Shadow 400

[ethanotch]

Hi Guys,

 

I'm planning to get a Honda Shadow. I have been riding Steed for the past 2 years.

 

Able to give some advice on Shadow please? Like what are the common problems for Shadow and what to anticipate when I get that bike.

 

Appreciate your inputs!

[Jonborah]

please refer to http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/104061-Honda-Shadow-400

[Hydher]

Ive ridden both bikes

 

Steed Pros

Better Fuel consumption

Faster

More bobber looking

Analog meter

 

Steed Cons

Fuel tank inside will get rusty and might leak.

Shorter in length. Anything you add makes the bike more cramped.

Bikes should use more front brakes. Due to the skinny front tire,You will find the rear brake for the steed is more effective.

Aftermarket suspension not available for the rear.

The angle of the triple trees makes any modification to the front makes your bike look cramped.

 

Shadow pros

Looks very tour like.

Heavier.. might be a pro or con to you.

If you find your suspension not good enough, there are Rear and front progressive suspension options.

Single pin engine makes you feel the V-Twin rumble(03 models and older)

Closed front forks makes your seal lasts longer.

 

Shadow cons.

Most shadows I know max out at 125km/hr.

If you wana change your handlebar, you might have problems with the kink of the clutch cable.

 

Fyi Im 1.8m

[JacK wannabuy]

http://iwanna2ride.blogspot.sg/

[ethanotch]

Ive ridden both bikes

 

Steed Pros

Better Fuel consumption

Faster

More bobber looking

Analog meter

 

Steed Cons

Fuel tank inside will get rusty and might leak.

Shorter in length. Anything you add makes the bike more cramped.

Bikes should use more front brakes. Due to the skinny front tire,You will find the rear brake for the steed is more effective.

Aftermarket suspension not available for the rear.

The angle of the triple trees makes any modification to the front makes your bike look cramped.

 

Shadow pros

Looks very tour like.

Heavier.. might be a pro or con to you.

If you find your suspension not good enough, there are Rear and front progressive suspension options.

Single pin engine makes you feel the V-Twin rumble(03 models and older)

Closed front forks makes your seal lasts longer.

 

Shadow cons.

Most shadows I know max out at 125km/hr.

If you wana change your handlebar, you might have problems with the kink of the clutch cable.

 

Fyi Im 1.8m

 

 

whao. thanks bro for the advice. i'm still looking for a good shadow. if got any good deals please let me know ok bros?

[ethanotch]

http://iwanna2ride.blogspot.sg/

 

thanks bro. if have anymore please let me know . Thanks!

[vincent yap]

Ive ridden both bikes

 

Steed Pros

Better Fuel consumption

Faster

More bobber looking

Analog meter

 

Steed Cons

Fuel tank inside will get rusty and might leak.

Shorter in length. Anything you add makes the bike more cramped.

Bikes should use more front brakes. Due to the skinny front tire,You will find the rear brake for the steed is more effective.

Aftermarket suspension not available for the rear.

The angle of the triple trees makes any modification to the front makes your bike look cramped.

 

Shadow pros

Looks very tour like.

Heavier.. might be a pro or con to you.

If you find your suspension not good enough, there are Rear and front progressive suspension options.

Single pin engine makes you feel the V-Twin rumble(03 models and older)

Closed front forks makes your seal lasts longer.

 

Shadow cons.

Most shadows I know max out at 125km/hr.

If you wana change your handlebar, you might have problems with the kink of the clutch cable.

 

Fyi Im 1.8m

 

are you sure for a 400cc honda shadow go for maximum speed of only 125km/hour, if yes the bike must be something wrong, my dailin daystar 140cc top speed already 140km.hour

[Hydher]

yep double triple quadraple sure for the 1998-2003 models.

[karedi]

are you sure for a 400cc honda shadow go for maximum speed of only 125km/hour, if yes the bike must be something wrong, my dailin daystar 140cc top speed already 140km.hour

 

Although it's 400cc, the amount of mass it needs to haul around brings down the top speed. But 125km/h is with saddlebags I suppose.

 

I intended to buy a Shadow 200 but gave up that idea when I test rode one. Sluggish bugger.

 

 

Ride on

[rogngts]

wow, maybe its time to change to dailim

are you sure for a 400cc honda shadow go for maximum speed of only 125km/hour, if yes the bike must be something wrong, my dailin daystar 140cc top speed already 140km.hour

[vincent yap]

Ive ridden both bikes

 

Steed Pros

Better Fuel consumption

Faster

More bobber looking

Analog meter

 

Steed Cons

Fuel tank inside will get rusty and might leak.

Shorter in length. Anything you add makes the bike more cramped.

Bikes should use more front brakes. Due to the skinny front tire,You will find the rear brake for the steed is more effective.

Aftermarket suspension not available for the rear.

The angle of the triple trees makes any modification to the front makes your bike look cramped.

 

Shadow pros

Looks very tour like.

Heavier.. might be a pro or con to you.

If you find your suspension not good enough, there are Rear and front progressive suspension options.

Single pin engine makes you feel the V-Twin rumble(03 models and older)

Closed front forks makes your seal lasts longer.

 

Shadow cons.

Most shadows I know max out at 125km/hr.

If you wana change your handlebar, you might have problems with the kink of the clutch cable.

 

Fyi Im 1.8m

 

 

Shadow cons.

Most shadows I know max out at 125km/hr. (are you sure? 400cc bike so slow, my dailim daystar 140cc already 140km/hrs(

[Hydher]

newer models can go 150.