Hello. Great bike. Got one just like it. Shocks are adjustable with tool in the tool pouch. I had one in 1990 and bought another 10 years ago. That motors way stronger than the brakes and suspension. It’s easy to get in trouble. I think this is the best shadow made. The 1987 were uncomfortable and slightly detuned so less powerful. The 1983 750 shadows were great but impossible to find a good one now. Enjoy the bike and put the chrome mirrors back on it. Lol. Don’t let it sit too long or carbs will gum up. I got to take mine in. It’s hard to find old guys that know how to make them purr.
I'll definitely miss it. I kept it as well if not better than the original owner. I'm glad it runs superb so I didn't have to do the cards on it. One of the few I didn't have to do mechanical work, only regular maintenance.
That fuel guage is a little deceptive, 1/2 tank is right behind the Full indicator but as I'm sure you've noticed the needle doesn't start moving down until you've ridden 80-100 miles then it seams to drop rapidly. I routinely take mine down to the empty mark and never had to add more than 3 gallons, meaning it still had a gallon left. There are 2 tanks on the bike with the second tank hidden under the seat.
@@Big_John_C yes, just like the big brothers such as magnas and gold wings they all have those tank configurations. And yes, like most bikes of that era, the fuel gauge is almost a gimmick very deceptive. I'm used to my brothers vt750dc, I'd fill it up every 100 miles as the tank is tiny.
Love the shadow series. Some of the best cruisers bikes ever made.I definitely going to buy one. Much peace ✌️
Nice example of the early Shadows.
Hello. Great bike. Got one just like it. Shocks are adjustable with tool in the tool pouch. I had one in 1990 and bought another 10 years ago. That motors way stronger than the brakes and suspension. It’s easy to get in trouble. I think this is the best shadow made. The 1987 were uncomfortable and slightly detuned so less powerful. The 1983 750 shadows were great but impossible to find a good one now. Enjoy the bike and put the chrome mirrors back on it. Lol. Don’t let it sit too long or carbs will gum up. I got to take mine in. It’s hard to find old guys that know how to make them purr.
I'll definitely miss it. I kept it as well if not better than the original owner. I'm glad it runs superb so I didn't have to do the cards on it. One of the few I didn't have to do mechanical work, only regular maintenance.
That fuel guage is a little deceptive, 1/2 tank is right behind the Full indicator but as I'm sure you've noticed the needle doesn't start moving down until you've ridden 80-100 miles then it seams to drop rapidly. I routinely take mine down to the empty mark and never had to add more than 3 gallons, meaning it still had a gallon left. There are 2 tanks on the bike with the second tank hidden under the seat.
@@Big_John_C yes, just like the big brothers such as magnas and gold wings they all have those tank configurations. And yes, like most bikes of that era, the fuel gauge is almost a gimmick very deceptive. I'm used to my brothers vt750dc, I'd fill it up every 100 miles as the tank is tiny.