Harley Enquiry

[Don Juan]

Did you on your speakers to the max to get the full effect? Saw your bike the other day pass my house.....galloping....galloping....galloping....

[Guest fengdrew]

Don, when r we gng drinking agn???

[maxxmadness]

manage to get my colleague to buy down the 2nd hand sportster at HD showroom, at the least the road home wont be a lone ride..

[Don Juan]

Ha ha. Hi Fengdrew, tonight sounds good to me. Free on Weds after 10pm and Fridays after 9:30pm. Hey, ask you something. Do you know whats the difference between a Shadow VT600 and a Shadow VLX600

[nights]

Ha ha. Hi Fengdrew, tonight sounds good to me. Free on Weds after 10pm and Fridays after 9:30pm. Hey, ask you something. Do you know whats the difference between a Shadow VT600 and a Shadow VLX600

 

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/downloads/dynocharts/2004-Shadow_VLX.jpg

 

General Shadow VLX 600 specifications

Engine/transmission

Displacement: 583.00 ccm (35.57 cubic inches)

Engine type: V2

Stroke: 4

HP (kW): 38.40 (28.0) @ 6500

Torque - Nm (kgf-m / ft.lbs): 48.00 (4.9 / 35.4) @ 3500

Compression: 9.2:1

Bore x stroke: 75.0 x 66.0 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches)

Fuel system: Carburettor

Valves per cylinder: 3

Gears: 5

Transmission type/final drive: Chain

Physical measures

Weight (dry): 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds)

Seat height (if adjustable, lowest setting): 690 mm (27.2 inches)

Wheelbase: 1,600 mm (63.0 inches)

Overall length: 2,355 mm (92.7 inches)

Overall width: 840 mm (33.1 inches)

Overall height: 1,120 mm (44.1 inches)

Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 inches)

Chassis/dimensions

Front suspension travel: 120 mm (4.7 inches)

Rear suspension travel: 90 mm (3.5 inches)

Front tyre dimensions: 100/90-19

Rear tyre dimensions: 170/80-15

Front brake(s): Single disc

Front brake(s) diameter: 296 mm (11.7 inches)

Rear brake(s): Expanding brake

Rear brake(s) diameter: 160 mm (6.3 inches)

 

http://www.bikez.com/pictures/honda/2004/20940_0_1_2_vt%20600%20shadow%20vlx%20deluxe_Image%20credits%20-%20Honda.jpg

 

General information

Model: Honda VT 600 Shadow

Year: 2004

Category: Custom / cruiser

Rating: 72.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Displacement: 583.00 ccm (35.57 cubic inches)

Engine type: V2

Stroke: 4

Compression: 9.2:1

Bore x stroke: 75.0 x 66.0 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches)

Valves per cylinder: 3

Fuel control: SOHC

Cooling system: Liquid

Gearbox: 4-speed

Transmission type

final drive: Chain

More details Consult a Honda repair manual.

Physical measures

Seat height: 650 mm (25.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

Wheelbase: 1,600 mm (63.0 inches)

Chassis and dimensions

Rake (fork angle): 32.6°

Trail: 161 mm (6.3 inches)

Front suspension: 39mm fork

Front suspension travel: 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Rear suspension: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability.

Rear suspension travel: 89 mm (3.5 inches)

Front tyre dimensions: 100/90-19

Rear tyre dimensions: 170/80-15

Front brakes: Single disc

Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)

Speed and acceleration

Other specifications

Fuel capacity: 10.97 litres (2.90 gallons)

Reserve fuel capacity: 3.40 litres (0.90 gallons)

Color options: Black, Candy Dark Red, Metallic Silver

 

Actually, there isn't much difference between the two models other than manufactured at different year. One rumour from what I hear, the VT600 has a bigger main jet, and no rubber plug to limit the air-intake like the VLX600. I cannot verify this other than mechanic who have handle both models before.

[kish_garfield]

hey yo can anyone recommend any good tyres for harly?

 

Nights?

[hagar]

hey yo can anyone recommend any good tyres for harly?

 

Nights?

 

I Just put the Metzeler ME880 on the rear of my Softail. So far seems very good. Before that had the Screaming Eagle 150 but it only lasted 11k Klm. The 880's have similar tread pattern to the SE's but a bit harder compound they are also good for wet riding.

 

Also check out Christine's post on the Haley Riders Gather thread some months back.

 

Before that I always put dunlops which I found to be good wearing but a bit hairy in the wet.

 

Cheers

[kish_garfield]

but funny why the first 4 post of the reviews deem it not so good? are there Z4's for harly type bikes?

[hagar]

but funny why the first 4 post of the reviews deem it not so good? are there Z4's for harly type bikes?

 

880's are designed for heavier touring bikes and cruisers. Most riders I've seen have either the Dunlops or Metzelers. You could also check out Avons or Pirelli's. The z'4 are designed for a bit lighter sports tourers - VFR's, Fazers etc. Could be ok for Sporty's but only seem to come in 120 and 180 mm.

[Don Juan]

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/downloads/dynocharts/2004-Shadow_VLX.jpg

 

General Shadow VLX 600 specifications

Engine/transmission

Displacement: 583.00 ccm (35.57 cubic inches)

Engine type: V2

Stroke: 4

HP (kW): 38.40 (28.0) @ 6500

Torque - Nm (kgf-m / ft.lbs): 48.00 (4.9 / 35.4) @ 3500

Compression: 9.2:1

Bore x stroke: 75.0 x 66.0 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches)

Fuel system: Carburettor

Valves per cylinder: 3

Gears: 5

Transmission type/final drive: Chain

Physical measures

Weight (dry): 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds)

Seat height (if adjustable, lowest setting): 690 mm (27.2 inches)

Wheelbase: 1,600 mm (63.0 inches)

Overall length: 2,355 mm (92.7 inches)

Overall width: 840 mm (33.1 inches)

Overall height: 1,120 mm (44.1 inches)

Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 inches)

Chassis/dimensions

Front suspension travel: 120 mm (4.7 inches)

Rear suspension travel: 90 mm (3.5 inches)

Front tyre dimensions: 100/90-19

Rear tyre dimensions: 170/80-15

Front brake(s): Single disc

Front brake(s) diameter: 296 mm (11.7 inches)

Rear brake(s): Expanding brake

Rear brake(s) diameter: 160 mm (6.3 inches)

 

http://www.bikez.com/pictures/honda/2004/20940_0_1_2_vt%20600%20shadow%20vlx%20deluxe_Image%20credits%20-%20Honda.jpg

 

General information

Model: Honda VT 600 Shadow

Year: 2004

Category: Custom / cruiser

Rating: 72.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Displacement: 583.00 ccm (35.57 cubic inches)

Engine type: V2

Stroke: 4

Compression: 9.2:1

Bore x stroke: 75.0 x 66.0 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches)

Valves per cylinder: 3

Fuel control: SOHC

Cooling system: Liquid

Gearbox: 4-speed

Transmission type

final drive: Chain

More details Consult a Honda repair manual.

Physical measures

Seat height: 650 mm (25.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

Wheelbase: 1,600 mm (63.0 inches)

Chassis and dimensions

Rake (fork angle): 32.6°

Trail: 161 mm (6.3 inches)

Front suspension: 39mm fork

Front suspension travel: 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Rear suspension: Single-shock with seven-position spring-preload adjustability.

Rear suspension travel: 89 mm (3.5 inches)

Front tyre dimensions: 100/90-19

Rear tyre dimensions: 170/80-15

Front brakes: Single disc

Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)

Speed and acceleration

Other specifications

Fuel capacity: 10.97 litres (2.90 gallons)

Reserve fuel capacity: 3.40 litres (0.90 gallons)

Color options: Black, Candy Dark Red, Metallic Silver

 

Actually, there isn't much difference between the two models other than manufactured at different year. One rumour from what I hear, the VT600 has a bigger main jet, and no rubber plug to limit the air-intake like the VLX600. I cannot verify this other than mechanic who have handle both models before.

 

 

Hi Nights,

 

Thanks for the reply. The two bikes seems almost replica to me. Wouldn't be able to tell them apart if they were parked side by side. Strange though that the VT600 has only 4 gears.

[Don Juan]

nice clip Don!

i think this clip is worth taking a look too! :cheeky:

Harley Davidson HAZARD!!!

 

Ha ha.... you try to do that on the ECP....hop up and do a Cowboy on your RK

See weather can balance or not. Very funny clip.

[thenation]

another V-Rod clip....its in german, but the stunts are pretty cool

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LO87AwwSyk&feature=related

[Guest fengdrew]

Ha ha. Hi Fengdrew, tonight sounds good to me. Free on Weds after 10pm and Fridays after 9:30pm. Hey, ask you something. Do you know whats the difference between a Shadow VT600 and a Shadow VLX600

 

metric cruisers? sorry i cant help u w tat.

 

drinking, most of e time i will be at the same pub we went. tis fri too, but i wnt stay tat late cse sat mrng working. SIAN!!!

 

sorry i dint see ur post earlier on. I was at the pub last 9..

hee...

[Don Juan]

metric cruisers? sorry i cant help u w tat.

 

drinking, most of e time i will be at the same pub we went. tis fri too, but i wnt stay tat late cse sat mrng working. SIAN!!!

 

sorry i dint see ur post earlier on. I was at the pub last 9..

hee...

 

 

Hi Fengdrew,

 

Ok we'll see if can arrange something this Friday. I'll liase with DL. Cheers

[Don Juan]

Hi guys,

 

Saw this clip. I think its a Malaysian video. It says Shadow VT600 with Harley Davidson pipes. Is it possibe to fit and does the specs match to create the authentic sound? Cheers.

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYO6uB06YcQ

[Don Juan]

Wah, damn heng today....... strong wind blow, still can't fall.....

[DragonLee]

yo DOn! congrats on passing your class 2! hope that you can get your dream bike real soon! :cheer:

[Don Juan]

yo DOn! congrats on passing your class 2! hope that you can get your dream bike real soon! :cheer:

 

Ha ha.... Thanks. You all keep riding pass my house on your HOGS, i how to tahan.... now i need to find a bike.....

[lunloon]

what u looking for?

[Don Juan]

what u looking for?

 

I'm quite scrawny and my legs are quite short. So i guess the Dyna family suits me best. Looking for a big engine but small frame.... either a FXDWG or a FXDLI i reckon.

[Throttle]

If you are scrawny then I think the Sporty is best for you, dude.

 

Dyna is nice though...probably the nicest of the big twins.

[lunloon]

what else you would wan on the bike?

 

box? bag? forward controls?

[Don Juan]

If you are scrawny then I think the Sporty is best for you, dude.

 

Dyna is nice though...probably the nicest of the big twins.

 

 

My neighbour has a XL1200, sat on it before, i find it a bit too small. Would love to get either a 03' onwards Low Rider or Wide Glide. But have to test ride the Wide Glide first because of the forward controls. Would want to be able to change gears comfortably.

[Don Juan]

what else you would wan on the bike?

 

box? bag? forward controls?

 

Most prob, i'll get the saddle bags for the sides cos i need to put my stuff in when i go to work plus the bike cover......

[Don Juan]

Went down to the HD showroom today. Saw a 2006 07 registered Low Rider. Wah...very nice and went to sat on it. Surprisingly, the controls of the bike not as forward as i thought...hmm....a bit disappointed at that aspect. For those who have seen that bike, are all Low Riders like that or just that particular customised model?

 

Then i went to try to sit on the Rocker C while Mr Kim held the bike upright for me. Wow....just a superb handling posture, handle bars and controls. Just one word to describe it, "SWEET". But the price tag on that ROCKER C is way beyond my means...... unless a riot breaks out in Singapore, then...... ha ha