Cruiser advice

Laserface

Howdy heads??

right..yesterday I almost bought a 03 Honda Vtx 1800cc.

like this:


I'm gonna send a deposit for it on tuesday hopefully.

It will be costing me 13,000euro.
It has been modified a lot...and makes a harley sound like a yank whining about their psychiatric bills.

Does anyone know these bikes?
are they as reliable as my current Shadow??

It is expensive for me...so i wanted to hear your opinions.

Should I go for it?? or not??
make my mind up for me please

KTRIC

Did the shop have big windows ?

13k for a 4 year old VTX is a lot. Did you shop around at all ?

Laserface

KTRIC wrote:

13k for a 4 year old VTX is a lot. Did you shop around at all ?

Cheers.
I am shopping around right now...but there does not seem to be too many of these bikes in Ireland

KTRIC wrote:

Did the shop have big windows ?

Can't remember to be honest. I'll ring them there in a minute and get back to ya man..mmmmkay???

KTRIC

Laserface wrote:

Cheers.
I am shopping around right now...but there does not seem to be too many of these bikes in Ireland

When you're buying a bike of this pedigree you'll need to look further afield than the shiney showrooms in good auld Rip-Off-Ireland.

Have a look in the UK or Germany, you might be pleasently surprised even with the VRT.

Laserface

KTRIC wrote:

When you're buying a bike of this pedigree you'll need to look further afield than the shiney showrooms in good auld Rip-Off-Ireland.

Very good point man.

decided not to buy the 1800 today.

if anyone wants a 600cc 1997shadow let me know

KTRIC

Laserface wrote:

Very good point man.

decided not to buy the 1800 today.

if anyone wants a 600cc 1997shadow let me know

Is it a shaft drive ?

galwaytt

That sounds expensive to me, too.

I bought a RK about 2 months ago, but whilst shopping, I came across an absolute mint Sportster 1200 Custom, for less. A V-Rod isn't much more, new....kinda

And a bunch of big Suzuki's. I think - although I may have heard it wrong - that were only that much, new.

Laserface

KTRIC wrote:

Is it a shaft drive ?

my shadow is a chain drive, the vtx1800 is a shaft drive as far as i know

coyote6

Those VTX 1800's are nice bikes. A good upgrade from your Shadow would be to a Shadow 1100 (Sabre or Spirit in the States) (they're VT1100's). Shaft drive, very reliable, plenty fast with lots of aftermarket accessories available.

You mentioned a Sporty. How do Harleys handle the Irish weather? I'm just curious as I thought that may be an option for a future purchase of my own in Ireland.

kowloon

JP motorcycles on Pearse St. had one recently enough for a fraction of that, not sure what year though.
13k is a rip-off price for a VTX, if youre looking for a 2nd hand one try up North at the very least, the age will save you the VRT and you wont have to pay the vat. Even mailand UK is worth looking, nice road trip home.


The shadow 1100 is a nice bike, and that you will find here and at very reasonable prices.

kowloon

Double posted........