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Ended up with a totally different 86 VT700 BABIED by the owner -who had 6 bikes garaged. Only $2K with 7,000 miles! Know what you mean about the parts tho-thank god for ebay! Thanks and good luck on yer hunt

LC

Okay so this sounds stupid, but I just bought a 1986 Shadow VT700C without an owners manual. Got the Clymers for repairs, but I can not for the life of me figure out if there is a fuel reserve setting vs. just on or off? I see nothing to indicate this-do I just go by the idiot light that goes on? Th...

Hey all A buddy of mine told me about a bike cover that kinda works like a pup tent. Apparently you lay it out on the ground, rolll the bike onto it and then zip it up and over the whole bike. It has piping sewn into thus the pup tent reference. Anybody heard about these and do you know where I can ...

Hey Guys,
Thanks for the advice. I actually picked a '86 Shadow VT700 C. Super clean with only 12K on it. And I am loviing it!! Thanks.

Yeah, Kelley says $1950, but you can't always go with them even with retail, but they also assume mileage would be 45k++. Figured I would offer 2000-2400 max.

I need help from those in the know: I am getting back on a bike after 10 years. Mostly looking for gas mileage, but don't want a woosie bike either. My last bike was a CX500 (1980's). So here's my problem: I have 2 bikes I'm weighing: 1. 85 Shadow VT700C 13K mileage/really clean no dents/scratchs, n...

Yeah-old Nighthawks. Good choice. Was shooting for a 2000 plus but I think I'll look into them. Thanks.

Hey all-
Just getting back in the game and looking to buy a new (ish) Honda. I have been looking at the Shadow Spririt VT750C2, but I am curious if this is too far a cry from my old '78 CX500-responsiveness and handling (God knows I welcome the lighter weight). Any recommendations??