I'm new to the lineup myself, but I believe starting with model year 2007 it's a C2 if it's a shaft drive (which I also have). The C2 has one continuous seat as opposed to 2 separate ones on the Aero, and the Aero has bigger fenders.

I have a slightly different problem. When State Farm ran my vin (first several digits are same as yours), it came back as VT750C2F. What the "F"? Does anyone know what that letter F is for?

 

f means FAST

i have no clue but that needed to be said

 

I like it, that's what I'm going to tell people it means.

 

I think the c2 is the Spirit, mine is a C2B which is the Phantom. The C2 has more chrome and a bigger narrower front tire if it is the Spirit.
Insurance companies don't seem to have the right designations, they call mine a C2C where they got that from I don't know.

 

Yep, just looked it up, the C2 is the Shadow Spirit. The CE is the Aero, the C2B is the Phantom and the RS is the RS.

 

You have or will have a Honda VT750CA which is a California VT750C emission bike. There's even a short thread here on the forum. http://www.hondashadow.net/forum/53-general-bike-discussion/99554-vt750ca-mods.html
So it's a VT750C equipped with the California emission controls on it. Regular maintenance parts and accessories for a VT750C should/will fit your bike. You just have extra California emission controls added because of their stricter air quality standards.

 

You have or will have a Honda VT750CA which is a California VT750C emission bike. There's even a short thread here on the forum. http://www.hondashadow.net/forum/53-general-bike-discussion/99554-vt750ca-mods.html
So it's a VT750C equipped with the California emission controls on it. Regular maintenance parts and accessories for a VT750C should/will fit your bike. You just have extra California emission controls added because of their stricter air quality standards.

How will I tell if it's a CA or not? I assume the areos were both CA and 'other-49." I really need to look at it when I get it and also ask the dealer when I pick it up. Maybe he'll know. I'll try Honda on Monday as well with the VIN.

Thanks

 

I think mine must be an Aero if I remember. I looked at too many bikes. Pretty sure about two seats and fenders. I may call Honda Monday and try to get a lineup of the '07 bikes. What's the difference between the c and c2?

I don't know about the F either. Maybe Honda can explain.


Thanks

 

What's the difference between the c and c2?

C is for Spirit prior to 2007 - chain drive. C2 is 2007 and after - shaft drive.

 

Here's a very old thread that's chock full of info on deciphering model info. If it was an 1100 I could provide more specific help but I don't know the VT750s well. This site is sometimes quite useful because the side-by-side photos make distinguishing features stand out.

 

Have any pics of your machine?

 

adlowe - thanks for the info, especially the side-by-side. Like I said above, I think it's an aero but I really don't remember for sure. I'll get the bike in a couple of days and verify. The old post was good reading, but most of the links had died due to old age.:-(

Smilie - I'll also post some pics then.

 

Thanks adlowe, that side-by-side comparison is useful for me too.

 

Profile is updated but it's Whitney, TX. Seller is a Texas dealer.

Will download manual and compare it to bike when I get it.

Thanks.