2005 Honda Shadow Aero VT750C

[Aragorn]

Looks like I'm the first one. storysunfolding, I deserve a prize or something...

Here are specs:
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_ ... o_2005.php

Here are some useful reviews:
This one is for 2004 model, I think the first year Honda came out with it.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_P ... icleID=916

Another one for 2004:
http://www.ridermagazine.com/output.cfm?id=773857

This one is for a 2005 model.
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadte ... index.html

Personal experience:
Since it's my first bike, I can't compare it to anything. Well... Honda Nighthawk maybe, on which I learned how to ride in MSF course last month.
I love the look of it and the way it handles. The handlebars feel just right.

I do have some problems with it though. I'm 5'11"/1.8m tall and noticed that one of the reviews mentions that people over 5'10" will feel a bit cramped. It's true, I wish I had more leg room. I try to seat on the top section of the seat but since it is very shallow, I tend to slide back down.
The other problem is that there is not enough room between the left peg and the shift lever for my boot to fit comfortably and I have hard time shifting up.

OK, I should stop complaining now.

[R3sp4wN]

Nice bike man. I, too chose a Honda cruiser for my first motorcycle.

I wish I had more leg room. I try to seat on the top section of the seat but since it is very shallow, I tend to slide back down.

I suggest getting a set of Highway/Crash bars. There are a few different styles; some act as pegs in themselves while others can have additional pegs attached.



The bars that I have incorporate adjustable pegs, which allow you to stretch out and enjoy the ride.
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[Aragorn]

Thanks for the tip man. I got the crash bars, but not the additional pegs. I'm thinking of getting a pair.
Problem is, I don't do much of highway riding, so I need to use my feet most of the time. Someone recommended a Mustang seat that would sit the rider a few inches higher and give more room to stretch the legs.
Nice ride, by the way. Do you change oil yourself? Every where I call specialize in Harleys only and no one seems to care for Hondas. That's a pain.

[dr_bar]

Do you change oil yourself? Every where I call specialize in Harleys only and no one seems to care for Hondas. That's a pain.

There is a local Harley dealer that has just relocated to a new facility. They've made their place a destination bike shop, with a restaurant, riders lounge and an "All make" no appointment drive through oil change. I can see a small fortune being made in just that part of the operation. It'll be just like a Jiffy lube for cars and with a climate that nearly allows all year riding, it shouldn't be a loss leader for them in the winter...

[R3sp4wN]

I have only been riding for a few weeks. I love it, though. I have already logged about 500 miles. The first few times I have to change oil, I will let someone else do it, but after that, I may try it myself.
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[Aragorn]

I was thinking of changing oil myself but realized that I would need a torque wrench to take the filter off and put the new one on. So, spending money on the wrench, filter, oil and looking for place to dispose the old oil - does not seem like a lot of fun, at least to me.

Yeah, I wish there was place like that here, dr_bar! But, apparently, Harleys are the only bikes that are "recognized" around my neighbourhood.