The best things in life are...

OneSickPsycho · 08-31-2011, 09:06 AM

... Free.

I am now the owner of a Honda Shadow Spirit...

ONSSP's mom bought it new a few years ago and after crashing 2-up in Yellowstone (her ex's Goldwing) last year she has no desire to ride it... Instead of selling it, she gave it to us! Rode it home last night... felt pretty good...

Needs a bit of carb work though... I think a float is stuck or something because it spews gas like a motherfucker while running from the petcock area(didn't investitage too closely yet), idles like shit, and hesitates/sputters when you yank the throttle at speed. It had been sitting for about a year so I figure it just needs a good cleaning...

Pics as soon as I'm not lazy...

Here's a stock pic - looks exactly like this:

shmike · 08-31-2011, 09:07 AM

Bobber?

G-Rex · 08-31-2011, 09:11 AM

I recently got a 2003 Honda Shadow 750 ACE in a similar manner. It had been sitting for 3 years and wouldn't even start because the carbs were in such bad shape.

I pulled the carbs over the weekend, cleaned them up, put everything back together, and test rode it last night. Fun bike!

Not sure of your experience level with carbs, but if you need any help, feel free to PM me. I also did a video of the teardown that I still need to put on Youtube if that would help you out.

What year is it? I found a service manual online for '02-05 I *think* ? I'll have to verify the years, but if it fits what you have, I'll gladly send it to you. Definitely came in handy.

OneSickPsycho · 08-31-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Bobber?

I doubt it. I'll probably keep it a couple of years and sell it... I don't need another project - with the Tiller in pieces and a list of shit to do around the house as long as my arm, I'm busy enough. I'll get it going and commute with it, maybe do some quick weekend runs...

If anything I'll put some pipes on it, a K&N filter, and re-jet it... I'm sure there's some free mods out there just like anything... airbox mod probably...

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Rex

I recently got a 2003 Honda Shadow 750 ACE in a similar manner. It had been sitting for 3 years and wouldn't even start because the carbs were in such bad shape.

I pulled the carbs over the weekend, cleaned them up, put everything back together, and test rode it last night. Fun bike!

Not sure of your experience level with carbs, but if you need any help, feel free to PM me. I also did a video of the teardown that I still need to put on Youtube if that would help you out.

What year is it? I found a service manual online for '02-05 I *think* ? I'll have to verify the years, but if it fits what you have, I'll gladly send it to you. Definitely came in handy.

I don't know anything about carbs... The old man was a mechanic so I may trick him into helping me... I figure it can't be too hard and with manuals/videos available online, I've been able to figure pretty much anything out so far...

It's a 2008... I will certainly be hitting you up if I get elbow deep in this thing and start losing my mind.

marko138 · 08-31-2011, 09:44 AM

My cousin rides one of those. He made his totally custom. Not a bad bike.

Dave · 08-31-2011, 10:45 AM

Good bike. My buddy used to have one till it commited suicide

dReWpY · 08-31-2011, 11:13 AM

ride it to TN...

zerioustt · 09-07-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Good bike. My buddy used to have one till it commited suicide

stupid bike..haha

great bike and she never gave me a problem. get some pipes or pull the baffles.

No Worries · 09-07-2011, 11:35 PM

Knowing Honda, they probably used the same type petcock on a dozen different models. Any motorcycle yards near you?

OneSickPsycho · 09-08-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

Knowing Honda, they probably used the same type petcock on a dozen different models. Any motorcycle yards near you?

Not that I know of... and this is the sort of thing I'd rather buy new anyway... I mean, if the one I have already failed from a bad seal, what are the odds that one that's sat outside in the elements for a couple of years will be worry free for years...

I actually found a replacement part... it's the whole vacuum assembly... which is cheaper than the replacement diaphrams I found for other models... $30 is WAY better than $100 any day...

I'll order it when I get back from vacation...

08-31-2011, 09:06 AM	#1
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	The best things in life are... ... Free. I am now the owner of a Honda Shadow Spirit... ONSSP's mom bought it new a few years ago and after crashing 2-up in Yellowstone (her ex's Goldwing) last year she has no desire to ride it... Instead of selling it, she gave it to us! Rode it home last night... felt pretty good... Needs a bit of carb work though... I think a float is stuck or something because it spews gas like a motherfucker while running from the petcock area(didn't investitage too closely yet), idles like shit, and hesitates/sputters when you yank the throttle at speed. It had been sitting for about a year so I figure it just needs a good cleaning... Pics as soon as I'm not lazy... Here's a stock pic - looks exactly like this:

08-31-2011, 09:07 AM	#2
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Bobber? __________________ Racing For Smiles

08-31-2011, 09:11 AM	#3
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	I recently got a 2003 Honda Shadow 750 ACE in a similar manner. It had been sitting for 3 years and wouldn't even start because the carbs were in such bad shape. I pulled the carbs over the weekend, cleaned them up, put everything back together, and test rode it last night. Fun bike! Not sure of your experience level with carbs, but if you need any help, feel free to PM me. I also did a video of the teardown that I still need to put on Youtube if that would help you out. What year is it? I found a service manual online for '02-05 I think ? I'll have to verify the years, but if it fits what you have, I'll gladly send it to you. Definitely came in handy. __________________

08-31-2011, 10:45 AM	#6
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Good bike. My buddy used to have one till it commited suicide

09-07-2011, 11:35 PM	#9
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Knowing Honda, they probably used the same type petcock on a dozen different models. Any motorcycle yards near you?