[Mdesson]

How do I find the exact model number of the bike I just purchased? It's a Honda Shadow 600 but I'm not sure if it's a VT 600C, VLX or something else?
Thanks

 

["Captain D"]

Unfamiliar with your model..
However the model # should be near the neck of the frame, behind the front fork tube on the right side as MOST are...


Welcome

 

[XApacheDoc]

I think it might be different on earlier years but my 2007 VLX is right side frame under the engine. You have to bend down to see it.

 

[adlowe]

It's either a VT600C or a VT600CD. Both are VLX. One is Deluxe. Compare. (Seems like the difference is 6 lbs of paint.) What color is yours?

 

[Mdesson]

White, I'll see if I can post a picture.

 

[adlowe]

White...

If the comparison chart is correct, that makes it a VLX Deluxe - VT600CD

 

[80130]

It's either a VT600C or a VT600CD. Both are VLX. One is Deluxe. Compare. (Seems like the difference is 6 lbs of paint.) What color is yours?

There are a few other minor differences between regular VLX and Deluxe models; chrome key switch cover, and possibly a few other differences, but I think that's about it. The only reason I know is that my wife got the Deluxe model.

 

[ringtail]

My 2002 Honda Shadow Spirit shows model number VT750DC on the steering column, and the owner's manual.

The question is, some places add more characters after that. What do the added characters mean? How to know which one my bike is?

Examples:
Partzilla.com shows VT750DC followed by choice of: A/A, A/B, A/C, AC/A, AC/B, and
nadaguides.com adds a "2" like this: VT750DC2.

Also, what does the "DC mean anyway...maybe "dual carb?" Looks like there was also a model CD, which is confusing.

 

[jpr1968]

Bike color

 

[adlowe]

Color, as jpr1968 posted. Don't know if this list is reliable or not but it is one I've found. Seems ColorRite has a good site for getting the right paint though I haven't bought any.

The question is, some places add more characters after that.

Some places even change the "numbers." Example: My bike is a VT1100C2 but the (now defunct) dealer that sold it to me listed it as a VT1100D2.