I stopped riding 25-30 years ago, the itch has been steadily building for the last few years to where it has hit the breaking point. I have always like the Shadow, but now, there will be a new one in the garage before the end of summer. Thanks for your content, it has only helped solidify my choice.
Sold my sportster 1200 r 6 months ago ,also I’m selling my 2013 Harley Electra glide and I’m keeping for ever my 2024 Shadow aero ,no more Harley bs for me ,since I got the shadow on nov 23 2024 feels like a born again rider
Welcome to Shadow Nation, my friend. Harleys may have their place. However, Shadows are always good fit!!!! I'm not Harley bashing just Shadow loving!!!!!!
IMHO, there are three bikes that area "always the right answer": Honda Shadow. Suzuki SV650, Kawasaki KLR 650. They're all affordable, capable, durable/reliable, approachable, and fairly forgiving of mistakes. I just picked up an 04 Shadow Aero and I love it.
Yes. The KLR 650 is legendary. I haven't ridden the SV650. However, it has a great reputation, and I hear great things. I also heard that the new transalp from honda is pretty good as well. Congratulations on your Shadow purchase!!!!!
I bought a mint 1999 VT750 Shadow ACE with just over 7,000 miles on it. But I didn’t have the jack all the way under it and it fell against a pole in my garage and dented the tank😢
Dang, man, that really sucks. I'm sorry to hear that. Accidents do happen, and believe me, I have done my share of bone head maneuvers, lol. Hopefully, you can replace or get the dent fixed.
I think that it would be an excellent choice. Make sure that you test ride one first if you can before you purchase (if that's available to you, of course ).
When we lived on UES of Manhattan there was this amazing redhead who would ride her Shadow down York Avenue. Braver than me. I kept my Yamaha Stratoliner upstate and rode it in the Catskills early on Sunday mornings before anyone woke up. I've never ridden a Shadow, but nonetheless, great hit for Honda. I trust Redhead is still doing fine.
I've been looking at other bikes, my wife asked me what I was going to do with Jelly(my shadow) I said "CHOPPER" and told her she could blame this guy I watch named Lucky ACES lmao
I've got an 04 Aero 750 with just over 35,000 miles and it's still running just like a new one. I also have a 15 Honda CRF250L dual sport I adventure on. Honda definitely makes a fine product that hasn't ever let me down. I live in Florida so the Aero 750 is my daily rider to and from work. I want a Magna 750 next but they are getting harder to find around where I live. I want that banana yellow one from 2000. I'll have one in the garage soon enough.
If Honda made a 1200 Shadow with the exact same styling as the 750, I think they’d sell a bunch. I bought my wife a new 2006 Shadow Aero and it was an excellent motorcycle. She had to stop riding, so we sold it a few years ago. My only fault with it was that it kinda ran out of steam on the interstate. To this day, I think the Aero is one of the best motorcycles ever made. Ride safe.
@@meandmyshadow7839 I have seen them but we seem to have very few for sale here in Aus. Do you see many in the US? I would love a Yamaha Warrior but will have to save for a bit. Been toying with the idea of going back to the Shadow 750.
Well, awesome and welcome aboard!!! My love for the shadow is really only eclipsed by my love for all bikes in general The shadow has a very special place in my heart. It's a great machine for all of the reasons I have stated in my videos. So glad that you have subscribed !!! Welcome to Shadow Nation!!!
I’m buying a 2014 shadow 750 today. Do you or anyone know if it still has regular valves to adjust and not the stupid bucket and shims.? I am not sure because it’s a 2014
Buy y0urself some X-Large Vulcan Defender Welding gloves from Harbor Freight. If y0u go down, what do you think y0u're going to put out there first to stop your fall? Y0ur hands Did I mention they will keep y0ur hands warm and protected from bumblebee impacts at 60mph? Cost: about 25 bucks. Typical Motorcycle gloves: 80 bucks. Bonus: you can weld with them, that's how I discovered them.
There is a lot of stupid sh1t on this bike, like a fuel pump that isn't actually much of a fuel pump. Rear seat pegs that are way too high up for you to put your feet up on Cylinder heads you can't remove without tearing the whole bike apart Stator coils you can't remove without draining the engine oil. A turn signal that you only can push in to turn off, not just click also back the reverse way. You don't realize how bad this bike is designed until you compare it to an old school Honda air cooled inline twin from the 80's you've been riding for years.
I really do love my shadow... But here lately it's been a struggle to ride With working remote and really not having any place to go anymore... The hassle of getting all the gear on I'm actually putting on real pants and not sweatpants... Really gets to be an issue.
So, working remotely doesn't allow for any places to ride? I'm confused. Did you happen to move to a location where it's difficult? Not being a smart ass just trying to understand?
@@meandmyshadow7839 Oh not taken that way:) The issue is that with working remote I no longer have ride to the office. I have got store runs down to once every two weeks so that is too big a run for the bike...unless maybe I get a small trailer. I used to ride a couple hundred miles over to Moms in Ohio quite a bit... but alas that is no longer an option. I guess my issue is that I need to have a reason to ride... a destination.
Wow that is quite the garage full of two wheelers my friend. Like I always say it doesn't matter what you ride. All are certainly welcome here and no bias as to what you ride. The important thing is THAT you ride. Thanks for the comment and viewing the channel 👍
We'll check out your friend's channel. RV/Camping is our thing haha.. I just started riding a few months ago. I already sold my first bike and I'm considering Honda for my next bike
You know it, brother. Bikes going to be down for some maintenance this week. Chain replacement, oil and fluid change. Should be ready for some distance once the cooler weather arrives
Honda V twins are a disappointment. I’ve owned almost all Honda’s and had a 2000 750 ace and currently a 2003 shadow Sabre 1100. I’d take a 750 4cy over a v twin anytime. Shadows are slow cumbersome machines. Sorry if I hurt your feeling but I’m an old biker that don’t bs people. I paid $1850 for the 1100 and have regretted not waiting for a 4cyl even if they cost twice what a shadow does. Cruiser = slow. There’s no reason a cruiser shouldn’t have some balls like the Vmax. If you can’t go faster than 80-90 mph it’s not hey bike. Hitting the brakes don’t always work. Sometimes you’ll need some extra power.
No feelings hurt here. All opinions are always welcome and believe me I know not everyone is in love with the 1100, the shadow, or even Hondas V Twin. It's also my understanding that the 4cy has a ton of get up and go. Great comment 👍 and thanks for taking the time to watch!!! Always appreciated!!!
How much older is old enough? I know I can’t take any Honda to my local dealer than 2000. They simply won’t work on it. I’m 76 and I can see well enough to get around, I can change my own oil but when it comes to all the buttons and pieces of plastic on my 2015 Goldwing is more than I have patience for. To me the oldest Shadow I’m looking at is 2011 when they started using fuel injection. I’ve been as far as central South Carolina, carrying money for the purchase and it turned out to be a scam. I was lucky to get the drop on these yokels or I would still be there. I’ve bought more than five vehicles on EBay and another marketplace with no trouble but that one stopped me cold.
That is a good question. I haven't had any trouble with dealers not working on my bike yet, however I have not had anything done except for new tires. I will let you know as I'm going to have the dealer change my chain soon and will definitely ask what they will or won't work on. Based upon the year.
@@meandmyshadow7839 with my last four bikes I’ve taken them in every two years for a complete fluid change. Radiator, brake, clutch, rear drive and forks along with an air filter I have done every year. It’s a bit pricey but you can tell the bike is better every time. If I can’t get that done I won’t keep a bike.
@@pingchow4640 I move every four or five years and make it a point to find a dealer. There aren’t a lot of independent motorcycle repair shops in the states that work on Hondas. They usually stick to Harleys. I appreciate original Honda parts and fluids and these dealers use those unless you bring something you want to use like Royal Purple products.
I have a '98 750 ACE out in the shed I've been meaning to get back on the road. Fun little bike, way easier to handle in the parking lot than my road King. My only complaints about the shadow was it was a bit cramped on long trips, pegs would have helped there obviously, and not sure what year yours is, but the real early 750 Shadows have mechanical lifters that need adjustment every couple thousand miles, not impossible to DIY but it's a pita.
Mine is a 2003. I haven't had that issue. No adjustment needed. The 750 can be a bit cramped if your taller but your correct different pegs will definitely help.
At 6'2" I put 8 inch forward controls kit for around 50 bucks off ebay on my 99 750 ace and it is so comfortable now. Only problem is no one else can reach to ride it now lol .
Ii Tim I hope all is well. I bought a 2004 Yamaha V-Star 1100 recently, needed an inexpensive second bike when my 2015 Honda Shadow Aero is in the shop for maintenance or repairs. Sometimes the shop will need to keep a bike for awhile during the early and mid season. I can’t go a week or two without some wind therapy. So riders pick up a second older inexpensive bike so that your never are left without a bike. Keep up the good work. Go Bills!
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Back to riding after raising the boys. I have a 2003 shadow ACE. I put 8000 miles of smiles this last season.
Awesome 8k miles is no joke you out did me by about 5500. Great Jon and thanks for commenting.
MAMSh, Tim when you find the bike that says "you" all over it, you have to get it, and, I mean NOW!❤️🏍️🤓 Doug
Very true 👍
In Europe prices are like 50%higher for 2dehands shadows
Wow, 50% is a huge amount of extra money!!! I know that here in the US, the Shadow is very affordable compared to other mid range cruisers.
I stopped riding 25-30 years ago, the itch has been steadily building for the last few years to where it has hit the breaking point. I have always like the Shadow, but now, there will be a new one in the garage before the end of summer. Thanks for your content, it has only helped solidify my choice.
That's awesome!!! Please keep me posted on your reentry into the world of motorcycles!!! Thanks for watching, and welcome back!!!!
Same boat, to the years since last riding.
I hear ya! 2011 Honda Shadow Phantom bought in 2017 with no plans of changing!
Even when I buy a Bigger touring bike my shadow is going nowhere!!!!
Sold my sportster 1200 r 6 months ago ,also I’m selling my 2013 Harley Electra glide and I’m keeping for ever my 2024 Shadow aero ,no more Harley bs for me ,since I got the shadow on nov 23 2024 feels like a born again rider
Welcome to Shadow Nation, my friend. Harleys may have their place. However, Shadows are always good fit!!!! I'm not Harley bashing just Shadow loving!!!!!!
IMHO, there are three bikes that area "always the right answer": Honda Shadow. Suzuki SV650, Kawasaki KLR 650. They're all affordable, capable, durable/reliable, approachable, and fairly forgiving of mistakes. I just picked up an 04 Shadow Aero and I love it.
Yes. The KLR 650 is legendary. I haven't ridden the SV650. However, it has a great reputation, and I hear great things. I also heard that the new transalp from honda is pretty good as well. Congratulations on your Shadow purchase!!!!!
Had an ‘03 ACE for my first bike. Loved that bike.
It's a great bike. Good one to start out on or keep as a mid-size crusier!!
I bought a mint 1999 VT750 Shadow ACE with just over 7,000 miles on it. But I didn’t have the jack all the way under it and it fell against a pole in my garage and dented the tank😢
Dang, man, that really sucks. I'm sorry to hear that. Accidents do happen, and believe me, I have done my share of bone head maneuvers, lol. Hopefully, you can replace or get the dent fixed.
@@meandmyshadow7839 thanks! I can pull it out. I also saw a video of an air bladder slipped in, blew up and it popped the dent right out!
Great video thanks, I live in Cyprus and I'm thinking of buying a Shadow.
I think that it would be an excellent choice. Make sure that you test ride one first if you can before you purchase (if that's available to you, of course ).
When we lived on UES of Manhattan there was this amazing redhead who would ride her Shadow down York Avenue. Braver than me. I kept my Yamaha Stratoliner upstate and rode it in the Catskills early on Sunday mornings before anyone woke up. I've never ridden a Shadow, but nonetheless, great hit for Honda. I trust Redhead is still doing fine.
Lol, your comment about the redhead made me chuckle!!!! Great comment. Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave your thoughts.
I've been looking at other bikes, my wife asked me what I was going to do with Jelly(my shadow) I said "CHOPPER" and told her she could blame this guy I watch named Lucky ACES lmao
LMAO, uh oh, I believe old Luckyaces has started a trend!!!
I have owned many bikes over the years, but my 2007 Aero makes me smile like no other👍👍
I know exactly what you mean my friend
@@meandmyshadow7839 👍
About to take a ride on my 01 Ace 750
Heck yeah man be safe!!!!
I've got an 04 Aero 750 with just over 35,000 miles and it's still running just like a new one. I also have a 15 Honda CRF250L dual sport I adventure on. Honda definitely makes a fine product that hasn't ever let me down. I live in Florida so the Aero 750 is my daily rider to and from work. I want a Magna 750 next but they are getting harder to find around where I live. I want that banana yellow one from 2000. I'll have one in the garage soon enough.
Awesome bike line up!!! Yeah, Magna's are becoming harder and harder to find. Love the yellow!!!
If Honda made a 1200 Shadow with the exact same styling as the 750, I think they’d sell a bunch. I bought my wife a new 2006 Shadow Aero and it was an excellent motorcycle. She had to stop riding, so we sold it a few years ago. My only fault with it was that it kinda ran out of steam on the interstate. To this day, I think the Aero is one of the best motorcycles ever made. Ride safe.
So true. 1200 would be perfect with that styling.
They make have the VY1100 ACE
@pingchow4640 check out the VT1100. It's no slouch!!!
@@meandmyshadow7839 I have seen them but we seem to have very few for sale here in Aus. Do you see many in the US? I would love a Yamaha Warrior but will have to save for a bit. Been toying with the idea of going back to the Shadow 750.
@pingchow4640 Truthfully, the 1100 is a bit rare in the states than the 750.
Nice clip. I can feel not only do you love the shadow, you want to let others feel the same.
I’m a subscriber now.
Thank you
Well, awesome and welcome aboard!!!
My love for the shadow is really only eclipsed by my love for all bikes in general
The shadow has a very special place in my heart. It's a great machine for all of the reasons I have stated in my videos. So glad that you have subscribed !!!
Welcome to Shadow Nation!!!
No need for a older bike unless its a single carb & easy to work on
Easier to work on is always better!!! I agree!!
@@meandmyshadow7839 I just sold a 1982 Honda cb900 a little while ago I'll never fool around with anything that old & heavy again lolz
@kevin2298 LOL Honestly, I'm not a big mechanic type myself. I do some stuff just mainly maintenance items like oil changes and stuff.
I’m buying a 2014 shadow 750 today. Do you or anyone know if it still has regular valves to adjust and not the stupid bucket and shims.? I am not sure because it’s a 2014
I do not know the answer to that one. I'm sure there's somebody on here who does!!!
I don't know the answer to that...in over 40K miles on my Aero, & over 35K miles on my VLX, I've never had to adjust the valves on either one...
Buy y0urself some X-Large Vulcan Defender Welding gloves from Harbor Freight.
If y0u go down, what do you think y0u're going to put out there first to stop your fall? Y0ur hands
Did I mention they will keep y0ur hands warm and protected from bumblebee impacts at 60mph?
Cost: about 25 bucks. Typical Motorcycle gloves: 80 bucks. Bonus: you can weld with them, that's how I discovered them.
Most excellent suggestion. All of the protection without all of the cost!!! Thanks
There is a lot of stupid sh1t on this bike, like a fuel pump that isn't actually much of a fuel pump.
Rear seat pegs that are way too high up for you to put your feet up on
Cylinder heads you can't remove without tearing the whole bike apart
Stator coils you can't remove without draining the engine oil. A turn signal that you only can push in to turn off, not just click also back the reverse way.
You don't realize how bad this bike is designed until you compare it to an old school Honda air cooled inline twin from the 80's you've been riding for years.
Dang!!! I have never done a comparison
I really do love my shadow...
But here lately it's been a struggle to ride
With working remote and really not having any place to go anymore...
The hassle of getting all the gear on I'm actually putting on real pants and not sweatpants... Really gets to be an issue.
So, working remotely doesn't allow for any places to ride? I'm confused. Did you happen to move to a location where it's difficult? Not being a smart ass just trying to understand?
@@meandmyshadow7839 Oh not taken that way:)
The issue is that with working remote I no longer have ride to the office.
I have got store runs down to once every two weeks so that is too big a run for the bike...unless maybe I get a small trailer.
I used to ride a couple hundred miles over to Moms in Ohio quite a bit... but alas that is no longer an option.
I guess my issue is that I need to have a reason to ride... a destination.
@brittonharrison-diller6985 I completely understand now lol. Just remember it's not the destination...it's the journey!!!!
I don't have a Shadow, but I have a 1988 Elite 250, a 1981 CM400A and a 2000 Rebel 250, and 3 1978 PA50 II mopeds. My car's a Honda also.
Wow that is quite the garage full of two wheelers my friend. Like I always say it doesn't matter what you ride. All are certainly welcome here and no bias as to what you ride. The important thing is THAT you ride. Thanks for the comment and viewing the channel 👍
I bought a 2000 shadow today. Can't wait to start riding it.
Heck yeah!!!!! Congratulations!!!!
My OCD is killing me! I wish you would have mounted that convex mirror in the center of the windshield.
Lol sorry. I actually thought it was pretty close to center.
We'll check out your friend's channel. RV/Camping is our thing haha.. I just started riding a few months ago. I already sold my first bike and I'm considering Honda for my next bike
Awesome. If you have any questions just let me know. Thanks for the comment 👍
I agree an 1100 Shadow Aero very similar in style, size and weight to a 750 would sell. I know this because I would buy one. Honda are you listening?
I honestly wish they would listen!!! I also want them to bring back the vtx 1300 and especially the 1800.
I have a 2006 Honda Shadow and my heart says I want to make it a bobber.
Awesome, man, go for it. A good friend of the channel Luckyacesriding just did that. You should check his channel out as well
@@meandmyshadow7839 Thanks
@timothyprice9064 Absolutely. He has a great channel 👍
Major jet stream drop next week. Heat dome goes over Mexico and Texas should be in the 80s. I hope there are plenty of rides planned?
You know it, brother. Bikes going to be down for some maintenance this week. Chain replacement, oil and fluid change. Should be ready for some distance once the cooler weather arrives
I turned my 2001 Shadow 750 ACE into a bobber.
Awesome man!!! That's the beauty of the shadow
Makes an excellent Cruiser, bobber, whatever you want it to be
I'll bet it looks kick ass!!!
Honda V twins are a disappointment. I’ve owned almost all Honda’s and had a 2000 750 ace and currently a 2003 shadow Sabre 1100. I’d take a 750 4cy over a v twin anytime. Shadows are slow cumbersome machines. Sorry if I hurt your feeling but I’m an old biker that don’t bs people. I paid $1850 for the 1100 and have regretted not waiting for a 4cyl even if they cost twice what a shadow does. Cruiser = slow. There’s no reason a cruiser shouldn’t have some balls like the Vmax. If you can’t go faster than 80-90 mph it’s not hey bike. Hitting the brakes don’t always work. Sometimes you’ll need some extra power.
Hwy bike. Not hey.
No feelings hurt here. All opinions are always welcome and believe me I know not everyone is in love with the 1100, the shadow, or even Hondas V Twin. It's also my understanding that the 4cy has a ton of get up and go. Great comment 👍 and thanks for taking the time to watch!!! Always appreciated!!!
How much older is old enough? I know I can’t take any Honda to my local dealer than 2000. They simply won’t work on it. I’m 76 and I can see well enough to get around, I can change my own oil but when it comes to all the buttons and pieces of plastic on my 2015 Goldwing is more than I have patience for.
To me the oldest Shadow I’m looking at is 2011 when they started using fuel injection. I’ve been as far as central South Carolina, carrying money for the purchase and it turned out to be a scam. I was lucky to get the drop on these yokels or I would still be there. I’ve bought more than five vehicles on EBay and another marketplace with no trouble but that one stopped me cold.
That is a good question. I haven't had any trouble with dealers not working on my bike yet, however I have not had anything done except for new tires. I will let you know as I'm going to have the dealer change my chain soon and will definitely ask what they will or won't work on. Based upon the year.
@@meandmyshadow7839 with my last four bikes I’ve taken them in every two years for a complete fluid change. Radiator, brake, clutch, rear drive and forks along with an air filter I have done every year. It’s a bit pricey but you can tell the bike is better every time. If I can’t get that done I won’t keep a bike.
I am in Australia, do you guys take them to Honda dealers? If so why not an independent workshop. Here they will work on whatever you bring in.
@@pingchow4640 I move every four or five years and make it a point to find a dealer. There aren’t a lot of independent motorcycle repair shops in the states that work on Hondas. They usually stick to Harleys. I appreciate original Honda parts and fluids and these dealers use those unless you bring something you want to use like Royal Purple products.
The Honda Shadow is the Toyota Camry of motorcycles
It's definitely a good one!!!
What tie Handel bars
The handle bars are stock. Came with the bike. I did adjust them to angle up more towards me, but they're stock.
I have a '98 750 ACE out in the shed I've been meaning to get back on the road. Fun little bike, way easier to handle in the parking lot than my road King. My only complaints about the shadow was it was a bit cramped on long trips, pegs would have helped there obviously, and not sure what year yours is, but the real early 750 Shadows have mechanical lifters that need adjustment every couple thousand miles, not impossible to DIY but it's a pita.
Mine is a 2003. I haven't had that issue. No adjustment needed. The 750 can be a bit cramped if your taller but your correct different pegs will definitely help.
@@meandmyshadow7839 I think it was right around 2000 when they went with hydraulic lifters in the 750's. 👍
At 6'2" I put 8 inch forward controls kit for around 50 bucks off ebay on my 99 750 ace and it is so comfortable now. Only problem is no one else can reach to ride it now lol .
Lol tall person bike only now?
Yes I believe your correct 2000 or 2001. Mine is an 03 so I don't have to worry about that.
My Aero is pretty awesome...over 40K miles & still kickin'...
Hell yeah. All we need to do is maintain and take good care of them. Then they do the same for us!!
Also can you answer paulsilva's question. His comments are on this video and I have no idea
I can try...
I have no idea either... Lol!
@Road_Rash whhhAaaattttt!!!!! Lol, that's cool. At least we tried, thank you
Ii Tim I hope all is well. I bought a 2004 Yamaha V-Star 1100 recently, needed an inexpensive second bike when my 2015 Honda Shadow Aero is in the shop for maintenance or repairs. Sometimes the shop will need to keep a bike for awhile during the early and mid season. I can’t go a week or two without some wind therapy. So riders pick up a second older inexpensive bike so that your never are left without a bike. Keep up the good work.
Go Bills!
Always an excellent plan to have a reliable back up!!!