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springman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2217 Spring, Texas Gender:	96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100 09/22/15 at 16:05:05 I am toying with the idea of making an offer on a 96 Honda Shadow 1100 with 17000 miles on it . From pictures it looks to be in great shape. Any comments or warnings regarding this bike?
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raydawg Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 11551 pacific northwest Gender:	Re: 96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100 Reply #1 - 09/22/15 at 17:46:29 How much? I like Honda's, good bike. That one is a little pig at almost 600 lbs, but it will give you a good highway bike....
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pg Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 5273 In Transit	Re: 96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100 Reply #2 - 09/22/15 at 18:28:31 Quote: Any comments or warnings regarding this bike? I road one that was around an 05 and it was fantastic! I always hoped I might come across one that was a decent deal without too many miles. Best regards,
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Re: 96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100
Reply #3 - 09/22/15 at 20:10:42

Yeah, I understand that it is just under 600 lbs and also that 40-45 mpg may be considered good. The asking price is $1500.00 but I have gotten no response to my emails and there is no other contact info.

The only reason I have any interest in this bike is for the longer distance touring. Other than that I have to admit I really love the S40.

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Re: 96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100
Reply #4 - 09/22/15 at 20:20:27

It is a 96', did they have fuel injection back then? or water cooled?

the newer ones do.

I had a 2007 vtx 1300.... and i believe they can be had for the same price range, if you look around. After all the 2007 would be 8 years old and not almost 20 years old.

craiglist/ebay are your friend.... and so is kbb

Trade in is 1,600 and retail is 2,500...... and that is not putting in the miles.... (shadow 1100B)... which model is it?

P.S. It is a five speed.... on long trips you will be looking for sixth.... I had a VTX 1300R.... and traded it for a larger bike, for touring... for sixth gear

.... but came back to the savage.... You don't have to go big to tour...(unless there is a woman involved).

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springman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2217 Spring, Texas Gender:	Re: 96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100 Reply #5 - 09/22/15 at 20:20:30 this is the bike.
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springman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2217 Spring, Texas Gender:	Re: 96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100 Reply #6 - 09/22/15 at 20:23:31 It is carbureted, water cooled, shaft drive and with hydraulic valves. I like the looks of it better than the VTX 1300.
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Re: 96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100
Reply #7 - 09/22/15 at 20:31:02

Well, go test ride the darn thing!

Looks good, not too many miles on it, and they do ride VERY comfortably and smooth.

Just a couple of hundred pounds heavier, but the overall drive is SMOOTHER.

I just went to the smaller bike because of a health condition...... actually i could handle that one... the frame is close to the savage.... sits low... and well balanced.

Plus, it is the same I paid for my savage! LOL

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springman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2217 Spring, Texas Gender:	Re: 96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100 Reply #8 - 09/22/15 at 20:33:10 If I can get the guy to respond I will go take a look. Who knows!!!!
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old_rider Serious Thumper Offline Backyard Bill Productions Posts: 3147 flordia panhandle Gender:	Re: 96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100 Reply #9 - 09/22/15 at 20:34:31 Wait a minute! Why is it parked near the danger barriers????? LOL
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Re: 96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100
Reply #10 - 09/23/15 at 07:38:27

So are you still toying with the idea or have
you ridden it and possibly made an offer on
it yet?
I have a 05 750 Shadow that I have enjoyed
the hell out of.
I have put over 5000 miles on it since purchased
this past Spring.
It had just over 4000 miles on it.
It is a bit smaller than the 1100 yet should give
you a nice ride.. Keep us posted and good luck..

kim

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springman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2217 Spring, Texas Gender:	Re: 96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100 Reply #11 - 09/23/15 at 08:37:22 Thanks all. Still no reply and no other way to contact the seller. Just have to wait and see what happens.
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Re: 96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100
Reply #12 - 09/23/15 at 09:26:08

Craigslist can be somewhat frustrating with some folks. There has been a hydraulic press listed for months....and the guy won't return my emails and never answers the phone number that he provided. I guess sometimes the items are for sale as the folks had a crisis in their life after posting the item for sale....or they have already sold the item and have not removed the listing.

That looks like a lot of motorcycle for $ 1,500......betcha it didn't take long to sell if the thing was as nice as it looks.

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springman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2217 Spring, Texas Gender:	Re: 96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100 Reply #13 - 09/23/15 at 11:40:55 Yeah Dave, it might already be sold. But if that is the case it would be nice if they would just say so. Frustrating is correct.
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pg Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 5273 In Transit	Re: 96 Honda Shadow VTC 1100 Reply #14 - 09/23/15 at 17:06:29 springman wrote on 09/23/15 at 11:40:55: it might already be sold. But if that is the case it would be nice if they would just say so. Frustrating is correct. There are all kinds of scammers out on CL as well. Best regards,
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