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Imagine they put the 5th gear and we still out the 38 in it😂😂😂 this thing would be dangerous😂😂😂

What is a cog? Are you talking about sprocket?

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Stock, only did the rear sprocket at 38 but if you don’t want to loose a bunch of first gear pull then do 40 tooth rear instead

Thank you for your support!!! You got to love that 600, it’s such a great bike!

I’ll keep them coming! Ride safe and enjoy your trusty monstrous steed!

Heck yeah man! Great bike to ride! I thought it wasn’t going to change either, but then I got my VTX and now I ride that longer distances. I still kept the shadow though so it still hasn’t changed but I won’t take it farther than an hour away now though, I can still ride it longer than that but any longer than that then I might as well take the bigger bike. I don’t know if I’ll ever part with my 600, it’s just too much fun!

That doesn’t sound good. When did you do your last valve check and what oil are you using? It has a little ticking which is normal but shouldn’t be knocking and taping and racket sounds

I’ve thought about doing it tooooo many times haha, it’s a good chance I’ll bob it in the future

Thank you for your support!! And I use the Movo ACM400, here’s a link! a.co/d/0dOFAqqs

@@RidinAndVibin dope thanks man! Hopefully I can start doing a few motovlogs too haha

@dryforkgarage1432 heck yeah! All I ask in return is when you get all your stuff, you shoot me a comment on one of my videos asking me to subscribe to you, I would like to support you too! And, depending on where you are located, I can also maybe meet with you and shoot a video together!

@@RidinAndVibin heck yeah man that would be sick! You got an instagram?

@dryforkgarage1432 yeah! It’s _timothy_wintermyer_

It’s a great bike! Will last you forever!!!! So many upgrades to choose from too, definitely get some pipes and that 38-40tooth sprocket if you don’t have them already, it’s a must! If you do a mix of city and highway get a 40 tooth, if you do mainly highway go with the 38 tooth, will lower the RPMs by sooooo much, I also reccomend getting a backrest for YOU, I haven’t done it yet but it’s on the list, just have a lot I wanna do the the VTX first lol

Cool deal bro! I’ll definitely look into all of this man can’t wait today was my first day riding, ever lol so happy I got a vlx 600

Can’t beat them! I’m glad I kept mine because my 600 and 1800 both have their needs and it will be a hard choice to make to part with either of them ever lol

I had to be home for my birthday dinner, we were talking about going there and to Virginia Beach but the morning get together took longer than expected and I didn’t have time :( but next time though!! It’s always fun riding around on two wheels scootin and ridin around haha can’t beat the feeling!

I just picked up a 96 today I’m thinking the same

Heck yeah!!! Join the Honda shadow customs group on Facebook, they can help you out if you have questions and everyone would love to see your progress!

I’m thinking of possibly doing that if I still have it in like 5-6 years that’s my plan hahaha, house first tho!

I got you They are two completely different bikes for starter, duh but will still say it haha The Vtx family (1300 and 1800) is an amazing bike and can make sure a great bike and add some great mods if you have the right links and look deep enough. I’ve never ridden an FJR but I’ve seen sooooo many in my time with tons of miles and ride like a dream. They are touring bikes really and they can be pricey with all of the stuff you’re gonna wanna add to it but that’s the problem with this hobby of motorcycles, nothing is cheap so just remember that. I’ve seen VTX 1300s and 1800s with over 100-150k miles on them and still start on a dime with them maintained in the right intervals for fluids. I’ve seen FJRs with over 100k miles on them and still ride like a brand new bike. You can’t go wrong with either really they are both really reliable bikes but you HAVE to maintain them properly, we can’t keep doing 5-10k oil changes and expect it to last as long as a 3k mile interval oil change bike, they have to be maintained properly with allllll fluids not just oil. Stop listening to people say “oh you got another 2k out of that” or “it’s not due you can wait another year” JUST DO IT! Lol Now remember the FJR is a sport touring bike so the stance is different and knees are closer to your chest, if you like that then that’s your ride, by buddy who rides sport bikes says he can ride for hours on his sport bike and be fine, he rode a cruiser for 1 hour and was in a lot of pain so he is sticking with sport bikes, it really depends on you. But trust me when I say this, THEY ARE BOTH GREATTTT bikes and you can’t go wrong with either, my advice would be to go test ride both, or at least sit on them and get a feel for it, and see what you think from there. My thing is, it would be a lot harder for me to ride a cruiser without my backrest that my VTX has on it now that you can see in my must have for VTX video, was needed because I ride a lot but I could easily go 2 hours and be fine but after that my back would start to hurt. If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate and I would be happy to answer them, I got you!

Thanks much for the detailed response! I’ve actually had my 1800R for 2 years now and I’m thinking about adding something faster to my stable but I don’t want to go full on sport bike. I got the ultimate big boy seat which is the best seat on the market with a butt buffer gel pad on top. I rode with that for 4 hours and never needed a backrest. Also I’d highly recommend switching to a 1300 final drive. It lowers the rpm’s especially on the highway and makes the gears last longer. I also have the all balls steering stem bearing but haven’t had it installed yet because it’s 3 hours of labor at the shop. Does it really make that much of a difference in handling over the stock one?

Noted! I’ll probably make that a project far down the road when I get my house but will add it to the list for sure! I didn’t know the 1300 final drive gear fit in the 1800. You did mean the gear right? Not the shaft? And the FJR is a sweet ride and if you wanna add another to your line then that is a great option and soooooo much more comfortable that a sport or super sport, sport touring bikes are so much better! In my opinion of course. The steering stem bearing from all balls when lubricated generously (don’t listen to those who say “only add a small amount for the steering stem bearing, too much is not necessary” bull crap, lube the crap out of it but not enough to make it a huge mess, and it is a noticeable difference. It’s a lot smoother and easier to move when you are standing still. I hope that helps!

Both the final drive and driveshafts are interchangeable with the 1300 but you only have to swap out the final drive to get benefits. First gear becomes more useful because you can push past 5 mph without feeling the need to shift up and I don’t even think about shifting into 5th until I hit at least 80

@scottg429 is it really that much of a difference???? That sounds too good to be true if you’re shifting into 5th at 80 mph

That bad huh?

Tell TH-cam that 😂 they wouldn’t let me make it a short unless it was landscape, nothing I could do lol or they would have made it a whole 15 seconds TH-cam video lol

@@RidinAndVibin 😂

Love the lord my strength!❤️

progressive suspension 11-1520 12.5 progressive rate fork spring black, that is what it is called on Amazon, great suspension and for the fluid, I run a mix of two different weights equaling to 12.5 at a guess. Definitley let a experienced mechanic do it and made sure they have Hondas special tool to do it, it’s doable but different than standard suspensions. Goodluck!!

Also that is of course for the front suspension. The rear I haven’t done yet and don’t know which I will get yet, but stay tuned! Maybe in the future!

Awesome man. Thanks for the info 👍🏿

Of course! And goodluck to you! Come back on any video with any questions you have :)

He is a great friend but just forgot about me 😂😂😂😂

Whatttt? They had to come to a complete stop to let me go, there was NO time whatsoever, also know that the camera is on a wide angle, everything is much closer than it appears lol

You should get your license! It’s the best feeling in the world trust me! Get that license and I’d put money on it that you won’t regret it! 500$ is a small price for complete happiness

@RidinAndVibin no it's not, not when you don't have that kind of money because life literally fucks you over. I had to drop over $6000 on a new transmission for my rogue, warranty wouldn't cover it. Then I get my car back, a dump truck pulls out in front of me a rock hits my window and cracks it. Now won't pass inside, now I have to drop another $760 on that. Sad part is I'm still paying on the pos. Plus all the other bills I have to pay.

Do you have faith in god?

First I will say that I am sorry that you are going through this, and I will say that Nissans are known for transmission issues, it has been their issue for the longest time. If I could give you any of advice, I would say to sell that, use the money that you get for it to pay off the loan, then buy a Toyota or a Honda, particularly a Corolla or a civic, they are dirt cheap and will last for hundreds of thousands of miles if you do the maintenance properly. I don’t know where your faith lies, but I understand that the Lord does everything for a reason, and the struggles that he is putting you through is not only a test, but it is to make you stronger, keep pushing through, and I promise you will see better days in your future. Pray to our heavenly father, seek him out, and you will see better days for the rest of your days.

Do you ride with friends?

@RidinAndVibin almost everytime I ride

Then you know that the head of the riders looks out for those behind them, it’s not that deep it was a good laugh but if you ever ride in a real group or anything and you pull out knowing there isn’t enough time for the one behind, it’s a big no no. Again it’s not that deep I’m just saying and we still are laughing about it 😂

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Great bikes man! I took my to the tail of the dragon last year :)

@@RidinAndVibin omg I bet it was an amazing 🏍️ ride

It was the best and worst time lol, it poured the whole time there and back, but when I was at the tail, it was just regular rain and drizzle mix, and it was absolutely beautiful coming through the smoky mountains during the rain and going through and around the tail during it too and if I could go back and do it again just like that, I would, I would just be more prepared next time😂😂😂

@@RidinAndVibin 🫡🫡🫡 great adventure buddy

Yessir!

😂😂😂and you my friend are correct😂😂😂😂😂

He’s actually a really amazing friend, just forgot about me😂😂😂

Yes!! Sprocket and a good chain are a must! Just make sure the sprocket is STEEL! If you get aluminum you will regret it, they are not crazy powerful bikes but still a chance to break teeth so make sure you get an steel rear sprocket when you swap. 24k is nothing on these bikes when you maintain them properly and take care of them they will last forever, just like every Honda! If you have any questions let me know!

Great ride! Other mirror fell off while I raced someone😂 vibrations were just too much for it on the highway Just saved another turtle on the road today haha at work though

Thank you!!!

Hey there are LOTS of videos online, all you need is time my friend, you’re gonna be happy to get it all put on!

@RidinAndVibin I watched all of them and they make it look so easy

It’s pretty easy when you have a extra set of hands for the bags but still doable, just safer with help

I have an 1800C. Check out Mean City Cycles. They can redo your stock seat. Mine is awesome.

@nickjurgle7131 don’t you have to send it in to them so you are without a seat if they redo it? This seat is really bad after about an hour of riding

Loud pipes save lives!!! It’s such a great bike!!

Ayeeee twins! Maybe you’re local to chestertown Maryland? Maybe we can ride sometime! Ride safe brother, and same here I ride every day like I stole it and can’t get off of it 😂

@@RidinAndVibin I wish Bradda, CenTex here. Godspeed Salute

Ahhhh I see, god speed brother! Salute!

It is always good to rejet when you change the exhaust, do you need to know the specific size Jets or do you have that good?

@@RidinAndVibin Well, I only did the holesaw mod and installed a K&N air filter, bought a 120 main (for both cylinders, atm I have 115 and 112,5) and 42 pilot (increase from stock 40), have yet to take it to a mechanic to install & resynchronize them Just hoping that isn't too much of a size difference

Not at all, how ironic that that is exactly what I’m running in my carb too! It should work great! Now, I don’t have a K&N air filter on the shadow (yet at least) so maybe you should go bigger on the jetting, I can get back to you on that, but that’s what I’m running so if you get the chance, go for it! It should work great!

@@RidinAndVibin Wait, you're using those sizes for open pipes? As I said, I just removed the bafflers from the rear end Did you put any shims on the needle, out of curiosity?

Just talked to my mechanic for his opinion on this, he also said you should be fine with the 120 main and 42 pilot since you’re going up The only real way to tell is to install it and synchronize them. Then take it about 100 miles around somewhere and then pull the spark plugs out and check to see if it is running rich (dark/black all over the electrode) or if it is running lean (grayish all around) if it’s running lean then you need to go up more and do little by little till you find what you’re comfortable with. I’m sure google has reference to the spark plug running rich or lean, give it a shot, best way to tell since you aren’t using an aftermarket exhaust, you’re using the hole saw mod which means rejetting Is going to be trial and error since there are no performance studies done on it I hope this helps and let me know if you have anymore questions and please let me know how it goes!!

Yes! Aside from different colors and maybe a piece of trim maybe they are ultimately the same thing! Same size motor, same mechanical parts for the most part!

If I didn’t have a full race helmet? Then that would have suckedddddd😭

@@RidinAndVibin Oh yeah u had one, but yeah haha maybe new teeth would have been in order

I already have several thousand dollars in dental work because of my teeth grew in the wrong way at birth and I got it all fixed up, I don’t wanna do more😭😭😭😭

@@RidinAndVibin Hahaha

Heck yeah!!!!!!!!!!! Love Vance & Hines! Wish they didn’t discontinue it for the 1800s :(

I have the Double D Big straights on mine. They shot flames before I put it on the Dyno and got it tuned.

Take the tune away!!! Love how my bike backfires like crazy, it sounds sooooo good

As fun as that was, I’ll keep the tune. I like flexing at stop lights. Rev bombs under the over passes are always in order. Down shift, rev hard though the tunnel. I did get a video of the flames when that was a thing.

Good luck with your channel. I started filming content after I bought a GL 1800. I’m putting 10k a year on the Wing now. I love doing long distance multi day trips. We have lots of good rides in the PNW. My profile pic is a movie location from Goonies.

I’m right there with you!! I don’t know how I could ever part with this bike unless I have a financially crisis, I bought this bike with 14500 miles and have put 7,300 miles on it so far! And thousands on my other bike, love it, beautiful bike! Ride safe!

I’m happy I was able to help aid in your personal mechanical adventure! You should change your oil every 3,000 miles no more that 4,000 miles along with a new oil filter and oil drain plug gasket No need to flush as long as you stay regular with your oil changes every 3-4 thousand miles If it’s been over 7 to 8 thousand miles since your last oil change it’s safe to just do a regular oil change without a flushing solution, go 1000 miles, and do another one and then stay on top of doing oil changes every 3 to 4 thousand miles Also don’t forget to do the oil change on a level surface before draining and filling the bike with oil and for checking the level of oul If you have any other questions feel free to shoot me another comment on this video and I will reply as soon as possible!

@@RidinAndVibin I did the oil check dipping the cap with stick after wiping it clean and did not screw it in (idk how to call it) which turn out there are no oil sticking to the stick at all I guess it's too low at the moment. 🤣😭

@Aamon-Synxt Did you sit on it and check it while it is centered upright off the kick stand all level?

To check your oil level on you Honda shadow 600 here are the steps 1: start bike for a few minutes to get warm then turn it off and let it sit for a minute or two 2:make sure you are on a level surface 2: make sure you have the filler cap unscrewed 3: make sure you sit on the bike or have it centered on a jack up right 4: make sure bike is off and without screwing the cap in, dip the cap down in the hole and make sure it is within those two lines on the stick, better to have it closer to the top line

@@RidinAndVibin Problem is they are below the lines 😭 Thank you so much .

Yeahhhhh!!!! Welcome to the VTX family! Ride safe!

Godspeed Salute

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Nothing but the truth man they are bulletproof!

Yes when I first got her, she surprised me a lot! I love ripping on this bike but I also love just cruising on it but you be careful on yours too! I can confidently say that if anything happens to this bike I will certainly be getting another one

There are so many sweet aftermarket parts and upgrades for this bike, have him check Facebook groups for these bikes like Honda shadow customs group, there are so many bikes that have awesome builds! I appreciate your comment and have him or you feel free to reach out with any questions about anything! Even if I don’t own the bike I might still be able to help :)

@@RidinAndVibin appreciate that a ton my man ... we just took the baffles out of his rebel hes loving it a bunch more already hahah .. I can see him wanting to upgrade sooner rather than later at this point

It’s bound to happen with every bike, if you want any bike help or questions let me know!

Hey! It’s never too late to buy one, I see dozens being sold and half are pretty sweet deals, others, someone is trying to make money off of it. Get yourself one of these because they are the easiest to work on, disassemble and reassemble and they LAST FOREVER. They are certainly fun little bikes haha. I took this shadow to the tail of the dragon. It was a 14 hour ride from where I’m at including fill ups. Man that was rough but it was also the best experience of my life!!! Get you a shadow!

Thank you so much!!!! I appreciate it more than you know 🥹

i subbed because of this comment 🤣🤣🤣

Love you guys! Thank you for the support!!!! 😭

Thank you! Fork covers are stock and I try to keep everything nice and tidy. Yeah the tank was definitely a pretty penny but it was worth replacing :)

I think you commented on the wrong video but no worries I know which video you’re talking about! They make much bigger ones on Amazon, I’ve seen 4-6 helmet stand equipment holders. They go up in price but they have them for those who have a lot more equipment than I do hahaha

If you think it doesn’t increase horsepower, send me your social media and I’ll send you a very interesting video. I plan on making a video with it but would be happy to prove that it certainly DOES improve horsepower anywhere from 2-5hp and it increased my mpg by 4-6 mpg depending on my speed and helped give a easier start up and helped idle better and helps keep the paper ones out of the landfill also saving you money from having to buy multiple since I do thousands of miles a season this is gonna save me a BUNCH!

Trust me, it’s worth the price with what you get out of it

YESIRRRR!!! It would be a dream come true if Honda brought these perfect machines back in their line up😭

And the Valkyrie!

The best bikes they have ever made and they discontinued them, one day they HAVE to bring back both of these legends, the VTX and Valkyrie!!

It’s already been tuned, and when the filter is oiled properly it is better than paper, it stops more particles than a paper filter and lasts a life time. And you don’t have to tune for air filter, if you do exhaust you have to tune but not necessary for air filter because it just makes it easier to suck air in without as much restriction

@@RidinAndVibin I didn’t say you gave to tune. You do if you want to see any gains at all from the increase in airflow. It is absolutely false that it filters out smaller particles than a paper filter, though. Even k&n says that. They do not recommend you use it in an unusually dusty environment. Any time you ever increase air with a filter, you’re doing it bu increasing the space in the media, so more can get through faster. Any time you increase that area, it means larger particles can get in. The same is true for any high performance filter, paper, or not. If I put a sprint air filter in my cbr1000rr, it will increase airflow, but it will increase the size and volume of particles making it past the filter, and it’s paper, too.

@@thagingerninjer5391 The oil in the gauze is what stops most of the particulate matter that may be mixed in with the incoming air. Besides, any particulate that is small enough to get through the filter media is not going to be large enough to cause any engine damage at all. I have operated a dyno for 8 years and K&N filters DO flow more air & DO increase HP. Most O.E. M tunes on efi bikes are rich in the upper RPM's to decrease warranty claims. K&N Filter's WORK... and you can feel good keeping many old paper filters out of landfills.

@fullthrottlepowersports6927 very well said!! THANK YOU!!!

@@fullthrottlepowersports6927 yeah, that’s not true, at all. They absolutely let more shit into your engine, and any amount of dust in your engine is going to cause wear. Letting more in is going to wear it more. No, you aren’t going to see any gains without a tune. Ever. And most motorcycles come lean, not rich, because of emissions reasons.

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your support!!!