Honda Shadow Upgrade Update
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Honda Shadow Upgrade Update. In this episode, I will give you an update on what was all done to the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 recently, to fix the issues with the carburetor. This upgrade made a huge difference in the riding experience of the Honda Shadow. Join me in my garage, due to the rain, and I will go through everything with you all.
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Dang! I really wish it hadn’t been raining! I hope you all don’t mind! At least you get to stare at the bike! 😆 These upgrades were definitely worth it!
2007 Honda Shadow 750 aero was my first bike and I’ll never let it go. 🔥
That’s how I feel about this one, now! I almost sold it before I started this channel. Can you believe that?!
@@TWOWHEELD yikes crazy
Hang on to that beast. Hondas seem to run forever for me. I love 'em.
I turned 65 this year and began riding on a Puch 125cc when I was 10, that I bought from my great uncle who brought it back after World War II.
I've gone through a bunch of bikes over the years but I've got a 2006 Shadow Aero that my wife likes riding with me, so it's not going anywhere.
I thought I was going to buy my dream bike an Arch KRGT-1, but I never seem to hear word 1 from Arch, aside from the usual stuff: Thank you for your interest in Arch Motorcycles, etc., though I've got no idea why.
My typical response about crap like that is: WE'LL SEE.
Who the feck knows? Right?
Stay safe kids, cuz ya know cars are out to get us. 👍🏻🤘
Thank you for commenting! That is a great backstory to how you began riding! It’s nice to hear you are still riding and have an amazing wife and bike to do that with! I hope one day your dream bike finds you!
@TWOWHEELD Wado, or thanks In Cherokee. Yeah, I may change my dream bike based on the lack of communication from those guys.
I don't expect much from a big star, but Gard Hollinger is a bike riding guy and I kinda thought I'd get a bit better treatment out of another bike guy. Ah well.
Heh, we'll see. LMAO!🏍🏍🏍🪶🪶🤘
I just bought a 2000 shadow spirit vt1100 cs for 2000 with only 17,038 miles on it and it sat for 7 years and had to clean the carbs and it runs great
Sounds like you got a nice bike there! It’s amazing what a little cleaning up can do! Thanks for watching and ride safe!
I have a 2009 Shadow Aero VT750 for many years, and am very satisfied. Added many accessories on my own, without any difficulties. Still looks brand new.
Sounds like you take excellent care and pride with it! Thank you for sharing! Ride safe. 👊🏻
Just purchased my first Shadow here in Australia. Love it👍👍
Congratulations! Ride safe! Thank you for being here!
Sounds like you have that bike in great condition. It definitely looks good! Nice upgrades.
Thank you! It definitely is dialed in and a fun bike to ride! I hope sharing this video helps anyone out there thinking of doing the same. Thanks for watching!
Freebie alert no bill lol
Great upgrades,need to do that to my shadow!
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Do it. It definitely wakes the bike up.
Yeah let's here what she sounds like without the snorkel great idea
I will see what I can do!
@@TWOWHEELD thanks for mentioning me in one of your videos my wife said did he say Roger I said yes because I watch all his videos
I never thought of the velocity stack idea though that would work on your bike from TJ brutal customs but that's an interesting point it could suck in your pant leg
@@roger2276 yeah, man! I appreciate your support and comments! Glad you caught the shoutout!
@@roger2276 would just have to learn to not hug the tank as much. 😆 but still.
I have a 2012 Shadow spirit. I watched your video on installing the exhaust. Helped when I did mine, I ordered the same one. I then had my local Honda dealer put on the cobra air intake and I noticed after picking it up that it had more grunt and oomph behind it. I'm used to it now but was very noticable when it was freshly done
Glad you found the video to be useful and helpful! 😊 That’s awesome you could feel the increase! I knew I could as well, but sometimes a person wonders if it is in their head or not. 😆 I think in both of our cases, it is a legitimate increase in performance! Thank you for sharing your comment, and thank you for being here! Ride safe! 👊🏻
Such a beautiful bike. 🤙🏾🔥
Thank you!
i am highly impressed with your bike.
Thank you very much!
Glad it is running so well now...sure does look nice!
Thank you! Us too! MrsT doesn’t know this yet, but I will probably ride the Shadow to work tomorrow! She will be super jealous. 😆
@@TWOWHEELD maybe she hid the keys...I would! 😂
@@PurpleOnThree 😂 naw. It is in the ignition. Lol
guess im limited on my 1998 Honda Shadow VT750 C3. So love my straight single pipe, love to change the air filter system. But right now im still looking around for front drop gaurds..thank you for the video, really enjoyed watching.
Thank you for taking the time to watch!
Really interesting Fam. Might have to look into this.
For sure!
Great video, well done. I too bought a used 07 Honda Shadow VT750C2 Spirit with the Cobra Slash Down pipes. Had the same frustrations you did with air cleaner kit options. I do not like the velocity stacks or that silly Krator cone, not for me. I actually like the stock air box look and was thrilled to learn of this option for improving performance. Thank you
Thank you! Yeah, I attempted the Krator cone, but was told it just wouldn’t work right. So this suggestion of what I did seemed to be the trick. It’s amazing at how it increased the performance by making the changes. I would highly recommend doing it. Glad you found some value in the video!
Great Video! I have a 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit and I'm going to do the same thing to mine, just was not sure how much of the Snorkel to remove (there's a few pieces to it), now I know, the whole thing!
Thank you! I am glad to hear it helped you! I had mine professionally done, otherwise I would have been in the same position as you! You will be pleasantly surprised by how much performance these changes make! Thanks for watching!
I have a Honda Shadow that had all of those same upgrades done on it! How peculiar! 😉
😂 I wonder who’s idea that was? 😝
@@TWOWHEELD 🤷🏻♀️😆
That's a beautiful bike. Great job on the upgrades.
Thank you, kindly!
Hey twowheeld! I love my 2 2012 shadows…have a candy orange flame spirit (stock) and a phantom that I got used with 22k and had the cobra pipes but I took out the rear snorkel and put a k&n filter in the airbox and added a cobra fuel controller…plus I replaced the spark plugs with NGK iridium and holy cow what a difference it made on this bike..it’s fast now and revs quick 👍👍
It is amazing what some little changes can make! It is like getting on a completely different motorcycle. That’s so cool you have two in the same year!
Done everything you did and more to my 03 shadow 750DC and the sound will be different on your to mine cause 03 has a single pin crank so the sound will be not be the same cause of it and I had none of the problems you had
Sweet! Yeah, I have came across how they can sound a little different. It’s always nice doing performance upgrades. Thank you for watching.
I have a 2013 Shadow Phantom and l love it. It's fuel injected so this doesn't apply to mine but, I do plan on some upgrades at some point. I like the bags you got though. 👍
Sure. You could always do pipes and a tuner to do the equivalent if you ever want to increase a little power and sound. 😊 Thanks. They were on the bike when I bought it, so I don’t know anything about them. 😞 Thanks for watching and commenting! Ride safe!
@@TWOWHEELD my brother showed me a set of Vance & Hines pipes that I love the look of and he assured they sound great.
@stevenwilliams1805 those would be a great addition! 😊
I just put the same exhaust on my 04 aero. Man I wish they would change the instructions to install the tips before bolting everything up, what a pain they were to get on. Sound nice though. The previous owner had gutted the original exhaust from the muffler back, which sounded decent. I notice a considerable difference in power with the new exhaust. Hoping in the next week or so to get the carb re-jetted. I love the bike though! Fun to ride for sure
For sure! They were terrible to try to get on! I noticed the increase in power as well. Then with carb and the snorkel removal , along with a K&N filter addition, increased the power even more! Thanks for dropping your comment! Ride safe!
Found a 2009 with only 500 miles.. it will be under my carport Monday afternoon
Wow! That is insane to have that low of miles for the year! I would definitely check the tires due to their age and consider changing them. Then, that bike should give you tons of life! Ride safe!
I have the 2002 Shadow 1100 Arrow all chromed-out it's really super but I need a better air intake Source probably some through pipes and the Jet system so it will pick up some horsepower it's to bog down for an 11:00 I want to have it for awhile
Those upgrades should definitely help!
Sucks that you ran into issues getting the work done - sounds like the upgrades were worth the wait 👍
Yeah. Definitely was worth the wait. Seems like a totally different bike!
Good day. Dynojet is great. I also wanted to tune in using Powercomander, but I have some type of Shadow that has injection. It's 2007 and there is no Powercomander for this type. or my mechanic couldn't buy it. He tuned the fuel mixture with special resistors and Shadow works without problems. But I'm a little sorry that it failed to tune in 100%. In any case, the exhausts brought improvements. Do you happen to know if chokes are made in these exhausts? Maybe you have a better overview. 😉. I wish you a lot of miles ..
I wonder if your has had the injection kit put on to convert it? I don’t know anything about those, have only heard about them. As far as chokes in the exhaust, are you referring to the baffles? Otherwise I’m not sure how to answer. If it is regarding baffles, the exhaust is installed as it comes from Cobra. Thank you for your comment.
I have the 1100 Shadow Aero 2002 and I want to do the same thing with the Jets and the right air flow coming into the carburetor and the pipes I'm Bobby from Cottonwood Arizona
That would be pretty sweet on that 1100, Bobby! I wish mine was the 1100! Can’t change that, so doing the jets, air box, and the pipes helped quite a bit! I don’t think you will regret it!
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Thanks, Doyle.
Great looking bike, and great video. What seat is that? I’d love to have one.
Thank you. It’s actually the stock seat on it. Should be easy to find a used one. They aren’t that great of seat. 😆 I would like to find a nice solo seat instead. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Sweet bike! Could something like this be done for a 2002 Honda Shadow Spirit VT1100?
Thank you! I’m not a mechanic, but I am sure something similar could be done! Just needs to make sure everything breathes properly. I would ask around your favorite shop a little and see what they say.
Hey TWOWHEELD. I'm getting a Honda shadow in 2 days after 4 years of watching vids about how to ride " preload and keep it loaded" could you post a link and or the vid about those gold looking parts on the bike pls I would greatly appreciate it👍🏾
Hey there! That’s awesome to hear you are getting a bike! I would love to help you out with a link, but this bike doesn’t have any gold parts on it at all. I’m not certain to what you are referring to? Thanks!
i am planning to install same pipes (found them from market place) - question is it is must/required to rejet? or/and change the air filter?
You will love the sound! I know I really do! Initially, I only installed the exhaust. It ran okay, but I knew I could get more out of it. So I ended up removing the snorkel from the airbox, putting in a k&n air filter, and doing the stage 2 jet kit. It made a lot of difference in the power. Now I have no need to ever choke the bike when I start it. If you can afford to do it, make those changes and you will have no worries.
I have a 06 shadow aero, i just put on a cobra classic slashdown exhaust on it yesterday. I have the k&n filter and plan on removing the snorkel. I also have my dynojet kit. Would you recommend doing stage 2 ?
Based on what my tech recommended and did, I would do the stage 2 jets. With changing out what you are, it should be a good combination. It would be pretty much that same combo as mine.
Perfect, i will do the jet kit tomorrow, i just love how the pipes did such a difference on the bike
@@mrtrim833 yes. Not even for the appearance, but that sound difference! Gave me goosebumps when I did mine!
@@TWOWHEELD i did the dyno jet kit, runs amazing...
@@mrtrim833 it is amazing what a difference it makes, right?! Not only for the sound, but the power when you rip the throttle!
I have a 02 vt750dc is a 140 rear main 138 front 45 pilot cobra drag pipes and k&n can't get a answer if it will run right
That I can’t answer for you being I am not a mechanic. Sorry. I had my carb kit installed by a motorcycle mechanic that way I knew it was done properly. Thanks for asking and for watching!
I have a 05 shadow aero 750. Any light mods or general advice out there?
I haven’t had the best experience when it comes to lighting. I didn’t want to change my stock bucket, and finding a plug n play led is impossible for my model, not sure how yours would be. If you want to change the bucket out, you should be able to find some options to work for you. Do some research before you buy to make sure it will work for you. Wish I could help you out more.
hello.. im ben from the Philippines. i have a 2011 shadow phantom…i noticed that you chanhed your from tire into a thinner one. did your maneuverability improve at bery slow speed and parking area scenarios? thx
Hi Ben. This model actually comes with the narrower and taller 21” front wheel. This is a Shadow Spirit. It is very forgiving and easy to ride. I would imagine that yours is pretty good as well. I had an older Road King that had a similar sized rear as the front and it handled like a dream! Hope that helped answer your question!
I got a 2012 honda shadow spirit
Very nice! Thanks for commenting! Ride safe!
I would like to o know if you can change the 21 inch tire tire a nineteen?
I have never checked into it before. If you can find a wheel that works, I don’t see why not? It may change your speedometer a bit, but otherwise, I think that may be about all. Are you trying to lower the front end by an inch?
I wonder if you could rig a dual carp situation on one of those.
Maybe. Idk if there is room for one or what would have to be done to allow for it.
@@TWOWHEELD I'm just wondering if the intake port angle and the room in there would allow for one carp hanging of either side of the bike. The Suzuki m109R Boss has an intake on either side and it looks awesome.
@NotAffiliated someone here may come along and reply to your comment if it can be done or not. Otherwise, there are a lot of Shadow groups online that someone with more mechanical experience may be able to say for sure.
Did you put the Cobras on yourself? Easy? Difficult?
Sure did! I do have an install video on the channel if interested. It wasn’t too bad. There were a couple really tight bolts to get loosened from stock. Had to spray some anti-cease on them to get them loosened. Was well worth it changing stock out to these.
What are the differences between the 07 and 08 shadow spirit 750?
I’m not entirely sure. There isn’t much difference for many years if I’m not mistaken.
why not just use a universal k&n pod filter? take the rest of that housing off.
That would work with some modification. There isn’t much available for the Spirit with the single carb and I couldn’t find much to bolt on. The tech that helped (classmate of mine) and works in a shop came up with this idea being he didn’t find any good option either. The changes that were done, though, resulted in about the same type of results. This way, it looks stock, but isn’t. It’s all open on the back side and had all the extra snorkel pieces removed and has the K&N in there. You can really hear it sucking the air in now! Plus the performance enhancement it gave is incredible! Definitely brought the bike to life!
Mine's a 2006 Aero 750C
Very nice!
I also have carb problems any help would be appreciated!
I ended up having a professional rebuild mine. If you are good at following YT videos, you may be able to take the carb out and clean it. I would say something is just dirty inside if you have issues. Sometimes running Seafoam or something similar helps, but usually have to open the carb up.
if i just take out the snorkel and do nothing else i have all stock pipes and nothing done to the carb it's a 2007 with 7000 miles would it run the same and add alittle more horsepower... or would i have to rejet the carb?
That’s pretty low miles on your bike! You most likely will need to re-jet the carb. Some say if you only change the pipes you don’t need to do the jets, but I started out that way and it didn’t run the greatest until I did the jets and while at it, took off the snorkel and put a K&N air filter on.
@@TWOWHEELD thanks for getting back to me so quick and the good info....i think i'll just keep it all stock i really don't wanna start tinkering with it it runs like new now.. just wish it had allittle more go to it
Yeah. Maybe save up to do the exhaust, carb, and the air box all at the same time. Doing that change does give it some more power and sounds great. Thank you for being here! Ride safe! 👊🏻
Hello
I have this combination and the sound is great :-)
As you say. Gggrrrrrrrrr .... :-D
So far, I have an aibox mounted. Doesn't it hurt your Shadow to suck warm air from the engine?
I would imagine there is some warm air coming in when not moving, but it should have good flow while riding. The tech that did the work didn’t seem to have any problems recommending this method. He has been around bikes for as long as I can remember. Maybe being water cooled, it makes a difference as well? That’s a great question!
@@TWOWHEELD
The question is interesting. :-)
So you don't have a cover on the back? So do you have a hole in there?
Suction is therefore direct. It will definitely have an even better effect than me. Sometimes there is a good sound from the suction filter. :-)
And when will Cobra come to your machine? :-)
@@tompasa425 the back of the stock air box is still there. There is a hole in the back where the snorkel normally would attach. That is opened up and air funnels through there and into the filter.
Please clarify the last question. I have Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns on. Are you asking when the Cobra Hypercharger is coming?
@@TWOWHEELD I'm sorry, I'm using a translator :-)
Yes, I asked if you would also put cobra exhausts on the second motorcycle. Or if you already have them there. :-)
@@tompasa425 yes. I put the Cobra exhaust on about a year ago, so that step was already done and just needed the carb and intake done.
Do you know the id # for that k&n air filter?
HA-7504
@@TWOWHEELD thank you!
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching and asking the question! 😊
Whats the mileage on your 750
Somewhere in the 11k mile range.
@@TWOWHEELD Just curious looking very sharp and well cared for.
Thank you! There are a few little things from the previous owner, but all in all it’s pretty good for its age. 😊
This guy leans toward safety a little too much. Wearing your helmet while working on your bike is a little overkill!
Thanks for your comment, but the helmet is being worn because the camera is mounted to it, and the microphone is inside the helmet so it provides hands free recording. The camera will always point to where I am turning my head towards.
Suggestion: keep your hands out of your video. It's very distracting.
First off, thank you for watching the entire video, and I appreciate your comment. This video, along with the majority of our other videos are POV videos. You are seeing things from my perspective. In this particular video, I used my hands to show emphasis on certain areas of the motorcycle, along with using my hands to pick up the physical parts to show all the viewers. It would be pretty difficult to do a video like this, without hands being visible. (Kind of like a cooking video.) It really is no different than any other motovlogger out there. You will see almost all of our hands while we ride as well. Do I at times talk and move my hands. Yes. When I am standing in front of someone talking, I generally do hand motions to animate a conversation. This is actually something that is proven to show engagement with your audience. Speakers on a stage who give a speak with no hand movement versus those who may use their hands, do not receive the same engagement from their audience. Anyways, I could go on about why my hands are showing, but there is no need to. If you did watch the entire video, you may understand why. I do thank you for taking the time to engage and leave a comment. Assuming you may ride or thinking about riding, ride safe. ✌🏼