TG MotoRider-Why I bought another VTX 1300

[@PainterD54]

My '04 VTX 1300 burned up in a shed fire, so I went out and bought another one. I have an '06 1300 now and love it. It's identical to my other one. Of course I had to add handlebar risers, floorboards, crashbars, Viking bags, luggage rack and a passenger backrest, and it already had Cobra pipes on it so now I'm back in the saddle again!

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

I’m glad you found another one. Thank you for watching.

[@mtlslm]

I think that factory candy black cherry is one of the nicest colors I've ever seen on a motorcycle. Love the 1300!

[@tedweinstein8927]

05 VTX 1300 R, BEST BIKE I EVER OWNED!

[@Waveluth]

You have 4 Bikes? That’s awesome. I envy you. I had to sell my 48’ Panhead to pay for my youngest daughter’s Funeral. It was a very sad time for our family. Not having my bike is torture. I bought it at a Police Auction in 1977 It was beautiful and I miss it. Riding settles my soul and not being able to ride is not fun. I can’t see my financial future allowing me to buy another bike and that makes it unbearable. I’m saving as much as I can but it’s not very much. The VTX 1300 is my choice to replace my 48’ I saw one that was so cool looking and it sounded great. Even what you paid for yours is more than I have at the moment. Stay safe, enjoy the road my friend. ✌️🇺🇸✌️🇺🇸😎

[@cbrippee]

I just purchased an 07 1300 VTXR. I had a brand new 04 back from2006 t0 11. I wanted OEM pipes as I enjoy having a good stereo to listen to instead of muffler noise. I will either put on the Tsuyaku boox 1 or double boox fairing or steel horse st600 5.25 handlebar speaker with bluetooth amp system. My other bike is a 14 Victory Cross Country with terrific stereo, but am enjoying just the memphis shades windsheld on this new to me VTX, a whole different feeling, so probably go with the steel horse system. I get what you mean about the 140 tire, makes a world of difference, just feels so planted. In my Victory world a lot of riders love going to the 150 or 160 front tire over the oem 130 and now I know why. I had forgotten what great bikes this Honda 1300 is. I have had 2 yamaha v star 1300s tourer and deluxe, and to me this VTX is just more enjoyable to ride. I am impressed with the torque on it and how easy it is to push and plod around around now that I am in my upper 60s. I will do a seat upgrade this winter, Live in SW, OHio either the ultimate or taylored to my specifics at Mean City in NC. I did find a darn near perfect used set of Leatherlyke bags on ebay I just put on as previous owner had throw over dingy ones. The floorboards instead of pegs were already on it and only 2100 miles and 10 miles away - cabernet red. For folks reading this the VTX is truly a good and enjoyable bike to ride and of course Honda reliablility - I have owned 8 other Hondas. And it is American made in Marysville, OHio. Unfortunately Honda made a huge mistake shutting down production there in 09 or 10. I hear the 1300 FI motor they put into the 1300 VT line was really good, but the semi chopper style bikes never caught on as the American Chopper era had come to a close and of course the handling was not on par with the VTX line. They should have put me in charge. I would have kept the VTX stlye going,= but upgraded to the FI 1300 motor and made 3 different styles. 1. stipped down. 2. Tour model with windshield, floorboards and hardbags like they did with the Marysville designed Honda Valkyrie line. 3. Would have been a full fairing with audio instead of the windshield. I guarantee these would have sold 10 times the amount that the VT line did.

[@jlrutube1312]

I have a VTX 1300 with about 80,000 and it still runs great. If you want to cure the cold nature of the bike just adjust the fuel to air ratio screw to make it a little less lean. They come way too lean from the factory to meet emission standards. It takes a special tool though to adjust the screw. A mechanic can do it or if you can get the special screwdriver you can do it yourself. Mine used to take 10 minutes to warm up before it would hardly run at all. Now it takes about a minute and a half and then I ride off ...although I don't ride it hard for about 5 minutes becuase I just don't believe it's good to ride a bike hard until the engine gets up to operating temp.

[@chadmcintire5655]

I have an 02 vtx 1800. Got it about 4 months ago with 5700 miles. Needed some love but now she looks awesome. Love it. I'm gonna ride it til the wheels fall off

[@mikej2029]

Thank you man, I feel much better about my purchase. It’s my first bike. Nasty scratch on tank from driveway but it’s reliable. 60 miles a day to work and back.

[@HemiLyfestyle]

Sound like me but i have a honda shadow 750

[@kendallbillington4143]

@@HemiLyfestyle what year

[@HemiLyfestyle]

@@kendallbillington4143 2003, The chain actually broke yesterday. I got a sprocket and chain ordered, but then again it has 45k miles so I'm sure it was time to replace it but i just got the bike 7 months ago

[@FutzeeR6]

I like your edits (commentary, music, transitions etc..) , keep it up man!

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Thank you for watching I definitely have more on the way

[@wayneelliott9523]

Good video, liked and subbed. I recently bought a VTX1300S 2003 with 54,000. Had been neglected since day 1, guy I bought it from revived it considerably. I'm slowly getting it equipped and cleaned up, has performance headers that sound amazing. Only a couple hundred miles so far, but I'm loving it.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

That’s awesome! My first one had 68,000 miles on it before it started giving me trouble. They are pretty tough.

[@lendirk902]

Bike SOUNDS great! I also had a VTX 1800T. Another great bike, but heavier. I love riding my 2009 VTX 1300C, (with Vance and Hines big shots, it sounds a lot like your VTX). It has enough power and is a gorgeous bike.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

I’m with you, I’ve got a 2003 1800C that rocks. It is a bruiser.

[@ntjihad]

I just bought a Honda Sabre vtx 1300c. 2010 with 4k miles. I love it!

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

That model Sabre looks awesome.

[@richardlipp8774]

I pick one up a few years ago to ride with my brothers both Harley owners, last time I rode before the purchase was about thirty years ago, took a safety course to up daye my self , both my brothers like the bike . I mostly was a dirt bike rider still have my 1985 yz 250 which I love, firm believer in it's not what you ride it's that you ride. Also did the Dragon 2 yrs ago great time great bike for that also. Be safe and enjoy.

[@williamdawson3792]

With a VTX 1300 C I don’t need a back up. Over 50,000 and only replaced the battery. People definitely underestimate the power and torque. I’ve rode in most every terrain. No Leaks, and not over priced

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

They are bulletproof. I always loved the 1300s.

[@mr.solitude3352]

I gotta admit... and after watching your last vid about the greatest used cruiser out there... the mighty VTX 1800... I gave you mega kudos for great taste and wisdom in bikes. This video pulls you back a notch or two or three. Impulse is not wisdom's best friend.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

I understand what you’re saying but don’t mistake impulse for nostalgia. I really loved my last 1300 and wanted another one. I love speed and torque but sometimes I like to chill when I ride too.

[@franksilva2542]

I have no issue riding before warming it up. Just pull your choke and start it. Push in the choke until it labors a little to idle. As soon as you get out on the road(5th gear) push the choke all the way in. Cruising RPM is enough to run with out problem. That's the way dad did it before fuel injection, and it works for me today.

[@DJ-wu2qc]

I’ve got an 05 1300 with 50K miles. I do a lot of 2-up riding on it from Ohio to Florida… oil, brakes and tires that’s all the maintenance that’s required- so far

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

That is awesome ride safe and thank you for watching!

[@89goldtop]

Have you performed the valve adjustment? doing mine this fall with 23k on the clock.

[@johnnycashbenham1192]

I have to absolutely agree with you on the full cobra exhaust it sounds amazing, got them on my vtx 1300

[@Drive315]

check out my yellow vtx1300 on my channel, its very unique !! Mine actually has a vance and hines exhaust, but man does it roar !

[@jamestaylor8720]

Love that archery range.

[@cliffordmaggard9403]

Got a 07 13c love it going to rejet the carbs soon can't wait

[@moukafaslouka4796]

I bought a 2003 vtx 1300 s with 15k on the clock. I had to make some basic maintenance on it. Now it runs like the Honda it is. It came with over $3000 of extras. Since I paid $2600 for it. You can say that I paid for the extras and got the bike for free. I think it will be my last bike. I don't plan to ever sell it.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

It’s an awesome bike, bulletproof. Ride safe!

[@meanmugaquatics4063]

Thanks for the video, I'm currently riding a suzuki vl800, I like the bike but she doesn't like 80 or above. Need something a little bigger for the highway, and I was looking at a 2004 vtx1300. You helped me make up my mind, thanks again!!

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Glad to help and thank you for watching !

[@Giitzerland]

I'd love to have a 1300 along with my 1800, that's pretty cool combo imo. The 1300 is not slow at all, it's just not a beast like the 1800, and that's not very fair expectation at all, the 1800 is a very special bike, but unfortunately these look very much alike, so they're instantly compared :\ These are great bikes, very dependable, and fun!

[@timhouston2408]

I actually outran one of my good friends,, he on his 07' 1800 mines an 05' 1300,, mine bone stock with zero add ons,, his does had hard bags and a windshield,, i was surprised i actually beat him

[@CARLPHILLY]

I’ve got a 2007 vtx 1300c that I bought new and I have put 96,000 on it with very few issues. New front fork seals, and a speed sensor, clutch cable and that’s about it. On the road I’ve gotten as much as 53 miles per gallon, though it drops off to about 40 around town. I’ve ridden bikes all my life, And I can honestly say this is the best bike that I’ve ever owned

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Yeah the 1300 kind of does it all. That’s awesome I’ve heard they can break 100,000 miles easily. Ride safe and thank you for watching !!

[@TheSlab24]

You've got me wanting one of these, another one on the list dammit. I love my carby bike, but she's good to me with her oddities and characteristics - bad carbys are bad news though, but good ones are love. Onto the classified to find a VTX, love the vid!

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Thank you glad I could help! Ha ha.

[@lstruggy]

TGM love the video brother! @Nicontrast I have 1 here in Vegas for sale. 06 vtx1300r only 11k miles mostly stock color blue, good working condition no issues, recently cleaned fuel tank & carburetor. Honda dealership did oil change, radiator coolant flush, installed brand new fuel lines and all brake lines completely flushed tires still good w only 1 owner and a clean title 😁

[@TheSlab24]

@@lstruggy If I were in the United States, I'd be all over that and figuring it as a great excuse to go to Vegas again, but I'm in Australia here - uncommon bikes do pop up but you have to be quick on them here. I have a few videos on my channel riding through Vegas and surrounds, absolutely stunning area you are in, loved riding around there. Happy days and love your ride mate!

[@JALNIN66]

This is my first bike. Since it's a Honda w 19k it might also end up being my last. It was a little intimidating at first but after the first 1,000 mi I can whip it around pretty good. Great bike. Would make the same choice again.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

I’ve had two of them and loved them both. Awesome bike bulletproof motor. Rubber side down and thank you for watching.

[@stevenrix7277]

I bought a VTX 1300R from 2006 in prestine condition with low mileage (8K) and I love that bike.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

That is a bullet proof cruiser. No doubt you love it. Thanks for watching and ride safe.

[@coryfrancis1173]

The exact reason o bought my 06 1300c i had a vt750dc bobber bought a fury 1300 sold the 750 to buy a vtx to be my big daily bike i keep the fury clean and low miles

[@hhplymouth9473]

I have a 2003 VTX1800R. I get about 31MPG. Mine put out 86 HP on the dyno.

[@ConnorMX68]

I’m 16 and I just got a 2004 vtx1300s. I came from riding dirt-bikes I feel really comfortable on it. (Yes it’s my first street bike)

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

That’s a great first street bike! Ride safe!

[@davidleaghty2943]

Ya. I have an ace 750. A 1300 would make a nice touring bike to pull a mc camper.

[@sanecrazy12]

My first Street bike was a 1982 Suzuki GS1100e that a drag racer set up. Man that was a fun bike!! Was definitely not a starter bike by any means. I think it has more to do with maturity and understanding of needing to respect the power. My son's first bike was a 2003 Triumph Tiger 955.. He done just fine. I'd rather have a bike that can get me out of trouble in a hurry if need be. Say when a trucker starts pulling in your lane with no shoulder to speak of and you have to gag it to get in front in a hurry if you can't slow down because someone is on your ass. It happens!!

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

I hear ya I do appreciate that about my VTX 1800 it’s got the no problem factor on the highway.

[@hammers_cbr1853]

I sold my 2005 CBR600RR after 9 years of riding it and the same day I bought a 2006 VTX 1300, it’s a big change for me but I’m sure I’ll get use to it, Awesome video.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

The 1300s probably a lot more comfortable for you I’ve had two of them and they were both great and I love my 1800 the vtx line is just bulletproof.

[@hammers_cbr1853]

@@ianclose123 I really enjoyed the VTX this summer, thinking back I should have done it years ago, it took a bit to get use to it with the different seating position but I don’t think I could go back to a cbr. On the cbr I always felt the adrenaline to get from A to B as quick as I could but the VTX I feel more relaxed and I’m enjoying the ride with friends more. Good luck with your decision and the VTX is a great bike.

[@mmerc364]

Amazing you picked up yet another VTX. They're hard to come by. The 1300 has all the power you need plus better gas mileage. It's only until you ride the 1800 that you really get spoiled with all the torque! Definitely worth keeping the VTXs in your collection of bikes! Btw-What equipment do you use for your motovlogs? The sound and vid quality are very good when you're on the road.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Go pro hero 8 and I found a noise reduction mic on Amazon. I’ve gone through so many microphones trying to find one that kills wind sound. But it’s been so long I forgot which one I got. I’ll try to post a picture of it. Thank you for watching by the way.

[@Drive315]

check out my yellow vtx1300 on my channel, its very unique !!

[@1984chevroletdude]

Yeah I went vtx 1800 and I can't go back. Spoiled is the correct word lol

[@FarRightRider]

Mine definitely isn't slow! I got a buddy who rides strictly HD, certain bikes I out run him, certain bikes he out runs me. But I'll say this, it cost him allot more in aftermarket to beat me than it does me to beat him!

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Truth Vtx is pure bang for the buck. Thank you for watching.

[@thehermit4201]

I got a 04 VTX 1300 it is my first bike

[@rubo1964]

Great bike!just curious why you didn't buy vstar 1300 lighter belt drive more powerful then vtx

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

I like the V star series, if there had been a 1300 on the lot I might’ve looked into that. I use my VTX 1800 and my Thunderbird 1600 when I want to go fast. The 1300 is just for chill cruising. Thank you for watching.

[@JS-lw2lu]

I've had 2 Vstar 1300's and had a love-hate relationship with both. Loved the looks, being very quick off the line, and well-engineered engine that will go countless miles. Hated the "oversquare" short-stroke pistons, although that does account for the fast takeoffs. Main thing I want in a cruiser is strong low-end torque and fairly low RPM's at highway speeds. That ain't a Vstar 1300, they're only happy in lower gears at slower speeds, and wind up high at 70. The other hate was something about the geometry, it's weird. Couldn't call it "top heavy" but they felt like they wanted to pitch over at slow speeds and coming to a stop. Only bike out of a dozen owned and thousands of miles that I ever dumped over in a parking lot, damn embarrasing.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

@@JS-lw2lu I appreciate the info on the vstar. I think it’s a great looking bike as well. I test rode a vstar 950 and it was very buzzy over 65 miles an hour as well.

[@jtbassgambler2594]

Just bought a vtx 1300cc for only 3 grand and it only has 1134 miles on it i got a good deals it very clean bike like new

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Nice!!

[@jimdandy8603]

YeH,Ive got around thirty high end folding knives,and I will say this,'there are some people who have more then me',ha ha.BTW Ive got an 09 Vtx 1300,Ive had over thirty bikes over the years,including one shadow 750,three shadow 1100s,and six wings.The vtx is a perfect in town bike,(for me),and it would be great for short road trips,(under three hundred miles),for touring nothing NOTHING can compare to a wing

[@thumb-ugly7518]

This is nice. I have an 03 VTX1800R with Shinko tires. As ridiculous as it is, its my first bike. Couldn't pass up the amazing deal I got. Have you rode with shinkos? Can I ask your thoughts on them compared to the Michelin Commander 2s? Thank you for the video.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

I’ve had Michelin commander 2, and Michelin commander threes and I’ve had three sets of shinko 777s. If you’re not gonna hammer your bike a lot, the shinkos will last you and they’re very sticky. The shinko 777s I put on my Vulcan nomad have lasted a long time. The 777‘s I put on my 1800 got about 5000 miles on the rear, and started looking bare. If you ride judiciously, they will last you longer than that. That being said, the Michelin commander two and three tires have a dual compound that is awesome in the rain. If you are going to do more all weather riding, I recommend the Michelin commanders over the shinko. Plus, the Michelin commander is a radial and not a bias, ply tire. So the Michelin commander will be less likely to puncture, but they are more expensive. That being said, I have had no problem with the three sets of shinko’s I’ve had. I hope it helps. Let me know how it turns out.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Btw, if you scroll down in my video series, you’ll see the shinko 777 reviews on different bikes.

[@thumb-ugly7518]

@@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480 thank you for your time and knowledge. I'll look at some commanders when the shinkos wear down. I'll look at those videos too.

[@pd8559]

Do you look in specific parts of the country for deals? Locally if I look at marketplace I see rust buckets, project bikes, and asking diamonds for not so great condition.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

You can find them on CycleTrader, but I’ve purchased my last 16 motorcycles from Big Saint Charles motorsports. They are very easy to deal with on used bikes

[@stanthecomputerman]

nice vtx

[@richardbackes3184]

Does anyone else have a clunk sound when shifting in the lower gears up through? I have an 08 1300c runs great all the time. I have checked my mileage for trip purposes and get a steady 45mpg.

[@christophernewsome7194]

Thinking about getting one for longer rides need some input on it

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

The one thing I would recommend is go ahead and get a driver back rest. I’ve had 10 motorcycles and it makes such a difference when you’re gone all day having that backrest. Now I make sure I put them on all my bikes. I’ve had three VTX’s, two 1300s and one 1800. They really are all around perfect cruisers. You will definitely get better mileage out of the 1300. They just don’t really let you down. They are very easy to work on. Just make sure when you change the oil you get both drain plugs.

[@therestorationman1776]

hey man im in the saint charles mo area too !

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Thank God for usually dry roads in the winter.

[@positivelynegative9149]

👍

[@mrfourtysevenman]

My 1800r revs kinda high on the freeway compared to my heritage I notice at 80 it's kinda singing high is that normal? Is it save to ride all day at 80? I'm just afraid something will pop and shut down 😆

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Fifth gear is a wide ratio on that bike. It’ll sing loud, but it won’t fail.

[@mrfourtysevenman]

@@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480 I heard the 1300 differential has taller gearing and guys are swapping them onto their 1800, getting 70mph rpms down to 2800 off from 3400

[@MidLifeStyleTwins]

New subscriber…

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Thank you for watching! Welcome!

[@asarob]

I’ve never had luck with carb bikes. Fuel injection is the only way to go.

[@johnpaul3244]

Stated 75 so means doing 65 always 10 off after 20 mph

[@shoomapadoo1141]

Lol thanks.

[@jasonevans8858]

What kind of issues did you have with the other vtx 1300?

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Well at 68,000 miles it kept kicking itself out of fourth, the front brake caliper would stick, it began ignoring neutral completely and it would periodically stall for no reason. So for the high miles I really didn’t wanna put in new clutch plates new clutch springs a new fuel pump and rebuild the front brake caliper. I was living with these issues for a while and it just got old. So I moved on but I did love the bike.

[@jasonevans8858]

@@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480 sounds like the shift linkage needed greased at the pivot points. I have an 07 and love it! Awesome bikes!

[@gohjohan]

@@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480 fuel pump.... That was the '03 model, right? The subsequent models from "04 didn't use the fuel pump method. I didn't expect the fuel pump to fail on that bike but looks like failing is inevitable.

[@daddyfooyoung3052]

Is it normal for some rust like under the light on too of the fork? I seen 3 with the same rust spots I want one but the ones I seen has those rust spots not sure if that affects the bike please let me know thank you

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

I’ve bought two VTX 1300s and I bought one VTX 1800, they all had some rust spots. But if you are concerned about where that rust is, have that bike checked out by a professional before you buy it. That’s the best I can tell you, be safe! Thank you for watching.

[@daddyfooyoung3052]

@@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480 another thing it’s a 2008 with 27,000 miles on it they want $5,500 it has a lot of after market parts is it worth it? What do you think?

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

@@daddyfooyoung3052 For a VTX 1300? That’s too much money in my opinion.

[@daddyfooyoung3052]

@@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480 ok even with the extra after Market parts ? Ok thanks I won’t buy that one I will keep looking

[@christopherquarry6234]

Why I bought a snicker bar

[@johnmoore1290]

I can not get more than 32MPG on my 1300 running @70 on road trips 91 octane.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Maybe seafoam or rejet?

[@raptorgamer8878]

What issues did you have around 68k?

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Motor was stuttering, and the clutch kept slipping. It would’ve been too much to fix it more than the bike was worth. So I looked for a different one. I had already put a lot of time and money into it, and I realized it was becoming a money pit. Whoever had it last, did not take good care of it. I’m not sure how many times they actually changed the oil.

[@selinamedina7561]

Will this be a good bike for a girl 5 ft tall? I have a z125 now.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Try to sit on one and hold it up right with your feet flat, then leave it on the kickstand and see if you can reach the shifter and the brake pedal comfortably, if you struggle with that then I would roll with the CTX 700 or Kawasaki Vulcan S. If I were 5 feet tall that’s what I would ride. Vulcan S has adjustable handlebars and foot pegs and is wicked fast. I hope that helps.

[@franksilva2542]

A Honda shadow 600 would be perfect for a 5 footer. Enough power, lite weight and low seat height.

[@Drive315]

check out my yellow vtx1300 on my channel, its very unique !!

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

That is cool!!