I used this video 7 years ago to install a jet kit in my Shadow 750. Now I'm back and doing a rebuild on that same bike, as it's developed a massive lean condition at high RPM.

this instructor did an amazing job in explaining every detail and made absolutely sure everyone understood by asking all the right questions. great video!

GREAT video- I'll be watching it again when I pull the carbs from mine. It sat for three years and has issues. Backfires when attempting to rev and won't reach higher RPM. Just to make it fun, figured I'd install a jet kit during the clean/rebuild. EXTREMELY well done and you are a VERY good at being an instructor.

Talk about thorough, this guy pays such great attention to detail, when wrehcing on motorcycles it SO incredibly important to ensure things, especially carburator are set to spec and inspected properly as well, you can do everything right and have one small thing that you made a mistake on and the bike will not ride properly, to be a great mechanic you pay pay special attention to detail and take no shorts. These are great video series

I just want to say thanks for taking the time to make this video. Great video and great explanation!!!

This guy is a fantastic instructor! Well done, sir.

This is an amazing video. I'm going to be doing this on a 2006 VT1100C this weekend and I'm sure watching this has already helped me a ton. The vacuum slide tip in particular I wouldn't have known since it's not in the manual.

I just bought a similar bike. Lots of great advice in your video. Thank you so much.

Good little video and class. Also the Shadow 750 is a very little known/underestimated performer. In stock trim we see them make around 38-40 HP at the rear tire. This is far from exhilarating but can be easily increased. A set of good 2" drag pipes or 2 1/4" cruiser pipes, simple modification of the stock air box (Google "BeanBox mod") and Stage 2 jet kit will yield 43-45 HP at the wheel and is a VERY noticeable difference on a 500lb machine, especially since power is up everywhere from 2800-6200 RPM vs stock. This puts the VT750 Shadow square in the 1/4 mile territory of HD Sportsters, Yamaha Bolt, Sabre/Shadow 1100 etc with mid 14 second passes being the norm. If you want to take it further, JE produces 10:1, 10.5:1, 11:1,11.5:1 & 12:1 Pistons for our Shadow factory bore sIze. (11-11.5:1 is about ideal for 93 pump gas) At the time of adding new pistons, take the time to smooth the intake ports/runners on the stock heads. (Remove any/all casting flaws) After re-assembly, do the "4* timing mod", go up one step colder than factory for the spark plugs, and re-jet the carb again. (This time individual jets will need to be ordered, not a kit) It is also reccomendsd at this time to go with a "Hyper Charger" type of airbox or an open element K&N style filter for maximum flow. I personally switched to a single carb setup ala the 2006 Aero model, just to make tuning the bike easier. When all is said and done you end up with a lightweight and nimble Honda Shadow with over 60 HP at the rear tire and an incredible power curve. Total cost if you can do the work yourself is about $1500, pipes included. After this newfound power a sprocket change will be the next logical step, Aero owners will not see the most gains unfortunately due to shaft final drive. For those people just put some good hypoid gear oil in your shaft housing and call it good! For the Spirit and other chain driven guys, add that new power to the proper gearing and you can see 12.9x quarter mile ETs in the 110-112 MPH range with a 1.8x 60ft on stock Aero tire sizes (120/160 F/R) It's about as fast as I would want to go on such a small, low riding cruiser! Cheers to the Shadow!

thank you so much for defining which carb is front and which is in back. realized I jetted mine backwards, maybe this is why I am having power loss

Thank you so much awesome video Going to dig into my 07 shadow to re jet it for intake + Drag pipes. this video helps very much

I completely agree, this is a great video and clearly these apprentices are learning from a great tuner!

Great video, and very informative and helpful.

Great video. Im a old school automotive mechanic and have done hundreds of car carbs. And also have done my personal motorcycle carbs. This video is very very good. covered everything. Helped me very much.

A screwdriver stocket on a 3/8 drive is my favorite way to break stubborn screws lose. Works every time!

I've been watching your videos. your are a great instructor. I feel I must share a story with you, I wish every dealership hired good mechanic. I had Honda install my jet kit when I customized my vt750c shadow aero. after the bike sitting for two years I am getting it ready for the road again I pulled the carburetor to clean it out and found countersink screws in place of a Machine screw. can you believe that. and the chock. mount was broken and glued back together witch had now failed. so after hundreds of dollars later to fix the factory's mess up its working great now. I wish the 500 lb Gorilla never touched my shadow aero . keep up the good work

I have a tic disorder, I can tell he might be struggling with it too, this dudes awesome, it's always good to not point out what's "wrong"with people, super self cautious about it

Great video 👍 Lots of nice pro tips.

Wow! What a video. This is what KZfaq is for, I bet Troy is happy ;)

Excellent video my friend. Very informative, very clear and well presented. Thank you.