Cordell Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) Has anyone had any experience with these? I was at the Honda store today looking around and I'm falling in love with this new bike. It has a comfortable seating position for me since its not the rr and sits a little more upright, seems like it has everything I want and the deal wasn't horrible anyway. Of course it would be a jump from my little shadow but I'm tired of being so slow and dragging pegs everywhere I go. So I'm looking at options and would love some opinions. Obviously I'm kind of partial to Honda bikes and Atvs, stopped by Iron Pony and looked at the Yamaha and Suzuki counterparts and wasn't too excited. Thoughts? Edited March 17, 2013 by Cordell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 holy abomination... Well its a Honda so it already fails... Why not just mod the shadow ? There is a huge aftermarket for those, im sure there are some go fast goodies, they make some sweet custom handle bars for them too you don't need something fast there speedracer. btw nice seeing you last week bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 I don't think any amount of modding is going to make the Shadow into the bike you want. That CB1000r is a strong bike. If money is a factor, you may want to check what your insurance company is going to want for an annual premium on that. It might shock you how much more it is than for the Shadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 holy abomination... Well its a Honda so it already fails... Why not just mod the shadow ? There is a huge aftermarket for those, im sure there are some go fast goodies, they make some sweet custom handle bars for them too you don't need something fast there speedracer. btw nice seeing you last week bud Was nice seeing you too, but like Doc said, you can't mod a slow ass bike into anything special. It's still going to top out at 100mph and drag its pegs around every corner. The Shadow just bores me and i want something else. I don't think any amount of modding is going to make the Shadow into the bike you want. That CB1000r is a strong bike. If money is a factor, you may want to check what your insurance company is going to want for an annual premium on that. It might shock you how much more it is than for the Shadow. I have checked into the insurance, it goes from about $200 a year to $900 a year for the same coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 200-900 / year.. DAMN.. My friend had a shadow, he did a ton of stuff to it. My Katana 600 still outran him.. And he also drug the pegs all the time. 1000r would make you happy. But you would probably never drive the cam hair oh again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 This is what I have. http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp133/ND2RACE/CIMG0428.jpg This what I'm looking at. http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2013models/2013-Honda-CB1000R1b.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fas1k Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Honda's are very reliable. Not the fastest or highest horsepower of the liter group, however will be a vast improvement from your shadow. Do a pipe/ power commander, and go -1 on the front sprocket and It will be plenty quick enough for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Without the pic showing up on my phone, I would guess based on the name its similar to the Honda hornet and the cb1200r. If it does resemble those bikes, then it is one I would get for sure if I could afford it. I have always loved the looks of a factory naked sport bike, and I have always been a fan of Honda's for their reliability. I have wanted the 919 hornet for a while now, either that or kawasaki's Eddie Lawson replica bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 possibly stupid question....add turbo to shadow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 V-Rod, Be faster and scrape pegs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 V-Rod, Be faster and scrape pegs? :dumb: Scraping pegs=slow in turns (the fun part of riding) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I'm always a fan of the single wing arm bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I'm always a fan of the single wing arm bikes. the part is called a swingarm, and this bike has a single-sided swingarm not sure if trolling, just a typo, or if you were a hooked-on-phonics guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 That's a great bike. I think you would be very happy with it. Have you had the chance to ride one yet? If not, I highly encourage it. They are amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 the part is called a swingarm, and this bike has a single-sided swingarm not sure if trolling, just a typo, or if you were a hooked-on-phonics guy Typo, I know it is a swingarm. Not sure where that came from and since when do I troll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndonD454 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 It would be way more fun than the shadow. Do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrxRcr Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I have been thinking about selling my 03 954rr. Not perfect though, mechanically its awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fas1k Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I have been thinking about selling my 03 954rr. Not perfect though, mechanically its awesome. Great stunt bike platform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Well after weighing out my options and costs I went and looked at a Yamaha FZ8 at Iron Pony today. I really like the FZ8 as it has a much better price point and fits my needs better. So I will likely be picking one of these up later this week. http://imageshand.yamahamotors.com/img.jpg?id=18497&w=200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Well after weighing out my options and costs I went and looked at a Yamaha FZ8 at Iron Pony today. I really like the FZ8 as it has a much better price point and fits my needs better. So I will likely be picking one of these up later this week. http://imageshand.yamahamotors.com/img.jpg?id=18497&w=200 I really liked this bike as well when I looked at it, can't go wrong with Yamaha!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Personally give the FZ8 a 4/10 on appearance.. Not a fan of the looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndonD454 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Never had a problem with my Yamahas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Well after talking to them again today it looks I'll be finalizing the deal and getting the bike tomarow. Can't wait for spring now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Not a motorcycle guy but congratulations are in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Im a big fan of the naked look on bikes, congrats it will be way more fun than the shadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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