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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- A ride in the suburbs and backroads.
Bikes:
- 2008 Honda VTX 1800F1
- 2019 Harley Davidson FLDE Softail Deluxe
02:02 Random Grom joins the ride
06:12 Speedy cruiser (V Star?) appears
07:38 Encounter with a Suzuki GSXR
13:10 Friendly drag race VTX vs Harley
![[#Докатились!] Тест драйв Honda VTX 1800. BFG 9000.](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/6cOfgoR04Ss/mqdefault.jpg)
You two ride together very well, no punk shit, just keeping it safe and relaxed. nice ride!
Ive had my Xc1800 for just over 20 yrs. I ride mostly alone like a hooligan almost every night all over South Florida. It's most comfortable about 90-110 but, does 140 very smooth & stable. Stay well All.
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?
Finally someone who rev matches on a down shift with a drive shaft! Great video, this is what its all about, just get out and ride and have fun!
I never see harley riders do this, probably why all their transmissions fail after 50k-100k miles
Иду на ЗАКАТ .... НЕ вижу преград .......Всех благ вам мото друже и ветер свободы в гермак !
Thank you very much for the ride along. You got to love that torque monster. Comfort and badass.
Thanks! I agree, it’s the perfect balance of power and comfort. Such a joy to take on longer trips and go for a rip on demand. I’m glad I found this bike so soon in my bike life, it’s been a real gem
Nice riding.. I actually traded my Vrod for a full on Corbin custom VTX1800 .. Fairing,Solo Seat,Hard bags, and Lowboy fender all Corbin. 21" custom front wheel, Has Cobra floorboards and and extra Cobra exhaust. Currently has Bubbs true duals on it now. I couldn't believe the guy traded me once I looked up the price of all the aftermarket parts. The guy had it all done in 06 and said he just wanted something different. Sometimes a blind non smelling squirrel finds a nut!! Keep the rubber side down Be safe brother!!
Thanks dude, nice find. I hope you’ve been enjoying the 1800. Definitely a badass bike, and I’m sure you get all the attention on yours. Those are some sweet upgrades. Are you planning on adding a thing or two on top of what it has now?
@@JTibs Hopefully I can find a Corbin two up seat and put a quick release sissy bar and rack for it so the wife can ride. It's got the Corbin Gunfighter Solo on it now. Other than that, I don't know what else I could do. It's honestly pretty dang dialed in.
That's the fastest damn Grom I've ever seen! And yes, I know it's KPH, but he was getting up to top end lickety split and he wasn't even doing the Grom row motion.
After watching so many people show how slow Groms are on other videos, I was pretty shocked too. That one looked like it’d do highway speeds no problem.
All the Harley Riders including my self have to be asking... I wonder how many codes the VTX has, My 08 FXDL has like 4 codes @ 15k miles, one is security signal module, another is voltage regulator and the 3rd is battery. On the multimeter they all test perfect and all grounds are clean. The battery is charging @ 13.9 volts @ 3000 RPM, security module tests good and is working and VR is testing 0 ohms which is perfect. Anyone want to buy a POS Harley 🙂 Never buying another one as long as I live, especially when my 05 CBR 600rr has 56k miles on it and I never had to replace a part other than the cam chain tensioner. Oh I also have to add that all the electronic parts on my Harley say Made in Malaysia, I thought Harley was 100% American made?????
You guy's have some nice bikes!!Can't beat the vtx1800.I've had mine since 2002.
Thanks! That's awesome, sounds like you bought it brand new. These bikes really stand the test of time in many ways
I prefer the Honda F6C Valkyrie
Just purchased a decked out 04 1800 22k miles for 5,500. Runs like a top and what a joy to ride!
@@1984chevroletdude
Congrats on your vtx. Stay safe and enjoy.
Ditto
I just picked up a 2002, Great Bikes
Congrats! You picked up an awesome bike! They’re getting harder to find these days
My boy just bought an 1800 w/ Cobras. They definitely have a different sound to them.
I agree, it’s also nice to have something with a unique sound. Especially something angry like this
What models come with the digital dash? 2005+ C and F only?
Yeah thats right. The rest have an analogue display sadly. So no tach, just have to go by sound and feel
Beautiful ride! Head west on Britannia towards Waterdown for a nice ride. Especially coming back East and seeing all of the GTA night-lights! Great vid! 💪
Hey dude thanks for the suggestion! I’ll definitely check that route out for sure!
Hey dude- What windshield is that? Seems short. Im looking for something shorter.
I’m using a National Cycle switchblade chopped quick release windscreen. It’s great, only thing just gotta check on the mounting brackets every now and then so they don’t rattle loose
What phone holder is that? And how did you hook up the charging cable?
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!
Getting passed by a Grom!!
Haha! Man did that ever catch me by surprise. Fastest Grom I’ve ever seen
80 km/hr in second gear . what a great bike ....
Just Beautiful
What kind of speakers are those and are they loud???
the music is clearly audible in these speakers
What have you done with front lights? I swear that they are not stock
I swapped my headlight with a daymaker kit, just do a quick Google search for vtx daymaker and you’ll find it easy. I have an F trim bike, so there’s less available aftermarket parts for it. These guys were the best option for me, they make a bracket that lets you adjust the angle of the headlight 👍🏻
I have some LED fog lights mounted to the crash bars; the previous owner installed them so I’m not quite sure which brand they are, but there’s a crap ton of options for fog lights out there that you can make work on any bike.
Oh yeah i see now, looks cool, thank you
@@edvinassarapinas1403 thanks dude, oh and if you’re wondering about the blue tint, I’ve got an LED under glow set up for better night visibility
What pipes and air filter are you running? Full exhaust? Do you have a fuel tuner also?
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
Nice video !
What’s the thing that shows your gear ?
Where’d you get 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
Good respectful riding. So many punks racing around weaving in and out of traffic, lane splitting these days. Riding should fun casual, feel the wind in your beard type of experiences, not driving like an asshole and bitching people almost hit you because you cut them off or came up beside then so fast, they couldn't react. I had a dirt bike for driving like an idiot out in the pits.
I just acquired a VTX 1800C this weekend. Can't wait to get it on the road.
What do you think about 1800r 2002
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
Nice Bike!
Thanks man
Hey man, what speakers setup do you have on your bike? I have an 1800 as well
They’re BOSS speakers. They’re very loud, the sound is decent and so is the price. Depending on your style of music you should be able to hear it at highway speed too
What camera are you using?
I’m using a GoPro Hero 7 with mostly default settings and minimal tweaking
The 1800 will smoke any Harley. But it is really about the ride.
..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.
what is that thing on the throttle handle? maybe it's cruise control?
It’s a throttle lock. It’s a pretty basic one, it gets the job done lol
Buying a 02 VTX 1800C as we text!!
Congrats, hope you enjoy that monster of a machine, ride safe
@@JTibs 😊 Thanks
Hi bro! Pls advise, what is the main headlight (Bulb or upgrade LED module) do you use? And if i'm not mistaken, you also use an additional fog light mounted onto your crash bar? Pls share a link to this light module which you use. Thank you in advance!
Sure, I’m using a full LED headlight assembly from VTX Daymaker. A great part about this headlight is the adjustable mount that I ordered with it to make sure the light isn’t blinding oncoming traffic. Most aftermarket assemblies only install one way which often isn’t ideal.
Also I have the F trim of this bike, so there isn’t really much to choose from - the headlight bucket is a different size than the other trims of this bike. This is pretty much all that’s available for the bike with the adjustability.
As for the fog lights, I’m not sure which kind they are, the previous owner installed them. They look like a pair of LED light bars. Does the job though 👍🏻
@@JTibs great! I’m also own an F model, but I’m still looking for a mounting for the day maker, which can fit into original F model headlight. Do you remember where did you bought a bracket for it?
@@mr.jonniewalker6032 yeah, check out vtxdaymaker.com they sell the headlights and make 3D-printed brackets for all trims of our bikes. They send you the assembly instructions after you make an order
@@JTibs thank you! And happy new year 😊
@@mr.jonniewalker6032 likewise, happy new year!
What are you using to record?
I’m using a GoPro Hero 7. It’s wrapped in foam to cut out the wind noise
I have the 02 VTX 1800 model. It has the basic analog speedometer. I definitely wish it had that digital cluster on it though. That would be super nice to know what my RPM's are at when I'm cruising. lol
Yeah, the tach is a nice luxury on honda cruisers, which are usually very barebones in the features department. To give you an idea when you’re cruising on your bike, at 60mph in 5th you’re at 2.8k RPM.
70mph is above 3k rpm, 80 is 3.3 and 90 is closer to 3.7. You’ve just past 5k when you feel the power start to dip. The rev limiter is at 5750, but you probably won’t be able to get that high In 5th even if you tried.
On the note about the rev limiter Honda engineers really keep longevity in mind and tune their engines below their maximum capacity, so if you hit the rev limiter by accident don’t beat yourself up too much, the engine can take it.
@@JTibs I've hit the rev limiter a couple times in first gear back when I first got it. I was just getting used to the bike and didn't realize how short first was. I figured it wasnt a huge deal if you hit the limiter. That's the whole reason they're there, So you don't blow your motor up by accident. Lol.
Thanks for that info on the rpms too. Just going off of sound I was kinda surprised. It felt like 5th gear wasn't necessary until I reach 75mph or higher. I'm assuming all the 1800 models have the same gear ratio
@@ganonpig Yeah 5th is really tall and feels more like an overdrive gear. The torque really starts to set in at above 3k, so shifting into 5th at around 75 makes sense.
But if you’re looking to pass, you’re probably better off downshifting.
Unless I’m on an incline, the earliest I shift into 5th is around 55mph, but only if I’m cruising or coasting. I don’t do much acceleration in 5th until I’ve hit around 70. So your ears definitely aren’t lying to you
Same here about the RPMs, I'm considering putting a tach on it.
@@timothyprice9064 same here. I've never done them before but I'm definitely gonna research how to do it properly because knowing what my motor is doing is worth it. Lol
How are the brakes? Good stopping power?
For a cruiser, this thing has surprisingly fantastic stopping power. I’ve never felt unconfident that I might not be able to stop in time for a questionable yellow-red light or being cut off in the HOV lane during heavy traffic.
This bike has two disc brakes in the front, one in the rear and they’re linked proportionally to keep everything balanced.
No issues going down steep gravel hills with rear brake control, despite them being linked.
My last bike was an old 750 shadow, and even with that bike being significantly lighter and not having anywhere near the same power as my vtx, it felt like a fully-loaded truck when it came to stopping.
Piękne maszyny,szkoda że Honda już nie produkuje VTX.
I'm 5"11 is that too small for this bike? I really want one!
No, that’ll be no problem for you. You should definitely go for it
What model is it your vtx?
It’s an 1800F
@@JTibs Excuse me, l meant to ask what year is your vtx?
@@aldomartinez7810 oh, it’s 2008
@@JTibs thanks, nice bike!!!
speedometer speed in miles?
No, it’s set to km/h
whats a grom?
It's a 125cc Honda bike with a whopping 10 hp. They're known to be slow fun bikes to mess around on, but this one was surprisingly quick!
Just ride
that blue china ebay light is gonna get you pulled if it hasnt already...lol
let’s hope not 🤞🏻. But I’m going to keep using it at night for visibility. Id rather take a ticket than have someone cut me off or rear end me
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Sweet bike I just bought a VTX 1800 too!check out my channel I have seven bikes
Wow, that's a lot of bikes! Insurance would have me by the balls if I had that many bikes in my garage! I see you have the 1300 too. Which do you like better so far?
For fu#k's sake you have it set on km/h!
Not trying to fool anyone bud, we read km/h up North