Why is the Honda Shadow 750 a good bike?
The Shadow 750 was the first bike I’ve owned, and I think there are many reasons why the Honda Shadow 750 is a great beginner bike. First we’ll have to discuss what makes a good beginner bike. What Makes a Good Beginner Bike? A good motorcycle for a beginner is a motorcycle that can be easily controlled.
When did the Honda Shadow VT750 come out?
The motorcycle featured in this video is a 2002 Honda Shadow VT750. The video also covers 1998-2007 VT750’s and 1995-2007 VT1100’s years as well. Note, this model has dual carbs, for single carb models, check out this How-To video.
What kind of engine does the Honda Shadow have?
The Shadow 750 is certainly not fast for a motorcycle, but it will more than keep up with cars. The Honda Shadow has a 750cc liquid cooled and carbureted v-twin engine. The bike isn’t very loud at idle, but you do hear it while cruising down the backroads. A small twist of the throttle gives off a classic v-twin sound.
Why did my Honda Shadow not start up?
This Shadow was not getting any fuel in order to fire up, even with the choke on. The only way it would run is by spraying some starting fluid inside the carb throat. Once the carburetors were apart, I found the pilot jets and choke tubes completely plugged up.
The Shadow 750 was the first bike I’ve owned, and I think there are many reasons why the Honda Shadow 750 is a great beginner bike. First we’ll have to discuss what makes a good beginner bike. What Makes a Good Beginner Bike? A good motorcycle for a beginner is a motorcycle that can be easily controlled.
The motorcycle featured in this video is a 2002 Honda Shadow VT750. The video also covers 1998-2007 VT750’s and 1995-2007 VT1100’s years as well. Note, this model has dual carbs, for single carb models, check out this How-To video.
The Shadow 750 is certainly not fast for a motorcycle, but it will more than keep up with cars. The Honda Shadow has a 750cc liquid cooled and carbureted v-twin engine. The bike isn’t very loud at idle, but you do hear it while cruising down the backroads. A small twist of the throttle gives off a classic v-twin sound.
This Shadow was not getting any fuel in order to fire up, even with the choke on. The only way it would run is by spraying some starting fluid inside the carb throat. Once the carburetors were apart, I found the pilot jets and choke tubes completely plugged up.