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08-31-2011, 10:06 AM
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Ride Like an Asshole
Join Date: Feb 2008
Moto: nothing...
Posts: 11,254
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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: 
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08-31-2011, 10:07 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Bobber?
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08-31-2011, 10:11 AM
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Where to next?
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: OK to the C
Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT
Posts: 1,333
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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.
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08-31-2011, 10:16 AM
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Ride Like an Asshole
Join Date: Feb 2008
Moto: nothing...
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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:
It's a 2008... I will certainly be hitting you up if I get elbow deep in this thing and start losing my mind. |
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08-31-2011, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Parts Unknown
Moto: Buell XB12R
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My cousin rides one of those. He made his totally custom. Not a bad bike.
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08-31-2011, 11:45 AM
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Chaotic Neutral
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cherry Hill NJ
Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt
Posts: 13,992
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Good bike. My buddy used to have one till it commited suicide
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08-31-2011, 12:13 PM
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RIP REX
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Moto: 2008 1125R
Posts: 7,467
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ride it to TN...
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08-31-2011, 05:23 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Sumter, SC
Moto: '01 Spirit 750
Posts: 1,535
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I'm still loving my '01. For what its worth, I go to hondashadow.net and shadowriders.net for tech topics, spare parts and mods. They have some pretty detailed posts buried if you search for any issues you may come across, especially the first place.
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09-04-2011, 01:14 PM
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I give Squids a bad name
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Fly Over State
Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd)
Posts: 4,742
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Before you go tearing into it too much, drain every bit of gas and throw in some BP 93. Had a set of pressure washers I bought years ago that sat underneath an uncovered deck for 2 years. Started up first pull but ran like shit. Drained the gas and went to the gas station for new gas and it runs like a champ ever since.
Sweet score!
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09-04-2011, 01:34 PM
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Trip's Assistant
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Imported from Detroit
Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic
Posts: 12,149
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Always check for bad gas.
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