VLOG of my ownership of a 2004 Honda Shadow SABRE 1100.
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@bensatterwhite5694 Жыл бұрын
Are you just searching for words to say on the video when you say the bike has no character? Those Honda shadows are probably the most reliable motorcycles built in the last 40 years. I wish I would have bought one when they were in production. I’ve owned 23 motorcycles, all the major Japanese brands and several Harleys, and still regard the Shadow as one of the best. It’s character is in its simple design, it’s American cruiser look, build quality, and an engine that gets you there and back time after time.
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
It's all of the above. The perfect motorcycle. It's reliable and very beautiful. But it's kind of like looking at a perfect 10 in a magazine. All the above, but it lacks the character your girlfriend with the tattoo or crooked smile may have. If that makes any sense. As you, I've owned Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki and Harleys. This is my second Shadow and they've both been extremely well-made motorcycles. I would recommend one to anybody over almost anything.
@michaelb.42112 Жыл бұрын
@@smokymountainrides YES, that makes sense to me ! The crooked smile, the imperfections ARE the perfections, like Good WIll Hunting.
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
@@michaelb.42112 yes!
@Dave-df1vu Жыл бұрын
i bought one a while back . got tired of the harley problems. i bought it when it had 6500 miles on it last year. now as 19.000 miles on it. never in the shop runs great. mine is a 2000 beats my old harleys hands down.
@Havanorange Жыл бұрын
The thing with the foot pegs is there's supposed to be a spring in there. It's hard to install the spring, and they're loose because whoever installed them left the springs out.
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
Makes sense
@midnight.fg2Ай бұрын
Beautiful bike. Just bought a 2006 Sabre with 23,000 miles on it. $500 😅 Its my first motorcycle. Got it running after sitting for over 10 years, refreshed everything, now she runs like a champ. Really happy with the bike, all ive heard is good things about reliability so im excited for the future with it 🤙🏽 Learning to ride slowly but enjoying every second of it! Msf course soon 😎
@OnefiveRc Жыл бұрын
That tank bib will wreck your paint very quickly from abrasion. Looks sweet tho!
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@leonking2854 ай бұрын
Add a small amount of "Marvel's Mystery Oil" to your fuel, about an ounce per tank full! It will help to keep your carb clean!
@Havanorange Жыл бұрын
I've tried to buy one of those 1100 Shadows 2 or 3 different times, but each time had problems meeting with the seller. Kind of weird.
@ACEMIDNIGHT102 Жыл бұрын
I love the purple. My first bike was a two tone shadow ACE in purple pearl and silver
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I've seen those, really nice combo
@bradanderson1024 Жыл бұрын
Yours is the last of the good Honda cruiser 's. The 1100 Rebel is a albatross in the looks Department, no hope at all.
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
I agree
@concrete9814 ай бұрын
nice bike & video! I have a 2001 Honda shadow spirit 1100. video on KZfaq. yeah the carb removal is a nightmare to remove. I put large jets in it, (was backfiring.) I like the color bro. mines Apollo blue.
@donhenderson51002 ай бұрын
Really nice Sabre 1100. I am shopping for one currently. I wonder if Honda made more 750s than 1100s. Seem a bit harder to find. I run nothing but Ethanol free fuel in my bikes. For the extra few dollars, the peace of mind makes it worth it.
@smokymountainrides2 ай бұрын
750's are far more common for sure
@umeshdhond Жыл бұрын
Awesome vlog. Beautiful bike. Looking forward to ongoing updates about your bike. 👌
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Thanks for subscribing!
@michaelb.42112 Жыл бұрын
I love that look. I just bought a black 2001 Shadow Spirit 750 and it doesn not look as cool and beefy as your Sabre, but it's cool and sounds amazing even stock. EDIT : I LOVE that color and as a musician, the color of my bass matters, too.
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate the view and compliments ! The 750's are really nice bikes too. I had a 2003 750 Spirit. Loved it! Keep on jamming!
@michaelb.42112 Жыл бұрын
@@smokymountainrides So you play, too and ride !
@chrisjones9945 Жыл бұрын
Just got that same bike, love it
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
Yeah man, they're nice
@jeffcarrico780910 ай бұрын
I have the same bike. its a fun bike to ride
@smokymountainrides10 ай бұрын
It really is. It's a pleasure to ride it. Thanks for the view!
@seanote19069 ай бұрын
We love our Sabre.
@smokymountainrides9 ай бұрын
There's a lot to love!
@TommyLaroze677610 ай бұрын
Love the bike!! I want it!
@smokymountainrides10 ай бұрын
Thanks man, I appreciate you!
@AndreiPeckersonАй бұрын
That is one gorgeous machine, sir.
@smokymountainridesАй бұрын
@@AndreiPeckerson Thank you sir
@marvelousmachine96825 ай бұрын
Thank you, just bought one and exploring the web for information.
@smokymountainrides5 ай бұрын
Great investment. They're amazing machines
@jradish Жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike!
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@ikica2766 Жыл бұрын
Greatest mistake I ever had done is to sell my Sabre last year. They are dirty cheap for what they offer and best imho. After 9 years with her I cant find anything that suits me.
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
Agree 100%
@jonathantyree8172 Жыл бұрын
I own 2 of these in the orange with shadow flames. Does everythingi want it to do. Shes a beauty.
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
Yeah man, they're about perfect
@jimbrown9308 Жыл бұрын
Just got an 01,love your video. Could you tell me where you got the the front fender trim rail?
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I bought it on eBay for $32 plus shipping. If you search "Show Chrome Accessories 53-119 Front Fender Rail for VT 1100 Sabre 2000-2008" You should find it. I hope that helps.
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
It's tricky to put on. I would advise putting masking tape all over the fender in the areas where the bolts are. Very easy to scratch your fender doing it.
@FINwildjam6 ай бұрын
Where'd you get that highway/crashbar? Would love to get that for my bike
@smokymountainrides6 ай бұрын
I'm not sure. It was on there when I got it.
@brasco96wired67 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2007 1100 sabre. If you ever ride in shorts do you ever feel droplets from your radiator hitting your leg? Do you know if it's just condensation getting blown off while riding?
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
I've never experienced that. It sounds like a leak somewhere. It shouldn't do that
@Jayr2374 Жыл бұрын
Great shape ! Sweet ride
@smokymountainrides Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@user-bh1se9hn9j7 ай бұрын
Nice clean look
@smokymountainrides7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir
@navarich1 Жыл бұрын
can you add a link to those turn blinkers? are they led?