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No, that’ll be no problem for you. You should definitely go for it

Hey, thanks. The gear indicator was already on this bike when I bought it, but I think you can find this on Amazon or AliExpress pretty easily. I looked into it some time ago; from what I learned, it hooks up to the diagnostic port which is near the battery tucked under the frame rail with a bright red plastic cap. There is apparently some synchronization to do when you first set it up

This is a 2008 F. All the F models had them, but I believe they also added the digital dash to the C trim in 2007 and 2008

@@JTibs very nice. Getting a new job and hopefully a vtx1800 here in a couple months.

@@RyanMatthewYates congrats! Good luck on your search, these bikes are a fantastic value and excel at riding both aggressive and chilled out. Best all-rounder for the money

@@JTibs much appreciated, thank you!

..and it's indestructible like a heavily used Honda 25 cc 4 stroke weed eater after 20 yrs. The biggest expense on a 1800 VTX is rear tires.

Hey thanks for checking out my videos, pretty cool we’re in the same area. My bike is a 2008 F, if you’re looking to buy one that’s the best year to get since it’s the last one

Ok thanks, I will keep that in mind

Thanks for watching, you inherited a real gem, it’s a fantastic do-everything kind of bike. Comfy for long rides and quick for a fun time in the twisties. The cobras are definitely great pipes that you can still buy brand new today. A lot of people prefer the tone of the V&H, but they’ve been long discontinued. Here’s a couple cool things I’m using: - If you like to carry a drink with you, I use a RAM cup holder. I’ve mounted it to the highway bars. I chose this because of it tilts when you lean/accelerate/decel. - if you like a sporty windshield with a smaller profile, I’m using a national cycle switchblade windshield. It’s detachable and despite being small, makes a big difference. But I’m only around 5’6 so the wind might hit you different. I almost always ride without a windshield in the summer though, I just really like the look of the bike without it - I recommend a gear indicator - this bike has a lot of power so it’s not necessary, but it’s a nice luxury especially if you’re often looking for that “6th gear.” The diagnostic connector is somewhere under the seat with a red cap. - Daymaker headlight. Nothing updates the look of this bike more than a proper LED headlight. They include a 3D-printed mounting bracket that you can use to adjust the light’s angle which I’ve found is a rare feature in the aftermarket. - I’ve been looking around for some cool aftermarket turn signals, but haven’t found the perfect thing yet. I’ll probably make a video on that later

@JTibs thank you for all the cool information, and all the info on your accessories. Especially about the switchblade, I am 5’9”, I am trying decide on going that route with Boss speakers or spending big money on the reckless dark knight fairing with all the bells and whistles, I need some music lol. Your videos are getting me through the winter. Listening to those cobras and watching you cruise the back roads. I can’t wait to ride, thank you for the videos….please post more over the summer and be safe.

I just have a K&N drop in filter and I’m using cobra slash down pipes. No tuner on it for now, but I’ve been thinking about it

Realistically, for a stock-tuned 20 year old 2-cylinder cruiser bike with a lot of weight, it’s pretty hard to complain about a mid 4 second 0-60, and a low 12 second quarter mile.

​@@JTibs That's one way to see it, but then at the other hand a two cylinder sportbike with 45hp (Ninja 400 for example) has a faster 0-60 and similar quater mile time, sorry if i'm a bit argumentative here, but i really dislike motorcycles with big and heavy torquey engines, not my type of bike, idk why youtube recommended this to me

I’m using a GoPro Hero 7 with the Quik app. Unfortunately it’s been discontinued so pulling the GPS data isn’t very straightforward anymore

Congrats, I’m excited for you. You must have got a nice winter deal 👍🏻 Take it easy come spring, ride safe

I’m using a GoPro Hero 7 with mostly default settings and minimal tweaking

If you’re looking to buy, all of the 1800s regardless of year or trim are fantastic reliable machines. There are a couple modifications Honda made as the years went on though, for 2002, the fuel pump will be inside the tank so you’ll have slightly less range and also a harder time if you need to replace it. Honda built it outside the tank in ‘04 for the R model. There may be issues with grounding on an older VTX. In ‘04 Honda addressed this and added a ground to the engine block. If it hasn’t already been done, there’s a mod on bareasschoppers that walks you through fixing this issue. Aside from this, Honda didn’t really change much throughout its production run

The previous owner had these on the bike when I bought it, but I’m 90% sure what I have are Lindby Multibars

From what I've heard, mt07's are fantastic bikes. They're incredibly popular

You’ll have to pry my cold dead hands off it 😆 Luckily for the most part, these bikes are pretty affordable on the used market considering how much bike you get for it, 1300/1800 both of them an amazing deal. That said, it’s great for buyers but not for sellers

Yeah thats right. The rest have an analogue display sadly. So no tach, just have to go by sound and feel

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

Congrats, hope you enjoy that monster of a machine, ride safe

@@JTibs 😊 Thanks

Thanks! The cops don’t give me any trouble around here with my lights. The only other vehicles with just blue lights are just winter service vehicles, and by then I’m packed in for the season. If they pulled me over and I gave them some sass, maybe they’ll ticket me, but even then my lights are pretty subtle. Just a nice underglow and bike accents

Thanks man, nice ride. The 1300 is no slouch for sure, my only complaint about the 1800 is that I’m always burning my tires out 😆

I only get 4-6000 miles on an 1800 T

Tires

@@dwaynemay-xu9kp sounds like you’re fully enjoying your 1800 😆

It's a wireless charging phone holder made by "LEEPIYA". The previous owner had this on when I got the bike. I did some digging, it looks like the exact model is here ($33 USD): youmotorcycle.com/product/leepiya-motorcycle-phone-mount-with-wireless-and-usb-charger-10w-qi-fast-charging-cell-phone-holder-for-motorcycle-atv-boat-snowmobile-compatible-with-iphone-11-xs-max-xr-x-8-8p-samsung-s10-s9-s8 Similar models are on Amazon and ebay. It's been wired under the tank along the frame, tapping into the ignition. It works well, I haven't had issues with it and it charges both my phone and GoPro at the same time, and also claims to protect from vibrations. I'm sure there are better options for vibration protections, but they'll cost much more. You want to protect your phone camera from vibration damage - it messes up the accelerometer permanently, and your camera will forever be unable to focus properly. I haven't had any issues with my camera using this mount so far though (hope it stays that way 🤞🏻). If you have an older phone with wireless charging, also keep in mind that wireless chargers can lead to overheating your phone, unless you ride without a windshield. Newer phones run cooler, so that might not be an issue. I also use a DIY visor to block the sun from shining directly on my screen on really sunny days - helps a lot when in traffic. Either way, you have options with this, wireless or wired. Also, this holder has never dropped my phone, I use an iPhone with a case. Just make sure it's snug, as with any holder.

@@JTibs awesome! Thanks for the info!

Thanks dude, I recently put on some new tires. Might try to redo this one soon, hopefully can hook better

Thank you sir, happy you enjoy my videos! Glad to have you around!

I’m not 100% sure, but I’m pretty confident these are stock. If that doesn’t sound right, it’s also possible that the F trim bikes get different mirrors from the other trims.

Haha! Man did that ever catch me by surprise. Fastest Grom I’ve ever seen

That’s really great to hear, can I ask what your mileage is now and if you’ve run into any problems along the way?

Thanks for stopping by! Yeah both of these machines are fantastic bikes, but will give you completely different experiences. The rebel is new, still in production and you’ll be able to get parts much easier, the vtx is out of production, so parts aren’t as readily available (you can still find them though). Now the 1800 is more like having a classic muscle car and they’re starting to become rare. Power wise: the VTX will feel more intense with the torque, like you’re trying to tame an out of control bullet train - instant power! With that in mind, the bike is heavy and well planted. The wind has no effect on it and it feels stable at high speed. The bike is nimble when you’re moving despite being almost 300 lbs heavier than the rebel. Slow speed maneuvering is tough, especially when you’re parking. The rebel is just as fast (a little faster), but more refined. It needs to rev much higher to access its torque. It has less HP and noticeably less torque, but it’s also a much lighter bike so despite having less power, it’ll be an intense ride. You’ll feel like you’re riding a monstrous dirt bike compared to the VTX. The body position will feel smaller on the rebel, but the handling is no comparison. It will be much easier to toss into corners. Low speed maneuvering will feel more confidence inspiring on the rebel - parking it will be a breeze. Think of the rebel like a tastefully, yet heavily modified VTEC Honda civic that can take on anything it challenges, while the VTX is like an old 5.0 mustang. They are both going to give you an amazing experience, but delivered in different ways. Hope that helps!

@@JTibs dude!! What an awesome description! Thank you brother. Guess i‘ll have to take both for a ride, if i get a chance and see what happens. But considering i want to keep it for some years, i may give a shot for the rebel. At least both are reliable long distance cruisers. Stay safe bro! 🤙🏼

Haha! Ironically, that’s exactly what I upgraded from as well. It’s an easy bike to transition to - Honda makes great bikes that you instantly feel like you’ve known how to drive forever. When the time comes, I second you on keeping the shadow in your stable though 👍🏻

@@JTibs Hell yeah! Glad your still loving your VTX

I was going to get a shadow but I happen to see a vtx1800 at a dealer and bought one the next day. Bet bike I have owned.

Look for the 6th post by “PastorGene” www.vtxcafe.com/threads/question-gi-pro-gear-position-indicator.67918/ I hope that helps!

Thanks! I hope you do too. It’s an amazing machine, I only wish Honda still made them.

It’s a wonder how much this thing catches in the winter. It makes me happy to know it’s not gumming up my valves. In the summer, there really isn’t much blow-by.

Yup, my speedo is in kmh

Thanks! A lot of people aren’t a fan of the sound in the 1800, but I love it.

I’m using a GoPro Hero 7 for my videos

@@JTibs Thanks!our gopro is very expensive, I'll probably buy some Chinese one, the gopro 10-11 costs 50000 rubles, it's $ 720. chinese 15,000))