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Hi all, Finally bit the bullet and purchased my first bike, a 2007 Honda Shadow VT750! The bike's in pretty good condition overall, with 13750 miles on the odo and no signs of any crashes or poor maintenance, which I'm pretty enthusiastic about. However, seemingly at random when I'm riding it...

I just purchased a 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 with Shaft Drive. It has over 40,000 miles due to it being used as a daily driver by the previous owner. I have taken it on some short but enjoyable rides and it so comfortable and runs so well I am more and more happy with my purchase. My question...

Hello, I have a couple follow up to my initial chain adjustment question from yesterday. After watching a few YouTube videos and reading the forum here, I am all set to adjust my chain today. Just a few follow up questions before I get it done. 1- Looking at the arrows on my bolt I noticed...

Hello, I am hoping to adjust my chain this weekend. Would appreciate if if someone could help answer the following questions: 1- do I turn the adjustment bolts clockwise or counter clockwise to tighten the chain? 2- would it be an issue if I don't do this with a lift/stand? Thank you.

Hello, My bike is 1991 Shadow VT 600. Just did my first valve clearance adjustment ever so I don't have experience in this job yet. Before the bike's valves were audible, tapping noise but felt pretty normal. I did the valve adjustment, the valves felt pretty tight so I loosened them (0.15mm...

Just bought an 1100 shadow last week. An upgrade from my beginner bike I had for a year. After I got it all registered and insured I took it for a few small runs around town Anyway glad to finally be here. It's been two years since any maintenance has been done on it any tips?

Hey everyone, Brand new member here. Just got my '06 Shadow and picking it up tomorrow, after my girlfriend bullied me into the idea of getting a bigger bike. I had a ninja as my first bike, and wanted something with more power but not too much, and a nice nimble ride. Looking forward to this...

My 1994 shadow vt1100c has about 21k miles on it and its never been left outside and looks (and runs) almost like new. Being from the upper mid-west I don't tend to ride the bike during the winter months. When I try to start the bike after its not been run for a couple months it's very, very...

2015 Honda Shadow Phantom, 8k miles My first cruiser bike and the first bike I've owned/ridden in the past 10 years. So I'm very rusty, technically and mechanically speaking. I just got the bike a week ago. Been riding it with no problems. I increased the rear suspension preload 2 clicks...

I have a 98 ace 1100. Lord.... Lol anyone have any advice on getting the old ignition coils out and new ones in? These suckers are in there

I have a 1986 500c Shadow. The built in center stand has unfortunately rusted away. Are there any replacement stands out there that fit the bike. I mainly want a stand to hold the bike vertical so i can perform maintenance on it (Oil level check, oil change, etc.) Any recommendations are...