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oblivion_twister · 10-31-2012, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by channey

to my understanding the sabre's have a little lower gear ratio than the spirit's do

Yes they do but weren't made til 2000

dwinn1985 · 10-31-2012, 08:58 PM

LoL I didnt even think to try looking up the VIN, thanks alot!

rmedad · 10-31-2012, 09:01 PM

This might also help in figuring out some of the differences between all the VT 1100 models...as well as identifying other models. Don't know if data if reliable, but looks pretty good...

Honda Gallery

dwinn1985 · 10-31-2012, 09:05 PM

Well, you could have asked me about a year ago and I would have told you close enough to ride together =) I was stationed in Norfolk while I was in the navy but I went back home to GA when I got out. Those are some nice looking bikes btw! I'm assuming the one that looks just like mine is a '96 but whats that other one? It looks to be in great shape. And where did you get that windshield for the one on the left? I need to get one cause I love to ride but this cold wind is beating me up on the road. If you can remember too how much did you pay for the windshield? (if you dont mind me asking of course!)

dwinn1985 · 10-31-2012, 09:08 PM

Wow, yeah that did help a little bit rmedad, thanks!

1996shadow · 11-03-2012, 03:09 PM

The bike with the windshield is a 96 VT1100C. I got it the end of July with the windshield already on it. The other bike is a 86 VT1100 that I picked up 3 days later.

Monterey10 · 11-03-2012, 06:52 PM

The biggest differences between your model and the 2002 and newer models is the design of the exhaust, tank and gearing. The 90s model has the pipe running across the side of the bike.

The newer models made in 2000 have the front exhaust pipe dropping down to where the foot pegs is...

The older model has more of a tear drop tank. The newer model tank is wider in the back.

The older model has a 4 speed gear box. The newer, a five speed.

Keep in mind that Honda was just beginning to deal with smog issues. The newer model has a charcoal canister to catch vapors off the fuel tank.

I enjoyed my 90s bike a lot. The new model is a bit faster. The styling is up to you.

dwinn1985 · 11-06-2012, 05:19 PM

Very informative, thank you.

10-31-2012, 09:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
rmedad Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 87	Honda models This might also help in figuring out some of the differences between all the VT 1100 models...as well as identifying other models. Don't know if data if reliable, but looks pretty good... Honda Gallery __________________ John 98 Shadow ACE 1100T (Tourer) (May/12) 87 VT700: Nov/12 - picture coming) 83 VT750: 2004-2012.

11-03-2012, 03:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
1996shadow Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Newport News VA Posts: 268	The bike with the windshield is a 96 VT1100C. I got it the end of July with the windshield already on it. The other bike is a 86 VT1100 that I picked up 3 days later. __________________ Aaron Newport News Va

11-03-2012, 06:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
Monterey10 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Capitola Village CA Posts: 22	The Differences The biggest differences between your model and the 2002 and newer models is the design of the exhaust, tank and gearing. The 90s model has the pipe running across the side of the bike. The newer models made in 2000 have the front exhaust pipe dropping down to where the foot pegs is... The older model has more of a tear drop tank. The newer model tank is wider in the back. The older model has a 4 speed gear box. The newer, a five speed. Keep in mind that Honda was just beginning to deal with smog issues. The newer model has a charcoal canister to catch vapors off the fuel tank. I enjoyed my 90s bike a lot. The new model is a bit faster. The styling is up to you.

10-31-2012, 08:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
dwinn1985 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jefferson, GA Posts: 16	LoL I didnt even think to try looking up the VIN, thanks alot!

10-31-2012, 09:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
dwinn1985 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jefferson, GA Posts: 16	Well, you could have asked me about a year ago and I would have told you close enough to ride together =) I was stationed in Norfolk while I was in the navy but I went back home to GA when I got out. Those are some nice looking bikes btw! I'm assuming the one that looks just like mine is a '96 but whats that other one? It looks to be in great shape. And where did you get that windshield for the one on the left? I need to get one cause I love to ride but this cold wind is beating me up on the road. If you can remember too how much did you pay for the windshield? (if you dont mind me asking of course!)

10-31-2012, 09:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
dwinn1985 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jefferson, GA Posts: 16	Wow, yeah that did help a little bit rmedad, thanks!

11-06-2012, 05:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
dwinn1985 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jefferson, GA Posts: 16	Very informative, thank you.

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