Did you get a bike?

@@keithstone6411 i was in the process of getting one but covid happened. 😒 i still want one

@@lunne14 dude get one! Best thing ever I swear

@@keithstone6411 oh i don't doubt it!

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@@xanderxannny7166 have faith in that boy.. & in you too champ.. 🏆

+John Padgett thank you sir

How does that happen

No 4th gear at 80-90 mph is plenty

Honda marketed it as a "boulevard cruiser" :)

Did you NEED to rejet after the holesaw mod? Or is it just something you wanted to do?

I need the plug wire informationwi

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@@barbiepointer1403 Sorry, I have never had to change the plug wires on mine, so I just don't know.

The front brake is designed so a new rider is not able to slide the front tire. It stops much better if you add an aftermarket stainless steel covered teflon front brake hose. Then you can slide the front tire on dry pavement with enough grip strength- I have found the back wheel will not lift off the pavement like a sportbike, with too much front brake power used.

+Sean Kerr I am 5 ft tall if I stand on my toes. I have bad knees so I am looking for something as light as possible with less than 28 inch seat height but will get up a go when I need it to. I need light so I can pick it up if I drop it. I am interested in bobbing a V-twin. In addition to the Honda vlx, am looking at the new KTM 390( I know its not a cruiser) and the old Yamaha Virago 535. Thanks for the reply.

also you have a really nice little town to cruise around in

+Justin W thank you sir, Lancaster county PA

And have a daughter with her that rides on the back with you.

The Honda 600cc Shadow VLX has 4 gears. One of the last, like the 1936 Harley Knucklehead that was one of the first 4 speeds. After riding one 16 years, I do not think it needs 5 or 6 gears- my other bike is a 6 speed sportbike. You could add a bigger front sprocket and/or smaller back sprocket for less rpm at 75 mph, but then it would not take off from stoplights as well. In 2003 I added both Dynojet and a Dial-a-Jet kits to add more fuel for a louder exhaust and bigger air filter, and still had to file down the end of the pilot mixture screw to add more fuel. This is a great bike at 60 mph on curvy country roads. At 75 mph on long straight roads it vibrates a lot and is too exciting from the low quality brakes and suspension. If you are not a beginner, it stops better with an aftermarket stainless steel covered teflon front brake hose, so you can brake hard enough to slide the front tire. The back tire does not lift off the pavement much with maximum front braking. Like the Yamaha XS-650, a reliable fun cheap bike, but not as much vibration and it does not roast you at summer stop lights like the air cooled XS-650.

The sportsters had only 4 gears til the late 80s or early 90s i think. I had a 63 and 71.

Capable for riding all day at 75 mph, but it vibrates a lot above 65 mph and there is not a lot of extra power for merging or passing. Top speed is about 95 mph. Great for curvy country roads at 60 mph or less. Note this tank is dented because the handlebar ends are adjusted too low. The front brake is much better with an aftermarket stainless steel covered teflon hose. I have rode mine almost every Sunday for 16 years and plan to keep it many more years. I also have a 150 mph top speed sportbike that rides smoother and is better for 80 mph.

@@jeffruebens8355 are you referring to the 750 riding at 75 mph or are you referring to the 600? im debating on which one to get. im not a speed demon i dont need to go 120 mph. i just wanna cruise and enjoy the road.

Go to jetsrus. They have them all

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Srkcycles where are you putting it to get those kinda of shots . also I have that exact bike and I love it but I'm ready to upgrade to like a 1100 or so lol

chin helmet mount i have a video somewhere on youtube showing it

He slowed down the idle, so it probably stalls a lot easier until fully warmed up. Buy a long steel drill bit and add some holes in both back baffles for a louder exhaust, but it is best to rejet the carb or carbs for it- 1999 and newer has 1 carb. You have to rejet if you change the air filter for more flow.

@@jeffruebens8355 I have a 1997 one. Thanks!

@@jeffruebens8355 I had a mechanic punch holes through the back baffles. It sounds so much better now. When I asked him should we adjust the carburetors, he just said "naaah". I think he was just too lazy to do it. Are you sure slowing the idle down will give me the gallop? As if I don't want a slow "thup thup thup thup", I'd want the "thupthup thupthup thupthup" from this video.

Anthony W. Plemmons Sr. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q5yRZbur3rvWpps.html this video might answer your questions

I'm 5'10 330lbs and I just bought one and it will sit me back in my seat.

Oh you mean tampon shaped embodiment of midlife crisis?

Im buying one friday!

not much. Went from dual carb to single carb somewhere in the late 90s. get online and look up specs

I live in Kissimmee Florida and a motorcycle of this model in great condition where I live is worth it anywhere around 2,000 to 2,300 dollars. They are great bikes

it is a little bit bigger, but i think maybe you should consider a 750 shadow, or boulevard c50t

ok, thanks ! i'll look into it ...

I am 6 ft 240lbs and the bike feels fine to me.

Peter Juhy this bike has a single carb, im also wondering about the jet kit he used

you got to keep up with the pack

Did you make a decision? I'm inbetween both models for my girlfriend. Leaning towards the s40/savage, since it's cheaper and more options. She could upgrade later

Tu ne manques de rien

Quoi?

+Rolands J thank you sir

Too much hassle for the price.

liam meath honda is better in the heat tho.

just get the one u like most after sitting in em

Leighton Lusted Yamaha makes their bikes air cooled. Coming from a Yamaha road star Silverado 1600 owner