If you ride 2 up quite often, the VTX is definitely worth the upgrade. More power and comfort, albeit with the right seat. 24k miles on a VTX is nothing.

 

^^^^+1. A VTX (1800) is on my list of bikes to own. The only reason I wouldn't consider a 1300 is I need all the HP I can get to drag my poundage up hills. LOL.

 

I have a Spirit 1100 now and the 1300 is in my bucket for my next bike. I hve heard grat thing about the bike. I don't think you would be sorry about upgrading, not sure about a bike that has no history I always like to talk to the old owner. Good luck

 

I've got the 1800 version. They're a good machine as is pretty much anything Honda. It's made to sit low on purpose. That's a good thing for folks who need a lower seating arrangement. The 1300 is really a large bike. Plenty of engine for two-up riding. Plenty of good aftermarket seats made if you decide to go that way. Do a search and look for VTXOA. Owners association. It's all the answers to all the questions you will have about the bike. Congratulations on the upgrade.

 

Go with the VTX if you haven't spend a lot of money yet on your 750. How much more are they asking for with the trade? VTX's are a nice bike to ride.

 

The motorcycle shop is asking 3400 for the VTX but they said that they would work with me. I originally purchased my Shadow from them.
After trade, around 1200 would be out of pocket.

 

Go for it! Love my x, about the same mileage as the one you are talking about!
Bikes don't need a whole lot and they are happy!

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I believe the VTX is the same as any Honda in that it can be expected to go a long way. I believe that as VTX's age you'll see them go over 100,000 easily.

 

I'm sure the VTX is a fine ride....I came within a day of buying an 05 with 5K on the clock about 4 years ago.

Got me a used VStar 1300 instead. Might want to check them out....a little lighter/little less top heavy, can carry more weight, FI, belt drive.....just sayin'

The seat is lower too.....that seems like something that might catch your interest under the circumstances. Good luck in your search either way.

 

I'm sure the VTX is a fine ride....I came within a day of buying an 05 with 5K on the clock about 4 years ago.

Got me a used VStar 1300 instead. Might want to check them out....a little lighter/little less top heavy, can carry more weight, FI, belt drive.....just sayin'

The seat is lower too.....that seems like something that might catch your interest under the circumstances. Good luck in your search either way.

+1.

 

Between the 1300vtx's single throw crank and the extra weight a well tuned 1100 spirit or sabre will give You just as much punch. Now the 1800vtx is a horse of a different color!

 

As someone with a 1300, I respectfully say that statement is about full of it

 

^^^^^
My same thought also but the VTX 1300 extra weight and ergonomics is better for riding two up. The VTX1800 is just too top heavy thus I went with the Valk instead.

 

I've been on a VTX 1800 for a little less than a year. Heavy, yes. It's a monster. At 1.8 liter, it's the same engine as my Miata but it's squeezed into two cylinders. I haven't noticed any top heavy tendencies, just heavy. I've ridden a GL1200 for several years and the VTX has a much lower seating position which is refreshing. There was a learning curve. I'd been riding 300 Lb. British bikes and the 1200 standard. Those two compared to riding the VTX is a completely different animal. Once I got used to it, I love it. When I work on the wife's Shadow 750 and take it for a test ride, it feels very small in comparison. When I ride my British bike, same thing but it's dangerous because the pedals are opposite. After about six months on the VTX I'm a big fan of the bike.

 

You will love the 1300, two things with the VTX. One is it being a 2003 it has a fuel pump which are known to be problematic and the fix is to simply remove it as following years are all gravity feed. Second is the neck bearings and there is tons of info on the net about changing them. 35 dollars and an afternoon are you are good to go. Other than those two cheep fixes the VTX is a great bike and there are many guys out there with 100k plus.

 

@jimbo2 , what year is your Tourer. It's awesome man.

 

Thank you HarryC, it is an 09. The fairing and and bags are aftermarket.

 

Thanks everyone for all the feedback!
The shop had a Sabre, 1100 shadow and a 1300. I was told that the Sabre was sold and someone we out test riding the 1100.
Long story short... I ended up getting the 1300.

https://app.box.com/VTX1300

I tossed the bags over the seat to see what it looks like.
(The picture isn't showing.. As soon as I figure it out, I'll repost it)


It is a lot smoother than the 750 Spirit, but it seems like the 750 had more torque.
I get a little sputter in 2nd rolling off and then rolling back on. The shop said they adjusted the carbs just before I bought it, but they can readjust if it keeps doing it.

Thanks again!

 

Having moved from the VLX 600 to the 1100 Sabre, I suggest jumping on the deal on the 1300. I hear the two are comparable in performance. One being heavier with a single-pin crank while the other is lighter with a dual-pin crank.

I moved up and don't regret it for a minute. It's zippy for my light weight and size (5'7" and 175 lbs) and I love it on road trips to Mississippi and back. From what I've heard about the 1300s, they're even more comfortable on the highway! Sounds like it'd be worth the extra grand or so to get it.

 

That's a fine looking bike! I don't think you will be disappointed!

 

That's a good looking ride. Run some seafoam or techron when you fill up gas the next time. That should clean up any gunk in the carbs.

 

I'm so proud of you. It's the right color.

 

Ain't nuthin' wrong wit dat!

Nice bike,, good pick up by you. Hope you get the little sputter thing worked out and have a ton of fun on that thing.

 

Very nice, that is my favorite color.

 

Thanks guys.. I really like the color as well. But the pics really do not show it's true color. It's called Illusion Blue / Pearl Chromium Purple
sometimes appears royal purple, violet, dark blue or deep sky blue and in the shadows, it can appear black.
I guess Honda only made a couple years in this color. So, I hear that it is really hard to get fairings and hard bags to color match or it can be real expensive to get painted

Anyways - Here are a few more pics.
This one is from the shade side
https://app.box.com/s/9khhd4r7c9afq210oblmww66y5yjnzxj

These were taken at the bike shop
https://app.box.com/s/rkz2u4a0vq736urbppkgc80ukk9sg7e4
https://app.box.com/s/glowqqe7er0ut4w9vzvw92f1d8i8kgch

 

Blue bikes are awesome. It's a beauty!