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I found some serious rust on my frame, trying to see if anyone local has a used frame for sale! 1983-84 VT500c Shadow Cheers

Hey team, I dropped the engine on my 1983 VT500C Shadow in preparation for a swap and getting the frame powdercoated. I noticed a pretty big rust hole just below the rear swing arm pivot (not sure how i didn't notice earlier) and started chipping away at it, and turns out it goes all the way...

Hey everyone! I am trying to find a replacement/substitute for the stock rectangular headlight assembly on my 1983 VT500C. I have the headlight bucket, just need the headlight itself but am having trouble finding the right size. Any help is appreciated! Cheers :)

Hi all, Where can you order larger sized pilot jets? I've got an 84 Shadow VT500 with stock jets and short straight pipes. Air/Fuel screws are turned out to 3 1/2 turns which has eliminated most of the backfiring, but the bike still bogs out at 1/4-3/4 CRUISING throttle. Mostly in 5th/6th...

Hey all, What's the difference between a VT500 & a VT500c? How would you know if it's an "Ascot"? My Canadian ownership for my 1984 Honda Shadow says VT5, which I assume is for a VT500. The reason I'm asking is that I'm looking for the proper oil filter, air filter and other basic engine...

Hey everyone, New member/rider here. 1st bike - 1984 Honda Shadow VT500 Chopping and bobbing it in my Dad's shop right now. Will post pics of the progress

Hello, So i’ve recently been converting my 83VT500 from bone stock to my own vision. It’s coming along pretty well so far but i can’t seem to find a good seat! I want something that’s tolerable to sit on but also looks great. I thought about a bobber seat but i just don’t like the springy look...

So I recently bought an 83 Shadow VT500. It was running absolutely perfectly up until yesterday. I took of the gas tank in order to paint it. I then put it back on, started it up, let it idle for a bit. But when i took it to the road it stalled after 3 minutes. It then wouldn’t start back but...

Hello! I couldn't quite find an answer anywhere, so I deiced it's time to ask myself.While it looks like they should work, I am looking at getting a VT500 wheel to put on my VT700. I just don't like the few tire options I get with a 140/90/15 wheel, and want to change that to 140/90/16 which...

I just bought myself a 1983 Honda Shadow VT500C recently, and I noticed the carb might needs to be rebuilt. the bike runs sluggish at low rpm, literally will die under 5000rpm, it only runs when choke is on, and RPM drips quick even if I rev it to 5000 rpm... so I took the carb out, cleaned...

Hello everyone, Just purchased a 1983 Honda VT500 in Rapid City South Dakota. Pretty excited to start this journey of restoration and daily riding(as long as I can in this state). A bit about my bike history this is my third bike that I have owned through out the years. I was looking at getting...

Hi, could anyone tell me which thermostats are compatible with my ‘84 Ascot? I was going if the list here and don’t think that any of these models were made in North America - no place I have been to has had parts from these. If anyone knows I would greatly appreciate it.

I've been trying to see what Honda did to restrict the power on these Vt500 engins.. I have two 50 bhp bikes, both have identical downpipes. But I've noticed 38 stamped on one. Seems to refer to its 38mm od. My downpipes are defiantly lined for the first part ( to reduce external exhaust pipe...

Looking for some advice if anyone could help... I’ve been having an issue with the carbs on my vt500 leaking fuel and fuel coming out of the exhaust. I pulled the carbs off and checked the floats and the needles, cleaned the needle seats and got everything perfect. Then I pulled the vacuum hose...

hello, I have 1985 honda shadow vt500 and the gear is stuck in 1st. I honestly don't know what to do can you guys give a suggestion on what to do or how to fix it. Thank you.

Hi all, I got my Shadow about 4 years ago, and really haven't needed to post much since then. When purchased, the thermometer dial in the gauge cluster did not work, but I was informed that it was likely a broken gauge or needle, and I did note at the time that the radiator fan would kick on...

Unfortunately, I found coolant in my oil. After a clean flush, its definitely there. I know that I'll probably end up removing the engine from the frame so I can check the head gasket and the cylinder heads for cracks & leaks. However, before I take that upon myself, I was hoping there was...

So I have decided that I need to get a rebuild kit for my 85 VT500 as it currently leaks fuel out of the right carb bowl. I think that it is from a stuck float, but figured I should just get a rebuild kit and replace all my gaskets anyways. Anyone have any links to rebuild kits ? On a side...

While investigating what looked like a small leak near the cyliner head and under the carb, I think I caused some problems. I sheared one bolt in half on the rear cylinder head and may have over tightened (maybe stripped) the one on the other. I have a new bolt to replace the broken one but it...

I had originally purchased her in 2011 as my first motorcycle for $1000. She wasn't a looker, rough around the edges and barely hanging on, but she introduced me to riding free. Then one day, on my way to an offshore job interview, she overheated from a bad thermo switch and blew a head...