smoooothly! But the bike had no "personality," that hard-to-define quality that makes Harley lovers out of us.

[@dennisschell5543]

Bob guy....Which one is quicker?

[@ThatBobGuy850]

Dennis: Don't know, we never raced them. It didn't matter to us.

[@dennisschell5543]

So you never did a side by side roll on....ok.

[@ThatBobGuy850]

Dennis, what would that have proven? His was a 750, mine was an 883. They had different gearing. They were vastly different bikes, other than looks. But honestly, he probably could've taken me in a drag race, I don't know. And you know, there were a lot of things he and I never compared. Maybe it's hard to believe, but some guys are just not competitive with each other.

[@dennisschell5543]

See? That wasn't so hard..."The Honda is probably a little quicker". Thanks...

[@ianpatrick4065]

I just picked up an 07 this spring and it's such a nice ride only 4400 miles I've put 300 on it since purchase

[@Spothface]

I bought a 07 Aero last month in September. 7300 miles on it. Today I looked to see 369 miles on it since my purchase. I really like this bike. Takes awhile to warm up I have learned and I ride it almost everyday it doesnt rain. Ride safe Ian.

[@canuckmotovlogs6434]

I agree with the previous comment, I have a 2003 Shadow 750, and a 99 Sportster 1200 custom, and as cool as the Sportster is I tend to put the miles on the Honda...

[@somewhatinformed1208]

@Bunnyshooter 223 Some people prefer to ride a Dependable motorcycle that's more comfortable... there's a reason Harley Sportsters are called boneshakers. Another reason to ride the Honda instead of the Harley in an attempt to keep the myth alive that Harley's hold their value.

[@geoffdearth7360]

I used to visit a bike shop in Madison WI about 50 years ago. I remember the owner saying that Japanese bikes were really pretty good.

[@justamotorcycleenthusiast9800]

Great bikes. Only time the bigger bikes get away from me is on the straight aways.

[@ItsMotoMatt]

I have a 2007 Shadow Spirit with a nice low 30K miles and I LOOOOOOVE it.

[@georgematsumoto6007]

I ride a VT 1100 Shadow Sabre. Love it, no issues what so ever.

[@cherrylove3656]

I've always owned a Honda never had any problems with them from 50cc 250cc 400cc 500cc 750cc

[@doneverson1756]

Not a new Rider but haven't rode in years . Figured this would be the best bike to get back into it..

[@bigrignick6537]

SHADOW. I love mine. Always starts and rides so smooth

[@markdave5708]

If you get to choose between 2009 750 Honda shadow and 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900cc Which one would you pick I need some tips.

[@bubbercakes528]

When you buy a Harley you buy the tuff boy image. When you buy the Honda you buy a quality machine. It’s up to you.

[@boomerguy9935]

Do you speak from experience or is this just an opinion? I've owned them all. They are all great. Motorcycles are like cars, clothes and shoes. They are all similar and still different.

[@brianbuhl6768]

I have a 2004 shadow aero I have nearly 80 thousand miles on it I bought it new still has plenty of power and rides like the day I bought it

[@davidneiggemann7745]

Love my 750 Honda aero.got everything you need in a motorcycle

[@boomerguy9935]

If it had mid-controls, I would own one now. Unfortunately, Honda only made one Shadow with mid-controls but it had chain drive and they no longer make it. The Yamaha Bolt seems to fill the void for the metric Harley that I would like.

[@sandylazarus2283]

I owned and rode a Honda Shadow 750 ,so many people whom I guessed din't know better had to tell me how nice my Harley was , I would laugh that they trying to look smart and inform them I had the Japanese version of Harley minus all the worries.Now ride very clean Yamaha Virago 750 get people coming around to get a look all the time & compliment me.

[@robertesek9285]

Awsome!!!!i love my honda shadow..

[@ranadrums3174]

Right on the money about Harleys. HD owners are so uptight about comparisons but it's the only way that they can get better and probably the reason why they got better in the early 2000s.

[@michaelkemp327]

I sold my Kawasaki KZ400 and bought an 883 evolution sportster years ago and I still miss the Kawasaki.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Depends on what you mean by “ better”. The 883 sportster is bulletproof. So is the Honda. Honda is just a little bigger in size which is great for taller guys who can’t ride a 883

[@blackbird69xxx]

Very much doubt the 883 would do 100k miles without ant trouble

[@JohnnyRebKy]

@@blackbird69xxx your doubt doesn't change the facts. They can and do go 100k miles with good maintence. The sportster engine is the best engine Harley has ever made. They are simple and robust engines. There isn't much to have trouble with on them. The 1970s is over.

[@blackbird69xxx]

@@JohnnyRebKy You are clearly biased living in the USA.....

[@JohnnyRebKy]

@@blackbird69xxx how am I biased?? I never said it was better than anything. The Honda has a fantastic engine as well. Where are you coming up with this stuff??? I said BOTH bikes are Bulletproof. Both are great machines

[@JohnnyRebKy]

@@blackbird69xxx and for the record....im riding a Kawasaki right now.

[@ancientafricanking7727]

Just got mine! 2001 same color scheme. First bike ever

[@djordjenovakovic9409]

Great video man, I have that bike in my wish list still. One day😊

[@antondahl8945]

I bought an 883 sportster new and put 108,000 miles on it. I bought my 2004 VT750 Honda Aero with four thousand miles on it and have put another 30 grand on it. Both excellent bikes. The Honda with it's shaft drive and all decked out with extras is a better bike.

[@MyDyerMaker]

My first bike was a Honda XL80, then various Suzuki and Honda sportbikes. I would rather have a Harley-Davidson. More fun to ride in my opinion. More fun to look at too.

[@drb739]

Unless you buy an ugly one..

[@chrisdadigger1018]

I’ve been really itching to buy an old four-cylinder CB one 400 but todays days fuels have scared me away from that. I’m afraid the inside of the tank is gonna rust from all the ethanol or it’s gonna gunk up the carburetor. No ethonol gas is pretty hard to find where I live.

[@scootamayne610]

Would you recommend this for a beginner? I'm 5'7 215 pounds.

[@ronniewolf9650]

You are the best God bless I got appreciate that I'll keep that in my mind because I just purchased a 2009 Honda Shadow for $300 bad part the bike is all complete

[@giovannisocci8793]

I wish you d answer my question: I love Hondas,I just do,but my friend says HD are better and keep their value more than Honda. So I have 5k maybe 6k dollars and I want to buy my 1st bike so the wife and I can go ride..what size and brand would you buy? I still don t like HDs though,but Id buy one if they are better than Honda.

[@ThatBobGuy850]

"Better?" What is "better," Giovanni? If you start off with the premise that you don't like Harleys, then a Harley will never be "better" than anything else. Oh, and nobody can tell you which bike is "better" for you. All bikes are good these days. Honda Shadow 750's are great bikes. In fact, if you're wife is going to be a frequent passenger, I'd probably lean toward the Honda as opposed to a Sportster. Just saying. (But don't overlook the Suzuki Boulevard, either.) Here's some honest commentary on the Sportster, coming from a guy who's on his *third* Sportster: 1. They're really not good bikes if you haul a passenger a lot. They have *tiny* back seats - unless you put a big aftermarket seat on it, and most of them look pretty goofy. Rear suspension travel is not good. Even with good shocks, there's just not a lot of travel back there. You will soon find out why this is important. 2. Depreciation. "Harleys hold their value." That's the biggest bunch of bullshit you'll ever hear. Harley owners *THINK* their bikes hold their value. But if you look on eBay you'll see hundreds of Sportsters. Every one of them is overpriced. It's supply and demand, baby! Every Harley owner thinks you get back 1:1 for every dollar you spend on accessories. Hint: You don't. Maybe you only get ten cents on the dollar for every mod you've done. In fact, a ton of accessories/modifications can actually cause a bike to LOSE value. Maybe I don't want the modifications you made. Now it's going to cost me money to return your bike to stock? That's coming off the purchase price, son. So watch the ads. Find the Sportster (or other bike) you want. Offer the seller a reasonable price (this will probably be *much* lower than what he is asking). When he balks and cries (he will), just say, "I'm offering $X. I'm here with cash when and if you really want to sell it." If that doesn't work, move on to the next bike. Sooner or later you'll find someone who actually wants to sell his Sportster and not sit on it. This tactic works, trust me.

[@nickdrew5370]

I have a Honda shadow good bike I drove a Honda shadow drove it from lake city to Daytona beach and back and been on many more different rides going to do it again soon

[@lethargicstove2024]

Holy crap this is almost exactly my step dads bike 2009, blue, silver color, only thing is he has saddle bags,a no windshield but it’s a great bike.

[@kutlerrorie1742]

2001 Honda shadow 750 ace has 64,000 miles and still rides like new picked it up cheap fixed it up great first bike it hangs/beats my buddies 98 1100 shadow

[@STho205]

I really have no problem with carbs. I ride a couple of times a week in the Blue Ridge (even winter). Maybe it is a bigger problem for the frostbacks with the long winters and the person that only rides once in a blue Moon. I buy any gas, and I buy a pint bottle of stabilizer once a year. A capful costs about 3cents and treats a tank. I have no gum, ethanol rust or jetting clogs. Like any carb I let it warm up two minutes before riding from an overnight sit. After that I can't tell the difference. Injector bikes do seem to have more HP and quicker throttle. I don't know for sire, but they seem to.

[@robotbjorn4952]

S Tho That stabilizer is a great investment. The fuel is garbage nowadays.

[@MyDyerMaker]

S Tho Might sound like hype, but try some ngk iridium plugs. They made the throttle response noticeably quicker on my sportster.

[@PhilHewkin]

just got a 2014 shadow aero 6 weeks ago. it is a keeper.

[@andymonk6383]

I have my 1983 Honda Shadow putting all new fuel lines on it.The choke lever adjustment built into the hydraulic clutch handle bar assembly got the threads broken during transportation. I took the pull knob choke of a cr85 engine it's identical.They don't make the choke cables any more so I am going to try the local salvage yard to see if they have any of the pull knob chokes.It is VTC 750 6 speed with Jardine header.Stock top speed is 137mph,69 hp.Getting ready to hook the battery up and hope that the stock choke is in run position,if not it sprays gas all over the engine. I have had it for 2.5 years and no problems until the moving guy stepped on the choke lever.,15 minutes and I will see what happens and then back to cleaning it up . Hopefully should be riding in couple more hours.

[@robotbjorn4952]

Well?

[@mikeyg6631]

I know we shouldn't talk about it. However have you ever been down? And if so what happened. Just asking because I went down three weeks ago and broke my pelvis in three spots. I'm not giving up riding and actually looking at the shadow for my second bike. The first bike was a k1 600 gsxr

[@charlesbolduc105]

That's what I miss about ridding and want a bike now

[@TWSA_Krochlikmiov]

Do they have a tachometer or do you just ride them by feel

[@doneverson1756]

Looking @ a 2005... completely gone thru.. 7800 miles .. What is the top $ to pay... the most information I have at this time

[@aaronurban5423]

I have a 1985 vt 700 and they were the best model. Hydraulic clutch and OD transmission with tachometer. The oldies are the best. I'd eat a 883 on my 700 any day.

[@drayke6936]

I’m a new rider and I bought a 2002 Honda Shadow A.C.E. I love my bike. The only downfall for my bike is it’s chain driven. Would definitely prefer belt driven. If I can find a 1200-1400 Shadow with belt driven I’d be in heaven

[@michaelc9128]

Robert Austin . if you can get a honda shadow sabre 1000. They are shaft driven . I have one and love it

[@drayke6936]

Michael C I bought a 2017 Harley Road King a week and a half ago.

[@ronalbert3325]

@@michaelc9128 The Sabres are 1100cc also 700 and 750 in the 80's

[@abruptlyblunt]

every time i see this video come up i always get a kick out of the title but because it's kind of a joke i've never watched it, until now. the only think i can say is, oh yeah the honda shadow 750 has great power, if you consider 37 rear wheel hp on a 550 lbs motorcycle great power. i don't know there's just something so special about an over bloated 750 cc motorcycle that has less hp then an old cb450 and is slower then an old cb360t or actually even slower then a newer cb300, i think it's being on a 750 and not being able to keep up with the flow of traffic on the highway when there's a incline of 5% or greater that makes it so special, or maybe it's hearing the engine stretched to almost redline when trying to run 80 mph with the flow of traffic or the highway speed limit in some states, yeah great bike......

[@jeremycolston8383]

Hey Sean, do you have any idea what bars those are? They look very comfortable. Bars on my shadow seem lower and wider, especially at the grips.

[@benowen8961]

Buckhorns

[@rodneysherwin4489]

Love my 2020 Hona White Shadow Phantom, puurfect moto..

[@DrDaddy-yg2ki]

Ride, mecahnics, handling, reliability, performance, price, cost of ownership......shadow all day

[@jammin4203]

Just bought a 2003 yesterday. Love it

[@shawnie4424]

I just bought a 08 yesterday. I'm so excited.

[@jammin4203]

@@shawnie4424 previous owner already customized mine so it's ready to go. Congratulations and stay safe

[@justamotorcycleenthusiast9800]

16k on 2 new shadows or 1 harley? I'll take one in red and the other in black please!

[@josemanuel2244]

What's the difference between all the Honda Shadow model's?

[@davidmathews2599]

Gasoline can hang out alot longer than a few weeks.Believe me.If your talking all winter long id probably add some stabilizer though.

[@robotbjorn4952]

DAVID MATHEWS/The Minerals I add stabilizer to anything that's going to sit for more than a week. My 1986 Toro mower still starts on the first or second pull after a winter!

[@nicmitchell9985]

Srkcycles awesome channnel!

[@juliodefreitas157]

Thank you for sharing your video 💙👍

[@satchboogie5418]

You really can't go wrong with a Honda Shadow...But It almost seems like mid cruisers like the Shadow, Suzuki Boulevard (another awesome bike), VStar 650 etc...tend to be starter bikes for people who eventually buy Harley's...I know of so many people that got their licenses as new riders..went out and bought one of the above models..then in a couple of years saved their money for a Harley (a used one of course)... This just seems to be the natural progression for many people..most who are convinced that Harley's are the "holy grail" of motorcycles...but those are the same people that are more concerned about image anyway...which is the core of HD's marketing strategy..they openly admit that they are selling a lifestyle...not a motorcycle...I'm guessing that the majority of their profit comes from HD jackets, T shirts, golf balls..not their bikes... I started on a Boulevard C50..put about 8K on it then got a Honda Fury..put 11K on that...now I have Goldwing F6B...which I am in love with...3 cross country trips and counting :-) But if /when the day comes that I will downsize you can bet that a Shadow will the be bike of choice.

[@MyDyerMaker]

Flyer dog You're right about the image. I own 2 harleys and would feel stupid trying to look like a biker. I just like everything about harleys though- the looks, the sounds, the feel, the rawness of them. The bikes aren't boring. To me many of the Asian bikes are.

[@CasualCruiser]

What's the next step after this bike but not the VTX

[@markkaplan2133]

6500 miles? That's basically a new bike. My 2001 750 Ace has over 160K. I never understand why people sell their bikes after going through one set of tires.

[@colemanhigley747]

160k!! That's awesome. Have you had any issues/breakdowns ? If so .. what? Thanks for your time.

[@markkaplan2133]

@@colemanhigley747 Issues: one electrical issue. I have gone through three or four batteries, and replaced my water pump at 80K, and even though it hadn't broken down. Also, I had one coolant leak from between the heads, but was able to replace the O-ring following a KZbinr's advice (using dental floss!). Other than that, regular oil changes, new tires and chains are pretty much all I did. When I first got the bike, I had the valves adjusted, but have not done that for a long time. The bike could probably benefit from a tune up, but regular use, regular maintenance, and garage parking has kept the bike looking beautiful. A Honda Shadow with 6500 miles on it is a steal. The one issue for my 2001 is that I cannot replace the stock front fender if it breaks, since they are no longer available.

[@davehaggerty3405]

Not a fair comparison. Harley is a niche motorcycle sold to enthusiasts at a high price. For occasional use. Honda is world wide. In some countries a motorcycle is a family’s only vehicle. Of course Honda’s are more dependable and more affordable. They have to be. But if you want to dress up your Honda, you got to buy stuff made for Harley Davidson. I’ve had 750 Hondas. But they were 4 cylinder bikes. A CB 750 in line 4 and a V4 750 Magna. But they wouldn’t compare to the V twins here. They’re too quick.

[@tillross1659]

Really Dig the channel ,, nice job ,, have a few bikes and always looking for more ,, hope to do business with you soon ,,, from Southeastern Kentucky ,,, ✌️

[@blairtugaw6230]

Thats my honda. Love it