Brought the new 05 Shadow Spirit home today

Message

#1 Unread post by **KeithB** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 1:33 pm

Had to trailer it home, but before I did, was 45 degrees and the roads were dry enough to take a ride. It hadles like a dream, very resposive handling. I came back with a big smile.

Had one mile, added 25 as you can see in one of the pics

After 20 years of not riding, i was a tiny bit woblly on take off, but otherwise was like i had riden yesterday. Didn;t even stall, though i am still getting used to the gears.

http://host.outerworlds.com/elimestates/05Shadow1.jpg

http://host.outerworlds.com/elimestates/05Shadow2.jpg

http://host.outerworlds.com/elimestates/05Shadow3.jpg

http://host.outerworlds.com/elimestates/05Shadow4.jpg

http://host.outerworlds.com/elimestates/05Shadow5.jpg

a tad dark in my garge will get some better pics when the sun comes back out.

a month and half and hopefully will be riding heren central New York.

Mustang · #2 Unread post by **Mustang** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 1:50 pm

Congrats...sharp looking bike! How you can have the patience waiting to ride it is beyond me.........

#3 Unread post by **KeithB** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:02 pm

Thanks, must be nice living in Florida

Mustang · #4 Unread post by **Mustang** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:35 pm

Absolutely, except for....

Old deaf and blind seniors only just managing to peek over the steering wheel.

Rainstorms at a moments notice

Hurricanes

Hotter than heck from about May to September. You swear your right leg is forming blisters from the engines heat when stopped at a traffic light. And sweat......its only outdoor events for bikers in the summer here.

NO hills.

Bugs the size of cows.

But apart from that....yeah...paradise

Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:51 pm

Nice looking bike. I love Honda's, they seem more solid to me than alot of other bikes.

#6 Unread post by **KeithB** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:38 pm

the 1100cc has plenty of power and torque for me

ZooTech · #7 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:45 pm

Congrats! Nice ride! Keep us posted with pics of upgrades and whatnot

#8 Unread post by **KeithB** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:57 pm

when i was loading up my bike they were preping a new Mean Streak that was just sold

i picked up one of these body armour jackets today, and plan to get the pants to match

Got the jaclet for $99, made by Rver Road, made of the new mesh, has all the padding and a removable liner.

jmillheiser · Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:41 pm

Congrats, and nice bike.

Now just need to add a few personal touches

#10 Unread post by **KeithB** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:01 pm

thanks, yes, problly start with saddle bags and a quick detactable windshield. highway bars, i saw a set that will go on with the radiator.