2000 Honda Shadow Spirit

Pros: Best value for the motorcycle dollar spent
Cons: ONE. Honda quit building these in 2007. Get one quick

This will be my last bike. I see no reason to "upgrade". This has to be one of the best designed and most comfortable bikes I have ever ridden or owned. For those who remember changing/adjusting points, oiling chains, replacing plugs every 3k miles-you ...

Pros: The styling is timeless and the reliability is unequaled.
Cons: A bit under powered, but not unbearable and what's with no Tach.

Being a long time rider and a big bike lover, I found myself in a quandary when I decided to retire my 78 Goldwing 1000 a few months back. I followed the advice of the great American Philosopher Yogi Berra and "Took It" when I came to that proverbial ...

Pros: reliable, decent power, comfortable seat, very affordable, great gas mileage
Cons: gear ratio in first and second is too low. Fuel injection would be nice.

Like many people I started riding again after many years of idleness. I searched for months and months for the bike I wanted. My 97 Shadow 1100 turned out to be perfect. For my size and riding needs it is just the right bike. I now have ridden it for ...

Pros: Price, reliability, economy of ownership, smooth motor and standard passenger backrest and saddlebag guards.
Cons: Windshield required for higher speeds. Forgotten model by accessory makers.

This bike is so wonderful and goes unappreciated by the biker community that I have really learned to love it. I am a 44 year old male, 5-10 and 200 lbs. I put that in because it lets you compare yourself to me for my ergonomic and styling comments. I ...

Pros: Beautiful lines, nice engine, good handling, good get up and go
Cons: 2nd gear is a little too high, 1st is a little too low.

Reliability: I have had no problems to speak of from this bike. It does seem to like the coolant and oil but other than that the bike runs fine. Comfort: I have ridden this bike over 6000 miles in half a year. Do you think I would do that if it was ...

Pros: Affordable, reliable cruiser that will run forever
Cons: Old school styling

I'm following the lead of other members and using this thread to post an opinion about a Shadow from the days of yore. So sit back, roll up your suit jacket sleeves and put on your oversized sunglasses - we're heading back to 1988! Things weren't so ...

Pros: Comfortable seat, handle bars, riding position. Great handling, relaxing ride.
Cons: None.

Like many of you probably have, I spent a long time trying to decide exactly which brand/model bike is right for me. I am a fairly new rider. I took the MSF course about four months ago (Sep 03), and bought my first bike, a 1990 Yamaha XT350. I've ...

Pros: Low center of gravity for great handling, low seat height good for women riders
Cons: Head gasket leak at 12,000 miles

My first bike was a 600 Shadow VLX that was way to small for my 5'8" height, 165# frame. I moved up to the 1100 six mos. later. I bought with 4,500 miles on it and have since put on 10K in 18 mos. The longest I've gone is 1000 miles in 3 days up the...

Pros: Excellent handling, looks, comfort, power, price, and reliability!
Cons: none

I recently purchased a 2001 Honda Shadow Spirit VT1100C. I am in love. This bike is responsive, easy to handle, powerful, smooth, reliable and FUN! I am female, 5'8" and weigh about 165#, and find this bike extremely comfortable to ride for long periods...

Pros: Beautiful, comfortable, low maintenance, affordable
Cons: Low top speed, limited range

I have wanted a motorcycle since I became aware such a thing existed. I love motorcycles. I read everything I can find about motorcycles.
For a too-brief time in my life I owned a beautiful pearl yellow and white Honda Shadow VT1100.
It was...

Pros: Real Good Power,Great Looking Bike , A+ in my book
Cons: NONE

I bought my 2000 Honda Shadow Spirit in February of 2000, and I absolutely LOVE this bike, it offers EXCELLENT power, drop dead good looks and is virtually maintenance free, this has to be one of the most reliable bikes ever made in my opinion, I have...

Pros: Very strong and agile. Sleek looking especially in all black.
Cons: 2001 model has chrome ensignia on tank - prefer 2000 paint/decal scheme

Over 15 years of perfecting this bike - and it started out as a quality machine in the 1980's. Nearly unheard of acceleration - will compete with any other cruiser bike on the market with the exception of only the new Honda 1800 V-Twin cruiser. Price,...

Pros: Beautiful, reliable, gets a lot of attention, a joy to ride.
Cons: None.

Everywhere I go people stare. On street corners, at stop lights, and in parking lots people go out of their way to say "nice bike!". I keep thinking I'll get used to it, but it still feels great. A Mercedes or BMW pulls up beside me at a stop light. The...

Pros: Awesome handling
Cons: none

I bought this bike after shopping around for quite sometime. I decided on the Spirit mainly because of the great reputation of the powerplant. It is the absolute finest motorcycle I have ever owned. I just turned 40,000 miles on this bike and aside from...

Pros: Honda's made the same bike for 16 years - there must be a reason for it.
Cons: Acceleration dies after 85 MPH

Honda introduced the VT1100C (the original 1100 Shadow, now known as the the Shadow Spirit) in the mid-80's, shortly after Harley-Davidson introduced its Evo twin engine. The engine, with three valves per cylinder, overhead camshafts, and two spark...