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rexstuff · 06-13-2011, 11:48 PM

Hello all

I recently purchased an 84 Honda Shadow 500 as my very first bike, and am in the process of fixing it up and getting ready to ride. It has about 44000 km on it, and is in great shape, for the most part. I am already in love with it, and I haven't even ridden it yet.

The previous owner said I'd need to get the CDI module replaced, as it was causing the bike to backfire and run poorly. However, he probably should have checked the air filter first - it was plugged tighter than a drum; it looked like something had built a nest in there over winter! This does not bode well for whatever new surprises I might find

Oh well, at least I saved a hundred bucks.

Kingshead · 06-14-2011, 12:44 AM

Welcome to the horde and post some pics of the new ride.

rexstuff · 06-14-2011, 12:45 AM

I would love to supply some pics, but, alas, the bike is in a few pieces at the moment. When it's back together, I will oblige

IndianBikes · 06-14-2011, 12:51 AM

Hi and welcome to the forum. Share your knowledge with us.

06-13-2011, 11:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
rexstuff Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9	New member Hello all I recently purchased an 84 Honda Shadow 500 as my very first bike, and am in the process of fixing it up and getting ready to ride. It has about 44000 km on it, and is in great shape, for the most part. I am already in love with it, and I haven't even ridden it yet. The previous owner said I'd need to get the CDI module replaced, as it was causing the bike to backfire and run poorly. However, he probably should have checked the air filter first - it was plugged tighter than a drum; it looked like something had built a nest in there over winter! This does not bode well for whatever new surprises I might find Oh well, at least I saved a hundred bucks.

06-14-2011, 12:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kingshead Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,795	Welcome to the horde and post some pics of the new ride.

06-14-2011, 12:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
rexstuff Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9	I would love to supply some pics, but, alas, the bike is in a few pieces at the moment. When it's back together, I will oblige

06-14-2011, 12:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
IndianBikes Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 76	Hi and welcome to the forum. Share your knowledge with us.

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