@@Vulcan_Tech I guess first hand knowledge is best.

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Actually it was less than 5 minutes

I had an 02 1300r and it had over 100,000 miles on it and I sold it but not because it was giving me problems but because I had to .The only thing I did to it was rebuild the carb 1 time due to ethanol .Well other than changing oil, brakes , tires obviously ,,Oh and they were assembled in Ohio .

These things have regulator issues and the speedometer is always wrong

*high fives* Me too

I love my VTX

I've had a 2004 VTX 1300 for years and it's better than any Harley.

Yeah heavy click bait vibes for sure.

a trick : you can watch series on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.

@Lee Ford Yup, been watching on Flixzone for since november myself :)

He said plenty. Maybe you could show us how you would do it better.

@@russelldevane5434 plenty of what? Did you perceive something of worth in that diatribe the rest of us missed? apart from the fact he gets a boner over 1800s I didnt catch one worthwhile thing

Cory Lane i think you’re looking for any excuse to make yourself feel better about your low powered cruiser!

Who can’t sell 1800’s they sell themselves.

The 1300's sound better than the 1800, the 1800 has flaws with the motor because it is designed different. I had an 06 and I loved the bike, 2 up on the bike and put 2500 miles on it in one trip loved it. Unfortunately later that year a drunk driver ran us off the road and killed my girlfriend the was on the back

@@danielfinney4295 damn man, sorry for your loss.

@@giarc0 thank you

I ride my uncle's 05 1300. Thing has been all over America, nearly 150k miles now. In the past three years since I've been the primary rider, it has required 0 maintenance. Even being run low on oil basically its whole life (dipstick on kickstand instead of standing up). He says he doesn't trust it but man it holds up well so far at least, love that bike

I’ve got an ‘03 with 22,750 miles so 100k miles isn’t a concern yet, but is it hard to replace a motorcycle engine when that time comes?

Muscle bike? I guess the mighty VMAX should be worried?

I have a busa ,now I want a sec bike it was between this , the new model

The fuel-injected 1800 will get lower mpg than the carbureted 1300? I'm getting a VTX 1300 today and don't expect better than 35 mpg.

"enough power" LOL bahahahaha A Ninja 250 beat it to 60 mph and around turns! Just for kicks, the 1800 is almost 2.5 seconds faster to 60 mph than the 1300.

The 1800 is a great bike for someone coming over from sport bikes. The power is similar to a 600. But the torque is what makes me happy. Only thing I miss about sport bikes are the turns. But I’ll tell you what. A cop don’t bat an eye at me when I speed on the cruiser. On the sport bike you’re pulled over just for being on it.

KoKo Beatz I can attest to that!

I like my 1800 vtx. I'm 5' 9" 150 lbs retired construction worker. I've owned 600 and 1100 shadows. The 1800 is by far the Cadillac so to speak.

1800, newbie rider, rides smooth, from what I've heard I was terrified but respect goes both ways and definitely respect the 1800 and I love it, it's just a bigger sound and 100% smoother ride

Hey man, If you don’t mind my ask how much did you weigh learning to ride it? I’m 6’4 too and I’ve been looking at it as my starter but i only weigh 160 so I don’t want it to be crazy zippy.

@@ashtonmiles4208 Get a Royal Enfield 650 interceptor. They are ultra cheap, and extremely reliable, not a crappy bike. Counterbalanced smooth motor and is the best looking motorcycle being made that isn't an expensive and very heavy cruiser. The Royal Enfield won't scrape pegs, or floorboards when you corner, and it's going to be about 150 pounds lighter so it's going to be much easier to move around. You can't really even push a 600 pound motorcycle, they feel like a bit chunk of solid lead. I am riding a Suzuki 1300 and I can barely push it, and it's 580 pounds, and I think a VTX is 75 pounds heavier. Seriously, if you have to park the VTX1300, you won't be able to move it once it's parked, it won't be going anywhere. Moving a 600 or 650 pound motorcycle when you're a beginner is just not safe. A 400 pound motorcycle feels light and nimble by comparison and you can actually push a 400 pound motorcycle if you run out of gas.

Gear indicator isn't something you'll look at after two years of riding. You'll learn the bike and your brain will know what gear you're in without you thinking about it

I have the same bike/color '03.

i also get paid to do it

100% agree! oho should I add that there is actually more than 3 buttons lol

Yeah, I'm not going to wade through the whole thing to get to the clickbait. Here's a thumb's down for the video.

Speaks like a novice...must be a novice.

he aint talking about shit

I been riding my Interstate 5 yrs w/my Harley buds and know exactly what you mean

Whoa! I'd give my eye teeth for a Magna. I got the Venox in 2005 which was originally the VT250 Magna. They were a top seller in Asia and India.

Like they say... Half the price and twice as nice.

I got my 2007 Honda vtx1300c and my buddy got a harley-davidson sportster 1200c 2 years ago and let's just say the motorcycle jack stays at his house I never need it

Just picked up an 1800s from a co-worker in near mint condition. Never even ridden in the rain, still has the stickers on the tank type condition. I agree, I still haven't pushed it as far as it will go. As long as you're not completely bogging it, any gear, it's on.

i went from an 1100 saber to an 1800. Had no issues. Ran the piss out of it. It got totaled from a kid hitting it at the gas station. Im on triumph rocket III roadster and it kind of scares me

I'm a beginner rider and I picked up an 1800 last month. There is definitely a learning curve to riding one. The biggest issue isn't the power, it's the weight. Tight corners at low speed can be tricky.

i have ridden sports bikes for 40 years I find my m109 slow compared to bikes ive ridden your right the bikes a bit heavy around corners but It needs a bit more power for yours truly a sprightly 60 year old

Nahh.. I started with the VTX1800 as my first bike and my first run ever on a bike. It's all about common sense and taking it easy and get your balance which you need on all bikes. Respect the bike and your own skills and you'll be just fine.

Does the 1800 sound good? You like the sound better?

ddunlap86 Just bought a VTX. Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the heads up. I'll take your advice. Death wobble is no joke, I almost missed one of my birthdays from a death wobble years ago.

I had this same issue an old 81 cb650... I am looking at upgrading to a 2006 vtx1300 soonish, comes with a bunch of extras too, Is it just the factory bearings that are not that great? The bike I am looking to buy has similar mileage as the one in this video... Should I be doing this as well?

Jeffrey Cranston I have hit pavement at 50+ mph...twice. Once with sand on a curve..the other when broad sided by a deer in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Fast enough. They both hurt so a cruiser is more than fast enough for me.

Sorry brother but 1300 doesn't compare one bit with the 1800 nuff said

Because unless you're going on curvy road, a powerful cruiser is fine. Maybe you just want to drag race. Who knows. Why does Hoss Boss exist? Nobody needs 400+ HP on a motorcycle, but they are basically drag racing bikes. If you can afford it, sure, why not?

I pegged the speedo needle at 130 and it kept picking up speed. just once though. life is fast enough.

Maybe the driver has Coronavisu????

I test rode a VTX 1800 and at 5'9", it was a bit much for me...

I love my 02 vtx 1800s. 1k$ and a little tlc. Very powerful

You guys are crazy for riding them bikes!

@elliot dobson The best I've had on my 05 1300C was 52mpg - but I usually get 45.

@@worpd_gamer270 I used to get 45 until I fixed the carburetor up a little, now I'm about 38 ish, but you can't catch me!

@@Dumbass_mechanic I wouldn't mind adding more spunk (not that it NEEDS it) to my VTX. What did you do to the carb?

@@worpd_gamer270 decapitated the airbox, shimmed the needle, set the air fuel screw properly, and cut the diaphragm spring. K&n filter, straight pipes (cobra speedsters with the baffles taken out) . 205 65 15 Goodyear assurance tripletread car tire. I dont need an 1800.

@@Dumbass_mechanic I'll have to fiddle with my setup. I'm using same size Michelin Defender rear tire but the middle patch is starting to get to the wear bars from running at 40psi so it's about time to change it out. Was thinking of the Yokohama Envigor for the next tire - I've had no problems with the defender... just... want to try a different tire.

DarkKingBowser sold me lol.

In terms of accessibility, I'm sure the 1300 is fine. I've got a 750 Shadow which is smaller in engine size than the 1300, but I wouldn't mind a 1300 over my 750.

🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's the best one I've heard thus far!!

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both beautiful bikes - I don't think you could go wrong with either.

I put some progressive front springs in the front forks with "All Balls" head bearings, What a difference!! If your going to keep your bike 1300 or 1800 this is great upgrade.

I saw his bars shake in this video part way through, he quickly put his hands back on the bars. Tires make all the difference in my experience. If you do a lot of hard front braking, it wears the tread funny, and also having low pressure in the tires when you go riding (very common) ruins the tread pattern and creates a shake when you're slowing down, I had this happen on a Ninja. I have the same bike now with new tires and it doesn't have that shake at all. But I had worn tires after running them under-inflated for a long time, and it developed the shake. You really have to check your tire pressure every week on a motorcycle because a tiny wisp of air loss will cause a 5 psi drop. Low air pressure overheats the tread and ruins the tread. At 42 psi, the tires run cooler and don't get gooey and they last a lot longer, because they are running cooler. Also, some tires havee defective tread patterns and should be recalled. Like the "3D Storm" tires, they are one of the worst and cause some bikes to have a speed wobble for no reason. Switching to a known good tire with good reviews on your exact bike, is a good way to prevent a speed wobble. (FYI replace the steering head bearings, because you need to be safe!)

Well... It's 2 years later, what did you get?

​@@BudsCartoon first bike was a Yamaha 1100 cruiser. Then tried the sport bike life with a triumph speed triple. Finally, ended up with a Harley Softail Deluxe w/ apes.... I'm stopping at Harley. Nothing else like her :D

@Roger Balcer yeah, i get the same. some times i just say, hey thanks.....

I'm checking out a 1300 and an 1800, I'm an experienced rider and I'm trying to aim for the 1800 but just checking out everyone's opinions

You're the only one in the comments that knows this. It took me forever to find out that the 1300 is different, because it's actually really hard to find the information. I had to google for hours until the light bulb clicked, because the reviews never mention it. It doesn't really matter how awful the single crank pin is, and it is awful because there's no way to balance it, because it's neither 90 degrees, no 0 degrees, it's just a totally random firing order that causes the engine to shake violently from the front to the back of the bike, which shakes the bars and tires from front to back. But as it turns out, Honda put a counterbalance shaft to counteract that vibration and put an enormous HEAVY crankshaft in it, to quell the vibration further. Front to back vibration isn't actually bad, because it only really causes a problem if the bike is not moving, according to FortNine who made a video called "Why millions of people ride Harley Davidsons." He says the front to back vibration goes away when you're moving, because it's added into the motion of the motorcycle. Clearly Honda and Suzuki are not as brave as Harley or Indian, because they refused to use the single crank pin on their VTX1800 and Suzuki Boulevard 1800.

Milwaukee 8 is the answer so nahhhh

Oh a Harley hater....how original lol

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Love my m8 107 fxbb.

I love them both but I will say from experience Honda’s have less problems

I just bought a 2004 vtx1300c. It has stock pipes. Got a model number, or part number or a video link for the Cobra slip ons? Thanks Honda Brother! Really enjoying this bike!

I have an Areo 750 currently and love the bike. But need a little more room and power, was thinking the VTX 1300. After reading your comment and seeing you started on the same bike, thinking of now skipping the 1300 and looking for the 1800.

@@chrisstewart1465 Definitely. i still agree a year later.

I'm also 6'4", I have a 2006 1300 that I bought new at the end of 2007. I'm looking at either a m109r or star raider.... we'll see...

Upgrade to All Balls bearings. Add Progressive drop in replacement springs in the front. Best $60 you'll spend for comfort & control on drive & braking.